A private Rangitīkei wedding venue beneath the White Papa Cliffs, from elopements to celebrations of 120, with exclusive use of Rathmoy Estate
Married, with the river as your witness
Vows on the riverbank as the light turns gold. Dancing under the stars. Breakfast the next morning with your favourite people still around the table.
At Rathmoy, there is more than one way to celebrate. As a private Rangitīkei wedding venue near Hunterville, choose a destination wedding at Rathmoy Estate, with accommodation and time to settle in with the people you love, or a simple, all-inclusive Garden Wedding designed for an intimate three-hour celebration.
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WAYS TO MARRY
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PLACES TO STAY
2-120
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CEREMONY SETTINGS
GUESTS
Two places to say it
Ceremony Settings
Exchange vows at the water’s edge, with Rathmoy Estate’s striking white papa cliffs as your backdrop.
The Riverbank
Wed among the flowers, established trees and sweeping lawns, creating a beautiful backdrop for golden-hour photographs.
The Gardens
Four ways to marry at Rathmoy
Your Day, Your Way
Three estate weddings with exclusive use of Rathmoy Estate, and accommodation in the Riverside Lodge included. And below them, one beautifully simple alternative in the Rathmoy Gardens.
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Estate Elopement
UP TO 10 GUESTS, EXTENDABLE TO 20 · 2 NIGHTS IN THE LODGE
A romantic celebration with your nearest and dearest: the two of you, the celebrant, the river, and exclusive use of Rathmoy Estate.
from NZ$3,900
◆ Midweek NZ$3,900 (10 guests) or NZ$4,300 (20)
◆ Weekend NZ$4,900 (10) or NZ$5,300 (20)
◆ Wedding day event manager included for up to 4 hours
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UP TO 30 GUESTS, EXTENDABLE TO 40 · 2 NIGHTS IN THE LODGE · INDOOR OR OUTDOOR RECEPTION
Estate Intimate
A relaxed destination wedding with family and close friends. One long table, one perfect day: a riverside ceremony at the water’s edge, celebration to follow.
from NZ$5,490
◆ Midweek NZ$5,490 (30 guests) or NZ$5,890 (40)
◆ Weekend NZ$6,790 (30) or NZ$7,190 (40)
◆ Wedding day event manager included for up to 8 hours
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UP TO 60 GUESTS, EXTENDABLE TO 120 · 3 NIGHTS IN THE LODGE · MARQUEE RECEPTION
Estate Deluxe
The complete destination wedding: a ceremony beneath the cliffs, a marquee reception, and time to celebrate with everyone you love. Exclusive use of Rathmoy Estate the day after your wedding is included for up to 60 guests. Additional guests are welcome at an extra cost.
from NZ$8,490
◆ Midweek from NZ$8,490
◆ Weekend from NZ$10,990 · tiered pricing from 60 to 120 guests
◆ Wedding day event manager included for up to 8 hours
Every estate package includes
Exclusive use of Rathmoy Estate
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The Riverside Open-Air Chapel
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Wedding day event manager
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BYO drinks with no corkage fees
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Your choice of ceremony settings
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Church pews, signing table & ceremony arch available
Wedding coordinator throughout the planning process
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Glassware, plates & cutlery (up to 80 guests for Deluxe)
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Lawn games, portable speaker & microphone
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Married, simply, in the Rathmoy Garden
04 · The Garden Wedding
FOR UP TO 20 GUESTS · A RELAXED THREE-HOUR CELEBRATION
Not every wedding wants a weekend. The Garden Wedding is a relaxed three-hour celebration in a private two-hectare garden, ten minutes from the estate and two minutes from Hunterville, among seasonal flowers, mature trees and two serene ponds, with Mount Ruapehu on the horizon on clear days. Your wedding celebrant is included, so simply bring your people and your vows; the rest is taken care of.
Monday to Thursday NZ$3,390
Friday to Sunday NZ$4,390
The Garden Wedding Includes
Exclusive use of Rathmoy Garden for the three-hour celebration
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Recommendations for trusted local photographers and hair and makeup artists
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Recommendations for local restaurants if you would like to continue celebrating afterwards
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Wedding cake
Bespoke wedding ceremony by an on-site celebrant
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Complimentary bubbles, soft drinks and gourmet nibbles
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Wedding coordinator throughout the planning process
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Seasonal bouquet, freshly picked from the gardens at Rathmoy
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Assistance arranging accommodation at Rathmoy Riverside Lodge or Rathmoy Farmhouse
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Real Weddings
Married at Rathmoy
Good to Know
The practical details
Accommodation for up to 10 guests in the Riverside Lodge, with the Farmhouse, 1 km away, sleeping a further 8 to 10
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Bring your own celebrant, or our on-site celebrant can create a bespoke ceremony for NZ$695
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Catering is not included; food trucks work beautifully, as the lodge kitchen is not a commercial kitchen
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Additional guests can be accommodated within each package’s stated limits. Please refer to the package pricing or enquire for the applicable rate
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The Elopement and Intimate packages include 2 nights in the lodge, and the Deluxe 3 nights, with additional nights available for any package
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BYO beverages with no corkage fees
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Glamping can be arranged, and we are happy to recommend nearby accommodation for larger guest lists
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Music until 12:00 am
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A stylish mobile wooden chapel can be added at an additional cost
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Planning a wedding at Rathmoy?
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We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding venue. Rathmoy was truly unforgettable, with warm, attentive hosts and a beautifully maintained property equipped with everything we needed.
ANDY BRADY · ★★★★★
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Come and walk the riverbank, stand beneath the cliffs, explore the gardens, and imagine your day at Rathmoy.