The Best Wedding Venues in Wellington, Wairarapa and the Manawatu

Looking at getting married in the lower North Island of New Zealand and don’t know where to start looking for the perfect wedding venue?

Here I’ve compiled a list of some of the best wedding venues throughout the Wellington, Wairarapa and the Manawatu.Whether you’re looking for a some minimalistic, italian inspired architecture, a beautiful winery or a place with a bit of soul and rustic charm. Check out the list below.

Feel free to get in touch if you’re after more info and drop me a line at hello@davidle.co.nz

The Milk Station | Otaki

The Milk Station is one of my favourite venues not only in Wellington but in New Zealand. Situated a hour between Wellington and Palmerston North in the small beach town of Otaki. Italian inspired architecture, beautiful gardens and plenty of onsite accommodation and parking - it’s the total package.

Featured wedding Polly + Rhys on Together Journal | Website The Milk Station

Tarureka Estate | Featherston

After a venue with a bit more soul and that rustic charm. Tarureka Estate location in Featherston in the Wairarapa is the perfect venue. With onsite homestead and cottage for you and the family to get ready and a handful of options to hold your ceremony from out on the tennis court law or upstairs in the loft, this place is truly special.

Featured wedding Amanda + Ryan on Together Journal | Website Tarureka Estate

Poppies | Martinborough

A classy, modern and minimalistic winery found in the heart of Martinborough. The crew here run a tight ship and if you’re after a team to provide you with a structured day, the team at Poppies deliver. Concrete walls and floors and plenty of sweeping winery views are close by in the Wairarapa.

Featured wedding Ryan + Charlotte featured at Sink or Surface | Website Poppies

Orlando Country | Palmerston North

Orlando Country is one of the premiere wedding venues in the Manawatu. Situated just over hour and a half from Wellington and a couple minutes from Palmerston North city. If you’re after a venue with a great team, good food and a driving range, look no further than this gem in Palmerston North.

Featured wedding Alana + Rob featured at NZ Weddings Mag | Website Orlando Country

The Boatshed | Wellington City

Found in the heart of Wellington City. The Boatshed overlooks both the harbour and the city. With it being set just across the road from numerous laneways and city architecture, you’ll be able to get an urban look to your wedding photos.

Featured wedding Sylvana + James featured on The Wild Flower | Website Boatshed

Makoura Lodge | Apiti

Want something rural and a bit different to the norm? You’ll find Makoura Lodge in the heart of the Manawatu. Around a hours drive north of Palmerston North. Plenty of onsite accomodation, room for guest to also tent and some of the best Roast Pork Crackling and Polenta Chips around. A popular venue for farmers and people who are rural at heart.

Featured wedding Victoria + James at Makoura Lodge | Website Makoura Lodge

Sudbury | Te Horo

Sudbury is a 40 min drive up from Wellington City and around a hour from Palmerston North. A old horse stable turned into an all in one wedding venue with a ceremony area overlooking farmland of Kapiti and a beautiful rustic clean space with concrete floors give a rustic feel with a modern and minimalistic twist. The option to BYO alcohol without any corkage charge is also a big drawcard. Shoutout for the designated photographer car park too, brownie points.

Featured wedding Ben + Jessica at Sudbury | Website Sudbury NZ

Lacewood Estate | Martinborough

Another venue with rustic charm - on the same styling and feel as Tarureka Estate, Lacewood provides another option within the Wairarapa. Get married under the trees and celebrate the night away in the barn, only a few minutes drive from Wellington and Martinborough.

Featured wedding Nina + Kevin at Lacewood | Website Lacewood

Brackenridge | Martinborough

With a full suite of accommodation, a day spa and only a couple minutes from Martinborough township. Brackenridge is an all in one wedding venue. With a beautiful lawn space overlooking the Remutakas in Wellington and multi purpose reception space, it ticks plenty of boxes.

Featured wedding Sam + Maggie featured in NZ Bride and Groom | Website Brackenridge

Tironui Farm | Martinborough

Wanting sweeping landscapes of the beautiful farmland of the Wairarapa. Need space for a food truck and outdoor games. Tironui Farm is the perfect space for people after a more relaxed and casual wedding day.

Featured wedding Ankit + Mads featured on The Wild Flower | Website Tironui Farm