Take your pick
Find the perfect spot to say “I do” with a guide to some of the best venues on offer.
CHARLEMAGNE LODGE
Charlemagne Lodge’s Victorian house, manicured garden and silk- draped indoor marquee offer a romantic setting for your wedding. The rural foreground allows for an out- of-town experience while only minutes from the CBD. The large patio area lends itself to casual outdoor events, whilst the indoor marquee has plenty of room for a more formal wedding experience, with capacity for up to 120 guests.
Charlemagne Lodge
2 Loop Road, Te Puna, Tauranga Phone: (07) 552 5775 Email: charlemagne@xtra.co.nz Website: charlemagne.co.nz
THE CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre is a fully-licenced wedding venue that is suitable for ceremonies, pre- dinner drinks, photographs and dinner. The uniqueness of the location and variety of rooms truly sets it above the average wedding venue. The Drawing Room hosts up to 60 people seated or 100 cocktail-style. The Victoria Room, holds up to 200 people seated with a large dance floor and The Grand Foyer and Stage is also available for a wedding day that is truly unique.
The Civic Theatre
88 Tay St, Invercargill Phone: (03) 211 3206 Email: kate.feaver@ivem.co.nz
THE DOWSE ART MUSEUM
If you have ever dreamed of getting married at an internationally renowned art museum, then The Dowse is the perfect venue for you. The tailored wedding package will help you organise your big day and take any hitches out of getting hitched. With flexible venue spaces, there’s plenty of room for you to dine, dance and say “I do”. Drop the museum a line – the team would love to hear how it can make your special day perfect.
The Dowse Art Museum
45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt Phone: (04) 570 6500 Email: venues@dowse.org.nz Website: dowse.org.nz/weddings
MILLS REEF WINERY & RESTAURANT
Sitting on beautifully landscaped grounds, Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant is the perfect setting for your ceremony, offering two ceremony lawns and an inside chapel in the underground wine cellar. The underground Barrel Room is the new reception space, a unique experience with the ‘wow’ factor. The main restaurant offers indoor/outdoor flow from the gardens with sunsets over the Kaimai ranges. Schedule a visit to discuss your wedding plans.
Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant, Tauranga
143 Moffat Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga Phone: (07) 576 8800 Email: weddings@millsreef.co.nz Website: millsreef.co.nz
PLUME
Plume is set in the rolling hills of Matakana, providing a glorious and intimate setting for your special day. Surrounded by the vines, you’ll enjoy the luxurious space and essence of a rustic New Zealand landscape. Your day will benefit from the special atmosphere the team has created, with a modern restaurant and views over the rolling valleys below. This is the perfect backdrop for a day you will remember for the rest of your life.
Plume Matakana
Phone: (09) 422 7915 ext 2 Email: farida@plumerestaurant.co.nz Website: plumerestaurant.co.nz
MT VERNON LODGE
A magical hideaway in the heart of Akaroa, Mt Vernon Lodge offers a spectacular location for your wedding day. At Mt Vernon Lodge you can have an unforgettable ceremony, a custom- designed reception and stylish accommodation for you and your guests, all in one place. Set on six hectares of manicured lawns and mature trees, coupled with amazing views over the Akaroa harbour and great facilities, Mt Vernon Lodge is the only choice for your special day.
Mt Vernon Lodge
33 Purple Peak Road, Akaroa Phone: (03) 304 7180 Email: info@mtvernonlodge.co.nz Website: mtvernonlodge.co.nz