Affluent Asian couples are trying something different to impress their friends and family.
Couples from Singapore and Taiwan are travelling to New Zealand for a wedding photo shoot. The photos are then presented at the wedding to provide an unusual feature.
A lack of distinctive locations, lower air fares, and the influence of Lord of the Rings have contributed to an 80% increase in couples travelling to New Zealand. For many of them, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and they are keen to spare no expense to make it perfect.
Popular locations are the Bay of Islands, Lake Taupo, Lake Tekapo and Queenstown.
Couples can spend anywhere from NZ$20,000 (£8,800), choosing to stay in good hotels and hire rental vehicles to travel and look around. Around 40% of this is spent on the fees and air fares for the couple’s photographer and stylist.
Of course, there are extremely good photographers and stylists in New Zealand also.
Aoraki Mt Cook
Thanks to The Wedding Company for this stunning photo of Aoraki Mt Cook.