Kiwi isn’t just a fruit. It’s also a bird, and a nickname for New Zealanders. Kiwis live in one of the most beautiful places on earth! For something completely different, we highly recommend a New Zealand destination wedding.

If your special day will be between the months of November and March, it’s spring and summer in New Zealand, and the mild temperatures and natural beauty of the rainforest will make your NZ destination wedding and honeymoon everything you dreamed of.

Here's some affordable and romantic destination wedding ideas for your marriage in the North or South Island of New Zealand. And don't forget to have a look at Excellent Romantic Vacations' ideas for a New Zealand honeymoon as well.

New Zealand Destination Weddings - North Island

The choice is yours:

• An outdoor ceremony in the gardens
• Indoors in the chapel
• In front of the fireplace in the spacious lounge

Then sip champagne and have your wedding photographs taken in the perfectly manicured gardens. The award-winning chef can serve a wonderful meal along with local NZ wines.

NZ North Island - Romantic Beach Hotels, Apartments & Inns Here

Unique NZ Wedding Idea: High tea service available on weekends. Experience heli-dining, or enjoy a 3-course meal in the Waittatakere mountains.

The entire estate can be reserved for your guests, and can accommodate up to 37 people. Pricing and packages are available on request, and many options can be included.

There is a wedding arch and beautiful rose gardens that are perfect for wedding photographs.

Unique NZ North Island Wedding Idea: One of the services offered for Lake Taupo is a ride on a small shallow boat called a punt. It’s propelled with poles, kind of like the gondolas in Venice, and can provide a romantic addition to your ceremony.

South Island NZ Weddings

Stone Ridge Estate, close to Queenstown, was the site of an episode of the TV show The Bachelor. Its authentic stone chapel by Lake Hayes offers beautiful water gardens and a yineyard, including historic stone ruins.

Get married in the chapel, the gardens or vineyard, or choose their exclusive New Zealand heli-wedding package.

Use their unique reception venue and luxury honeymoon cottage or lodge accommodations. For a smaller celebration, you may opt for a romantic wedding dinner for two with a view of the lake and alpine mountains.

The Hilltop on Highstreet Bed and Breakfast is another great South Island New Zealand wedding destination. This romantic Dunedin B&B showcases Edwardian architecture and offers panoramic views of the city and harbour.

Romantic New Zealand South Island B&B Discounts & Deals Here

The Hilltop B&B is an ideal venue for small intimate weddings, and has a complete wedding package that includes ceremony, catering and accommodation. This romantic Dunedin accommodation is available for exclusive rent if you book early enough.

Why Get Married in Dunedin NZ: Great wedding location with stunning local beaches and scenery, unique wildlife, and a mix of cultures with great cafes, theatres, and shops. Need we say more?

New Zealand Honeymoon Packages

Stafford Villa is located in the North Auckland maritime suburb called Birkenhead Point. It is a romantic Victorian villa close to Waitemata Harbour. Within easy walking distance you will find beaches, fun cafes and restaurants, shopping, harbour walks and art trails, and ferry service to downtown Auckland.

Luxury NZ Honeymoon Highlight: A pillow menu with 6 different choices!

For your relaxing Auckland honeymoon, they offer several packages ranging from a picnic for two (includes wine and 3-course dinner) to the Bride to Be Wedding Night package champagne, spa suite accommodation and breakfast for two.

Christchurch NZ Honeymoon Package:

Hope Villa A handy 15 minutes from Christchurch Airport, and 20 minutes from the city center. This romantic B&B is also perfect for pre-wedding photographs.

Christchurch Wedding Night Package: $350 per couple, and includes:

• Complimentary bubbles to toast your special occasion
• Accompanying nibbles
• A delicious breakfast delivered to the villa
• Flowers and chocolates by the bed
• A special gift from your hosts
• Free pickup from the local wineries
• Mid Day Check-out

Romantic NZ South Island Honeymoon Cottage:

Beersheba Boutique Accomodation - this romantic cottage is near Ivercargill, New Zealand’s most southern city. The cottage is ideal for your honeymoon:

• Enjoy four acres of woodland gardens and ponds
• Spend your honeymoon in one of two luxurious guest rooms or the cottage
• There is now a spa bath for you to enjoy along with heated towel rail.

The cottage itself is set in a private garden and hidden from the main house. You will find parking, a private veranda with comfortable outdoor furniture and a lovely fireplace for cooler days.

This Invercargil South Island New Zealand honeymoon package is made for romance and includes one night accommodation, a complimentary bottle of wine, along with chocolates and flowers, and a gourmet breakfast served at the cottage. You may also enjoy a late check-out. Package cost is $370.

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