For the lovers who choose adventure, always.
Sam and Tess’s elopement is a beautiful reminder that following your instincts and staying true to who you are can lead to something deeply meaningful. Their story began with a dating app match that quickly turned into real-life adventure when Sam followed Tess to New Zealand, where they met at a snow festival in Queenstown. From a first date paragliding off a mountain to spontaneous trips through Lombok, their relationship has been shaped by trust, courage & a shared love of adventure.
True to their unconventional style, their proposal was intentionally untraditional—deciding together to get married, setting a date, and designing a ring. What Tess didn’t expect was Sam secretly collecting the ring and surprising her at a secluded waterfall. On their wedding day, they chose to elope in a nature-filled celebration focused entirely on each other, creating an experience that was heartfelt, intentional & unforgettable.
One of Sam and Tess’s favourite moments was jumping into their Wild Elopement Co Land Rover together for the first time as a married couple—an instant that felt like the beginning of their next great adventure. Their outfits reflected the same effortless, adventure-ready approach: Sam in neutral linen with leather boots, and Tess in a high-neck silk Grace Loves Lace gown paired with cowgirl boots for a relaxed, modern edge.
Choosing The Wild Elopement Co. made planning easy and exciting. The team took the time to truly understand Sam and Tess, curating secluded, breathtaking locations that felt completely true to them. The experience was seamless, fun, and deeply personal from start to finish. Their advice to other couples? Make the day about you, free from expectations—because at its heart, a wedding is about the commitment you share & nothing more.