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Whether your planning a beach wedding or a rainforest ceremony, an elopement,

or small family celebration , The Coromandel is the perfect place to hold your wedding

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The Coromandel is a short drive from some of New Zealand’s largest cities and with a relaxed laid back atmosphere offers the perfect location to hold your wedding.

A wide selection of ceremony and reception venues, accommodation

facilities and planning services, who have the expertise to help make your day perfect, can be found throughout The Coromandel.

Put the icing on your wedding cake and enjoy … There’s never been a better place to confirm you love.

For a further details contact www.thecoromandel.com

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If your planning to get married on any of the beaches or reserves in The Coromandel you will need to contact the Thames Coromandel District Council or Hauraki District Council and make a booking.

The beaches and reserves on the Coromandel are popular venues for wedding ceremonies so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.

Some of our reserves do not allow marquees so contact the local council to find out more.

Thames Coromandel District Council Phone 07 868 0020

Hauraki District Council Phone 07 862 8609

Requirements for weddings

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12–24 MoNTHS BEFoRE• Personally announce your ‘Big Day’ date to family & friends• Set wedding dates and times • Decide on the size, formality and setting• Create a wedding and engagement budget• Reserve the venue for the wedding• Reserve the venue for the reception • Book your wedding planner• Book your wedding celebrant• Choose wedding party & confirm participants • Choose your wedding rings• Draw up an initial guest list• Create your own website to keep everyone informed• Organize your engagement party

9 - 12 MoNTHS BEFoRE• Order your wedding dress and attendants’ attire• Book your photographer and videographer• Reserve a caterer• Arrange for décor, chair covers and linen• Book your live entertainment or DJ• Reserve your florist• Order your wedding cake• Reserve any rental items from rental company• Register your gift choices at favourite stores• Research accommodation for out-of-town guests• Plan your honeymoon• Obtain a passport if required

 6 – 9 MOnthS BefORe• Decide on your menu• Reserve the musicians for your ceremony• Reserve your limousine / transport service• Order your invitations and any other stationery

• Order wedding favours for your guests• Choose outfits for mother of the bride and groom. • Check marriage license requirement 

3 - 6 MoNTHS BEFoRE• finalise your guest list• Choose the reader for your ceremony• finalise your order with the florist• Reserve the men’s wedding attire• Make an appointment with your hairdresser

2 MoNTHS BEFoRE• Mail the invitations• Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own• finalise the reception menus• Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and

celebrant• have the programs printed• Purchase gifts for parents and attendants• Make appointments for nails and make-up• Schedule final dress fitting• If tradition obliges… something new, something blue,

something old and something borrowed

1 MoNTHS BEFoRE• Apply for a marriage license• Plan the rehearsal dinner• Meet with photographer and videographer• Confirm guest list details with caterer & discuss schedules• hold the Bachelor Party• hold the Bachelorette Party

2 WEEkS BEFoRE• Draft the speeches• finalise reception details

• Call any guests who have not replied.• Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist• Deliver song lists or play list to musicians• Confirm honeymoon reservations.

1 WEEkS BEFoRE• Determine the order for the procession.• have your rehearsal.• Confirm accommodation reservations.• Pick up the attire for the groomsmen• Confirm the final numbers with the caterer• Confirm details with the limousine company• Deliver your marriage license to the officiant• Draw up a seating arrangement for the reception • Write out the place cards for the table.• Choose someone to hand out the wedding favours • Choose someone to return any rented items after the

wedding• Write any cheques required for the wedding day.• Pack for your honeymoon  

WEDDING DAy• Give the wedding bands to the best man• Give the best man any cheques needed to be given out• Present the attendants and parents with their gifts

AFTER THE DAy• Make a gift list and send out your thank you notes• Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants• If you are changing your name, arrange documentation• Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown 

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Unforgettably beautiful and glorious year round, the Coromandel offers endless locations for

your special ceremony.

From pristine rainforest backdrops to barefoot on the beach, dream wedding destinations don’t come better than on The Coromandel.

Ceremony Venues & Locations

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Ceremony Locations & Venues

La Casa Te Puru Lodge, Thames

Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat, Port Charles

Boatshed Events, opito Bay

Salt Restaurant, Whitianga

Villa Toscana, Whitianga

Mercury Bay Estate, Cooks Beach

Grand Mercure Puka Park, Pauanui

Lakes Resort, Pauanui

Bushland Park Lodge, Whangamata

Waihi Waterlilly Gardens, Waihi

Bistro at The Falls Retreat, Waihi

On the Beach Weddings, Waihi Beach

Various Beaches, Valleys and Forests around The Coromandel. Including New Chums Beach, karangahake Gorge, Whangamata Beach, Cathedral Cove

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Finding the perfect wedding venue can be a daunting task. There is a huge range of styles and options available

on offer throughout the Coromandel.

from fine dining with exquisite cuisine to seaside à la carte service there are plenty of picturesque

and relaxed settings to host your reception.

