Wedding ceremony and reception venue & amenity hire
The Pavilion seats 80 guests – Cocktails standing 80 guests
The following prices are based on a minimum of 30 guests. Current from September 2019 to March 2021.
5 hour Inspired Romance wedding package
8 hour Creative Memories wedding package
Packages include:
- John and Trude’s time throughout to plan and manage the venue and prepare the grounds, venue, cottages/cottage and required amenities. Preparation, during and breakdown.
- Hire of the Pavilion and chef’s kitchen, prep room and amenities
- 4 course buffet dinner for 8 hours (canapés, platters, main, dessert) 3 courses for 5 hour
- Catering team - Peter Wheeler - [email protected]
Chef / Director - Barringtons Fine Foods - Tables, chairs, linen, crockery, cutlery, gift table and cake table etc
- Wait, bar staff, manager, cleaners, security (when needed) and kitchen staff
Beverages and bar area set up
- 8 hour package - 3/4 bottle of wine and 1 x 330ml bottle of beer p/person quota
- 5 hour package - ½ bottle of wine and 1 x 330ml bottle of beer p/person quota
- We include lemon minted water, juices and Trude's famous fresh passionfruit and pineapple punch
- Extra beverages available if you choose to offer more to guests on the day of function
Venue Decoration
- Assistance in venue decoration choices from our supply or and your own
- Table flowers in your choice of colours (roses, alstrameria, carnations and statice and flowers from our garden) You may choose for guests to bring flowers from their garden for a beautiful personal touch
- Rose heads and rose petals or shells for the aisle with large potted plants
Accommodation & Facilities
- Wedding night accommodation in Turehu Cottage for the Bride & Groom for weddings 30 guests and over
- Use of one or two cottages for bathroom facilities for weddings 30 guests and over for the duration of the wedding event
- Portaloo/s for larger weddings
Other Services
- Trude Bethell as marriage celebrant (if required) and guidance with your personalised ceremony included in the price for over 30 guests
- Sound system for iPods
- Parking (up to 25 cars) & Security when needed. We suggest a shuttle service: Shuttle Excellence - [email protected] - ph: 0800 822 000 for Miro
- Clean-up, recycling and disposal
For additional services you may require please visit the people we recommend page
- Wedding cake
- Hairdresser and makeup artists if the bride and bridesmaids are preparing in the cottages
- Photographer
- Shuttle service to and from for groups of guests
Pricing is subject to change at any time due to changes in costs of produce, services & inflation
5% surcharge on all credit card payments
8-hour Creative Memories wedding schedule example
Time by arrangement: Bridal party preparation
(earliest 12noon) Bridal party photos (optional)
2.00pm Guests Arrive
2.30pm Ceremony
3pm until 4.15pm Drinks and canapés
Bridal party photographs
4.15pm until 5.30pm Guests and bridal party mingle
5.30pm Sit down for dinner
Guests take their drinks to the table
Minted lemon water on tables
Platters on table (if this option is taken)
Time by arrangement: Speeches
6.30pm Mains
7.00pm Cake cutting with photographs
7.15pm Dessert with tea and coffee and wedding cake
9.30pm Bar closes
10.00pm Guest must leave venue at 10pm
5 hour Inspired Romance wedding schedule example
Time by arrangement Bridal party preparation
(earliest 12 noon) Bridal party photos (optional)
12 noon Guests Arrive
12.15pm Ceremony
12.45pm until 1.45pm Drinks and canapés
Bridal party photographs
1.45pm until 2.30pm Guests and bridal party mingle
2.30pm Sit down for lunch (or dinner if evening wedding)
Guests take their drinks to the table
Minted lemon water on tables
2.45pm Mains
Time by arrangement: Speeches
4.00pm Cake cutting with photographs
4.15pm Dessert with tea and coffee and wedding cake
4.30pm Bar closes
5pm Guest leave venue
And everyone lives happily ever after…
Our Intimate Wedding Option - a 3 hour venue hire available for a wedding ceremony only option or photography only option.
Please email us for pricing information.