Get Married in the Mackenzie!
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The landscape and serenity of the Mount Cook Mackenzie area lends itself to special weddings in spectacular locations. There are many wedding locations to choose from, including beautiful churches, lovely gardens, windswept tussocklands and spectacular glaciers! |
The most popular wedding venue in the Mount Cook Mackenzie area is the lovely Church of the Good Shepherd, on the shores of Lake Tekapo. Built in 1935, the pretty stone chapel and has awe-inspiring views of Lake Tekapo from the altar window. The church seats up to 60 people and is available only for interdenominational Christian weddings and blessings, conducted by a licensed clergy.
Civil ceremonies can be held in many spectacular locations, but a wedding venue fast growing in popularity is on top of a glacier in the Mount Cook National Park! Transported by helicopter or snowplane, with or without a wedding party, your celebrant can marry you in a pristine environment on top of the world.
Below is a list of some services that may be of help in planning your Mount Cook Mackenzie wedding. Don't forget to take a look at our Wedding Photo Gallery - showcasing some of the best photographers in the area.
Wedding Planners
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Contact person: Minetta Stevens
Telephone: +64 3 546 5181
Email: info@theweddingcompany.co.nz
Website: www.theweddingcompany.co.nz
The Wedding Company specialises in weddings in New Zealand for couples from around the globe and are your personal wedding consultants for weddings at Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mt Cook.
New Zealand Dream Weddings
Contact person: Donna Dohi
Email: donna@weddingsnewzealand.com
Website: www.weddingsnewzealand.com
Donna is an internationally renowned wedding planner and can take the stress out of your wedding. Contact Donna or visit the website for more information.
Lake Tekapo Weddings
Contact person: Michele Allan
Telephone: +64 3 685 8190
Email: info@laketekapoweddings.co.nz
Website: www.laketekapoweddings.co.nz
A collection of local service providers who can help you organise your perfect day.
Marriage Celebrants
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Telephone: +64 3 685 8389
Fax: +64 3 685 8185
Email: mackenzie.church@paradise.net.nz
Contact Phil and Shona with enquiries regarding marriages at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
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Telephone: +64 3 680 6607
Email: jenny@laketekapoweddings.co.nz
Website: www.laketekapoweddings.co.nz/celebrant
Based in Tekapo, Jenny loves to help create an individual memory for couples choosing to marry in a truly unique and special location. Talk with Jenny about available ceremonies or create your own words to express your love for each other.
Glenys Marshall
Telephone: +64 3 435 0896
Email: lake.pukaki@xtra.co.nz
A local marriage celebrant available for Twizel, Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook weddings.
Photographers
Penelope Kay Photography
Contact person: Pip Kay
Telephone: +64 3 680 6672
Email: penelopekay@paradise.net.nz
Website: www.penelopekay.co.nz
Mackenzie District's one and only professionally trained and qualified photographer, Pip operates from Lake Tekapo but is willing to travel afar. Only the latest professional equipment is used and prices are competitive. Wedding photography that is modern and artistic. Friendly relaxed and professional coverage.
High Country Images
Contact person: Michele Allan
Telephone: +64 3 685 8190
Email: highcountryimages@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.laketekapoweddings.co.nz/photos
Michele has awesome people skills and has been a professional photographer since an early age, raised in a family business totally involved in the art of portrait and wedding photography. Michele’s love of the region and joy in sharing it with others gives her the opportunity to capture special images for each couple.
Donna Dohi Photography
Contact person: Donna Dohi
Email: donna@weddingphotos.net.nz
Website: www.weddingphotos.net.nz
I don't yell, I don't ask for unnatural poses. What I do is give you a story in images of your wedding day. All images taken with a professional digital camera. I work with your budget.
Stu Jackson Photography
Contact person: Stu Jackson
Telephone: +64 274 342 372
Email: stu@photographs.co.nz
Website: www.weddingphotographs.co.nz
Sarah Ivey Photography
Contact person: Sarah Ivey
Telephone: +64 3 356 1689
Email: info@sarahiveyphotography.co.nz
Website: www.sarahiveyphotography.co.nz
Hair and Makeup
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Contact person: Debby Jensen
Email: debby@laketekapoweddings.co.nz
Website: www.laketekapoweddings.co.nz/hair
With full salon facilities available in Fairlie, Debby is available to come to your hotel in Tekapo to cater to the bridal party's hair requirements. Pre-wedding consultations are also available.
