love dances in the beauty of nature

Creative Memories

30 - 70

Guest

8 hours

Full Day

Eight hours of ceremony, dinner and dancing, with the whole operation handled.

Designed for a ceremony on-site plus reception, canapés, drinks, buffet dinner, dancing etc from 1pm onwards.

Our 8-hour Creative Memories wedding package is perfect for couples who want a creative wedding experience. It includes a ceremony on-site, reception with canapés, drinks, buffet dinner, and dancing.

Our team will manage the venue, prepare the grounds, and provide all the amenities required for a hassle-free wedding day. With the package, you'll enjoy delicious 4-course buffet dinner featuring canapés, platters, main course, and dessert plus all amenities.

Our package also includes beverages and bar area setup with wine, beer, lemon-minted water, and juices. We can also assist with venue decoration (Choose from our selection and or bring your own), accommodation, and other services, including shuttle service, photographer recommendations, and more.

Let us help you create unforgettable memories on your special day!

At a glance

8 hours on site, from 1pm onwards

30 to 70 guests

Ceremony, canapés, 4-course buffet dinner and dancing

Bar setup with wine, beer, lemon-minted water and juices

Decorate from our selection or bring your own

Pricing is confirmed on enquiry — it moves with season, guest numbers and catering choices.

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What's included

Everything in the price

Please book well in advance to avoid disappointment. If something you want is not listed here, ask — we will usually find a way.

Venue, Team & Service

John and Trude's time throughout - planning, managing the venue, preparing the grounds, cottages and amenities, and breakdown afterwards

Trude Bethell as marriage celebrant and guidance with your personalised ceremony included in the price for over 30 guests

Hire of the Pavilion and chef’s kitchen, prep room and amenities

4 course buffet dinner for 8 hours (canapés, platters, main, dessert)

Tables, chairs, linen, crockery, cutlery, gift table and cake table

Wait and bar staff, duty manager, kitchen team, cleaners and security when needed

Sound system for iPods

Parking for up to 25 cars and security when needed.

Clean-up, recycling and disposal

Dining & Bar

3/4 bottle of wine and 1 x 330ml bottle of beer per person quota

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 the function

Decoration

Help choosing decoration from our supply, your own, or both

Table flowers in your colours - roses, alstroemeria, carnations, statice and cuttings from our garden

Rose heads and rose petals or shells for the aisle with large potted plants

Accommodation & Facilities

Wedding-night accommodation for the couple in Turehu Cottage (weddings of 30 guests or more)

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

An example day

How eight hours tends to run

An afternoon to evening schedule with a dinner sitting. Bridal party preparation is by arrangement, and party photographs can start from midday. We will build your own version with you.