Boutique Wedding Packages

Say “I do” against one of the most idyllic backdrops in the world.

The Venue

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.

The Experience

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.

Why Couples Choose Us?

  • A private, boutique venue on the water, no sharing your day, no crowded function room
  • New Zealand’s most idyllic scenery, with beach and island photo opportunities your photographer will love
  • Half-day ceremony and reception packages through to full wedding and honeymoon experiences
  • A smarter way to celebrate: intimate, all-inclusive packages designed for the rise of the boutique “micro wedding”
  • Full-service planning with our preferred suppliers, or BYO vendors, completely your choice
  • Seamless transfers to a Waiheke Island vineyard for your reception or celebration meal are available as an add-on
  • Elegant interiors, spacious decks and a fully licensed bar, crewed by a dedicated team focused on making your day stress-free and memorable

The options are endless and we’re here to help you shape them into the wedding you’ve always imagined.

Choose Your Experience

Half Day Charter

Perfect for couples wanting an elegant ceremony and celebration.

  • 3-hour private charter
  • Ceremony onboard
  • Harbour cruise
  • Reception
  • Beverage packages available

From $4,600

Full Day Charter

A complete luxury wedding experience from start to finish.

  • 7-hour private charter
  • Getting ready onboard
  • Ceremony
  • Harbour cruise
  • Reception
  • Champagne for the wedding party

From $9,200

Crafted for Celebrating

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. 

Optional Extras

Complete your day with trusted wedding professionals.

  • Floristry – Ivy
  • Photography & Videography – Ashton
  • Social Media Content Creation – Jacqueline
  • Catering – Anita
  • DJ/Musician – Sam

Or bring your own suppliers, we’re happy to work with your chosen team.

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