Otago

Want a Queenstown elopement or a Wanaka lakeside wedding without the luxury price tag? Love on the Run offers registry-style ceremonies across Otago from $375. Our celebrants cover Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, Gibbston, Glenorchy, Alexandra and Central Otago, plus Dunedin on the coast. Say your vows on a mountain lookout, by the lake, at a vineyard or at a full wedding venue, on any day of the week. Choose your celebrant and one of three ceremony scripts, and we'll take care of the rest. There's no limit on guests, and photographers are welcome. Meet our Otago celebrants below.

  • A smiling woman wedding celebrant wearing a pink dress, holding a notepad, standing in front of a wooden wall with flowers in the background.

    Heidi - Queenstown (home), Wanaka, Cromwell, Gibbston, Glenorchy, Alexandra

    Kia ora, I'm Heidi! Originally from London but made Aotearoa home in 2014. I've travelled the world, lived in Greece, Austria, Australia and America. When I'm not marrying wonderful couples from all over the globe, or selling customized holidays I love to spend my free time in the mountains, on my bike, hiking with my dog and ticking off as many of the amazing trails and adventures that NZ has to offer.

  • A smiling woman wedding celebrant with long blonde hair, wearing a black wide-brimmed hat and an orange sleeveless dress, holding a cocktail glass with a red-colored drink and a garnish, in a dimly lit bar or restaurant.

    Elke - Queenstown

    Hi there, I'm Elke! I'm 35 and originally from Tassie. In winter you'll find me ski patrolling up the Remarkables and in summer I am a tiler. I have been a part-time marriage celebrant for just over 3 years and absolutely love it! I enjoy spending my time off getting lost in the hills with my skis or mountain bike, or just pottering around the garden under the watchful eye of my cat.

  • A woman with short red hair, wearing a brown dress and a patterned headscarf, sits on a colorful patterned chair holding a blue and white mug. Behind her is a large framed artwork, a lamp, and green plants in a cozy, well-decorated room.

    Debbie - Wanaka, Queenstown, Cromwell, Central Otago, Southland

    Kia ora I am Debbie. Vibrant, people loving and just the right amount of quirky. You can find me zipping around Wanaka on my scooter or in my vintage Morris Minor Gladys who I take to weddings. Im involved in the rainbow community, I love making scones and I am a maximist! Indy my dog, who identifies as human, and I are often seen walking around Wanaka living our best life!

  • A smiling older man with glasses and gray hair, wearing a black suit with a white shirt, a dark tie, and a boutonniere, standing outdoors with a stone wall background.

    Chris - Queenstown

    Hello, my name is Chris and I am a retired Police Officer. I spend my spare time helping people as a Justice of the Peace, which I find very rewarding. I have lived in Queenstown since 1982 and have a wealth of knowledge about this area. My four children and ten grandchildren all live locally and I enjoy spending time with them biking our many trails.

  • A smiling man in a brown suit and white shirt standing outdoors with trees and sunlight in the background.

    Matiu - Dunedin

    Tēnā koe! My name is Matiu, I'm a 37yo Māori celebrant who has lived in Dunedin on and off for 10 years, but whose whakapapa is up in the beautiful Wairarapa. My '9-5' work involves a lot of cultural support which is a real passion of mine, alongside playing cricket, supporting Newcastle United, suffering through a long distance run, and chocolate eclairs!

  • A woman with blonde hair and glasses taking a selfie, lying in front of a floral painting with purple and cream-colored flowers.

    Vernetia - Dunedin

    Hi, I'm Vernetia. Mother of 3 adult sons, grandmother of 2 soon to be 3 grandsons not a girl to be seen. I have 2 labs, we walk at 5am most days so I dont have to put them on their leads, Tucka the black lab has a tendency to steal kids balls so must be monitored very closely! D'arcy the golden lab s a good girl like me and is trouble free, very obliging and exceptionally friendly. I love a good crime novel, Netflix with an array of favorite shows, Schitt's Creek, any of the Walking Dead spin-offs, im always on a diet but love chocolate and chippies a little bit too much!