The Starling Homestead Elopements
Plan an intimate Elopement at Waipara's popular rustic venue...
Open for bookings in October to April
Wild Union Co is here to help make getting married in New Zealand's breathtaking wine country and rolling hills
All inclusive elopements starting at $6350
Photography + Content Creation + Planning + Coordinating + Venue + Celebrant
The details:
Photographer + Content Creator
Planner + Coordinator
Venue + Accommodation
Scenic Locations for Portraits
Scenic Heli to Mt. Grey
Floral Options
Catering Options
Cake Options
Tablescaping
Celebrant
Hair + Makeup
Up to 10 guests + bride & groom
No guest limit exceptions
How it works:
Step 1:
Choose your photography + content creation coverage and build your elopement or micro wedding package on top of that in the booking form.
Step 2:
Fill in your contact details, ideal date, and any extra notes that we might need to know or ask any questions.
Step 3:
We will get back to you within 48 hours confirming your booking with an invoice with a deposit required to secure your booking for the 2026/27 season. Bonus you only deal with two contracts (one photographer + one vendors) and invoices (all accessible in one space), simple and easy!
Disclaimer: Bank transfers and card payments may incur a transaction fee
Navigation:
Service Details + Meet your Vendors
The brainpower behind the whole operation
Planning/Coordination + Photography + Content Creation by Chaznel Photography
From the moment you book your elopement or micro wedding Chaznel will contact all your requested vendors and book them for your special day. She will be your point of contact throughout the whole process, connecting you with your vendors by being the direct message relayer. You will be put into contact with your celebrant to personalise your ceremony vows as well.
Photo + Content Creation coverage includes:
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Photography and Content Creation coverage (choose between Half Day or Full Day coverage)
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Complimentary elopement or micro wedding day chauffeuring to scenic photo locations
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Sneak previews of photos within 24 hours
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Full online photo gallery + content creation delivered within 4 weeks
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Unlimited 24/7 logistics, planning, coordinating support
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Unlimited vendor communication support
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Magazine Photobook designed and printed after final gallery delivery
Chaznel Photography
Award Winning New Zealand Elopement Photographer, Content Creator & Planning Coordinator
Starling Homestead
Jae + Jodie
Venue Hosts
Venue Hire
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2 hours or 4 hours venue hire for ceremony + reception in the Homestead Courtyard (or inside the barn during wet weather)
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Up to 12 persons incl. bride + groom & children
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Tables + chairs for up to 12 persons
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Bench seating for ceremony
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Ceremony Arch/Wine Barrels
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BYO
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Tablescaping - by WUC
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Venue only available between October to April, 11am - 6pm
Flourish Events
Cassie
Florist + Flower Farmer
Seasonal and locally grown blooms
Bridal bouquet + boutonnière:
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One small bridal bouquet - designed to suit your style and aesthetic (please note we only accept colour preference, not flower preference)
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One boutonnière
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Photographer will collect your florals if arch florals aren't booked
Arch florals:
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Arrangement for arch (arch from The Starling Homestead)
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Setup + florist travel included to The Starling Homestead
Waipara Hills Helicopters
Flight:
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Flight to Mt.Grey
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Option to add a second trip for 2 guests/celebrant to join you on top of the mountain
Paige's Pantry
Paige
Fresh, Real + Local Ingredient Baker
Cakes:
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Carrot cake with classic cream cheese icing
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Chocolate mud cake with raspberry filling and swiss meringue buttercream
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Lemon & Poppy cake wiith lemon curd filling and swiss meringue buttercream
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Vanilla cake with raspberry filling and swiss meringue buttercream
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Elopement cake
Bloom Catering
Zoe
Grazing + Buffet Catering Genius
Grazing box for two:
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Includes grazing snacks, quiche, and garden salad for two
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Incl. delivery to The Starling Homestead
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Dietary requests welcome but may incur a small extra fee
Grazing Platter for up to 12 pax:
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A yummy variety of grazing foods on a wine barrel platter
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Incl. deliver to The Starling Homestead
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Dietary request welcome but may incur a small extra fee
Buffet meals:
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Includes 2x meats, 3 salads, minted potatoes, condiments and breads
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Per head pricing, please advise guest count when booking your elopement or micro wedding
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Travel + delivery incl. to The Starling Homestead
Jane Godfrey
Woodend based Celebrant
Ceremony includes:
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Personalised ceremony vows
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Modern Ceremony Script - option to add prayers or short readings
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Travel to The Starling Homestead
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Legal requirement support
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Meetings via email, phone, text, social media
When you book and have paid your deposit you will be contacted by Jane to start the ceremony personalisation and legal requirement process.
https://www.wildunionco.nz/mtparadise
Shelby
Hair & Makeup Artist
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Bridal Hair and Makeup services
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Travel fee to The Starling Homestead - $96.19
FAQ's
How many guests can I have at the elopement?
You can have up to 10 guests excl. the bride and groom. Children over 12 months old are counted as a guest.
Can we stay at The Starling Homestead accommodation?
The Starling Homestead have some reno plans for 2026 meaning The Stables are unavailable, but Chaznel can send you some accommodation options that are based on the same road as The Starling Homestead.
How many hours can we book the photographer for?
You can book the photographer for 4 hours for onsite photography at The Starling Homestead.