Our top Wellington wedding venues

Wellington and the Kapiti Coast has a range of wedding venues for your ceremony and reception. This list showcases different venues with links to their websites where you can access more information!

Anam Cara Gardens

Anam Cara Gardens offers 10 acres of serene garden settings, an indoor venue and two separate spaces for getting ready making it the perfect venue for your day. Their venue has capacity for up to 120 guests, includes a modern commercial kitchen for caterers and a bar for BYO. Pick from 6 different ceremony locations and many areas for photos, including the beach which is only a short drive away for sunset photos.

BOOMROCK

Boomrock Lodge is an out of city experience with panoramic views across the Tasman sea. The clifftops are a perfect spot for your outdoor wedding ceremony and The Lodge can comfortably seat up to 120 guests or 140 cocktail style. Their resident chef Warren Maddox will design a menu to suit your requirements and budget. Boomrock is a 30 minute bus ride from the CBD or a 6 minute helicopter transfer. They also offer fun activities for guests during cocktail hour like clay bird shooting and golf.

SUDBURY

Sudbury is a Kapiti Coast wedding venue set on a ridge overlooking a valley in Peka Peka, 40 minutes north of Wellington City. Dinner in the stables can seat up to 150 guests and their catering partner Mark Harman brings a delicious dining experience while you provide BYO alcohol with no corkage fee. The venue offers a range a stunning photo backdrops and is only a short drive from the beach if couples would like sunset photos. The onsite accommodation Cottage 103 is the perfect spot for getting ready.

OHARIU FARM

Ohariu Farm is a countryside venue found only 20 minutes outside of Wellington CBD. Their in-house catering team will cater for weddings with up to 230 guests seated and 450 standing. Their menu is prepared on-site using fresh and organic ingredients. Their wedding packages can include lawn games, a prosecco wall, a mobile gin bar and a golf driving range.

DOCKSIDE

Dockside is a venue and restaurant located on the edge of the Wellington waterfront. The Main Deck downstairs can seat 140 guests and features an opening roof, so it’s perfect for any weather and large enough to host your ceremony and reception.

Dockside Wellington wedding venue - Kath and Anthony

Wellington city has a lot to offer if you’re looking for a wedding venue to host both your ceremony and reception. Dockside is a venue and restaurant located on the edge of the Wellington waterfront. The Main Deck downstairs features an opening roof, so it’s perfect for any weather and large enough to host your ceremony and reception.

Kath and Anthony asked for mostly candid photos throughout their wedding as it was important that they could enjoy these moments with their guests and not feel too distracted by the photos. I was able to focus all of my attention to capturing moments of Kath and Anthony with their families and friends.

After the ceremony I joined guests and the wedding party upstairs for speeches, while the team at Dockside set up downstairs for the reception dinner.

Kath and Anthony picked Dockside as they loved the atmosphere and their food/wine menu. Their theme was minimalist and classic, mostly white with touches of greenery.

We were not after traditional wedding photos and didn’t want to be away from our guests for long to take family pics. Jaymee totally listened to what we wanted and we hardly noticed her roaming around taking photos throughout the night. She was also warm and engaging, we had lots of comments from our guests about how great she was. So happy with our photos! Would recommend Jaymee for your wedding photos, especially if you’re not normally keen on having your photos taken. She captures moments naturally when you’re not expecting it.
- Kath & Anthony

If you’re not after full day coverage with all of the bells and whistles, we should talk! Each wedding is unique which is why I offer bespoke photography packages, this makes it easier for couples to find what they are looking for.