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Wedding in New Zealand

Adventure in paradise – epic weddings among fjords, mountains and emerald lakes

LANGUAGEEnglish/Maori
CURRENCYNew Zealand Dollar (NZD)
FLIGHT TIME24-30 hours (1-2 stops)
BEST SEASONNov-Mar (summer)
PRICE RANGE€8,500 - €42,500+
LEGAL MARRIAGEYes - very easy, 3 days notice

New Zealand is the ultimate destination for couples dreaming of epic, nature-focused weddings.

Important Information

What you need to know before planning your wedding in New Zealand

Popular regions in New Zealand

Each region has its own character and charm

Queenstown

Queenstown

New Zealand's adventure capital with dramatic mountains, crystal lakes and The Remarkables.

Mountain dramaCrystal lakesAdventure capitalThe Remarkables
PRICE RANGE€13,000 - €42,500
BEST FORCouples wanting dramatic nature and adventure
Tips: Helicopter weddings on peaks popular. Cecil Peak most requested.
Wanaka & Central Otago

Wanaka & Central Otago

Same dramatic landscapes as Queenstown but calmer. Iconic lone tree and vineyards create romance.

Iconic lone treeVineyard romanceMountain serenityIntimate feel
PRICE RANGE€10,000 - €30,000
BEST FORCouples preferring tranquility over Queenstown bustle
Tips: Rippon Vineyard with lake views fantastic. March-April for autumn colors.
Milford Sound & Fiordland

Milford Sound & Fiordland

The eighth wonder - weddings aboard cruises surrounded by towering cliffs and waterfalls.

Eighth wonderFiord cruisesTowering cliffsPristine wilderness
PRICE RANGE€8,500 - €25,500
BEST FORCouples wanting extremely unique natural experience
Tips: Wedding aboard Milford Mariner or lunch cruise. 4h from Queenstown.

Beach Wedding in New Zealand

Sorte vulkanstrande, filmiske Cathedral Cove og Abel Tasman-parkens gyldne bugter.

Popular beaches: Cathedral Cove, Abel Tasman, Hot Water Beach

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