An august & vine exclusive elopement property
Elope at The Runholder
MARTINBOROUGH
For those who love
to take their own path
Nestled between vineyard rows and the edge of the Martinborough terrace lies
THE RUNHOLDER.
Home to Martinborough's finest food, wine & gin.
with August & Vine as the exclusive host for elopements, you'll feel the quiet luxury of
- being beautifully indulged.
The Runholder invites you to soak in the beauty of your vineyard surroundings with exclusive use of
The Cottage
for your ceremony & photos followed by casual dining at the cottage or an exquisite menu up at the restaurant.
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 PACKAGE
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.
Photography & Planning
Elopement planning &
3 hours Professional Wedding Photography
Floral Design
Stunning florals for your bridal bouquet/s & boutonnière/s
Hair & Makeup
Hair & makeup by leading creative artists
Celebrant
Your personalised ceremony with one of Wairarapa's best celebrants
at The Runholder Cottage
Accommodation Package
2 Night's stay in boutique
Martinborough accommodation & transfers to and from The Runholder
The Runholder Dining
Choose from a platter at the Cottage
or 3-course lunch up at The Runholder
(Sun-Thurs) or 3-course dinner (Fri-Sat)
Cake & Other Options
Add a delicious bespoke Cake,
Videography, Helicopter flight
Customise with dinner reservations the night before,
wine tastings & more
All-inclusive Runholder
Elopement Package
starting at $9000
"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
Land steeped in heritage and grounded in place
Eloping at The Runholder Cottage is where modern love meets vineyard romance.
Surrounded by Martinborough's rolling hills and vineyards, this package has it all including delicious food and some of NZ's finest wine. With a heli-pad out the front, you can even add some adventure to your day. Immerse yourself in wine country – perfect for your private elopement.
With the Cottage lawn to yourselves, your ceremony can be under the oak trees, inside the cottage, out on the Cottage terrace or among the vines (2 only). Then share a 3-course menu that celebrates Wairarapa’s local produce and taste iconic wines from Te Kairanga and Martinborough Vineyard wineries or gin from Lighthouse Gin.
The Runholder is the dream location for the foodie couple who value nature, understated luxury, fine wine and an intimate celebration in the Wairarapa.
Indulgence that lingers long after the last sip
"Wow these are amazing!
Thank you so much. You have captured the day absolutely perfectly!
We are so grateful for you."
sian & reuben
If you're going to elope, make it exceptional
