There is something pretty damn special about photographing a wedding in Wānaka. The mountains, the lake, the light… honestly, this part of New Zealand makes my job VERY easy!!!

Paige and Matt celebrated their beautiful wedding at Edgewater Wānaka, surrounded by some of the most incredible scenery the South Island has to offer. Their day was elegant, relaxed and full of those little in-between moments that I absolutely LOVE capturing!

Sitting right on the shores of Lake Wānaka, Edgewater gave us the perfect backdrop for a wedding that felt timeless without ever feeling overly formal. Add in an amazing team of Central Otago wedding vendors, beautiful styling and two people very much in their newlywed bubble, and this was one gorgeous day to photograph!

A Lakeside Wedding at Edgewater Wānaka

If you’re searching for a Wānaka wedding venue, it’s pretty easy to see why Edgewater is such a beautiful choice!

Edgewater is Wānaka’s only lakefront wedding and accommodation venue, with the property sitting directly on the shores of Lake Wānaka and surrounded by those iconic Central Otago mountain views. The venue can host the ceremony, reception and accommodation all in one place, which makes the whole wedding experience feel beautifully seamless 🤗

And from a photographer’s perspective… YES PLEASE! 😍

There is so much variety without having to travel very far! You’ve got the lake, established grounds, beautiful trees, open landscapes and mountains all around you, meaning we can create a gallery that feels varied while still allowing you to be fully immersed and really enjoy your wedding day!

That is always a big one for me. I want your portraits to be bloody beautiful of course, but I also want you to be present for your day!

Planning Your Own Edgewater Wānaka Wedding?

If you’re dreaming of a relaxed destination wedding in Wānaka, Edgewater is such a beautiful option!! Particularly if you dream of the idea of having the lake and mountains right there without needing to transport your guests between multiple locations!

The venue offers full weddings, intimate weddings, elopements and ceremony or reception-only options, with accommodation available on site too 🤗

For photography, Wānaka is honestly a dream! I love my weddings here, they NEVER get old!

Whether you decide on this venue or another around this area, you will not be disappointed! There are SO many opportunities to create photographs that feel distinctly Central Otago while still keeping your actual experience of the day at the centre of everything!