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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 100 guests

  • Date: April 8, 2028

  • Location: A venue that offers:

    • natural, open-air setting for approximately 100 guests

    • a beautiful garden with a beautiful marquee

    • a venue in which you can all relax and enjoy the feeling of celebrating with our friends and family

    • proximity to Whangaparaoa

    • ability to host the ceremony, cocktails and canapes, and dinner and dancing in the same venue

Pricing and Investment Guide

Venue experience –

$14,995 weekend

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 for three days, 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

Service Team Set up, support to make the day flow, and pack-down

Support and Checklists

Songbird Cottage. 24 hours

SPECIAL OFFER FOR ASHLEY AND JAMIE IF BOOKED BY JUNE 10, 2026

  • Wedding Coordination- Valued as an additional cost at $2200+: Up to 14 hours of experienced on-the-ground wedding coordination in April, covering the day before + your wedding day

  • Chiller trailer (valued as an additional cost at $500+)

  • Plus Planning advice: Up to 2 hours of wedding planning advice from Helen in July (valued at $200)

TO MAKE THIS PACKAGE POSSIBLE AT THIS INVESTMENT LEVEL:

  • you’ll provide 2–3 trusted friends or family to assist with simple setup and pack-down tasks between early-afternoon and midnight on your wedding day. This allows us to focus professional support where it matters most while helping you keep your overall wedding budget under control.

  • you’ll have a thoughtfully designed wedding package that leaves room in your budget for catering, photography, flowers, attire and all the personal touches that make your wedding uniquely yours.

I am making this option available for a very limited number of weddings booked before June 10.

PLEASE SEE THE BOOKING FORM BELOW!

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 — but can easily be added or arranged through our recommended vendors:

  • 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

  • Additional night accommodation at Songbird Cottage valued at $595

YOUR PLANNING IS ALL GOING TO BE WORTH IT!

AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE WEDDING PLANNING PORTAL IS HERE TO HELP GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!

UPON BOOKING, THESE links WILL BE MADE LIVE

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A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors. The bride and groom stand on a platform facing each other, with officiant and bridesmaids behind them, while groomsmen stand to the right. Guests sit on white chairs on either side of the aisle, watching the ceremony.
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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!”
— Porsche Mcintosh, 2025
“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.”
— Jade Mathews, 2026
“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.”
— Shaan Eru, 2025
“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.”
— Asher Shaffett, 2026

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YOUR NEXT STEP

complete the BOOKING FORM

Click below to read and sign your wedding agreement:

➡️Complete the Booking Form form here‍ ‍

by June 10 to take advantage of this offer and secure your date!

We can’t wait to celebrate your wedding at Songbird Retreat!