No problem at all, we do offer a Custom Package option which is designed specifically for couples who feel like their wedding vision doesn’t perfectly fit into one of our current all-inclusive wedding package options. There is a small initial planning fee involved with this service, to cover the time it takes us to research additional venue options and pull together tailored quotes just for you – but those fees can be directly credited towards any of the custom wedding package options that we create for you (meaning this personalised service won’t cost you a thing if you do book with us!).  

Honestly every season here in Queenstown is beautiful for different reasons.  Some of the most popular months are December, January and February for summer weddings with long/warm days, while July, August and September are perfect for those snowy winter weddings. October and November are wonderful for spring weddings and the autumn colours are gorgeous in late March, April and early May.

Keep in mind that as we are an island nation, the weather can change dramatically from one week to the next – no matter the time of year, so we always recommend packing layers (especially for our mountaintop weddings) and you may just get to experience the magic of all 4 seasons in a week here in Queenstown! 😊

For more information on the seasons in Queenstown, check out our recent blog post here !

Good question! The good news is more often than not we are able to work around the weather, as it is fairly rare for it to rain ALL day here in Queenstown. Saying that, we do always have a Plan B ready to go…and sometimes even a Plan C, D, E…we are planners after all!

Intimate and Small Wedding Packages

We will always have a backup plan if the weather poses an issue on your wedding day. This may involve moving the ceremony to an indoor location at the same venue or moving it to a Plan B location – the options will vary depending on the package you choose. We do always try to remain as flexible as possible and if the weather is only mildly inclement, then we also have a stock of large white wedding umbrellas that we can make available to your guests for the ceremony period.

Elopement Weddings

For elopement weddings, as it’s just the two of you, we have a bit more flexibility and can always look at moving the time of the ceremony/helicopter earlier or later in the day to work around weather where possible. At times, we can even look to move the wedding to a different day if possible, however this is dependent on the package suppliers’ availability, as well as your availability (hint…we recommend booking a buffer day before/after the wedding where possible). If Plan B and C don’t work out, then we also work with some beautiful private indoor venues, or could even look at your accommodation (depending on where you book) as alternate options (upgrade fees may apply for private ceremony venues). No matter what, we promise to get you married and we promise it will be amazing! 

Unless specifically stated, we do not include any beverages in our wedding packages as these will be paid directly to the venue and will be based on consumption.

As a starting point, we suggest budgeting around NZ$60.00-75.00 per person for the beverages on the day, but this can vary depending on your guests and their drinking levels. Each venue will provide you with a range of beverages to choose from and you can decide which options you would like to make available to your guests on the evening. We will also help you decide what limit you would like to place on your hosted bar tab, and then you can be advised during the course of the wedding when that bar limit is nearing the end – so that you can decide whether or not to extend the limit or move the beverages over to a cash bar for the rest of the evening.

It would be no problem at all if you prefer to have a religious priest or pastor perform your wedding ceremony. In this instance, we would remove the celebrant fees from the wedding package and put you directly in touch with one of the local churches (depending on your preference) so that you could arrange that directly. We would still coordinate all the ceremony arrangements on the day and have worked with these religious leaders many times in the past.

Absolutely! We can certainly look at any preferences you have to add on additional florals or décor to your wedding day and will assist with obtaining quotes for all of those during the planning process included in the wedding package. The cost of additional décor and floral items varies depending on the style, volume and seasonal availability (as well as your personal preferences), so we find it is best to do this during the planning process, after we have all your ‘essential’ package arrangements booked in. You are always welcome to arrange these details directly if you prefer, but we are happy to help if you need it and any upgrades to the package can be added along the way if you prefer.

Yes, the package includes hair and makeup for the bride only. However, you are welcome to add on additional hair and makeup appointments for bridesmaids and/or family and friends during the planning process. These appointments are generally charged at NZ$150.00 per appointment, so $300.00 total per person if they wanted both hair and makeup done alongside you on the day.

Typically the only transport included in our wedding packages is the guest transportation. We find that most of our wedding parties travel in a hire car to the ceremony or arrange their own transport on the day. However, we can certainly look at upgrading the package to include a wedding car/s, if you prefer something a bit more special. Wedding cars typically start around NZ$550.00 for up to 3 hours, which is the minimum time period for most wedding car hire. 

Our packages include what we consider the essentials needed for your wedding day, however we do offer a wide range of upgrades if you are looking to make your wedding day extra special. These could include the below:

• Wedding videography to capture your special day
• Luxury wedding car transportation
• Hair and makeup trial prior to your wedding day
• Additional floral and/or décor details for your ceremony and reception (e.g. bridal party flowers, wedding arch, centerpieces)
• Additional photography time as requested

There are also some other expenses that you may like to consider while planning your wedding. Some of the typical costs you may like to keep in mind, outside the wedding package, are below:

• Wedding dress
• Groom’s attire
• Bridal party attire
• Bridal party transport on wedding day (if required)
• Wedding rings
• Wedding stationary (invitations, menus, name cards if preferred)
• Reception bar tab/beverages
• Marriage licence fees (approx. NZ$150.00) 
• International and domestic flights
• Accommodation during your stay in Queenstown (unless specifically included)
• Transportation during your stay in Queenstown 
• Meals and activities during your stay in Queenstown 

There is a wide range of accommodation options available here in Queenstown to suit varying budgets and styles, but before we make personalised recommendations we would want to discuss with you in a bit more detail your preferences (hotel vs. holiday home, etc). For this reason, we typically provide these recommendations during the planning process, once you have your wedding date secured with us.

The marriage licence can be applied for up to 3 months prior to your wedding date, however we usually suggest getting it underway around 4-6 weeks prior. It is a simple online process and we will provide all the details you need to complete the necessary forms alongside your celebrant as the wedding date nears.

You will apply for your official marriage certificate at the same time, which will be mailed to you at your home address around one month after the wedding (after the celebrant files the signed marriage licence with the registrar post-wedding).

Please note the fees for the marriage licence and certificate will need to be paid online during the application process, and those fees are not included in our wedding packages.