10 Best Wedding Packages in the Cook Islands

Get everything organised (and we mean everything) at one of the most romantic resorts on Aitutaki. The five-star adults-only Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort offers an extremely comprehensive bundle in their "Over the Moon" wedding package.

This all-inclusive foundation package features a personal wedding planner, guided tour of ceremony locations, marriage license assistance, and your choice of stunning backdrops—from beach gazebos to the Oneroa Beach Chapel. It also includes a white-draped wedding arch, tropical flower bouquet and buttonhole, celebrant or minister, and even witnesses if needed.

Extras like a bottle of bubbly, island sarongs, a symbolic coconut palm planting, and a floral turndown service on your wedding night complete the experience. The package is also available at sister resorts Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach and The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, making it a flexible and enchanting choice for your destination wedding in the Cook Islands.

Nautilus Resort offers five different wedding packages on Rarotonga, the “Akaopoipo U’una” being the most inclusive package for eloping couples.

The package consists of a wedding coordinator, marriage paperwork, transfer to the registrar, celebrant consulted for a more personalised wedding day, arch and floral aisle, bouquet or ei (head garland) for the bride, neck ei or buttonhole for the groom, a bottle of Nautilus Cuvee Brut NV, recorded music of choice, a wedding gift, romantic breakfast for the day after, conch shell welcome for the bride, photography package, ukulele serenader, two-hour bridge hair and make-up, exclusive private island wedding, vaka (canoe) island transfer for the ceremony and a romantic Champagne dinner. Or, you know, you could go for something a little simpler.

See more wedding packages in the 10 Best Wedding Packages for Rarotonga.

It doesn’t matter where you stay on Aitutaki when you book a wedding package with Onefoot Island Weddings operated by Bishop’s Cruises. They’ll take you out to the uninhabited One Foot Island (Tapuaetai) for a toes-in-the-sand wedding.

Their standard wedding package includes: transfers to/from the island, a celebrant, wedding paperwork, flowers for the bride and groom, witnesses, a local string band, Champagne for the wedding toast, a gift voucher for a local black pearl jeweller, and a bottle of Champagne. Of course, this is all planned by your assigned wedding planner.

More comprehensive packages are also available, for instance, the “Gold Package” includes the same as the standard package with the addition of a half-day private lagoon charter and a 4″ wedding cake. The “Gold Plus Package” also includes three nights of accommodation. Group packages are available on request.

Discover more wedding packages just in Aitutaki in the 7 Best Wedding Packages for Aitutaki.

This lavish adults-only resort on Rarotonga specialises in romance, offering the "Akaipoipo Ngaro" package for eloping couples. The comprehensive package with Crown Beach Resort & Spa includes an onsite wedding planner and events team, a marriage celebrant with pre-wedding consultation, and all necessary paperwork, including an internationally recognised marriage certificate.

Choose between a beachfront or garden venue, adorned with a standard two-post archway draped in white linens and a floral arrangement. The package also features a flower petal aisle, recorded background music of your choice, a bottle of celebratory bubbles, and a resort wedding gift. For the bride and groom, a small round bridal bouquet or head ei and a buttonhole or neck ei are provided respectively.

Weddings Cook Islands offers a dedicated wedding planning service for both Rarotonga and Aitutaki, perfect for couples seeking an independent wedding experience. Their "Togetherness Package" includes comprehensive services to make your special day unforgettable.

You'll benefit from the full support of a personal wedding planner, with unlimited pre-arrival emails, an on-island consultation, and attendance on your big day. The package covers all the essentials: marriage license and certificate (with Apostille Seal), transport to the registry office, a minister or celebrant for a personalised ceremony, and witnesses if needed.

Choose from picturesque settings like a private beach, charming island locations, or a serene garden. Enjoy a decorated signing table, return transfers for the bride and groom, a bridal bouquet, and a buttonhole or flower garland for the groom.

Toast your new life together with a bottle of chilled sparkling wine – the perfect way to celebrate your Cook Islands wedding!

