ELLIE and SHYAM
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 120-150 guests
Date: October 14, 15, 16, 17, 2028
Location: A venue that offers:
a beautiful garden wedding with options for both your Christian and Hindu weddings
natural setting with its greenery, willow tree, and natural landscape is a blank canvas
easy proximity to Auckland
has a natural flow and a relaxed feel
flexibility to suit your catering choices
Pricing and Investment Guide
Venue experience –
$15,995 Signature Songbird wedding
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 the Signature Songbird Wedding, you’ll have the grounds exclusively from Friday 12pm to Sunday 12pm, a beautiful clear roof marquee beneath the stars and any Songbird furniture, chiller trailer, toilet facilities you wish. Additional venue hire can be arranged at the special rate of $3000 per day.
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 2-3-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 recommended vendors
Chiller Trailer
Set up and pack down
Songbird Cottage. 24 hours
Click here for pictures of What Songbird Provides
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 are not part of the standard hire
Wedding Coordinator
Alex Tofield I Do Weddings
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
here ARE SOME INITIAL VENDOR OPTIONS (we have many more):
Songbird Cottage: 1-2 days/nights for bridal suite and/or wedding night
Drinks Caravan: Some Kind of Wonderful
Catering: Ability to bring your own choice of vendors with vegetarian Indian food
Transportation: see options below
Mahu City Express www.mahucityexpress.co.nz
Mai Ride www.mairide.net
Warkworth Taxi & Bus Services www.warkworthtaxiandbus.co.nz
Accommodation: please see here for some options
Making Songbird Yours: BOOKING AND PAYMENT DETAILS
Your Investment: $15,995 incl GST Clear Roof Marquee
Inclusions: Clear roof Marquee, Furniture, Luxury Facilities, Large Chiller Trailer, Equipment
Deposit: 50% on booking, 50% payable 3 months before event
Refundable Bond: $1000 payable 3 months before the event and refunded soon after
INSPIRATION FROM PREVIOUS WEDDINGS
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You're just one simple step away from reserving your date.
Click below to complete your booking form.
➡️ Complete Your Booking Form & Wedding Agreement
Submitting the form doesn't lock you into anything immediately—it simply allows us to prepare your booking and guide you through the remaining steps.
We'd be honoured to celebrate your wedding with you.
CEREMONY SETUPS
ALTERNATIVE ceremony SETUPS ON THE COCKTAIL LAWN AND ON THE KNOLL
COCKTAILS AT SONGBIRD RETREAT
BESPOKE FURNITURE, DRAPERY, LIGHTING AT SONGBIRD WEDDINGS
Wet weather option in the marquee
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.”
GROOM’S CHANGING ROOM AND CLASSIC CAR OPTION
BATHROOM AND BATHROOM AND STUNNING SEA VIEWS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS,
NEXT DOOR, UP THE HILL,
FOR HIRE
Songbird Cottage
Your Perfect Bridal Preparation and Honeymoon Retreat
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You're just one simple step away from reserving your date.
Click below to complete your booking form.
➡️ Complete Your Booking Form & Wedding Agreement
Submitting the form doesn't lock you into anything immediately—it simply allows us to prepare your booking and guide you through the remaining steps.
We'd be honoured to celebrate your wedding with you.