Fairlie Skin Therapy
Contact person: Helen Humphrey
Email: helen@laketekapoweddings.co.nz
Website: www.laketekapoweddings.co.nz/skin
Based in Fairlie, Helen can travel to Lake Tekapo to attend to bridal makeup requirements. At Helen's Fairlie clinic you can also indulge in treatments such as massage, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures.
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Contact person: Nikki Chilcott
Telephone: +64 3 685 8331
Email: briannicola@hotmail.com
Nikki offers a mobile sevice to wherever the wedding party may be within the Mackenzie District. She is also able to offer acrylic nail extensions, which look amazing for the wedding ring photos, and spray tanning, which is best done a couple of days prior to the wedding.
Florists
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Contact person: Ruth Orange
Email: ruth@laketekapoweddings.co.nz
Website: www.laketekapoweddings.co.nz/flowers
Ruth is available to design your chosen traditional or contemporary bridal bouquet, flowers for the bridesmaids, corsages and/or buttonholes. The floral designs for the church and reception venue can be prepared and transported to Lake Tekapo or alternatively Ruth is happy to travel to Tekapo to design them in situ.
Related Wedding Services
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Wedding Venues and Catering
In Mount Cook Village - suitable for wedding receptions (restaurant is closed so venue is private).
Near Fairlie - large historic homestead offering a great venue for a garden wedding - catering and accommodation are available.
Modern deli/restaurant and bar in Fairlie. Has a large mezzanine floor and balcony (seats up to 50) available for private functions, or the entire venue may be hired out for a function for up to 110 people. Menus can be tailored to client's wishes. Bright, fresh and modern decor with a sophisticated yet casual feel.
With 62 rooms, a restaurant, and a fantastic location on the shores of Lake Ohau, this is a great venue for a smoothly run event.
Up to 85 people can be seated in the restaurant, and the team at the lodge can help to arrange a JP to preside over the wedding ceremony. Drinks, nibbles and a choice of mains and desserts are available and there is no venue charge. A band or music can be arranged for after the ceremony so that guests can dance the night away.
For more catering options please see our dining listings.
Transportation and Guiding
Charter transport with driver - vehicle fleet includes Landrover Discovery and Mercedes Benz. For more information see the attached document:
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Discovery Tours can also provide catering and transport for small intimate alpine picnics - perfect for a unique wedding. For more information see the attached document:
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The only flightseeing company able to land within the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, so the only company able to take you to your dream wedding on the Tasman Glacier.
Tekapo Helicopters provides transportation for weddings - especially up to the mountains.
Private charter flights from Christchurch to Mount Cook - perfect for transporting guests to the wedding or for a luxurious start to an elopement!
Experienced guides can take you into the heart of the Tasman Glacier for a special outdoor wedding.
The Helicopter Line (Mount Cook)
Private helicopter charters to out of the way wedding locations.
Accommodation
A selection of some of the many accommodation options available for yourself and your wedding guests.
Freda du Faur House B and B
Lake Tekapo Bed and Breakfast accommodation, with gardens suitable for wedding photos.
Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes
Offers a wide range of rental homes which are well suited to groups or families.
Tekapo House B and B
Bed and breakfast in Tekapo.
YHA Lake Tekapo
Offering budget accommodation on the lake front of Tekapo - up to 30 beds.
Lake Tekapo Luxury Lodge
Luxury accommodation.
Lake View Homestay
Homestay accommoation overlooking Lake Pukaki.
Lake Tekapo Grandview
Luxury accommodation.
Alpine Vista B and B
Qualmark rated Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Lake Tekapo.
Janallan Farmstay
Deluxe farmstay accommodation near Fairlie.
Ashgrove B and B
Warm & welcoming accommodation in Fairlie, set amongst established gardens on a small farm
John and Lee's B and B
In Fairlie, suitable for groups of up to five people.
For more accommodation options please visit our accommodation listings.
Photo Gallery
Here are some of our favourite images. Click one of the pictures below to take a closer look. You can also send an electronic postcard!
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Photography by Michele Allan
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Photography by Michele Allan
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Photography by Michele Allan
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Photography by Michelle Allan
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Photography by Penelope Kay
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Photography by Penelope Kay
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Photography by Penelope Kay
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Tasman Glacier Wedding with Mt Cook Ski Planes
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