Weddings
Celebrate your way
With over 30 years of experience, weddings are our specialty.
We focus on celebrating you as a couple, ensuring your day is stress-free and memorable. Our fantastic team will guide you every step of the way, handling all the details so you can relax and enjoy the moment.
Our venue offers the convenience of everything in one location—your ceremony, stunning photography spots, reception dinner, and dancing the night away.
Enjoy a top-class service, a stunning location, a tailored menu, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, all set within our private, historic gardens.
Wharerata Weddings
Wharerata is the perfect destination for your dream wedding. Nestled amidst breath-taking natural beauty, our stunning location sets the stage for a truly magical celebration of love.
At Wharerata, we understand that selecting the right venue is crucial to creating an unforgettable wedding experience. With our experienced team of professionals by your side, we understand the importance of this milestone. From the moment you step foot on our enchanting grounds until the last dance of the evening, we are committed to making your special day truly extraordinary.
Our dedicated team offer personalised guidance, assisting you in choosing the wedding package to reflect your dreams of your special day. Whether you dream of an intimate ceremony or a grand affair in our elegant event spaces or garden, we can transform your dreams into reality.
Get in touch with our team below to find the perfect package for you.
Please note: As we often have functions scheduled on weekends, viewings for our venues are scheduled Monday to Friday.
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All your needs in one location.
Ceremony locations
Your ceremony can be hosted in our sunken rose garden or under our canopy lined trees, with on site alternative for an indoor setting.
Delight in our marquee
Make your wedding special with our beautiful outdoor marquee set on the lawn in our magnificent gardens. Our marquee can cater for up to 400 guests, while our creative events planner will happily arrange everything from marquee, cake, décor, stylish seating, tables, flowers, sound equipment, lighting and entertainment.
Reception locations
The beauty of our spacious venue allows guest to move from ceremony straight inside for the reception without having to travel anywhere. Our Russell Room hosts the reception, seating diners for a traditional wedding meal.
Accommodation
Each of our two apartments comprises of a spacious lounge, seperate bathroom and a double bedroom with queen size bed. Located on the first floor of our homestead with after-hours access, both apartments overlook the beautiful gardens. Meal options are available.
Cuisine
Whether it’s canapés and champagne, a range of dishes from a buffet or á la carte menu, you can be sure our food will be a talking point for your guests and a highlight of your event.
Photography locations
The distinctive homestead, landscaping and year-round grandeur of the formal gardens provide spectacular photo opportunities. A photographer’s dream, parts of the garden date back over a century and are tended by Massey University’s team of expert horticulturalists.
