Inside This Couple's Intimate & Modern New Zealand Wedding (2025)

Some weddings feel like a dream. Others look like one. And then there are those rare celebrations that manage to do both—capturing the heart and the eye in equal measure. This intimate wedding, set against the cinematic backdrop of New Zealand’s South Island, was one of them.

Tucked into the rolling vineyards of Winehouse—just a 30-minute drive from Queenstown—the celebration unfolded like a modern-day fairytale. Think: soft golden light, sweeping views, and an atmosphere so effortlessly elegant it could’ve been plucked straight from the pages of a fashion editorial.

But the beauty of the day wasn’t just in the location—it was in the way it was captured. Sydney-based photography studio Salt Atelier brought their signature lens to the celebration, documenting every fleeting moment of Tahlia and Dane’s wedding with a quiet, editorial finesse. Known for their refined, artful eye and natural aesthetic, the team brought a distinctly editorial sensibility to the day—one that favoured honest emotion over posed perfection. And the pictures speak for themselves. With over a decade of experience shooting stylish weddings across the globe, Salt Atelier’s lens leans into warmth, movement and intimacy—the kind of imagery that not only preserves memories but elevates them. From a father’s tearful toast to those barely-there glances between the couple, every frame told a story.

Of course, the fashion followed suit. The bride wore an ethereal Ella Moda gown, all delicate detailing and cloud-like movement—a poetic nod to timeless romance with a contemporary twist. Beside her, the groom stood sleek in a tailored Tony Barlow suit, the kind of understated sharpness that speaks volumes without saying a word.

The mood? Modern editorial meets heartfelt minimalism. Everything from the florals to the tablescapes was curated with intention—elegant without ever feeling overdone. It was elevated, yes, but also deeply personal, a mirror of the couple’s own stylish, laid-back sensibility.

And while the ceremony tugged on heartstrings, the reception brought the joy. As dusk fell over the vineyard, guests gathered beneath the stars for a night of fine wine, incredible food and the kind of dancing that spills into the early hours.

In the end, it was a deeply personal celebration of love and connection—the kind that lingers long after the last glass is poured.

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• Photo & Video: @saltatelier_wedding @saltatelier_socials
• Wedding Gown: @ella_moda
• Makeup Artist: @gabriellehoughtonmua
• Hair Stylist: @dededaph
• Reception & Wedding Stylist: @winehousenz
• Florist: @bespokeweddingsandevents
• Groom Suits: @tonybarlows
• Wedding Cake: @sophieroseannacakes
• Wedding Car: @muzz_and_molly
• Content Creator: @wed.content.nz