An august & vine elopement co exclusive elopement property

Whitimanuka Retreat

MARTINBOROUGH

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For those who love
to take their own path

A couple in wedding attire embrace while admiring a scenic valley vista from a modern covered terrace at Whitimanuka by August and Vine

Located on a 160-year-old farm steeped in New Zealand history and cultural heritage, Whitimanuka invites you to simply pause and soak in the beauty of your rural surroundings.

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Whitimanuka has a profound sense of place - a peaceful privacy where you can reconnect with nature



And with August & Vine as the exclusive host for elopements here, you will feel like you're

— on top of the world.


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Rolling golden hills overlook a scenic valley landscape with mountains in the distance under a blue sky at Whitimanuka by August and Vine
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An expert local team


August & Vine Elopement Co has curated a team of outstanding

wedding professionals with decades of experience.

The Wairarapa is our home, and we love nothing more than to

share it with you in the best way possible - all whilst working

toward an effortless luxury aesthetic.


all-inclusive ELOPEMENT PACKAGES

What to Expect

A connection based approach that encourages you to live your elopement dreams. August & Vine Elopements are NOT one-size-fits-all.

The following is a base package of luxe inclusions for your day. The possibilities for customisation are limitless.

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Photography & Planning


Elopement planning &

3 hours Professional Wedding Photography at Whitimanuka

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Floral Design


Stunning florals for your bridal bouquet/s & boutonnière/s


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Hair & Makeup


Hair & makeup by a leading artist


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Celebrant


Your personalised ceremony with one of Wairarapa's best celebrants

at Whitimanuka

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Accommodation Package


2 Night's accomodation at the luxury off-grid Whitimanuka Retreat

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Videography Option


2 Videography Packages available to add to your day:

Highlights Reel

Bespoke Love Story with drone

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Cake & Other Options


Add a delicious bespoke Cake

Catering options from an antipasto platter to private picnic

Customise with dinner reservations, wine tastings & more

All-inclusive Whitimanuka

Elopement Package

starting at $6850

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A couple embraces under tall Manuka trees on a sun-dappled hillside at Whitimanuka during an outdoor wedding ceremony by August and Vine

"SAM, YOU ARE AMAZING! WE ARE BLOWN AWAY. THANK YOU SO SO SO SO MUCH!!!! 


We really enjoyed our special day, it was better than we could ever imagine. Thank you for arranging everything, we are also so grateful for all the wonderful people involved."


PAUL & ELLIS


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Land that has been home to generations of love stories

Eloping at Whitimanuka is where modern love meets secluded, rural luxury.


Atop the edge of the Wairarapa Valley amidst 18ha of native bush and rolling farmland, this architecturally designed off-grid accommodation is the ultimate unwind – perfect for your private elopement.


Take in the spectacular panoramic view whilst lounging on the deck or the cosy window seat, explore the walking tracks and observe the dark sky from the comfort of the outdoor bath. Whitimanuka has been designed as your ultimate unwind experience.


With ceremony options that include stunning views, a romantic Manuka grove or the meandering Ruamahunga river, Whitimanuka is the dream location for the couple who values nature, understated luxury and an intimate celebration in the Wairarapa.


A romantic outdoor wedding moment between a couple in a gray suit and lace dress amid rustic natural scenery by August and Vine

"Sam really made an effort to get to know us as a couple,

our story, what made us, us and what we wanted to remember about our day. 


Our photos are perfect! We couldn’t rate her highly enough!"


tom & nicole
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Your true love story deserves to be told your way


august & vine elopement co. can make that dream a reality
let's talk about your elopement.
A romantic couple embraces under majestic Manuka on their outdoor wedding day at Whitimanuka by August and Vine