love dances in the beauty of nature

Inspired Romance

30 - 70

Guest

5 hours

Full Day

Ceremony - Reception

Wedding night cottage

A five-hour wedding day, start to finish, with almost nothing left for you to organise.

Ceremony on the front lawn, drinks and canapés while the photographs are taken, then a three-course buffet in the Pavilion — as a lunch or a sunset sitting, whichever suits your light. Built for 30 to 60 guests; larger numbers by arrangement.

The price carries the whole operation: venue preparation, kitchen team, wait and bar staff, a duty manager, cleaners, security when needed, and the clean-up afterwards. John and Trude are on the property throughout — planning it with you beforehand, running it on the day, breaking it down after.

Decorate from our supply, bring your own, or mix the two. Extras like cake, chair covers, a shuttle for guests and additional nights in the cottages can all be added.

At a glance

Celebrancy by Trude Bethell included for 30+ guests

Turehu Cottage for the couple on the wedding night

Pavilion, chef's kitchen, prep room and amenities

Parking for up to 25 cars on the lawn

Arrival from 10:30am, earlier by arrangement

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

Sound system for iPods

Parking for up to 25 cars and security when needed.

Clean-up, recycling and disposal

Dining & Bar

Three-course buffet - platters, mains, dessert - as a lunch or sunset sitting

Tables, chairs, linen, crockery and cutlery

Gift table and cake table

Lemon minted water, juices and Trude's famous fresh passionfruit and pineapple punch

½ bottle of wine and 1 x 330ml bottle of beer per person quota

Bar area set up and staffed (BYO alcohol and outside caterers are not permitted)

Decoration

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

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

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

Guests are welcome to bring flowers from their own gardens for a personal touch

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

Additional cottage nights before or after the wedding, subject to availability

An example day

How five hours tends to run

A lunch-sitting schedule. Bridal party preparation is by arrangement, and party photographs can start from midday. We will build your own version with you.