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north shore city & rodney
wedding venues, catering & beverages
SKYCITY
A wedding at SKYCITY is a match made in heaven. With more than 12 unique venues, we've got the ideal place to celebrate, from the heights of the Sky Tower and the decks of the Grand Hotel to our flexible range of function rooms, bars and restaurants.
We can take care of any or every part of your wedding day. We've got the big things like venues and catering covered, right down to the intimate details of your cake, flowers and accommodation. Together, we'll create a wedding perfectly tailored to you.
Call 0800 SKYCITY, visit www.skycity.co.nz/weddings or
to discuss a wedding to match your taste, your budget and your needs.
Want your big day to be spectacular? We Do.
SKYCITY, Corner of Federal and Victoria Streets, Auckland.
Multi-award winning Ascension Wine Estate is located in the heart of
Matakana Coast Wine Country, just 40 minutes north of Auckland.
Ascension's stunning architecture, grounds, cuisine, wine & service make
this a unique venue for romantic & stylish weddings. With close
proximity to an array of accommodation, your guests will long remember
your wedding at Ascension, and best of all you can have your ceremony,
photos & reception all at one gorgeous location!
Simply find the perfect venue online... let us help you find a venue for your Wedding Reception, Celebration Dinners, Guest Accommodation and your NZ Honeymoon. Nationwide, in-depth information about every venue listed, with great search tools to help you pinpoint the perfect venue for your special day. Visit the website to start searching...
Contact Name Theresa Marshall
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Enquiries 0800 450 550 or 09 473 1398
Fax 09 473 3988
P O Box 35766, Browns Bay, Auckland
Gracehill Vineyard Estate is located 3km west of Kumeu in Auckland’s premiere wine region. With unbelievable food, and professional, friendly service, Gracehill can cater for groups from 10 – 250 guests.
Gracehill offers an elegant and sophisticated environment allowing for privacy, comfort and the flexibility to ensure your special day is the best it can be.
‘The Hunting Lodge’ loves weddings. Your wedding day is ‘your’ special day and we welcome the opportunity to make it a truly delightful and memorable occasion. 35 minutes from Auckland we are the perfect venue for a wedding of relaxed sophistication and subdued elegance complimented by a fantastic vineyard location offering three unique options: The loft, restaurant or marquee.
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315 Waikoukou Valley Road, Waimauku
Simply looking for an elegant & sophisticated venue. Recently refurbished, The Drake offers a Central Location with hassle free Car Parking Facilities opposite and two pristine Function Rooms. Our professional team, with fifteen plus years experience, will ensure that your experience at The Drake will be a truly memorable one.
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2 Drake Street, Freeman's Bay, Auckland
Phone 09 307 3220
Contact: Kiri McCabe
Waiting staff at your service- You take care of the cuisine while we provide professional waiters, waitresses and bar staff for your special occasion. Whether it's an engagement party, wedding reception or the "day after" soiree. Let us take the worry out of everything, including the clean up. We'll make your day just that little more special. Phone or email to arrange a visit and obligation free quote.
Optimum - Event Staffing Solutions
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Phone 09 626 4475
Mobile 027 576 3285
PO Box 26541 Epsom, Auckland
Spit Roast Catering Company - Your future Caterers.
We will remove all of your catering hassles so that you can relax and enjoy your function.
We will supply you with an awesome quality, value for money package, best suited to your function requirements.
Spit Roast Catering Company has packages from the informal to the more formal.
Within our range there are buffet options that have provided outstanding value to New Zealanders over the years.
Please do not hesitate to contact us , should you wish to discuss your catering options.
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Phone: 0800 762 787 Fax: 0800 491 391 Mobile: 0275 007 960
Holy Trinity Church
The Jewel in Devonport's crown. Unique and beautiful, this historic Kauri church (1886) is perfect for a Christian marriage service offering a place of reverence with an awesome atmosphere. Enquiries welcomed.
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20 Church Street, Devonport, Auckland
Phone 0-9-445-0378
Fre Alcohol-Removed Wines
At last, you can enjoy the pleasures of wine, without the alcohol. Fre alcohol-removed wines are perfect for weddings - with less than 0.5 percent alcohol, people who don't wish to drink alcohol (such as those who have to drive, pregnant women, the elderly, children and people of certain religions) can enjoy full-flavoured still and sparkling award-winning wines. Every wedding should have at least a case!
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With a long and proud history in Auckland , the Horse & Trap is more than a bar in fact it’s a destination. Private car park, central location, large Courtyard, private Function Room makes us the hassle free venue of choice for your Reception, Stag or Hen’s Night.
A truly unique venue in the heart of Takapuna, one of Auckland's most alluring seaside suburbs. A choice of facilities for small or large wedding receptions. All rooms and balcony offer stunning views of the Hauraki Gulf. Visit our website for more information.
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1 The Promenade, Takapuna
PO Box 33640, Takapuna
Phone 0-9-488 2940
Fax 0-9-488 2941
Spa du Vin is a short journey from Auckland and is found nestled in the grounds of Hotel du Vin amongst lush gardens, vineyards and native bush. Set within the property's original winery building, the Spa has 8 treatment rooms, including a couples room with an uninterrupted view over the vineyard. Wedding day and honeymoon spa treatments at Spa du Vin are the perfect way to ensure your special day is also an occasion of luxurious indulgence.
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Phone 09 233 6780
Fax 09 233 6781
Lyons Road, RD1, Pokeno
Picturesque Tudor setting offering several reception areas from which to choose:
Richmond Room - beautiful large room with seating capacity for up to 200 guests
Vineyard Room - seating capacity for up to 50 guests in a romantic vineyard setting
Vineyard & Brighton Rooms - seating capacity for up to 80 guests
Poolside & Barbeque area - ideal for those informal weddings for up to 80 guests
This romantic and secluded vineyard just 45 minutes south of Auckland will provide the unique and exclusive venue for your perfect wedding day. Choose an indoor ceremony or take your vows amongst the vines- there are plenty of options here for both the wedding and after the ceremony. Hotel du Vin is an ideal environment for large or small weddings, being able to provide intimate settings for a private gathering or large garden parties for hundreds. Resting in the heart of a gorgeous green valley surrounded by expansive native bush, vines and gardens, the natural charm of Hotel du Vin is the perfect wedding day retreat.
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Lyons Road, RD1, Mangatawhiri Valley, Pokeno
Phone 0-9-233 6314
Fax 0-9-233 6215
Sarnia Park is the perfect venue for that special occasion. Sarnia Park boasts 8 acres of beautiful formal gardens, a classically reproduced Georgian House and a specially designed function centre which can house up to 200 guests. With a renovated historical chapel seating up to 100 people you can also choose between the Ball room in the Manor House or the magnificent English gardens.
Four luxury B&B guest suites are available for family or friends who require overnight accomodation.