Hawke’s Bay wedding venues often have a rustic feeling given the wineries being in a rural setting. Elephant Hill provides a contrast to that with its contemporary architecture and modern, sophisticated feeling. Set on the coast with sweeping views across the ocean to the cliffs of Cape Kidnappers, a floating deck reflects the blues of sea and sky and makes for a beautiful ceremony and night-time dancing location, or you can build on the drama and romance of the underground cellar space with candles and low, moody lighting. I absolutely love shooting wedding photography at Elephant Hill because you can stay on-site for epic photos or go very close by for some of Hawke’s Bay’s best landscapes.