Manata Lodge

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Get ready to boogie!

Our Wedding

Jessica and Sam met when Jessica went to New Zealand to study abroad. Sam lived two doors down but was away travelling in the US when the semester started. Two weeks into the semester, Jessica's flatmate told her that she thought she would hit it off with this new kiwihost who'd just arrived. That night, Jessica went to Sam's house for a party. She came in, they locked eyes, and they didn't stop talking all night. When they looked up, they realized everyone had gone to town and they were the last two left at the party. They followed the group downtown to Boogie Nights bar and the rest is history.

Our Story

Do I need a visa to travel to NZ?

Yes. If you're coming from the US, Canada, or Mexico, you will need to apply for a visa waiver. It's quick and easy online. "If you are from a visa waiver country you must hold an NZeTA before you travel. Allow up to 72 hours for processing, but it could take as little as 10 minutes. An NZeTA request costs NZD $9 on our free app, or NZD $12 if completed online. You pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) at the same time as your NZeTA. This costs NZD $35. Once you have requested an NZeTA you can check its status." Follow the directions here: <a href="https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta</a>.

Jessica & Sam

Jessica & Sam

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