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A British couple has become the first couple in New Zealand to get married on a waka. Gaynor Halpin and Barry Gounds were married on the Styx River in Christchurch last week in a ceremony arranged for them by Katoro Maori Journeys and New Zealand Dream Weddings. According to a report in The Press, proceedings began with a traditional Maori powhiri and haka. Afterwards the bride and groom were escorted onto the waka called Te Kowhai. Maori warriors paddled the pair out onto the river and were married while on board.

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Warm climates may be the 'traditional' wedding choice but somepeople are bucking the trend & opting for a special winter wonderland wedding at New Zealand's Aoraki Mount Cook. The Hermitage wedding planner Nyree Schaar (pronounced Ngaire Shaar) says a trend towards 'destination' weddings was emerging with more couples moving away from the idea of a traditional wedding in their local church or at home to weddings in very special places. Some of the most popular ceremony locations at Aoraki Mount Cook are:

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Renewal Of Vows Package Includes:

• Ceremony Location and set up
• Two Tropical flower Leis (garlands)
• Ceremony by celebrant
• Bottle of sparkling wine for toasts
• Co-ordination service
• Ceremony Certificate signed by Turanga Ni Koro (Island Chief)

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Treasure Lailai-wedding package F$954 package includes:

• Airport Meet & Greet and transfer to Fiji registry office for Wedding License.
• Fiji Registration & documentation fee
• Minister or Marriage Celebrant.
• Wedding co-ordination including assistance on day of Wedding.
• Preparation and decoration of the Beach wedding venue
• Wedding Bouquet
• Two Tropical flower Leis (garlands)
• One bottle of sparkling wine for toasts
• Ceremony Certificate signed by Turanga Ni Koro (Island Chief)

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Packages are valid from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011. Treasure Fiji-wedding package includes:

• Airport Meet & Greet and transfer to Fiji registry office for Wedding License.
• Fiji Registration & documentation fee
• Minister or Marriage Celebrant.
• Wedding co-ordination including assistance on day of Wedding.
• Preparation and decoration of the Beach wedding venue
• Wedding Bouquet
• Two Tropical flower Leis (garlands)
• Serenaders (x3)
• Fijian Warriors in traditional costume (x2)
• Bridal Boat
• One bottle of sparkling wine for toasts
• Ceremony Certificate signed by Turanga Ni Koro (Island Chief)

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Summer Weddings at Pacific Resort - don't forget Rarotonga or Aitutaki as destinations for summer weddings! Wedding packages start from as little as NZ$1300 at each property and we have a dedicated wedding co-ordinator to assist with wedding and honeymoon arrangements.

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Samui is the paradise island for weddings and honeymoons, and Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas Samui offers happy couples the perfect setting for their great day and the choice of a luxury room or villa where they can enjoy complete privacy for their honeymoon.

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Equipped for business meetings, weddings and conventions, the Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast opened its doors this week in the heart of Beijing's busy Chaoyang business district, offering premium banquet facilities, well-trained event planning professionals and an ideal location. The hotel currently offers a seven-day advance purchase rate of 900 CNY per night (AUD$183). Valid through August 31, 2009…

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The 14th-century Casa di Giulietta, or House of Juliet, in Verona is one of the top tourist spots in a city that draws about 1.2 million people a year. It is the house from whose balcony legend has it that Juliet looked down to her Romeo. The building belonged to the Cappello family, traditionally identified with the Capulets as immortalised by Shakespeare.

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Marry at Castaway Island, between November and June, book as a group and utilize a total of 25 room nights or more between the party, and get your wedding package for free. Valid till 31 March 2010. Group wedding banquets are now from just F$120/person including buffet dinner, set up and a 4 hour beverage package for 25 persons or more.

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