CRESHANDA AND MICHAEL

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

Hi! we are dean and helen.

We would be excited to share our beautiful gardens for your memorable day and we want to make your planning as easy and exciting and fun as possible for you to celebrate your love and commitment in arguably the most beautiful marquee garden wedding venue around: Songbird Retreat.

you are welcome here!

ready to start

planning your special day?

YOU’VE ALREADY STARTED!

here is your current thinking:

a: Definitely a combination of both. We want our guests to

Have you seen any weddings (online or in person) that really stuck with you?

a. Yes! Like previously mentioned something relaxed with an indoor-outdoor flow THROUGHOUT the night,
Guest Count: Approximately 60-70 guests.
Date: December 2025
Style:
1. guests to have relaxed fun but as a couple want to soak everything up together.
Features: you want
- beautiful gardens
- an indoor space
- a guest entrance into the cocktail hour or reception with family lining up and offering traditional drinks to guests as they walk from the ceremony to cocktail/reception area.
The space:
- indoor outdoor flow with the marquee
- a mobile bar
- bar learners and umbrellas
- a relaxed and homey space
Catering:
- ndoor outdoor flow with the marquee, a mobile bar and I also LOVE the look of bar learners and umbrellas. The main thing is just having a relaxed and homey space with that indoor, outdoor space.Entertainment:
- want our wedding to feel relaxed, full of laughter, and romantic. We are not too fussy on decor, etc., but are very into music. So want our reception to be full of music and fun.
- DJ and MC
- first dance and dance performances

SONGBIRD RETREAT OFFERS YOU:

A Venue that Resonates with Your Vision

At Songbird Retreat, we offer a picturesque 4.5-acre property in Matheson Bay, Matakana, featuring lush terraced lawns and meticulously landscaped gardens.

Exclusivity and Privacy

We host only one event at a time, ensuring your wedding is intimate and exclusively yours.

Flexibility to Personalise Your Day

Our venue allows you to customise every aspect of your event, from selecting your preferred marquee and furniture to choosing your own caterers. Our versatile spaces accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations.

Seamless Planning with Comprehensive Packages

Our Songbird Package includes a 10x21m clear roof marquee adorned with fairy lights, essential furniture, and a dedicated service team, simplifying the planning process. Additionally, our on-site Songbird Cottage offers luxurious accommodation, serving as a perfect bridal suite or honeymoon retreat.

Cost-Effective BYO Options

We offer a BYO beverage policy with no corkage fees, providing significant cost savings and allowing you to select beverages that suit your taste.

Timeless Elegance in Every Detail

Our meticulously maintained gardens, featuring lily ponds, rose arbors, and native bush, create an elegant setting that serves as a blank canvas for your unique style.

We welcome you to explore the possibilities that Songbird Retreat offers and look forward to assisting you in creating a wedding that is as extraordinary as your love story.

EXPLORE OUR PACKAGES

Songbird Retreat is an exclusive boutique venue, purpose-built for marquee weddings at which you can bring to life the wedding of your dreams!

Explore our tailored packages below to discover the perfect fit for your special day.

Effortless Elegance

Exclusive 2-Day Venue Hire, plus:
Clear Roof Marquee adorned with fairy lights.
Furniture and Equipment:
up to 80 chairs.
Four plinths, signing table, and chair.
Ceremony arch.
Tables for up to 80 guests
PA system.
On-the-Day Coordination: A dedicated coordinator to ensure seamless event execution.
2025 December Weekend $13,995
IF BOOKED BEFORE END OF MAY, I WILL REDUCE THE PRICE TO $12,995.
Midweek Magic: Your Dream Wedding for Less

Exclusive 2-Day Venue Hire, plus:
Clear Roof Marquee adorned with fairy lights.
Furniture and Equipment:
up to 80 chairs.
Four plinths, signing table, and chair.
Ceremony arch.
Tables for up to 80 guests
PA system.
On-the-Day Coordination: A dedicated coordinator to ensure seamless event execution.
2025 December MidWeek $11,995
Add-on Packages

Songbird Cottage: 1 -2 day hire of bridal preparation suite and honeymoon suite, complete with a bottle of bubbles and an outdoor bath for two.
$795 per day
Cocktail Furniture and Dance Floor
4 bar leaners
4 umbrellas
16 bar stools
dance floor
$999
Lawn Games
Scattle
Jenga
$99
Guest Accommodation for Ten
$1295 for the first night, $900 pd thereafter
Wedding Planner
POA

EXPERIENCE RACHEL AND ADAM’S WEDDING

Rachel and Adam brought so much heart, laughter, and beauty to their celebration at Songbird Retreat. From golden light across the gardens to a ceremony filled with joyful tears, every moment was a reflection of their love story — intimate, elegant, and entirely their own. Here's a little glimpse of the magic that unfolded in the gardens of Songbird Retreat.

Learn about HOW TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING

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“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