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Mountain, Lake, Sea, Air Weddings for the Intrepid!
Some couples would prefer unique New Zealand weddings which in many cases may just involve the couple,witnesses ( which can be arranged) and celebrant. They want a day to share and remember without the formality. While others still want the once only wedding dress but to tie the knot in a really unique location.
Below are some really special unique New Zealand Weddings suggestions to consider!
Helicopter to Your Mountain Wedding
UNIQUE NEW ZEALAND WEDDING DESTINATIONS
Liebig Dome Snowfield - Mt Cook Helicopter Wedding
Helicopter onto Mt Cook and say your vows amidst the snowy peaks. A wedding for those opting for no guests, but a unique place to commit to each other.Listed as one of 50 unique wedding venues around the world in the Independent Combine this with a stay at The Hermitage at Mt Cook for a truly memorable wedding.
Glacier Wedding
Fly over glaciers in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, landing on Richardson Glacier for your wedding ceremony. http://www.weddingsnewzealand.com/glacier-wedding/
The Remarkables – Queenstown
Helicopter to the top of this mountain range that overlooks beautiful Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown, for your very special wedding ceremony. Guests are not invited!
Coromandel Peak, Mt Roy, Wanaka
Another no guests wedding you take your nuptials high on the peak overlooking Lake Wanaka...a stunning view!
Arthurs Pass
While not technically a mountaintop wedding this is a mountain/wilderness wedding. Take the Tranz Alpine train from Christchurch to this mountain town. Stay in the Wilderness Lodge for the start of your honeymoon and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Historic Sailing Ship, Luxury Yacht or Cruise!
Soren Larsen Auckland
For a truly romantic wedding you can have your ceremony under the sails on board this magnificent old sailing ship out on the Hauraki Gulf.
Luxury Yacht – Marlborough Sounds Cruise the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound to your on shore wedding on the Caro Vita and spend your first night as a married couple on board. This is a wedding for two - not suitable of you have guests..although a witness can be accommodated.
Boat Cruise – Lake Te Anau
Cruise down the lake past waterfalls and cliffs covered in some of New Zealand’s most untouched rainforest to a secluded bay for your wedding ceremony. You can choose to say your nuptials in a bay or under a waterfall or your choice.
Novelty New Zealand Weddings
A Hot Air Balloon Wedding – Canterbury Plains
This is a fabulous way to enjoy a novelty wedding. With views off the mountains and sea....you can take your vows as you quietly waft above the Plains.
Plan Your Own Queenstown Novelty Wedding
There are a number of novelty wedding possibilities you could arrange in Queenstown using the adrenaline activities. How about a bungy jump wedding at Kawarau Gorge or Ben Nevis.
However, you would be best to find a wedding planner to help arrange these unusual weddings especially if you are from another country.
