Shaken & Stirred Weddings
Crafting unique weddings in the mountains of New Zealand for couples who love adventure and want to skip the stress of planning a big wedding.
Shaken & Stirred Weddings was started by 2 friends (Charlotte & Kellie) who are passionate about creating weddings for lovers who don’t want to be pigeon holed and are keen to have a wedding their way and say “f**K OFF!” to the traditions that don’t feel like you and really embrace a day that is about celebrating you! We want your wedding to allow you space to be intentional and for you to be fully heard and celebrated on your day all while still honouring and protecting the land we are privileged to live and work in. No two weddings are the same from intimate weddings of 20-30 to just the two of you elopements we want to learn what makes you excited and create a day around that. We plan the kind of day where you can breathe, laugh, and actually enjoy getting married
We are fuelled by copious cups of tea, all the doggos (really any animals), good wine and food and spending time outdoors. If you want a wedding day crafted for you in the mountains surrounding Queenstown with a team that wants to have fun celebrating you (and will help eat your cake if required) then we are your people! We’re privileged to live and work on, under the southern skies of Kā Tiritiri o te Moana and we do our best to respect this land with everything we do.
Based in
Queenstown, New Zealand
Works with couples
New Zealand Wide
Full elopement packages start from
$10,000
We truly believe that every love story deserves to be celebrated no matter their gender, sexuality, background, religion or colour of their skin. For us it isn’t just about celebrating all love but also allowing a space where each relationship feels heard and safe and has a wedding team that is truly rooting for them. We are proud gold supporters of Pride Pledge in New Zealand and ensure all staff have done inclusivity training through Pride Pledge. We also ensure every supplier that helps create each wedding day is also an inclusive vendor to ensure you feel cared for every step of the way.
Based in
Queenstown, New Zealand
Works with couples
New Zealand Wide
Full elopement packages start from
$10,000
We truly believe that every love story deserves to be celebrated no matter their gender, sexuality, background, religion or colour of their skin. For us it isn’t just about celebrating all love but also allowing a space where each relationship feels heard and safe and has a wedding team that is truly rooting for them. We are proud gold supporters of Pride Pledge in New Zealand and ensure all staff have done inclusivity training through Pride Pledge. We also ensure every supplier that helps create each wedding day is also an inclusive vendor to ensure you feel cared for every step of the way.
If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go?
Antarctica! I mean just to see penguins is enough of a reason but add in the untouched world of Antarctica, the strong imposing icebergs against the blue waters and then add in the chance to see leopard seals, and different whales in their natural habitat with little to no sign of humans is a true dream come true.
What’s the most challenging aspect of your job?
Predicting the weather. Ooof this is a biggie, predicting what the weather is going to do in the ever changing and extremely unpredictable alpine environment is no easy task and then when the weather isn’t ideal juggling helicopters, celebrants, videographers, hair and makeup, flowers and so much more to make sure each couple gets the wedding of their dream all while making it look easy and keeping a couple stress free is no easy task and quite possibly keeps the local wineries in business lol.
What’s your favorite season for weddings and why?
Late autumn. The light is stunning with a warm golden light but a crispness in the air. Leaves are changing and grass is golden giving a general warmth and calmness to every image. Something about autumn makes you want to slow down, breath in the air and appreciate the moment and the stillness. There is a good chance of snow on the mountain tops and here in the South Island of New Zealand the Milky Way is coming into perfect view making it perfect stargazing time before the nights get far too cold.
