COURTNEY AND WILL
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: Approximately 80 guests
Date: Friday 19 February 2027 or Saturday 20 February 2027
Location: A venue that offers:
a beautiful garden wedding aligning closely with your identity as a couple who love the outdoors and great walks.
natural setting with its greenery, willow tree, and natural landscape would require minimal additional styling.
easy proximity to Auckland.
a relaxed flow
excellent catering options, eg Whisk Catering with a package including 4 canapés, shared plates, crockery, serveware, glassware, and bar staff and Little Wolf Catering
opportunity onsite photography rather than needing to go offsite
current venue availability on Saturday 20 February 2027 which is a full moon - and coincides with a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Pricing and Investment Guide
Venue experience –
$14,995
Couples come to Songbird Retreat because they don’t want just a venue — they want a space that feels intimate, unhurried, and truly theirs.
You’ll have the grounds exclusively Friday 12pm to Sunday 12pm a beautiful marquee beneath the stars and essential furniture to bring it all together. 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 3-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 sound system at ceremony and reception
Reception Furniture Tables and chairs for 100
Cocktail furniture 4 bar leaners, 4 umbrellas, 16 stools
Songbird Dance floor 30m2
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
Chiller Trailer
Set up and pack down
Songbird Cottage. 24 hours
wHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
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
Wedding Coordinator
Alex Tofield I Do Weddings (recommended - you know Alex already)
Samantha Letham Weddings By Samantha
Full table setting, tablecloths, (often offered by caterers), styling, and florals
Bar, bar staff, beverages, wait staff (often offered by caterers)
Shuttle transport or guest transfers
We’re here to help you bring it all together!
here ARE SOME INITIAL VENDOR OPTIONS:
Catering: Whisk Catering. Little Wolf Catering 2025-6 menus here
Photographer: Kate Little Photography
Entertainment: Lewis McCallum (saxophonist/DJ) Jasper Hawkins (acoustic musician/DJ).
Drinks: BYO - huge savings if you buy yourself on specials
Florist: Where Rosemary Grows
Hair and Makeup: Cindy from Pure Makeup
Additional Furniture Hire: Flock Events
Accommodation: Details of options to consider here.
Songbird Cottage: 1-2 days/nights for bridal suite and/or wedding night
Transport: www.mahucityexpress.co.nz. www.warkworthtaxiandbus.co.nz
Alternative Rehearsal Dinner option: Sawmill Brewery
Making Songbird Yours: BOOKING AND PAYMENT DETAILS
Your Investment: $14,995 incl GST
Inclusions: Marquee, Furniture, Luxury Facilities, Equipment
Deposit: 50% on booking, 50% payable 3 months before event
Refundable Bond: $1000 payable 3 months before the event and refunded soon after
YOUR NEXT STEP
complete the BOOKING FORM
Click below to read and sign your wedding agreement:
➡️Complete the Booking Form form here (this does not obligate you yet but starts the ball rolling)
We can’t wait to celebrate your wedding at Songbird Retreat!
View some short video clips above
KIND WORDS
“What an amazing venue! Helen and Dean made the process very easy. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a stunning outdoor venue whether it’s a small wedding like ours or a large event!”
“I can’t recommend this venue enough! The owners, Helen and Dean, are honestly the loveliest people to deal with and go above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect -even with a cyclone looming!
We had so many compliments from our guests about how stunning the venue is.”
“Helen, our host, was incredible to work with. She bent over backwards to help make our day amazing. Communication was responsive and all the small details were taken care of for us.”
“We fell in love the second we arrived as we drove through the trees to this stunning peaceful plot of land, everything about it just sets the most beautiful spot for any wedding. The whole day just could not have gone more smoothly and perfectly. We can’t recommend Songbird Retreat highly enough.”
Songbird Cottage
Your Perfect Bridal Preparation and Honeymoon Retreat
YOUR NEXT STEP
complete the BOOKING FORM
Click below to read and sign your wedding agreement:
➡️Complete the Booking Form form here (this does not obligate you yet but starts the ball rolling)
We can’t wait to celebrate your wedding at Songbird Retreat!