The Wedding Weekend
THE WELCOME
Friday, 24 October 2025
At Little Blackwood
Steamer Wharf
88 Beach Street, Queenstown
For those in town, please join us for a casual pre-wedding tipple at Little Blackwood
Join us from 4:00pm
Dress code: Casual, please just come as you are
Kids and travel companions: The more the merrier - please bring them along!
THE WEDDING
Saturday, 25 October 2025
At the Crown
Private Estate
Glencoe Road, Queenstown
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you're in the right place at the right time:
Ceremony Time: 3:00pm
Location: The Crown, Glencoe Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Transport: Busses will collect guests from 2pm for arrival prior to 3pm. All guests must travel on the bus to and from the wedding. No private vehicles (including Ubers and taxis) are permitted at the venue.
Dress Code: All black, Black Tie.
Kids and travel companions: Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate 'plus ones' or any children under the age of 18 years at our venue.
For further details about our wedding day, including information about dress code, details for RSVP, bus pick up and drop off locations and times, please see our website page dedicated to 'The Wedding'. A link for quick access is below.
THE RECOVERY
Sunday, 26 October 2025
At the Burr Bar
Ayrburn
1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown
We’re not done yet!
After the big day, we’re heading to The Burr Bar at the stunning Ayrburn to keep the good times rolling.
Join us from 2:30pm til late.
Dress code: Smart casual
Getting there: Located just 15mins out of town, we recommend grabbing an Uber or taxi to get you out to Ayrburn. Parking is also available on site. Ubers regularly service the area but if you want to firm up your travel plans, we recommend pre-booking your Uber or taxi through your preferred app or provider. We have provided some details on transport on our 'website page dedicated to 'Travelling to Queenstown' .
Kids and travel companions: The more the merrier - please bring them along!
THE WEDDING
Our Wedding Day
Saturday, 25 October 2025
The Crown
Private Estate
Glencoe Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
Ceremony at 3:00pm
Drinks, dinner and dancing to follow
Dress Code
Strictly all black, Black Tie
We ask all our guests to wear their best, all black, Black Tie attire.
Ladies, think sleek black ball gowns, elegant black floor length dresses, or your most stylish all black, Black Tie ensemble.
Gentlemen, it's time to break out the tuxedos and bow ties. Men can wear white shirts (ie you DO NOT need to wear black shirts), but your suit should be black. Kilts allowed for the Scots.
We have curated a guest look book below to provide some outfit inspiration.
The weather in Queenstown will be cool in the evenings. We will do everything we can to keep you warm but we do recommend you check the weather before the big day and to bring a coat along with you.
Please note the venue is largely outdoors and the ceremony and cocktail hour will be on grass. We will have heel stoppers available for high heels but ladies, a block or chunkier shoe may be better under foot.
A note on children
Although we love your little ones, this will be an adults only celebration.
For those of you with newborns and infants, we understand they are dependent on you so please reach out to us and let us know if you need to bring them along, so that we can ensure that we make appropriate arrangements for you.
For those with children out of the newborn stage, we kindly ask that you leave the little ones at home for an 18+ celebration.
Queenstown has a wonderful group of babysitters who can assist to care for your precious darlings, while Mum & Dad let their hair down for the night. You can find a link with details below.
Getting there
We have arranged transport to and from the wedding venue for all of our guests.
Bus pick up and drop off locations will be the InterCity Bus Stop Queenstown on Athol Street in the Town Centre and Goldfield Heights, on Frankton Road, in front of the Sherwood Hotel. We have provided maps below for ease.
All guests must travel on the bus to and from the wedding - no private vehicles (incl Ubers and Taxis) are permitted to travel to the venue.
If you would like to drive part of the journey to a bus pick up point, we would recommend driving to the Sherwood Hotel to park, where you can then hop on the bus at the Goldfield Heights stop out the front of the hotel for the last leg of the journey.
Please check back on the website closer to the date for exact pick-up and departure times for each location.
The bus will return guests to the same locations after the wedding.
RSVP
by 1 August 2025
Please submit your RSVP through the link below
Gifts
Wishing Well
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all and we are so grateful for the effort you've taken to be here. However, if you would like to give a gift, we will have a wishing well at our reception.
Bus Pick Up Location #1
InterCity Bus Stop Queenstown - Town Centre
The InterCity bus stop in Queenstown is located in the car park in Athol Street.
We will post bus pick up times closer to the wedding.
Please arrive at the pick up point at least 5 minutes before the bus pick up time.
Bus Pick Up Location #2
Goldfield Heights, Frankton Road
Located in front of the Sherwood Hotel at 555 Frankton Road, Queenstown NZ.
It's city bus stop number 34.
If you are wanting to drive part of the journey, we recommend you drive to this location and park at the Sherwood Hotel or surrounding streets.
We will post bus pick up times closer to the wedding.
Please arrive at the pick up point at least 5 minutes before the bus pick up time.
Days until we say 'I do'
ACCOMMODATION
OPTIONS
There are no bad options in Queenstown but if you need some direction we have included some recommendations for you here
We would recommend booking accommodation within walking distance (or a short Uber) to the InterCity Bus Stop on Athol St or nearby to the Sherwood on Frankton Road, where the wedding transport will collect and drop off guests prior to and after the wedding. All guests must travel on the bus to and from the wedding - no private vehicles (incl Ubers and Taxis) are permitted to travel up to the venue.
