Le Bons Bay
Elopement & Small Wedding Venue
— Build your own Wedding Package, up to 18 guests
Step away from the busy pace of everyday life and escape to the wild, natural beauty of Le Bons Bay on Banks Peninsula. Whether you choose a beautifully styled beach ceremony and celebration, or extend your experience with a two-night stay at a modern, renovated bach, this is a place where time naturally slows, allowing you to be present to enjoy all the moments!
Nestled into the hillside and surrounded by native bush, the bach offers a peaceful retreat for couples drawn to the raw, untamed beauty of New Zealand. Private and sheltered, the property feels gently held by the landscape, creating a sense of calm and seclusion that allows you to arrive, exhale and relax. Staying here transforms your wedding into more than a single moment — it becomes a meaningful experience, with space to settle in, marry, and savour your first days as newlyweds in the stillness of the bay.
Just a short two-minute walk to Le Bons Beach, the rugged coastline provides a striking backdrop for a beautifully styled ceremony. If you choose to stay at the bach, after photos around Le Bons Bay, you’ll return to the bach, where the entertainers’ deck and sheltered lawn becomes the heart of your celebration — a relaxed setting to toast, share food and stories, and enjoy the joy of the day.
Elopement & Small Wedding Packages at a glance
With hand-selected venues and trusted vendors, our packages are designed for couples who want beauty, and ease. This example package at Le Bons Bay, is $3925 + GST:
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2hrs, ceremony & celebration at Le Bons Beach
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Couple only
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Your own dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator
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Hair & Makeup for Bride, including complimentary trial
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Styled Beach Ceremony
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Celebrant and Personalised Ceremony
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Two witnesses
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Professional Photographer, 1hr: 80 edited images
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Celebration Toast and Crystal Glassware
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Small Wedding Cake
For an intimate, utterly beautiful experience, scroll down and BUILD YOUR OWN WEDDING PACKAGE. Packages can be tailored with additional requests to suit your vision.
Key Features at Le Bons Bay
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Marry on a beautiful remote beach
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Located 1.5hr from central Christchurch
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Up to 18 guests
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Accommodation for up to 9 guests
We create the magic. You bring the love. Let's get you married!
BUILD YOUR OWN WEDDING PACKAGE
Browse our curated collection of wedding services below. Select the options that speak to your vision and watch your dream day come together with ease, and view your quote in real time. Once you submit all the details, we'll be in touch to discuss availability and finalise all the details about booking your wedding at Le Bons Bay.
You’re also welcome to book an online consultation if you'd like to personally speak with me. Lisa
Submit Request
Send your package to us and we'll be in touch to discuss.
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STEP 1
Browse & Select
Explore our services and choose what resonates
STEP 2
Review Package
See your selections and estimated pricing in real time
YOUR ELOPEMENT AT LE BONS BAY
Elopement & Co-ordination Fee, $1200
Ceremony for couple only, or up to 18 guests
Marry on the beach, the lagoon or forest (weather dependent)
WEDDING CO-ORDINATOR
With years of experience Planning and Styling beautiful weddings and event with her company The Event Boutique, and a love for the details, Lisa will be your dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator.
This Service Includes:
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Unlimited email support and 2 zoom calls.
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Lisa will be your point of contact for all questions.
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Liaising with all your selected suppliers, to confirm availability
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Finalising all the details for your package.
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On your Wedding Day Lisa will meet you at Le Bons Bay
and ensure your day unfolds beautifully.
ACCOMMODATION
For a truly meaningful wedding experience book 2 nights accommodation staying in this beautiful renovated bach, so you can settle in, marry, and savour your first days as newlyweds enjoying the stillness of Le Bons Bay.
Modern Renovated Bach - 2 night minimum stay
Entertainers deck with built in Weber BBQ
Full kitchen, wood-burner
3 bedrooms, sleeping up to 9 guests:
Bed 1: Master Bedroom with Queen Bed
Bed 2: Queen Bed & 3 bunk beds
Sleepout: Queen Bed
Weekday Accommodation. 2 night min stay, couple only. $350 per night.
Add up to 7 extra guests. 2 night min stay, $100 per guest
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EXTEND YOUR STAY
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Note: There are other holiday homes in Le Bons Bay if you have guests wanting to book separate accommodation.
CELEBRANT
Your celebrant will contact you to help create a personal ceremony that’s meaningful to you, and guide you through all the legal requirements.
Phillipa Linton
- Friendly, Warm and Joyful
Akaroa based celebrant, Phillipa, is a local who loves the Peninsula. Known for her relaxed and comforting approach to crafting personalised ceremonies that exude joy and intimacy, Phillipa brings a bright, personable approach ensuring couples feel at ease.
Celebrant - Phillipa. $510
Your Preferred Celebrant - venue introduction fee $50
HAIR & MAKE UP
You’ll want to feel effortlessly beautiful on your wedding day, with professional hair and makeup, tailored to your personal style and to compliment your attire
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST Selina Nunn
Known for her calming presence and refined approach, Selina creates natural, timeless hair and makeup that allows you to feel confident, relaxed, and beautifully yourself on your wedding day.
Hair & Makeup for Bride $400
Includes complimentary Trial for Hair & Makeup, in Christchurch
This price is for Hair & Makeup either in Christchurch, or if you book Selina as your photographer, your Hair & Makeup can be completed in Le Bons Bay.
