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The Coromandel Peninsula is known as
an amazing destination to ‘tie the knot’.
This is not really surprising when you
think about the stunning venues, along with the
opportunity to have your photos taken against
those beautiful scenic backdrops we call home.
It is so easy to create a relaxing environment
in which one’s family and friends can gather to
celebrate the special day.
Last year our own family enjoyed an incredible
extended holiday to celebrate a family wedding
at Hot Water Beach. This special venue
overlooked a private area of the beach with an
open-air garden wedding beside the sea. Waves
surfed in beside us whilst the vows were read.
The photos are divine with spectacular
backgrounds of rocks and glistening water,
the sand, the landscape of hills against blue
skies, and the sun shone on the Peninsula.
The opportunity to enjoy it all – the wedding
bells-and-whistles that create that special
day, the comfort and relaxation for our guests,
and importantly, somewhere the children were
welcomed and entertained so easily.
There are many stunning venues on the
Coromandel Peninsula to have a wedding, and
our agency is happy to assist with coordinating
accommodation, flights (both international and
all together, creating one magical never-to-be-
forgotten memory.
And what better way to share your special
occasion than to invite all your family and
friends to your wedding, and then to share a
glorious cruise vacation at the same time.
Your wedding could be anything from an
intimate ceremony for two or a much larger
gathering. Specialist wedding planners are
available to assist us in ensuring that your day
is just how you dreamed it would be, from
dining to décor.
And no need to worry about tuxedos and other
formal wear. These can be hired and delivered
to the ship, and there’s specialist dry cleaning
and pressing services available for wedding
gowns. Pre-reserved spa appointments for the
bride, the groom and guests are available.
YOU CHOOSE
Your marriage can be celebrated with a simple
champagne toast and canapes or an exclusive
wedding reception. And the cruise line can
also organise transport, photographers, floral
arrangements as well as marriage celebrants.
Typical of all weddings, the best cruises are
booked early so start planning now to send
your invites to ‘save the date’ at sea.
Choosing
Your
Wedding
Venue
within NZ) and any other travel arrangements
needed for family and friends.
SET SAIL TO ROMANCE!
After your Coromandel wedding, a fabulous
honeymoon option might be to take your
guests with you on a family cruise. Another
great choice to create a unique gathering for all
your guests is to have a Wedding at Sea.
The ceremony can be held on shore, near the
spectacular ship you’re about to cruise away
on. Once the ship has sailed, the best sail-away
party you ever imagined can be held on board.
Your guests for the harbour-side ceremony can
include all your cruise guests plus other non-
sailing friends and family. Alternatively, after
your Coromandel wedding, you could enjoy a
symbolic wedding on shore at one of the exotic
destinations on your cruise itinerary.
Depending on where you choose, the wedding
can be either ‘legal or symbolic’. The Venue?
Literally anywhere – a ship, a beach, a castle, a
garden...or even a glacier!
On board, ceremonies are held in the ship’s
chapel or in a private lounge, with the captain
officiating whilst at sea. Your unique celebration
could be in international waters or at a private
venue of one of your favourite ports of call. The
wedding, the reception and the honeymoon
Find out more! Ring Monett Johnston and the other
travel experts at YOU Travel in Whitianga (previously
United Travel), 07 866 4397. And be sure to say you
read about them in Coromandel Life.
by Monett Johnston
CLIA Cruise Ambassador
YOU Travel Whitianga
All the big cruise
brands at the one place
Previously
United Travel
YOU Travel Whitianga
75 Albert St (07) 866 4397 or 0800 58 57 58
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