Reception Venues

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Venue Providers

La Casa Te Puru Lodge, Thames

Peppertree Restaurant and Bar, Coromandel Town

Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat, Port Charles

Boatshed Events, opito Bay

Salt Restaurant, Whitianga

Villa Toscana, Whitianga

Mercury Bay Estate, Cooks Beach

The Church Restaurant, Hahei

Grand Mercure Puka Park, Pauanui

Lakes Resort, Pauanui

Bushland Park Lodge, Whangamata

Argo Restaurant, Whangamata

Whangamata Golf Course, Whangamata

Waihi Waterlilly Gardens, Waihi

Bistro at The Falls Retreat, Waihi

On the Beach Weddings, Waihi Beach

Waihi Beach RSA, Waihi Beach

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Why not make it easy for your guests, especially those coming from a far who’ll be requiring accommodation. We suggest you add a simple note on the footer of your invitations recommending they view

www.thecoromandel.com for all their travel requirements.

you may also like to create your own wedding itinerary including all the services you’ll be using for your wedding. This can be developed here and then all you need to do is insert the link on your invitations,

your guest will then know where everything is with contact details and directions.

View one of our examples here.

Assisting your guests and their arrangements

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If the thought of planning your wedding sounds a little too much why not employ the expertise of a wedding planner.

If you’re keen to tackle the challenge yourself, be assured there are several services such as makeup artists, florists, hairdressers,

caterers and celebrants, all available in The Coromandel.

Service Providers

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Services & Accommodation OptionsSERVICESSansimages, ThamesKR desigNZ, Thames CoastCoromandel Adventures, Coromandel TownPeppertree Restaurant and Bar, Coromandel TownAuckland to Coromandel Ferry, Coromandel TownThe Coromandel Oyster Co, Coromandel TownBoatshed Events, opito BayFernvision Photography, WhitiangaSoul Sax Plus, WhitiangaVaughan Grigsby Photography, WhitiangaCathedral Cove Shuttle, Mercury BayHahei Explorer, Cathedral CoveSignificant Moments, PauanuiWhangamata Hire Centre, WhangamataBeautiful Memories, Whangamata

ACCOMMODATIONLa Casa Te Puru Lodge, ThamesIndigo Bush Studio, Coromandel TownTangiaro Kiwi Retreat, Port CharlesSea Escape, Rings BeachBayview at 91 B&B, WhitiangaVilla Toscana, WhitiangaWithin the Bays, WhitiangaGrand Mercure Puka Park, PauanuiLakes Resort, PauanuiBushland Park Lodge, Whangamata Marine Reserved Apartments, WhangamataManawa Ridge, WaihiWaihi Beach Lodge, Waihi BeachBookabach, Throughout The CoromandelBachcare, Throughout The Coromandel

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Honeymoon destinations on The Coromandel include beautiful lodges, boutique accommodation, iconic kiwi baches and bed and breakfasts, all surrounded by stunning beaches,

bushclad ranges and laidback communities.

Escape to The Coromandel for a romantic weekend, it’s sure to be good for your soul!

 

Honeymoons...

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NZ Spirit

Honeymoons...Villa Toscana, Whitianga

Manawa Ridge, Waihi

Bayview at 91, Whitianga

Bushland Park Lodge, Whangamata

Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort, Pauanui

Indigo Bush Studios, Coromandel Town

Sea Escape, Rings Beach

Falls Retreat, Waihi

Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat, Port Charles

Bachcare, Throughout The Coromandel

Bookabach, Throughout The Coromandel

Waihi Beach Lodge, Waihi Beach,

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Hens & Stag do’s...Within two hours of 3 of New Zealand’s largest cities yet far enough away to have a good time. The Coromandel is the perfect location for a Hen’s Night or Stag Party.

With endless opportunities including ladies pamper packages to rough and rugged outdoor pursuit activities there’s something for everyone. Perhaps troll the crisp clear waters for a spot of fishing and diving, maybe even sail the many islands off the coast. Be it indoors or out, laidback or adventurous, there’s plenty of reasons to kick back and enjoy The Coromandel.

For suggestions on planning your weekend getaway check out the pre-planned itineraries on www.thecoromandel.com or search to plan your own.

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Blue Ocean Charters, Whangamata

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