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Luxury Yacht Wedding


This is truly a unique experience, sails and glide through the tranquil waters of the stunning Queen Charlotte Sounds. Before reaching your idyllic location to marry on shore. 

Wake up to the sound of water lapping on the hull, birds singing in dense beech forests hugging the shoreline. The Marlborough Sounds are ‘a best kept secret’, rich in nature and startling in their scenery. 

Your Romantic Package includes:

  • Personal assistance from Day one through to your Wedding Day. I will be here every step of the way ensuring everything runs smoothly.
  • Return transport to the Legal Office in Christchurch (Based on central city accommodation)
  • Personal assistance to pick up your Marriage Licence in Christchurch plus an in-depth discussion to recap all your confirmed wedding arrangements.
  • 1 Nights Accommodation on board the Caro Vita.
  • Charter fee for the Caro Vita.
  • Celebrants fee, including full assistance with vows
  • Watertaxi for your celebrant and photographer if requested after the ceremony
  • Picnic Lunch on the shore where you married, a table will be set up so you can relax and take in the views over a bottle of wine.
  • Nibbles in the afternoon while exploring the sights of Marlborough Sounds
  • Dinner on board the yacht
  • Champagne Breakfast before sailing back to the Marina
  • Personal assistance on your wedding day. The owner of the yacht will be your wedding co-ordinator.
  • Extra Witness if required, it is law here in New Zealand to have two persons present at your wedding. At Weddings in New Zealand we understand the desire to keep your day as intimate as possible. This can be achieved by utilizing your personal team (Photographer, Co-ordinator, etc).
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Apostille Certificate, this certificate is widely  recognised by most countries including the U.K, U.S.A & Australia.  If you do not reside in one of these countries please let me know as we will idenify which legal document that you would require.
  • Courier of Marriage Certificate & Apostille Certificate to home address
  • All New Zealand Goods & Services Taxes are included (12.5% GST)
  • Price is created based on the Bride & Groom attending the wedding only / Mon-Thu weekday weddings, weekends will incur additional costs