Select from three beautiful 'Lagoon of Love' Wedding Options. Whether you want a simple barefoot ceremony on the sand, a full blown traditional Cook Islands wedding, or something in-between we can accommodate all of your wedding needs. All of our packages can be customized with full professional photography and videography. Are you bringing guests to your tropical wedding? Contact us for details on how we can cater to your wedding party.
Elope to Paradise
The ultimate in romance.
In the heart of the South Seas, you will discover one of the most enchanted islands on earth - Rarotonga. Imagine standing here together on a white sandy beach, bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. Around you, an island serenade, the lush perfume of tropical flowers, and the soft popping of champagne bubbles. Beside the luminous waters of Aro'a Lagoon, the Lagoon of Love, you declare you love, embarking on a lifelong adventure, together. Your journey begins here at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa.
ARURU - Haven of Love
This is a beautiful ceremony set right beside the Lagoon of Love, with the champagne sands of Aro'a Beach (Lovers Beach) between your toes and the golden glow of the setting sun on your face.
Your package features:
- Ceremony at the resort location of your choice
- Return transfers to the Registrar of Marriages
- Full Legal Registration and Marriage License
- Celebrant, Minister or Priest
- Witnesses (If required)
- Round Bouquet for the Bride (seasonal tropical blooms)
- Loose flowers for the Bride's hair (seasonal tropical blooms)
- Buttonhole for the Groom
- Ceremonial Planting of the Uto (baby coconut palm)
- Island Gift from The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa
- Bottle of fine Methode Champenoise to celebrate
- Scroll of your personal wedding vows
- Room turndown service on your wedding night with fresh tropical flowers
- His & Hers Island Pareus (sarongs)
- Your personal page on the resort website of your wedding day (optional)
- Services of your personal wedding planner at the resort
IMENE - Heartsong of the Sea
A delightful way to say 'I Do' on the sun kissed sands lapped by the Lagoon of Love, Aro'a Lagoon
Your Package features:
- FREE ROOM UPGRADE for the Bride and Groom
- Island Serander on Ukulele
- Fresh Floral Archway with petals in the sand
- Deluxe tropical flower bouquet for the Bride
- Tropical Blooms for the Bride's hair (seasonal tropical blooms)
- Buttonhole for the Groom
- Decorated Aro'a Beach Gazebo
- Wedding Cake
- Bottle of fine Methode Champenoise to celebrate
- Return transfers to the Registrar of Marriages
- Full Legal Registration and Marriage License
- Celebrant, Minister or Priest
- Witnesses (If required)
- Round Bouquet for the Bride (seasonal tropical blooms)
- Ceremonial Planting of the Uto (baby coconut palm)
- Island Gift from The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa
- Scroll of your personal wedding vows
- Room turndown service on your wedding night with fresh tropical flowers
- His & Hers Island Pareus (sarongs)
- Your personal page on the resort website of your wedding day (optional)
- Services of your personal wedding planner at the resort
VARE'AU - Royal Wedding
A uniquely sumptuous ceremony filled with spectacle and celebration - Island dancers, island string band, Spa ritual, exotic Cook Islands Black Pearl keepsake, Candlelit Dinner, Champagne Breakfast, complimentary Room Upgrade and more
Your Package features :
- Services of your personal wedding planner at the resort
- FREE ROOM UPGRADE for the Bride and Groom
- Leading up to the ceremony the couple are treated to a SPA RITUAL at SpaPolynesia with a nourishing Pawpaw body wrap for the Bride followed by an Aromatherapy Full Body Massage for the Bride and Groom
- His & Hers Tropical Cocktails
- Island String Band
- Island Warrior & Island Maiden, Dancers at the Ceremony
- Fresh Floral Archway with petal Aisle
- Trailing tropical flower bouquet for the Bride
- Tropical Blooms for the Bride's hair (seasonal tropical blooms)
- Fresh flower Ei (lei neck garland) for the Groom
- Decorated Aro'a Beach Gazebo
- Wedding Cake
- Bottle of fine Methode Champenoise to celebrate
- 5 Course Celebration degustation dinner for two under the stars with your personal waiter
- Flame torches
- Return transfers to the Registrar of Marriages
- Full Legal Registration and Marriage License
- Celebrant, Minister or Priest
- Witnesses (If required)
- Ceremonial Planting of the Uto (baby coconut palm)
- Island Gift from The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa
- Scroll of your personal wedding vows
- Room turndown service on your wedding night with fresh tropical flowers
- His & Hers Island Pareus (sarongs)
- Your personal page on the resort website of your wedding day (optional)
- Exotic Cook Islands Black Pearl as a memento of your South Seas wedding day
- Honeymoon Champagne breakfast in bed on your first morning as husband and wife
ADDITIONAL CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS
At The Rarotongan we understand that your wedding is a truly personal expression of your unique relationship, which is why your Personal Wedding Planner at the Resort will be delighted to work with you to arrange a ceremony tailored to your dreams.
Using the Aruru ~ Haven of Love Wedding Package as your foundation you can add to it from a wide selection of additional options to create your South Seas wedding in paradise. Whether yours be a dream of dancing island maidens and warriors, of a traditional church ceremony with choir and a limousine, of arriving to your groom on horseback, on the back of a Harley Davidson or atop a ceremonial vaka (double-hulled canoe), or of a simple yet romantic beach wedding on the lagoon shore at sunset - we are here to help make your dream wedding come true, creating wonderful memories for you and your beloved to share forever.
