10 Best Wairarapa Wedding Venues - 2023
The Wairarapa is a beautiful part of the country to have your wedding. Located a short drive from Wellington, the Wairarapa has an incredible variety of stunning wedding venues for you choose from. So whether you are looking for a barn style wedding venue, a lakeside venue, an italian inspired venue, garden venue, vineyard wedding venue, or marquee venue, the Wairarapa has it all.
Below we have created a list of wedding venues in the Wairarapa with the key information you need to know about each.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us on hello@timandnadine.com, we are always more than happy to help .
1. Rose and Smith
Rose and Smith has a garden ceremony spot, a beautiful indoor ceremony space, a high ceilinged white walled industrial/chic reception space, an outdoor kitchen, an open air dance floor under the trees, plus plenty of space for mingling and games no matter the weather.
Capacity: 200 people seated
Website: https://roseandsmith.co.nz/weddings/
Rose and Smith Address: Tauherenikau Racecourse Road, State Highway 2, Tauherenikau 5771
Contact details: 027 499 0025 or email paula@pbevents.co.nz
BYO alcohol available with no corkage charge
For more venue details and real wedding photos from Rose and Smith see our full review of Rose and Smith as a wedding venue here.
Photography by Tim and Nadine
2. Lacewood
Lacewood has a garden ceremony space and an elegant barn reception space set amongst acres of manicured gardens and rolling fields.
Capacity 200 people seated
Website: https://lacewood.co.nz/
Lacewood Address: Tuhitarata Estate, Kahutara Road, South Wairarapa
Contact details: 027 436 6667 or email rob@lacewood.co.nz
Lacewood accommodation: On site accommodation available for 36 people
For more details and photos of Lacewood see our full review of Lacewood as a wedding venue here.
Photography by Tim and Nadine
3. Tarureka Estate
Tarureka Estate has multiple gardens to choose from for your ceremony, a rustic barn reception, and a large tree lined lawn for mingling and games.
Capacity: 120 people seated
Website: http://www.tarureka.co.nz/
Tarureka Estate Address: 38 Donald Street, Featherston, Wairarapa
Contact details: 021 260 1431 or email bookings@tarureka.co.nz
Accommodation available onsite for 18 people and BYO alcohol available
For more details and photos of Tarureka Estate see our full review of Tarureka Estate as a wedding venue here.
Photography by Tim and Nadine
4. Poppies Martinborough
Poppies garden ceremony spot is nestled amongst the vines, and their elegant reception space is full of neutral tones with views over the vines.
Capacity: 120
Poppies Address: 91 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough 5711
Contact details: 06 306 8473 or email info@poppiesmartinborough.co.nz
Friday and mid-week weddings only, no Saturday dates offered
For more details and photos of Poppies see our full review of Poppies as a wedding venue here.
Photography by Tim and Nadine
5. Lake Ferry Hotel
Lake Ferry’s garden ceremony location looks out over Lake Ferry and the Rimutaka Hills. The reception space is basic with outdoor space for mingling and games.
Capacity: 150
Website: https://www.lakeferryhotel.co.nz/
Lake Ferry Hotel Address: 2 Lake Ferry Road, Lake Ferry 5772, South Wairarapa Coast
Contact details: 06 307 7831 or email info@lakeferryhotel.co.nz
On site accommodation available for up to 32 people
Photography by Tim and Nadine
6. The Landing at Homebush
The Landing has multiple gardens for your wedding ceremony, and a permanent marquee set up for your reception. The Landing has a tennis court and giant checkers on site plus plenty of garden space for mingling and games.
Capacity: 140 seated
Website: https://www.landingathomebush.co.nz/
The Landing Address: 35b Pokohiwi Road Homebush, Masterton, Wairarapa
4 bedrooms of on site accommodation available
For more details and photos of The Landing see our full review of The Landing as a wedding venue here.
Photography by Tim and Nadine
7. Luna Blue Rock at Luna Estate
Luna Blue Rock is nestled inside Blue Rock Vineyard so has multiple garden ceremony spots including a pond side ceremony location. And for your reception Luna Blue Rock has an elevated indoor reception space with wrap around terraces overlooking the expansive gardens.
Capacity: 80 seated
Website: https://lunaestate.co.nz
Luna Blue Rock at Luna Estate Address: 284 Dry River Road, Martinborough
Contact details: 06 306 9360 or email cellardoor@lunaestate.co.nz
Accommodation available onsite for up to 10 people
8. Brackenridge Country Retreat and Spa
Brackenridge has an outdoor ceremony spot overlooking the countryside and a basic indoor ceremony space with plenty of outdoor space for mingling and games.
Capacity: 130 people seated
Website: https://brackenridge.co.nz/weddings/
Brackenridge Address: White Rock Road, RD2 Martinborough 5782
Contact details: 06 306 8115 or email info@brackenridge.co.nz
Brackenridge has onsite accommodation available for 74 people, a day spa, gym, and pool on site
9. Tironui Farm
Tironui Farm has a garden ceremony location nestled in an olive grove, and for your reception you can choose between a marquee or inside the homestead. Tironui farm has plenty of outdoor space for mingling and games all surrounded by olive trees and rolling hills
Capacity: 120 in marquee or 70 ppl inside homestead
Website: https://tironuifarm.co.nz/
Tironui Farm Address: 1119 Lake Ferry Road, Martinborough 5781
Contact details: 027 388 7869 or email info@tironuifarm.co.nz
10. Wharekauhau Country Estate
Wharekauhau Country Estate has multiple garden ceremony spots for your ceremony and a cozy lodge for your reception, all framed by the Rimutaka hills with a sandy beach bordering the estate
Capacity: Intimate weddings
Website: https://www.wharekauhau.co.nz/
Wharekauhau Address: 4132 Wharekauhau Road, Palliser Bay, RD3 Featherston 5773 Wairarapa
Contact details: 06 307 7581 or email reservations@wharekauhau.co.nz
On site accommodation available for up to 16 people
If you are considering getting married in the Wairarapa or if you have any questions about anything feel free to get in touch with us on hello@timandnadine.com
We hope you have an amazing wedding!