Additional Ladies Hair & Makeup, $180 each
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PHOTOGRAPHY & CONTENT CREATION
Choose timeless professional photography or a content creator to capture memories of your day in the way that feels right for you (or splash out on both)
All vendor pricing includes travel fee for return trip to Le Bons Bay
PHOTOGRAPHER Selina Nunn
— Candid and Relaxed
Perfect for couples who love natural, unposed moments. Selina has a warm, joyful nature and will put you at ease. Her candid photography style is relaxed and documentary in feel, capturing your day as it naturally unfolds. Lightly edited with soft, true-to-life tones, your images will feel effortless, authentic, and full of genuine emotion
1.5hrs photography - ceremony and around Le Bons Bay - 80 digital images, $1335
PHOTOGRAPHER Carmen Bird
— Modern and Unobtrusive
With a modern, unobtrusive style, Carmen captures natural emotion and all the meaningful moments as they unfold. She gently guides you to feel relaxed and comfortable, creating imagery that reflects your connection, your personality, and your love story - all with a contemporary feel and beautiful light
1.5hrs photography - ceremony and around Le Bons Bay - 80 digital images, $1335
CONTENT CREATOR Kelsey Woods
Kelsey captures the real, unscripted moments of your wedding day, creating a highlight reel that’s authentic, full of life – perfect for couples that want to remember and relive the way the day felt
Highlight reel, $935
CATERING and BEVERAGES
How you choose to celebrate after saying “I do” is entirely personal. Select the food and drink options that suit how you imagine sharing this moment together
WEDDING CAKE
Small, 6” round. 7 large or 14 small portions. $80
Medium, 8” round. 14 large or 28 small portions. $120
Two delicious layers of cake covered in a pastel vanilla Italian buttercream, a splatter of gold and decorated with macarons and meringue.
STYLE YOUR CAKE
Elevate your cake cutting experience with your choice of the following romantic cake tables.
Pedestal Cake Stand and Cake Knife, $10
Fresh Greenery and Florals to Style the Cake and Table, $60
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
A curated selection of cheeses, cured meats, fruits and grazing delights
Minimum 2 guests $120
$20 per extra guest (up to 20 people max)
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HIGH TEA
An abundant and delicious mix of sweet and savoury bite size morsels, beautifully presented on tiered trays, with luxe dinnerware and elegant cake forks.
Serves 10 to 20 guests, $420
CATERED RECEPTION - quoted by request
If you’re booking the bach, you have the option of adding a special table setting for your wedding reception. Return to the bach after your photos, and be seated at an exquisitely styled table on the entertainers deck to celebrate your marriage. The table will be styled with beautiful linen, dinnerware, cutlery, crystal glassware and florals.
If you’ve selected the charcuterie board or high tea, you can relax and enjoy this at the table setting, and/or enjoy a delicious catered reception dinner, with a menu designed to suit you.
Beautiful Table Setting
Table Setting and Catered Reception Dinner
BEVERAGES TO CELEBRATE
Bottle of Sparkling White Grape & Peach. $10 per bottle
- we recommend 1 bottle for every 2 guests
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Crystal Coupe Celebration Tower
For 5 guests or more, elevate your experience with beautiful cut crystal coupes, stacked as a celebration tower for you to pour the final tier
Crystal Coupe Tower $30
Excludes beverages
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Drinks Package
Styled drinks table with
- cut crystal tumblers
- tropical fruit punch
- minted lemon water
- tea & coffee
Two guests, $30.
$10 per extra person
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Provide your preferred Alcoholic Beverages.
Service fee TBC
The Service Fee allows for pre-delivery of your beverages, keeping them chilled, service and cleanup. Also includes a beverage dispenser to fill with a non alcoholic beverage, as it's a legal requirement to provide this option.
The Service Fee will be confirmed once we finalise what beverages you're providing
CEREMONY STYLING & FLORALS
Elevate your wedding with a ceremony setting that fits beautifully at Le Bons Bay. Select the ceremony option that speaks most to what you love.
All the options below are styled with our Premium Artificial Florals, priced at $400, which includes delivery and setup. If you’d like a quote for fresh seasonal florals, select your preferred ceremony setting, then request a quote for fresh florals.
Circular Floral Arch
White Styled Arch
Eternity Ground Florals
Timber Styled Arch
Rustic Plinths
BOUQUET & POCKET SQUARE
Bridal Bouquet & Grooms PocketSquare, $250
Request a quote for Fresh Seasonal Florals for your above styling choices
CEREMONY DECOR OPTIONS
Two timber bench seats with padded linen seats. $30 pair
Two Premium Artificial Floral arrangements at rear of ceremony. $60 pair
Request a custom quote to bring your Wedding Styling Vision to life
FINAL STEP: REVIEW YOUR SELECTIONS
Please review all your selections in Your Wedding Package, shown on the right. Scroll back to make any changes, and once you've happy with all your selections and the package you've built, press continue.
The next step is to share your wedding and personal details, then select submit to send your enquiry. Once we receive this, we'll check availability of the venue and all the wedding professionals.
Completing this isn't a confirmed booking, and we'll be in contact to discuss the next steps.
Your Wedding Details
Please share your details and any other special requests, then click submit to send us your enquiry to have your wedding at Le Bons Bay.
All pricing is subject to availability and may change. Once we receive your enquiry we will be in touch to confirm all the details of your package, give you a confirmed quote and advise on the next steps.
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