Welcome Family and Friends
We cannot wait to celebrate the biggest adventure of all- our marriage- with you in December. Should you wish to honor us with a gift, we'd love for you help us kick off our adventure with another one. We have loved adventuring together through our relationship to Costa Rica, New York, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and the Caribbean. Each of our adventures has created lifelong memories and have brought us closer together. For our honeymoon we will head to Australia and New Zealand with a pit stop in Hawaii for sun, surf, snorkeling and cruising with Virgin Voyages. We have put together a variety of excursions, experiences, and travel expenses, if you choose to contribute do so to something that speaks to you or your relationship with us. When we return, we hope to thank you with a photo or video of us enjoying your gift. We can't wait to continue having adventures together and can't wait to share them with you upon our return!
When
2023-12-16 00:00:00
Ceremony
Stonehurst at Hampton Valley
Hampton, CT, US
Wishlist
Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation!
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Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
Help us check off one of Melissa's top bucket list items--- snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef! We will sleep on the reef in a "liveaboard" and snorkel all day long.
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Symbio Wildlife Park
We love animals and are excited to get up close to Aussie wildlife behind the scenes at Symbio Wildlife Park as "Keepers for the Day"!
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Catching Waves in Sydney
Help catch some waves on Sydney's awesome Manly Beach. We'll take the ferry to see the Opera House and Bridge before renting boards at Manly beach.
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Wild Side Specialty Tour
We will do a quick stopover in Hawaii on the way home and are excited to join Wild Side again to check out some wild life. Last time we saw dolphins, but winter is whale season in Hawaii!
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Rotorua Discovery
We will head from Tauranga to Rotorua to Te Puia, home of the famous Pohutu Geyser in one of the most geothermally active regions of New Zealand. We will also experience Maori culture.
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E-Bike Cycle and Winery Adventure
We’ll cycle down the Pacific Coast of Napier, New Zealand and end at a winery for a tasting.
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Motuara Island Wildlife and Dolphin Watching Cruise
We will cruise the majestic Marlborough Sounds on a scenic journey to Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary seeing many species of dolphins, seabirds and NZ Fur Seals along the way.
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Night Kayaking to See the Glow Worms
Kayaking in Tauranga to a canyon illuminated by the mesmerizing light of countless glow worms, whose natural light-emitting enzymes create a glow.
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Bingo with the Diva!
It’s not just your average Bingo— there’s a bit of a Virgin Voyages twist! Our “queen,” the Diva hosts Bingo with lots of laughs and a chance to win cash!
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Big Wave Surfing on the North Shore
Winter in Hawaii is home to the biggest waves! While we won’t be surfing them ( we are not that crazy) we want to check them out with a picnic and watch the surfers together!
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Onboard Activities
Virgin Voyages is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. From seahorse auctions to 80's workouts to Loteria to Scarlet Night. We'll step out of our comfort zone and send you photo evidence.
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Casino Fund
On our last cruise, Greg discovered he likes playing Black Jack! We’ll play a hand in your honor or add our wedding date for a spin on the roulette wheel.
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Our own DIY Foodie Tour in Wellington
Wellington, NZ is known for food, craft beer, and craft drinks. We'll spend our day in Wellington finding out if it lives up to the hype!
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A Dose of Responsibility
We all know sometimes Greg needs a reminder. Sunscreen, Liquid IV (hydration), Bug Spray, Entry Visas, Travel Health Insurance. All these little things we don't want to forget.
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Souvenir Fund
We'll bring home souvenirs to always remember our honeymoon by
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Cheers!
Buy us a drink—We'll drink and be married and cheers it to you!
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Dinner on O’ahu
We stopover on O’ahi both ways of our trip and will need a nice meal in between long flights!
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Dinner in Auckland
We spend a couple nights in Auckland and at a surf and stay just north of Auckland. We’ll need a few good dinners to keep our strength up for surfing!
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Dinner in Cairns
How can we find Nemo on an empty stomach? We spend a few days in Cairns before heading back home.
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Special Dinner Show
Virgin Voyages offers special dinner shows on board and we have yet to experience one!
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Surf and Stay in New Zealand
Before we board our cruise, we'll spend a few days staying in an Eco Pod with panoramic ocean views, surf lessons, and unlimited surfboard and kayak rentals.
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Cruise Fare
We’ll be sailing Virgin Voyages from New Zealand to Australia! Contribute here toward our sailing!
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First Class Upgrade
Upgrade our honeymoon flight to first class
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Rockstar Status
Virgin’s equivalent of a first class upgrade— a large balcony overlooking the ocean, an in room bar, access to the rooftop lounge, priority boarding and a record player!
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Rental Car Fund
While surfing in Auckland, to get to Symbio Wildlife Park, and on our stopover in O’ahu to see big wave surfing, we will need rental cars!
Gift Any Amount
Honeymoon
Australia
Our Journey
Updates
Say Hello
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Have the most amazing time on your honeymoon, you adventures sound amazing!!
Tauna Kolter
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Greg and Melissa, We wish you joy and happiness on your special day, your honeymoon and throughout your lives together We love you! Uncle Ed and Aunt Denise
Uncle Ed and Aunt Denise
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Greg & Melissa, Congratulations! We are sorry we couldn't be there to celebrate with you! Enjoy your honeymoon! It sounds like an adventure of a lifetime! Cheers!! ❤️ Glenn and Maura
Maura Loving
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Melissa and Greg, Congratulations! I am so happy for you! Enjoy this special time together and I hope you have a spectacular honeymoon. Sincerely, Colleen
Colleen Miner
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Your wedding was beautiful and so much fun! We hope you have the time of your life on your honeymoon!!
Heather and Mike Gingrave