Golden sand beneath Mauao, and the sea all around.
Luxurious, relaxed, and right on the water.
Mt Maunganui is one of New Zealand's most beautiful beach destinations: golden sand, crystal-clear water and the iconic mountain backdrop of Mauao. It is a place for couples who want a wedding that feels luxurious yet effortlessly relaxed, whether that is a barefoot ceremony on the beach, a cliffside vow exchange or an elegant vineyard celebration just inland.
For couples who want sea air and soft sand behind their vows, this is where it begins. Some of our most loved ceremonies have happened on the shore at Pilot Bay, on the cliffs with Mauao rising behind, and among the vines a short drive from the coast. The decision is never about choosing 'small'. It's about choosing what matters.
Three ways to say “I Do” at Mt Maunganui.
Pilot Bay Ceremony
Exchange vows with soft golden sand and rolling waves as your backdrop, on a sheltered, beautiful stretch of the Mount's coastline.
Vows Beneath Mauao
Say your vows from a scenic vantage with the iconic Mauao rising behind you and the sea stretching out beyond.
Inland Estate Wedding
Trade sand for vines at an elegant vineyard just inland, for a sophisticated, warm celebration.
A coastline designed for love.
Six quiet reasons couples keep choosing Mt Maunganui: the golden beaches, the iconic mountain and the easy blend of luxury and relaxation.
Beachfront Beauty
Soft white sand and rolling waves make a natural, romantic altar.
Iconic Mauao
The Mount itself is an unmistakable backdrop, glowing at sunrise and sunset.
Turquoise Pilot Bay
Sheltered, clear water offers a calm and picturesque setting for your vows.
Vineyards Just Inland
A sophisticated vineyard option sits a short drive from the coast.
On the Wate
An optional private yacht cruise or helicopter tour adds an unforgettable experience.
Effortless Luxury
Renowned restaurants and luxurious stays keep the whole day refined and relaxed.
The lake was so still it felt like the world was holding its breath for us.Ana & Tom · Queenstown · April 2025
From first hello to "I do".
From the first message in your inbox to the moment your ring catches the light over the water, your day moves through four quiet steps. We handle every detail, so you only have to arrive.
A long, no-pressure conversation about who the two of you are, what you don't want and the moment you would quietly choose.
We draft a bespoke sketch with location options from a beachfront spot to a cliffside vantage to an inland vineyard, a celebrant we trust and a photographer whose work makes you feel something.
Your package carries a registered NZ celebrant and your beach or vineyard ceremony, an exclusive waterfront or scenic venue, a luxury bridal bouquet and the groom's buttonhole, professional photography and videography, hair and makeup styling and a fine dining experience for two at a renowned Mt Maunganui restaurant, with optional extras like luxury accommodation and honeymoon planning, a private yacht cruise or a helicopter tour. Every thread, carried so you don't have to.
And the day unfolds the way the best days always do: gently, exactly itself and over far too quickly.
"We came to Queenstown thinking we'd booked a wedding. What we got was an entire morning of our lives placed gently in someone else's hands — and a photograph we'll grow old underneath."Maia & Jack · Cecil Peak · November 2024
A few quiet moments in MT Mauganui
So, where shall we elope you?
Within a day, we'll write back with a thoughtful sketch of what your Mt Maunganui elopement could look like, from the sand at Pilot Bay to a vineyard just inland.