Best Themed Wedding Venues in New Zealand 2016

A wedding at Fiordland Lodge is the event of a lifetime. The Main Lodge is remarkable, offering the finest accommodations and dining in a truly idyllic setting on the edge of Lake Te Anau. The romantic nature of the Lodge truly shines at a wedding. The rooms spill over with music, firelight, dancing and flowers. The Lodge bridal lawn has spectacular lake and mountain views and acts as a glorious backdrop with the blue lapping waters of Lake Te Anau. This is a magnificent and unique location to exchange vows. Inside the Lodge the Great Room also has stunning, unobstructed views and can accommodate 100 seated guests. Flanked by huge 30 feet stone fireplaces this is an ideal room for the ceremony and acts as an excellent alternative should the weather be chilly. The Reception can be a wild, joyous celebration or a quiet one, as you wish. Set in a World Heritage Area, Fiordland Lodge sets the scene for a day to remember; the authentic atmosphere of the lodge, the extraordinary service and the very fine cuisine make it an exceptional occasion. Photo opportunities in and around Fiordland Lodge are endless. Unique to Fiordland Lodge, Helicopters can land directly infront of the Lodge and within minutes you can be having your wedding photos on snow capped mountains in an everchanging scenery of alpine lakes, waterfalls and hanging valleys.

Foxglove Bar & Kitchen is a beautiful heritage building, located in the heart of Wellington’s Queens Wharf precinct, just a stones throw from Wellington’s CBD, Wellington harbor, city hotels and public transport – the perfect Wellington waterfront wedding venue. Our dedicated events team is here throughout the organising process, right through to being there on your big day. There are no set table plans or packages, so we have the flexibility to make your wedding truly unique. Available for both ceremony & reception, with experienced staff, talented chefs and a great location, it’s the obvious choice for a Wellington wedding, throughout the year. Foxglove has two unique spaces suitable for a variety of different sizes and styles of weddings; The Queens Wharf Ballroom and Foxtail Champagne & Cocktail Bar, which can also be combined to offer an even larger space. Casual weddings have also been held in our semi-private Games Room area, please enquire for more information.

The Mudbrick is a stunning wedding venue just 35 minutes by fast ferry from Downtown Auckland. We offer a beautiful environment with spectacular sea views and mature formal gardens. Our buildings are constructed of hand-hewn Mudbrick, which bears a timeless yet upmarket quality enriching your special day. At Mudbrick we have the benefit of experience and have developed systems to ensure your wedding runs seamlessly and has the air of simplicity that only experienced staff can provide. We have outdoor or indoor ceremony options – a stunning elevated outdoor site or an ambient intimate indoor experience. Your guests will have the most spectacular sea views throughout the wedding dinner overlooking Waiheke’s rolling vineyards and Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. The restaurant has French doors that completely peel back and a roof that opens to the stars. We have structure and solidity that a tent or marquee cannot provide. A 1.5 metre Parisian vintage chandelier is suspended over the dance floor with it’s own open fireplace. You will feel transported into a different world and your guests will leave with a lifelong memory – the Mudbrick is indeed a stunning environment for a wedding celebration, even simply considering the Mudbrick as a wedding venue is an enjoyable experience!

Old Forest School – Vintage Wedding Venue Old Forest School was built in the early 1930’s to serve as a school, gathering place and hub for a small (but thriving) rural community in Pongakawa. From the moment you enter Old Forest School you’ll be captured by her idyllic seclusion, rustic buildings, rambling wild-spirited gardens, giant 80 year old trees and open golden fields. There’s a choice of places for couples to say “I do”. You can choose from either the original schoolhouse or under the enormous Sycamore and Redwood trees. Old Forest School has 5 acres of prettiness and privacy, so there’s plenty of room to add your own special touches to your day. There’s almost too many places for you to have your bridal photo shoot onsite at Old Forest School. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to photo locations; from the historic schoolhouse to the cabins to the Tin Shed to Faraway Wood to Lovelock Lane and the adjoining forest.

Indulge yourself and your guests by celebrating your wedding in the ambience of a modern country vineyard. Soljans Estate Winery presents you with a unique combination of stunning facilities combined with a wealth of experience as a successful wedding venue. The winery buildings are situated adjacent to the surrounding home vineyard so that even though Soljans Estate Winery is only 20 minutes from the heart of Auckland city, it is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city itself. From the moment you enter our architecturally designed winery, you will be charmed by the Mediterranean style which reflects our Dalmatian heritage. Hinuera stone has been used to mirror the traditional stone buildings of our Croatian background. The extensive use of bi-folding cedar doors in the café and function rooms provides the ultimate in indoor/outdoor dining facilities, tailored to suit your needs.

The Rippon Hall is a flexible wedding and events venue that looks out over Rippon’s vines, Lake Wanaka, and the Southern Alps. The Main Hall is a stunning room with a recycled native rimu floor, majestic timber trusses and sweeping views. There is enough space to seat 100 people for dining inside The Hall itself, with space for many more for more casual events. The canopied, infinity lawn terrace offers seating for up to 200 people with views out to Lake Wanaka and the mountains beyond.

Want a most memorable wedding? Just say ‘I do’ and we’ll take care of the rest. It’s a special day. So make it special! At The Riverhead we’ll make romance bloom by bringing together our tradition of fine food and beverage in a delightful atmosphere. We’ll pay personal attention to every detail to ensure a smooth, successful and most enjoyable experience for the happy couple, their family and all the other guests. To make your life easier, we also have a list of first-class celebrants, photographers, florists, decorators and musicians – all have proven themselves at The Riverhead time and time again. Of course food and beverage is our specialty – we’ll simply design a menu to suit your tastes and budget.

Here at Massage Me Day Spa Auckland we've designed massage treatments to help bring your life back into balance; our world class massage therapists are skilled in the arts of Thai massage, Balinese massage, Hot stone, Deep tissue, Aromatherapy, Classic Swedish Massage and more! You can choose to incorporate any of the treatments into your own exclusive massage session. You can also opt for one of our deeply relaxing and rejuvenating cleansing facials as part of your pampering. Massages help relieve stress and can help your body cope with busy everyday life.

Fantail Weddings is a full service wedding planning and styling studio. Offering a blend of wedding coordination along with guest management. Based in a stunning part of the world that is so perfect for weddings, Wanaka and the surrounding lakes of Queenstown or Hawea offer up jaw dropping locations for an intimate celebration for just the two of you, or a weeklong celebration for a cast of hundreds.