The eco-friendly Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas in Aitutaki now offers the enhanced "Deluxe Package" for couples seeking a memorable wedding experience. This comprehensive package includes a personal wedding planner, minister or celebrant, all necessary paperwork, and witnesses if required.

You'll love the tropical touches like a decorated wedding cake, bridal bouquet, and flower garlands for the happy couple.

The package also features a Polynesian string band, a flower archway, and villa decoration. Don't miss the unique ceremonial planting of an uto (baby coconut palm) – a beautiful symbol of your new life together.

To top it off, you'll enjoy a romantic beach dinner illuminated by tiki torches and a bottle of champagne. It's the perfect way to start your Cook Islands adventure!

Learn more about the boutique accommodation in the 10 Best Boutique Resorts in the Cook Islands.

Symbolising simplicity, intimacy and love, the "Tipani Package" at Edgewater Resort & Spa offers a dreamy beachside wedding overlooking the lagoon. Exchange vows under a gorgeous floral pergola with the gentle lapping of waves as your soundtrack.

This intimate package includes a tropical flower bouquet and neck garland, services of a celebrant or minister, and transfers to and from the registry office. Your special day is made complete with a complimentary bottle of bubbly and a thoughtful resort gift. The package also covers your marriage licence and certificate, ensuring a stress-free celebration of love in paradise.

For those seeking a more elaborate affair, consider the "Gardenia Wedding" package. This enchanting option is perfectly timed with the sun setting directly behind our floral pergola, casting a golden glow across our white sandy beach.

The Gardenia Wedding includes all the elements of the Tipani Wedding, plus these extra special touches: An extended 1.5-hour photography shoot, resulting in 40-50 edited photographs, a single-tier wedding cake to celebrate your union, and a pampering spa package for the bride and groom.

Another wedding planner company based on Rarotonga, Wedded Bliss is worth choosing if you have big dreams for your wedding. Their “Paradise Package” includes complete assistance from the wedding coordinator (including for finding accommodation), wedding paperwork, scheduling and attending meetings with the suppliers and more.

They go through a wedding rehearsal with you, prepare the venue, and consult the celebrant for a personalised experience. A deluxe photo package is also included, as well as the hair and beauty of the bride and up to two bridesmaids. The bridal preparation comes complete with two bottles of sparkling wine and two tropical platters.

For the ceremony and after, you have an island string band, a two-tier wedding cake, a cultural performance, a couples’ massage and dinner for two. Does that sound like enough?

For couples seeking an authentic island flair to their wedding on Rarotonga, choose a wedding package with the cultural centre of Highlands Paradise. Their starting package is the “Tapu Mountain Wedding“, which includes a wedding planner, marriage paperwork and transfers to the registrar.

The marriage ceremony includes a traditional welcome by a Māori warrior, consultation with and inclusion of a celebrant or minister, and witnesses if needed. Other inclusions are transfers, a bridal bouquet and buttonhole or neck ei for the groom, a bottle of sparkling wine and a wedding gift.

Cultural entertainment, photography, wedding reception with a barbecue and beauty packs are a part of more inclusive packages. Learn more about Highlands Paradise in the 10 Best Cultural Shows in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands.

Te Vara Nui Village is not just known for its spectacular cultural show; it's also a prestigious wedding venue in the vibrant Muri Beach district. Just a 20-minute drive from Avarua, this idyllic setting offers stunning ceremony locations, from beachside to lush tropical gardens with picturesque waterfalls and volcanic rock gardens.

Their team of event planning professionals specialises in receptions but can also organise your ceremony. The basic wedding package includes a coordinator, paperwork, transfers, a celebrant, floral arrangements, sparkling wine, and a gift.

For a truly unforgettable experience, consider including their "Spectacular Over Water Night Show" in your reception - it's sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests! Te Vara Nui offers flexible options for both cultural and non-cultural evenings, allowing you to customise your special day.

From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, they'll ensure your romantic island wedding becomes a cherished memory of a lifetime.