CHANTELLE AND JAEDYN

At Songbird Retreat, we don’t just host weddings. We set the stage for your most cherished memories.

You’re not just planning a wedding — you’re crafting an experience.
One that reflects who you are, what you value, and how you want your guests to feel from the moment they arrive.

here is your INITIAL thinking:

  • Guest Count: 115 guests

  • Date: March 6, 2027

  • Location: A venue that offers:

    • a beautiful outdoor environment for a relaxed, no-rush feel

    • near Whangateau where you have many happy memories of camping

At Songbird Retreat, we know we are not the least expensive option — but we are among the most beautiful, allowing for relaxed celebrations. Couples choose us because they want a stunning setting that feels deeply personal, beautifully private, and incredibly flexible. What we can do is help you make smart decisions in other areas so your budget goes further. You get the experience you want, without spending where you don’t need to.

  • Catering: your catering could cost you $150+ per head, but we can connect you with beautiful catering options include this local caterer and even a caterer who can supply a beautiful buffet meal for $35-40 per head! Beautiful food may cost you from $4000+.

  • Drinks: BYO - huge savings if you buy yourself on specials. Expect to pay $2000-$2500

  • Entertainment: We provide a dance floor and speakers for Spotify

  • Photographer: We can connect you with some wonderful high end photographers, and also a photographer who offers 5 hours of coverage, at least 300 edited photos and free travel up to 100 km for only $2000 incl GST

  • Florist: We have wonderful florists we can recommend, including one who grows her own flowers, which is a great saving.

  • Songbird Cottage: 1-2 days/nights for bridal suite and/or wedding night

Pricing and Investment Guide

Core Venue experience – $15,995*

Couples come to Songbird Retreat because they don’t want just a venue — they want a space that feels intimate, unhurried, and truly theirs.

For $15,995, you’ll have the grounds for two days, so there is no rush, with a beautiful marquee beneath the stars, essential furniture and the use of Songbird Cottage for a day and night. It’s the foundation for a wedding that feels as meaningful as your love story.

What's IncludeD

Every detail at Songbird Retreat is designed to let you feel fully present on your wedding day — unrushed, deeply connected, and beautifully supported. From the moment you arrive, you'll have the time and space to breathe, surrounded by nature in full bloom and a setting that feels like your own private estate. We've thought through the logistics so you don’t have to — with elegant spaces, thoughtful amenities, and a professional team working quietly behind the scenes to bring everything together. Below is a reminder of what’s included in your venue hire — not just items, but everything you need to create a wedding that flows effortlessly and feels unmistakably you.

Exclusive Venue Hire Full 2-day access to beautifully lit ceremony spaces

Clear Marquee Elegant clear-roof marquee with lighting

Ceremony Furniture Ceremony arch, plinths, signing table and chair

Equipment PA system at ceremony and reception

Reception Furniture Tables and chairs for 100 (more can be hired)

Comfortable facilities Luxury toilet trailer

Efficiency Purpose-designed plinths with electricity and water for vendors

Wedding Planning Portal Guidance on all matters related to planning your wedding

Service team. For set up and pack down

Checklists and Timelines

For couples who want to build on this foundation with their own personal style, we offer flexibility to choose the additional elements that bring your vision to life.

The following items are not part of the standard hire — but can easily be added or arranged through our recommended vendors:

  • Additional overnight stay in the Songbird Cottage (perfect for a relaxed start or romantic wind-down) (usually $795 per day/night)

  • Wedding Coordinator (approx $2000)

  • Songbird arranged Chiller trailer (approx $500)

  • Full table setting (often offered by caterers), styling, and florals

  • Beverages, bar staff (often offered by caterers), or external caterers

  • Shuttle transport or guest transfers

We’re here to help you bring it all together!

  • “The most beautiful venue, it exceeded every Pinterest board idea and dream we had talked about!!”

    Chloe Senn

  • It was the perfect canvas for our day, and we couldn’t be happier. Helen and Dean, the new owners, were excellent communicators—passionate, attentive, and genuinely excited to share their venue with us.

    Rachel Sommerville

  • “We recently had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at Songbird Retreat, and I cannot recommend this venue enough.”

    Toni Love

  • “...while it felt like you were getting married in a family friend’s perfect backyard, the practical details were all taken care of in a way that made the day seamless. ”

    Helen Chen

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