Weddings
Ceremony
Accommodation
Reception
The ceremony lawn, extensive gardens and breathtaking mountain views create a magical backdrop for your ceremony. There is a large patio with fish pond lined with weeping maples to enjoy post ceremony drinks and canapes.
Te Mahuru can accommodate weddings up to 110 people
Reception
Accommodation
Reception
The Manicured gardens are ideal for a picturesque reception, from sit downs dinners, to finger food to dancing the night away. There is also a brand new 12 x 6 meter marquee on site.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Accommodation
Te Mahuru wedding packages include three nights of accommodation for 19 people (night before, night of and the night after) Please view the link below for the room layouts. There is also room for RVs and Caravans on special request
Photographer
Photographer
Accommodation
Barry Tobin is an outstanding photographer and is highly recommended.
Please contact Barry on 021 2075674
Celebrant
Photographer
Celebrant
Dan Walker is an exceptional celebrant who is also fluent in Te Reo . Please contact Dan at the link below
Catering
Photographer
Celebrant
The Walking Fork Catering create fabulous food for canapes, mains and wedding cakes.
Hair
Makeup and Beauty
Makeup and Beauty
Andrea Prince does an exquisite job with all types of hair. Andrea has her own salon three minutes from the retreat with stunning gardens to relax in while you get ready
Call 021 162 3532
Makeup and Beauty
Makeup and Beauty
Makeup and Beauty
Monique at South Pacific Beauty Oasis will come to your or you can visit her salon in town for everything from a flawless face to your pretty toes
Flowers
Makeup and Beauty
Transport
Andrea Prince can create magic with her beautiful boutiques and table decorations.
Call 021 162 3532
Transport
Spit Roast
Transport
Please contact Gordon about the use of his mustang to arrive in style on your big day.
Call 027 728 6579
Spit Roast
Spit Roast
Spit Roast
The use of our two beast long spit is included in our wedding packages. Please contact Jason below for hiring him to prepare,cook and present the spit roast and crayfish
Jewelry
Spit Roast
Spit Roast
For custom made rings please contact Belinda on 021 177 9442
For the wedding party Belinda also offers a free jewelry cleaning service.
Music
Massage
Massage
For a DJ, speakers, microphones and smoke machine please contact Olly Below
Massage
Massage
Massage
Ensure you are at your absolute happiest and relaxed before your big day book in a massage at Wild Mountain Healing
Wedding packaging Details
Additional Information
Wedding Information Pack
Te Mahuru Retreat is Kaikoura’s perfect destination wedding venue. Offering a private, romantic garden setting with stunning mountain views.
With accommodation on site for up to 19 friends and family and additional accommodation nearby, you can relax and enjoy a few days together whilst you celebrate your special day.
Get married in our beautifully manicured garden under the mountains before moving to our 12 x 6 m marquee to eat, laugh and dance the night away.
If you're looking for a relaxed, serene, family experience in a stunning setting then contact Jen now. She’s an expert, she got married here too.
Our Standard wedding package for up to 90 people includes (additional costs for over 90: up-to 110):
- Three days of accommodation for 19 people (day before, day of, day after)
- Ceremony Chairs
- Signing Table
- Use of our ceremony lawn for ceremony and post ceremony drinks
- Bar staff to serve pre and post ceremony drinks
- Staff to move ceremony chairs to marquee
- 12 x 6 meter marquee for reception
- Use of two beast spit roaster
- All linen, glassware and cutlery for 90 guests
- Some marquee lighting and decor
- Marquee clean up and rubbish removal
- BYO Drinks and catering: No corkage fee
- All meetings and site visits
Prices from $9995 (including $4000 of 3 days accommodation for 19 people)
Full Marquee drapes are available for an additional charge
If you have special requests or want something a little different, just get in touch, we're here to help make your day exactly what you dreamed of.
Deposits are based on Wedding costs not including accommodation costs.
Accommodation can be paid at check in by room.
20% Deposit to Secure Dates
Next 30% Due 12 weeks out
Remaining 50% due 4 weeks out
$500 Bond due before arrival
Wedding contract and terms and conditions to be signed before 1st deposit is paid.
