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Weddings
Ceremony

The ceremony lawn, extensive gardens and breath-taking 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 Ceremony’s up to 100 people and Receptions up to 70
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

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

Barry Tobin is an outstanding photographer and is highly recommended.
Please contact Barry on 021 2075674
Celebrant

Dan Walker is an exceptional celebrant who is also fluent in Te Reo. Please contact Dan at the link below
Catering

The Walking Fork Catering create fabulous food for canapes, mains and wedding cakes.
Hair

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
Flowers

Andrea Prince can create magic with her beautiful boutiques and table decorations.
Call 021 162 3532
Transport

Please contact Gordon about the use of his mustang to arrive in style on your big day.
Call 027 728 6579
Spit Roast

The use of our two beast long spit is included in our wedding packages.
Details of Wedding packages
Additional Information
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.
Ceremony and Reception Wedding Package Information
Our Standard full wedding package for up to 70 people
- Three days of accommodation for 19 people (day before, day of, day after)
- Ceremony Chairs
- Signing Table
- Use of our ceremony lawn, gardens and patio with fish pond with weeping maples for ceremony and post ceremony drinks
- Lawn games for guests to enjoy during post ceremony drinks and photos being taken
- Use of exceptional gardens with mountain views for photos
- 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 70 guests
- Some marquee lighting and decor
- Marquee clean up and rubbish removal
- BYO Drinks and catering: No corkage fee
- All meetings and site visits
Price for the Wedding is $7000
Price for Accommodation is $4800 (3 days accommodation for 19 people)
Total Ceremony and Reception Package is $11,800
Ceremony and Cocktail Package Information
- One night of accommodation for 19 people for the night of the wedding*
- Ceremony Chairs for 100 people
- Signing Table
- Use of our ceremony lawn, gardens and patio with fish pond with weeping maples for ceremony and post ceremony drinks
- Lawn games for guests to enjoy during post ceremony drinks and photos being taken
- Use of exception gardens with mountain views for photos
- Bar staff to serve pre and post ceremony drinks
- All glassware for 140 guests
- BYO Drinks and catering: No corkage fee
- All meetings and site visits
Ceremony Price is $2900
Price for Accommodation is $1600 (One night accommodation for 19 people)
Total Ceremony Package is $4500
If the weather is not cooperating and the marquee is required there will be a $1000 set up fee.
Elopement Package Available:
- Please contact for details
If you have special requests or want something a little different, just get in touch, we are 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.
* Accommodation may be higher for peak Christmas period
Please understand all Wedding packages include some accommodation. We are unable to book rooms to our regular guest if a wedding is taking place. We would be unable to offer an ideal experience to either group at the same time
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.