If you were asked to close your eyes and picture a stunning wedding destination, would you think of something like the following? Outdoor, a stunning ocean view, surrounded by nature, with beautiful decoration, and access to a private beach.
Having a Waiheke wedding is the way you and your loved one can experience all that and more. On the island, you will also find the perfect hotels and venues for an intimate ceremony or even a bigger reception, to celebrate the occasion with a few (or many) guests, as well as spend your honeymoon.
In this article, you'll discover how to have the destination wedding of your dreams come true!
Off the coast of Auckland, Waiheke Island is full of possibilities for couples who would rather have a destination wedding, and Omana is one of the places for a perfect, intimate ceremony.
The entire 5-star boutique hotel is surrounded by nature, which helps create a dreamy ambience and a perfect scenario for such a special moment in a couple's life. A real reconnection with life.
Also, at Omana, your wedding can take place in a spot where you, your loved one and your guests can marvel at the ocean atop a hill. That is quite poetic and remarkable for a love celebration.
For this special occasion, you and your partner can enjoy each other's company in a luxurious and specially decorated villa for your Waiheke honeymoon. In total, Omana accommodates up to 8 guests – 2 per villa –, so you can handpick the six people that mean the most to you to be part of this moment. Only imagine your bridal party and photoshoot in such a stunning spot on earth!
If you’re interested in having a Waiheke wedding, the next step is to discover what you will need to make all that was mentioned above happen for you and your significant other. Here it goes:
We’d suggest starting with your booking at Omana, which means checking the available dates, including for your honeymoon period. Our team will be delighted to help with such preparation, so please inform us of any partners/organisers that will be involved in your special day.
We have witnessed the creation of beautiful memories for many couples here. To make this happen, not only do we provide the location, but we also team up with terrific professionals who can make any Waiheke wedding incredible. It is going to be easy to say "Yes" to our honeymoon villas.
One of the partners to hire is the person who will celebrate the wedding. Omana has an "A-list" wedding celebrant for a partner: Francieli McWilliams.
Fran is a good friend of ours and is the kind of person who naturally knows how to set up the perfect mood for a wedding and give you and your lover the celebration of your dreams.
How does she do that? Magic, perhaps. Or it’s something that comes from how passionate she is about her job. Fran will work to understand what you, as a couple, would like and also connect with your family and friends. Therefore, she'll be able to perform a unique and meaningful ceremony. Her speciality is helping dreams come true.
Omana also has Indigo as a partner for your Waiheke wedding. Indigo is responsible for the most beautiful decorations for the ceremony, reception, and honeymoon private villa.
Check out Indigo's Instagram account and see that they know how to enhance the natural beauty of the island with all sorts of weddings and how to create a romantic and cosy ambience for your honeymoon in our villas.
An intimate dine-in experience at Omana is on the table! Or, another thing to plan with your Waiheke wedding is the possibility of having the reception in one of the great vineyards on the island.
You can choose between places such as Tantalus, a ten-minute drive from Omana, and Batch Winery, which is on one of the highest peaks of the island, with spectacular sunsets. Another of our personal favourites is Poderi Crisci.
These vineyards are used for holding wedding receptions and have restaurants with fantastic cuisine. Not to mention the quality of their wines, of course. With all that, they have what it takes to provide you, your lover and your guests with a very special and memorable time.
Considering it will be your wedding, you have the best reason to make everything incredible from the beginning. So, consider taking a helicopter to Waiheke, an option we’re happy to organise through our exclusive services.
It’s not just because it will make the trip faster, but it will also be more intimate and allow you to enjoy the most amazing view of the island. And, our private driver will be there to greet you and take you to your dreamy destination.
Omana also offers a luxury vehicle rental option, in case you and your loved one prefer to take the car ferry to Waiheke and drive in style around the island.
There’s something magical about a honeymoon cocoon, one that you won’t need to leave for days and days.
Thinking of the ultimate couples experience, Omana has designed bespoke services that will make your stay cosy, relaxing and replenishing. In the comfort of your own villa, you can have:
When you’re ready to explore the outside world, begin with a stroll on the nearby private beach – only a few minutes from your villa.
If you're staying a little longer to enjoy your honeymoon after your beautiful Waiheke wedding, you might want to check our article about the 10 most romantic things to do in Waiheke and plan some activities together.
For a more bespoke experience, let us help you with unforgettable tours, including:
Now that you know what you need for a perfect Waiheke wedding, all you need is to make a decision: when are you having it?
After having your wedding celebration here, there is a good chance that you will return for your wedding anniversaries, romantic getaways and even for a wedding vows renewal. And one moment will be even more memorable than the other.
What do you say, ready for the big "yes"?
Choose Omana for your destination wedding!
