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Beauden Barrett has tied the knot with his bride Hannah Laity at Hurakia Lodge on Rakino Island (composite file photo).

Beauden Barrett and his bride, 24-year-old Hannah Laity have wed on Rakino Island.

A local resident told Stuff helicopters had been flying in all afternoon, and that the luxury Hurakia Lodge, believed to be the venue, was an “excellent” site. 

Resident Colin Maclaren said the lodge held only a few weddings a year. The wedding appeared to be common knowledge among locals. 

Hurakia Island is a more secluded destination than neighbouring Waiheke, with just a handful of residents and no major shops or restaurants. 

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The lodge charges up $45,000 for a wedding of 130 guests which includes a “dramatic” helicopter entrance for the bride and groom, and a ferry charter for guests. It also includes a night for the happy couple in the “grand master suite”. 

A menu from the wedding showed the guests would be sipping on Moet champagne, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, or Otago Pinot Noir, and Heineken or Tiger beer. 

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The much anticipated vows followed a day of sports star spotting on Waiheke Island. 

In an Instagram story, Hanna Tevita – girlfriend of All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder – posted a video of what looks like Laity’s bridesmaids looking relaxed while make-up artists gets them ready for the big event.

All Black Israel Dagg posted on Instagram he was “wedding ready” along with wife Daisy and another friend.

The exclusive Hurakia Lodge on Rakino Island, in the Hauraki Gulf, is just 5 minutes from Auckland by helicopter, but seems a world away.

Earlier today All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock was spotted on Waiheke Island. 

In an Instagram post by businessman Sir Peter Leitch, Whitelock was snapped on the island after a Saturday morning kayak.

Laity had her hens’ do on the Waiheke Island last weekend, fuelling speculation the big day would also be held there. 

Fatima Savea, wife of former All Black and Hurricanes wing Julian Savea, on Saturday morning posted a story to on her Instagram account of her getting her hair done in Takapuna. 

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Barrett and Laity announced their engagement on social media last year.

All Black Israel Dagg and wife Daisy Dagg arrived in Auckland on Thursday. 

In the lead up to their wedding day, Barrett has played golf with Kiwi US Open winner Michael Campbell and a bunch of mates. 

Barrett and friends got out the golf clubs at the exclusive Kauri Cliffs golf course in the Bay of Islands, taking photos of the fun after Laity has posted photos on social media of her catching up with friends at one of the pre-wedding occasions. 

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Hanna Tevita – girlfriend of All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder – posted pictures on her Instagram story of what appears to be Hannah Laity’s bridesmaids getting ready for the wedding.

Barrett and Laity announced their engagement on social media last year, after Barrett popped the question at the Tokoriki Island Resort in Fiji.

Laity is a chartered accountant and has a large social media following, which she uses for influencing and boosting products to the public.

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Israel and Daisy Dagg get ready for Beauden Barrett’s wedding.

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