Nicole & Jacob

Monday 2nd November, 2026

Down to Earth Cave, Waitomo, New Zealand

Nicole and Jacob had a vision of a private wedding in a cave full of glowworms, and they flew half way around the world to make it happen.

While Jacob was touring New Zealand as a bass guitarist with ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ Nicole flew in from Virginia and we met them at Down to Earth Waitomo on Monday 2nd November.

The wedding party was joined by celebrant extraordinaire, Ash, and we all donned gumboots and helmets to head underground.

The ceremony took place beside a stream, with glowworms overhead, where we were able to capture some incredible moments with the newly-weds. When the photos were done, they set off through the cave on their next adventure.

Nicole and Jacob, thank you for inviting us to your one-of-a-kind elopement. The ceremony and the celebration was just breathtaking.

xx

Brydie & Corin

Celebrant: Ashley Gibson

Location: Down to Earth Cave, Waitomo

Photography: a great backyard