Say “I do” against one of the most idyllic backdrops in the world.
Aboard our beautifully appointed 21-metre Maritimo motor yacht, Wasting Light offers a boutique wedding experience unlike anything else on the water – a fully private venue with the Hauraki Gulf as your ceremony backdrop and Waiheke Island’s white-sand beaches as your photo location.
With spacious open decks, an elegant saloon and a flybridge built for entertaining, Wasting Light comfortably hosts up to 36 guests total for day celebrations. Smooth, gyro-stabilised cruising and a fully licensed onboard bar mean your day unfolds effortlessly, whatever the scale of your celebration.
As weddings across New Zealand grow more elaborate and more expensive, more couples are choosing a different way to celebrate. Intimate, boutique “micro weddings” are fast becoming the way to say “I do”: a smaller guest list, more meaningful moments, and a fraction of the cost of a traditional big-day wedding, without sacrificing an ounce of luxury.
That’s exactly what we offer. From a relaxed half-day ceremony or reception through to a full wedding-and-honeymoon experience, every detail is tailored around you. Let us organise the lot – catering, florals, styling, photography, through our trusted network of boutique suppliers, or bring your own vendors, or mix and match to build exactly the day you’ve pictured. It’s your wedding, your way.
Prefer to bring the island into your celebration? A Waiheke Island vineyard transfer is available as an option for your reception or wedding breakfast among the vines, before returning you to the water for sunset drinks and photos.
The options are endless and we’re here to help you shape them into the wedding you’ve always imagined.
Perfect for couples wanting an elegant ceremony and celebration.
From $4,600
A complete luxury wedding experience from start to finish.
From $9,200
Choose between a relaxed canapé reception for up to 33 guests total or an elegant three-course seated dinner for up to 18 guests.
✔ Sunset Canapé Reception – From $85 per guest
✔ Three-Course Seated Dinner – From $110 per guest
Premium beverage packages available.
Complete your day with trusted wedding professionals.
Or bring your own suppliers, we’re happy to work with your chosen team.







