Private Wedding Experiences

Private Wedding Experiences

Celebrate the beginning of your forever in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations.

Exclusively available to guests of Aitutaki Escape Resort & Spa, our Private Wedding Experiences have been thoughtfully designed for couples seeking an intimate, romantic, and truly unforgettable celebration surrounded by the beauty of Aitutaki Lagoon.

Whether you dream of a barefoot ceremony on a secluded white-sand beach, a sunset exchange of vows overlooking the turquoise lagoon, or a private celebration within the comfort of your luxury beachfront villa, our dedicated wedding team will bring your vision to life with care, elegance, and attention to every detail.

From marriage licence assistance and ceremony coordination to floral arrangements, professional photography, celebrants, musicians, hair and beauty services, and private dining experiences, we can tailor every aspect of your special day to reflect your personal style and love story.

Following your ceremony, continue the celebration with a romantic ‘Dinner Under The Stars’, private champagne service, couples’ spa treatments, or an extended honeymoon in your own private beachfront pool villa.

Aitutaki Escape Resort & Spa specialises in intimate weddings where privacy, luxury, and genuine Polynesian hospitality create a truly personal experience. With only a limited number of villas and exclusive access to some of Aitutaki’s most beautiful locations, your wedding will feel less like an event and more like a once-in-a-lifetime memory shared with those who matter most.

The Aitutaki Escape Intimate Wedding Package Includes:

    • All wedding documentation, including wedding license & all associated fees

    • Your personal wedding coordinator

    • Flowers for Bride-choice head garland (the traditional favourite) or a neck ‘ei’

    • Flowers for Groom neck ‘ei’

    • Polynesian Archway decorated with flowers

    • Minister

    • Witnesses

NZD 2000

Stay a minimum of 7 nights, and we will include your wedding for FREE!

Optional Extra Suggestions for your wedding:

    • Champagne to toast

    • Small bridal cake

    • Island dancers, drummers & String Band

    • Traditional canoe and warrior to deliver the bride to the groom

    • Private celebration dinner prepared by “Private Chef”

WEDDING ENQUIRY FORM

Weddings

Requirements for getting married in the Cook Islands:

  • Birth Certificates
  • Divorce Papers if previously married
  • Be here 3 full clear working days prior to date of wedding
  • Must add $75 if you wish to waive the 3 day waiting period
  • All documents must be translated to a Certified English Translation if in a foreign language

 

Terms of Payment and Conditions

  • Our weddings and renewal of vows are only offered to our in-house guests only.
  • A minimum notice of 3 weeks is necessary to book a wedding with our team. Please note that we only accept direct bookings for weddings.
  • Deposit: 50% is required at the time of booking to secure reservation for the Villa and the Wedding package. The balance for Wedding Package is due1 month prior to wedding date.
  • Cancellation outside of 90 days prior to Wedding date – no charge
  • Cancellation within 60-90 days prior to Wedding date: 25% of  total amount will be charged
  • Cancellation within 30-60 days prior to the Wedding date: 50% of the total amount will be charged
  • Cancellation within  0-30  days prior to the Wedding date: 100% of the total amount will be charged