Saturday 20th February 2027

Our Day

We’re so excited to share our day with you at Ohakuri Rise, Lake Ohakuri, Taupo, New Zealand, on Saturday 20th February 2027. Here’s how the day will unfold.

Schedule

3:00pm

Arrival

Buses arrive — settle in before the ceremony

3:30pm

Ceremony

Lakeside lawn, Ohakuri Rise

4:00pm

Reception

Cocktail hour on the terrace — canapes, drinks, a champagne tower & group photos

6:00pm

Dinner & Speeches

Seated dinner overlooking the lake

8:00pm

Cake Cutting

Followed by dancing

8:30pm

Dance Floor

Kick off your shoes and celebrate with us

11:00pm

Buses Depart

Buses arrive at 11pm and leave by 11:30pm, dropping off at Wairakei Lake Resort & Taupo CBD

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The Venue

Ohakuri Rise sits above Lake Ohakuri, Taupo, New Zealand, surrounded by native bush and sweeping geothermal vistas, with views over the water. Ceremony and reception are both on-site. There’s no parking at the venue, so see the Travel page for how to get there and back.

2/394 Orākei Kōrako Road, Ohakuri 3083, New Zealand

The terrace at Ohakuri Rise, overlooking Lake Ohakuri

Dress Code

Black tie. Suits in black for our gentlemen guests, please. The ceremony is outdoors on grass, so consider block heels or flats. Evenings by the lake can turn cool, so a light layer is a good idea.