Ryan & Jack

7th February 2026

We are stoked to invite you to our wedding xx

Let’s Celebrate

I think it’s fair to acknowledge that neither of us thought that this would ever be us. Marriage was a thing for the straights, not the queerdo weirdos that we grew up being. So lets start by addressing this as what it is, a celebration of our relationship, of the fact that somehow we each found the other and for the honest fact that we choose him and wish to spend the rest of our lives making memories together.

We also want to acknowledge you all and the effort that you are undertaking to come and celebrate with us. On what is a self indulgent day. So with our warmest love Thank you!

We know that some of you are coming from far and wide. We would love to have you for as long as possible, so these dates are no hard and fast rule and if you need help with getting here please sing out.

We will gather together across Waitangi weekend from the

6th - 8th February

Address: 874 Hikumutu Rd, Hikumutu, Taumarunui, 3992

Please contact us if you need help arranging transport or anything!

Order of the Day

You are welcome to as much or as little as you would like.

Friday: On Friday arrive through the afternoon at your leisure (unless you’re already here ☺️).

We’re thinking of having a pot luck / bbq dinner around 19:00 for those gathered.

Saturday (The Wedding):

Saturday morning will be your own.

13:00 - We will head out to the Glade out the back of the farm for the ceremony. For those excited to and able to walk there will be a couple of options, a short walk across the stream and up the hill into the glade or more of hike from the lodge out through the back of the farm. More details available at the event. Alternatively there will be transport runs running through the back country and out to the glade.

14:00 - Wedding ceremony

15:00 - Group photographs

16:00 - Canapés and drinks

17:30 - Dinner

19:00 - Speeches

19:30/20:00 - Party time!

21:30 - There will be an obvious vibe change to the music where things will get a little loose and free. Those not up for a wild party will need to head off to bed at this point.

Sunday: Sober up brunch and onward wishes!

  • Menu

    Canapés - a self service selection

    Caramelised onion tartlets GF V

    Smoked chicken and slaw steamed Bao buns

    Salmon Blinis with hummus GF DF

    Mini corn fritters with avocado and salsa GF CF V

    Dinner: Buffet style

    Meat eaters - our dear Johnny will be treating us to spit roast lamb raised by his own loving and careful hands and locally raised pork.

    Vegetarians/vegans - Vegetarian Lasagne

    Mushroom and bean Burritos

    Salads and sides -

    Roast veg and quinoa GF DF V VG

    Garden salad GF DF V VG

    Seafood surimi pasta salad GF

    Desert: a selection of delectabels

    Assortment of GF DF V VG slices

    Fruit salad, whipped cream, and berry coulis.

    The Bar: will be stocked to a degree with white and red wine, beer, a small selection gin, mixers and some surprises probably. However neither of us are big drinkers so if you are and you know what you like please feel free to bring it along. As well as your own supply of party favours if you choose for later.

  • DJ

    To be confirmed - We will be treated to some party favourites based on your song recommendations.

    Then around 21:30 they will be changing it up to some whommopy beats and remixes fit for any festival line up.

    This will also signify a bit of a shift in festivities that we would prefer those not up for a wild party to head home for.

  • Other Activities

    There’s no need to be bored there will be a selection of spaces to explore and engage with.

    As well as the sauna lit and rest of the stunning area to explore and play in.

    All of you is welcome here.

    For the sauna and swimming holes - you’re welcome to wear togs or birthday suit as you feel comfortable, we do recommend you bring a towel out with you.

  • Messages, Well Wishes & Gifts

    We are thinking of making space for speeches for those that would like to. These will follow the main speeches and we ask that they be kept short at 1-2mins long. Please let us know if you would like to speak in the RSVP, there will be no spur of the event speeches.

    If thats not for you or there is something you would like to say in the joy of the day we will have a go pro set up for recording messages on.

    And for those that prefer we will also have a guest book to write in.

    Gifts - Thank you for thinking of us; your presence is more than enough, and means more than anything.

    If you do still wish to gift something, as most of you know we are in the midst of pouring love and guardianship into the amazing space we call home. So if you wish to, a donation towards our continued efforts in this would be the kindest way. Any kindness given will be put to buying trees that we can plant to help stabilise the land, regenerate native habitats and care for our wonderful home. But please don’t feel you have to.

    Account details; name Ryan Alcock or Murray Riches - Number 38-9023-0796719-03

Category is …

Authentic self realness

For anyone unsure this is the dress code!

We know that we would not be the people that we are today without you all! So for our dress code we want you to wear whatever makes your heart sing.

That may mean you find your favourite outfit that you never get a change to wear; pull together something you’ve made or opp-shopped just for the day; or maybe there’s something else that makes you feel fabulous, wild and free.

You are Wonderful, Unique and Beautiful souls otherwise you wouldn’t be invited, and we want all of that to show. If you’re asking us what to wear then your asking the wrong person (ask yourself instead, darling)!

We are all born naked and the rest is Drag!

RSVP

Now for the bits we need to know from you. Please fill this out for each person you are RSVP’ing for and submit for each person. Feel free to mention in the message if you are together for accommodation purposes.

The notes below summarise some information you need to know so if you ignored everything above. Here it is again 😘.

Kids and Dogs: We love your kids and puppies, but for this event please leave them with someone you trust.

Staying with us: We have a simple accommodation onsite with shared bathroom facilities and will do our best to accommodate as many as we can. Please keep in touch with us to discuss what we have available and priority will be to those travelling form abroad to join us, we feel thats the fairest way.

Additionally our accommodation is self catered beyond what’s mentioned, we have a large communal kitchen that you can utilise as well as other communal spaces.

The Bar: We will be stock the bar to a degree with white and red wine, and beer, a small selection gin, mixers and some surprises probably. However neither of us are big drinkers so if you are and you know what you like please feel free to bring it along. As well as your own supply of party favours if you choose for later.

The sauna and swimming holes: For the sauna and swimming holes, you’re welcome to enjoy if you wish. Togs or birthday suit as you feel comfortable, though we recommend you bring a towel out with you.

Other Local Accomodation

Ruapehu Unique Stays

These unique tiny homes are owned and operated by Heather (Jack’s older sister) and her husband James. They have a couple in town, and a couple down the road from us. The Raetihi stays are about an hour away for those that don’t know the area well.

Omaka Lodge

This Stunning venue is owned and operated by Chris and husband Scott. Chris is a cousin of Jack’s Dad and their place is about 20-30mins from the farm or a quick swim across the river 😉.

Find your own

Our farm is about 10 mins (7km) from Taumarunui, there are several motels and option there. Otherwise our little valley is Hikumutu and the next closest village with cute air bnb’s is Ōwhango.