Our Top Christchurch Wedding Venues - Part One

As Christchurch has transformed over the years, one thing remains certain and that is that we are utterly spoilt for choice when it comes to stunning wedding venues. Whether you are DIY fanatics or seek for your entire day to be taken care of by one single team the options are truly endless - You just have to know where to look and that’s exactly where Christchurch Weddings comes in, helping you get what is often deemed as the toughest part of the planning process.


Your perfect wedding venue could very well be in this magical mix, are you ready to fall in love?


Bangor Farm

The Deer Shed is a boutique wedding venue down a stunning avenue of 160-year-old oak trees and set amongst 50 acres of old English oaks, ponds and park. Just 30 minutes from Christchurch, Bangor Farm is all about family and friends coming together. The stunning and unique location of Bangor Farm is perfect for functions large or small. 


Location: Darfield

Capacity: 300 persons

Indoor Areas: Deer Shed, Gallery

Outdoor Locations: Wedding Lawn, Ponds, Folly

Marquee Area: 2 x Locations

Venue Manager: India Van Der Wilt

Catering & Beverage: You are welcome to choose your caterer, BYO for beverages.

Closing Time (when guests must leave): 11:30 pm



Christchurch Town Hall

Captured by George & Jane

The Christchurch Town Hall is a historic landmark in the heart of our city which can accommodate your Ceremony and Reception on-site, with indoor & outdoor options on offer. The team pride itself on supporting the local region, ever-present in their food & beverage offerings.


Location: Christchurch CBD

Main Room Capacity (more on offer): 

Avon Room - 90 seated, 160 cocktail-style

Limes Room - 250 seated, 400 cocktail-style

Indoor Areas: Yes

Outdoor Locations: Yes

Venue Manager: Yes

Catering & Beverage: In-house

Closing Time (when guests must leave): 12 am

Packages Available: Yes



Forest Weddings

Situated on a private block in the secluded Eyrewell Forest, Forest Weddings is a location simply waiting for you to make your own. Experience your ceremony under the towering canopy of Pine trees and smile the night away as you celebrate in a structure of your choosing. This venue is BYO and absolutely DIY meaning the options are truly endless. What will you do?


Location: Eyrewell Forest

Capacity: 100 persons

Outdoor Locations: Forest, Paddock

Marquee Area: Yes

Venue Manager: Tessa, Jeff

Catering & Beverage: You are welcome to choose your caterer, BYO for beverages.

Closing Time (when guests must leave): 11 pm

Packages Available: Yes


Hagley Oval

Hagley Oval is a fantastic location in the heart of the city. Overlooking the Oval through floor to ceiling glass, this modern, state of the art venue has spectacular views which make a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day. The team pride itself on supporting the local region, ever-present in their food & beverage offerings.


Location: Christchurch CBD

Capacity: 160 seated, 280 cocktail-style

Indoor Areas: Yes

Venue Manager: Yes

Catering & Beverage: In-house

Closing Time (when guests must leave): 12 am

Packages Available: Yes


Ilex Events

Captured by Hannah Bird

There is true beauty in getting married at the Botanical Gardens. It is a location that will be there for many generations to come, enabling you to revisit and share this special space with your loved ones throughout your lives. The central location caters to all guests, in a modern, architecturally designed building that boasts the ability to hold your full day at Ilex from the Ceremony through to Reception and Dancing. 


Location: Christchurch CBD

Capacity: 130 seated, 300 cocktail-style

Indoor Areas:

Ilex Event Space, 8 am - 12 am

Ilex Cafe, 6 pm - 12 am

The Conservatories, 4:30 pm onwards

Outdoor Locations: Ilex Cafe Courtyard, Ilex Event Space Courtyard, 6 x Botanic Gardens Ceremony Locations

Venue Manager: Eloise and Marzena

Catering & Beverage: In-house, BYO wine is available 

Packages Available: Yes



Melton Estate

Captured by Mel’s Moments

Melton Estate is a boutique winery offering multiple indoor and outdoor celebration spaces. With breathtaking views over their working vineyard, the team have the flexibility, versatility and proven expertise to tailor your wedding arrangements to suit every vision.


Location: West Melton

Capacity: 150 persons

Indoor Areas: Banquet Room, Courtyard Room

Outdoor Locations: The Pavillion, Gardens, Lawns and Vinyard

Venue Manager: Tracy Caunter

Catering & Beverage: In-house

Packages Available: Yes



Milton Street Substation

Captured by Sarah Clements

Weddings that reflect you are in and the Milton Street Substation team encourages uniqueness from the get-go, starting from the transformation of incredible heritage architecture to create a venue that flows, continues with an open view of your catering and styling as you wish and ends with their unquestionably fun and relaxed attitude.


Location: Sydenham

Capacity: 120 seated, 290 cocktail-style

Indoor Areas: Lobby, Open-Plan Mezzanine, Ground Floor

Outdoor Locations: Deck, Private Courtyard

Venue Manager: Alex Balchin

Catering & Beverage: You are welcome to choose your caterer, BYO for beverages.

Closing Time (when guests must leave): 1 am

Packages Available: Coming soon



The Tannery

Captured by Hannah Bird

Unlike any other local wedding venue, this boutique shopping destination transforms into a stunning wedding venue. With exquisite architecture, exceptional service and superb Canterbury cuisine, The Tannery offers are refined and original setting for your wedding day that requires minimal styling for planning ease.


Location: Woolston

Capacity: 20 - 350 persons

Indoor Areas: The Atrium, Blue Smoke, Met Lounge

Venue Manager: Amy Van T Veen

Catering & Beverage: Supplied in-house

Closing Time (when guests must leave): 12 am



Trent's Estate

Captured by Ellen Mary

Trent’s Estate is a charmingly rustic, Mediterranean-style venue with a beautiful lush green garden hidden at the back of the building. Stay close to your guests all day long with ample photo locations on-site and enjoy the ease of their in-house catering service.


Location: Prebbleton

Capacity: 128 persons

Indoor Areas: Main Restaurant, Adjoining Conservatory, Mezzanine Lounge

Outdoor Locations: Lawn, surrounding Paddocks for photos

Venue Manager: Maxime (Max)

Catering & Beverage: In-house catering, BYO or packages for beverages

Closing Time (when guests must leave): 12 am



Waipuna Estate

Captured by Mandy Caldwell

Waipuna Estate is a hidden gem that boasts views to die for and easily accommodates weddings hosted during any season. Being only 25 minutes from the Christchurch CBD and with accommodation on-site, its location offers a ‘destination’ feel from the comfort of your back doorstep.


Location: Tai Tapu

Capacity: 85 seated, 110 cocktail-style

Indoor Areas: Reception space, lounge

Outdoor Locations: Covered terrace, lawn

Marquee Area: Lawn area

Onsite Accomodation: Four luxurious bedrooms

Venue Manager: Sarah Smith

Catering & Beverage: You are welcome to choose your caterer, BYO for beverages.

Closing Time (when guests must leave): 12 am

Packages Available: Yes