The Sherwood, Queenstown
"Situated on three hectares of rolling hillside with a wondrous view over the mountains and Lake Wakatipu"
Located at 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown
We have been able to secure a discount code for any guests wanting to book their stay at Sherwood.
For those wanting to take up the offer, please book directly via the Sherwood website. After selecting your room and dates, please nominate the 'flexible room rate' and enter the code 'hitched' for 15% off the online rate.
If you have any issues, please contact Samara Imhoof at Sherwood at groups_sherwoodqueenstown@evt.com.
Our bus to the Wedding will also be making a stop at the Goldfields Bus Stop which is located on Frankton Road, directly in front of Sherwood, Queenstown.
You will essentially be picked up and dropped off to your door for the wedding - how's that for service!!
QT Queenstown
"QT Queenstown, the peak of alpine luxury."
Located on Brunswick St in Queenstown's City Centre
The Spire Hotel, Queenstown
"Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealand’s premier holiday destination, The Spire Hotel offers award-winning luxury accommodation within a lively precinct."
Located on Church St in Queenstown's City Centre
Air BnB Queenstown
Find what suits you best via Air BnB
Stayz Queenstown
Find what suits you best via Stayz
Travelling to Queenstown
A few of our favourite things
Why not make a trip of it!
We have loved hearing about some of our guests plans to extend their stay in NZ around our wedding. Here are some of our favourite things to do, see and eat (obviously) in and around Queenstown!
Ayrburn
Number 1 on our list for a reason. We cannot get enough of this place. We recommend trying every single one of their venues, and once you have done them all once, go again. Seriously.
Fergburger/ Fergbaker/ Fergsbar
If you haven't been to Queenstown, you cannot leave without enjoying an iconic Fergburger.
Grab a burger, or coffee and pie from the bakery if thats more your style, and sit by the lake and soak in the views. Go early or prepare to wait.
Breakfast at Odd Saint
Garlic & herb rosti of Sophie's dreams. Book ahead or walk in and enjoy this quaint little eatery. J'adore.
Pedros House of Lamb
Our absolute FAVOURITE take away spot. Lamb & potatoes - as if you need anything else.
Order ahead, take home and enjoy.
Mora Wines & Restaurant
Some of the best food and wine in Queenstown. Breakfast, lunch or cellar door. Reservations are necessary.
For the Wine Lovers
Amisfield, Peregrine, Kinross, Mt Rosa .. actually just anywhere in Central Otago.
There are a range of tours through the Gibbston Valley - hop on hop off bus tours, biking tours or private tours.
Pick up a Central Otago wine map at the airport. We have linked one similar below.
Onsen Hot Pools
Cannot recommend an hour in a bubbling onsen overlooking the Shotover River highly enough. If you don't want to take our word for it, check out their instagram.
Spots will fill up so we recommend booking ahead to avoid missing out.
Biking in Arrowtown
Push power or e-power, biking through Arrowtown and through to Gibbston Valley is unmissable. Finish up with a beer at Fork & Tapp, or an icecream at Patagonia.
Nevis Bunjee
For the thrill seekers. The highest bunjee in NZ. Dom has done it, Sophie has not.
Shotover Jet
Thrill seekers continued. This is fun. Take a beanie and gloves - its arctic down there!
For the hikers
Queenstown Hill (5.5km return, accessible from Queenstown) or the Ben Lomond Track (full day) are our picks from town. If you are up for a challenge and are heading to Wanaka, Roys Peak is a challenging trek but the view from the top is the best reward.
For the Golfers
Jacks Point is quite possibly the most picturesque golf course you have ever seen. Millbrook is a regular host of the NZ Open and each hole is more breathtaking than the last. Book the 'Coronet' course for that one.
Book ahead for all courses. Club and cart hire available.
Links to our faves below. We have also included a link to Queenstown's tourism page because it quite literally has it all.
New Zealand Entry Requirements
NZ Traveller Declaration
Everyone travelling into New Zealand must complete a declaration, including New Zealand passport holders.
The earliest you can submit your declaration is 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand. It needs to be submitted by the time you reach passport control in New Zealand.
If you do not complete your declaration before your flight, you can do it upon arrival in Queenstown Airport.
Getting around Queenstown
Hire a car, or simply rely on taxis and Ubers
Queenstown is super well connected and has easy to navigate public transport options, as well as rental vehicles, Ubers and taxis. There is something for everyone.
For the sake of convenience, we always hire a car in advance of our arrival. With plenty of rental outlets at Queenstown International Airport, you simply land, grab the keys and get going. If you do choose to drive yourself around, be very mindful of the parking signs and meters. They are heavily patrolled and enforced. There are also a number of roadworks heading into town. It has been this way for 8+ years... Rome wasn't built in a day.
There are also plenty of taxi companies available. If this is your preference, we recommend spending some time at the airport browsing the brochure wall and picking up a couple of pamphlets or business cards. There is a taxi rank at the airport too so if you get lucky and have a great driver, it is worthwhile asking for their card. They could just be your very own chauffeur for the trip!
Uber works just as easily as it does at home.
Queenstown Weather
What to expect in the Spring-time!
We are obviously manifesting a perfect spring day but unpredictable weather is inevitable in Queenstown.
According to our google sources, temps generally range from 7 - 25 degrees in Spring, but can also get down as low as 2 -5, so we definitely recommend packing layers and would suggest that you bring a coat along with you to our events.
For our Scottish relatives, you may need to pack a fan.