STEPHANIE CHIN
for YOU AND 40 of your favourite people
At Songbird Retreat, we don’t just host weddings. We set the stage for your most cherished memories.
Hi FROM dean and helen.
We would be excited to share our gardens for your memorable day. We know that many couples dream of a wedding that’s personal, beautiful, and a little more laid-back—without the pressure of a huge guest list or a huge price tag.
A WEDDING THAT FEELS LIKE HOME. BUT ELEVATED.
Celebrate surrounded by your closest people, in a setting that feels deeply personal, delightfully relaxed, and exquisitely styled.
Celebrate surrounded by your closest people, in a setting that feels deeply personal, delightfully relaxed, and exquisitely styled.
What YOUR Wedding Means at Songbird
Not just a wedding—an intentionally joyful gathering.
Weddings at Songbird Retreat are designed for couples inviting 40 to 80 of their favourite people—big enough to feel like a celebration, small enough to stay personal.
Think:
• Space to breathe, connect, and savour
• A setting that feels like your own private garden estate
• A timeline that flows with you, not the clock
We’ve opened up a few dates between October 2025 and November 2025—including select Saturdays—for these thoughtfully sized weddings.
Venue hire and full marquee and furniture setup for just $4,999.
Get in touch to see if your date is available—we’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.
We have a few weekdays and a limited number of Saturdays available.
Why Couples Choose Songbird for Their INTIMATE Celebration (40-80 guests)
It Just Feels Different—in the Best Way
This isn’t a wedding factory. It’s a place where your celebration feels personal, heartfelt, and full of meaning. You get to slow down, soak it in, and savour the day.
Spaces Designed for Connection
From the garden ceremony to cocktail hour on the lawn and dinner under the marquee, every part of the property is made to bring your favourite people together—naturally, beautifully.
An Experience That Feels Like You
You’re not fitting into a one-size-fits-all package. Here, you co-create a wedding that reflects your relationship—not what’s trending.
We’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.
Let’s find out if your date is still available.We would love to hear from you!
Investment Overview
WITH THIS SPECIAL PRICE, couples invest from $4,995
Inclusions
Three hire of the Songbird Retreat Wedding Venue grounds from 11am to 2pm (additional hours when availability)
Celebration arch, plinths, signing table and chair
Marquee, chairs and tables, PA system, toilets
BYO drinks
Wedding Planning Portal with recommended vendors, ideas and guidance
Catering and decor, bar, chiller trailer, tableware to be sourced and supplied by the couple.
Pricing
Saturday: $4,995 (price offered only until June 2)
Add-ons
Guest accommodation for ten in a house overlooking Pakiri Beach $1295 for first night and $900 for the second
Celebrant POA
TO HELP YOU PLAN
Bus/van - check the Recommended Vendors list below
Caterer - check out Homestyle Catering NZ
Celebrant $450
YOU’VE STARTED YOUR PLANNING!
here is your current thinking:
Guest Count: Approximately 40 guests.
Date: November 2025
Catering: sit down lunch for 40
western food - hot food
$60-70 per head; not much alcohol
Location: A venue that offers:
privacy
stunning garden views
READY TO EXPLORE WHAT’S POSSIBLE?
1️⃣ CHECK WITH US to see if YOUR DATE IS AVAILABLE
No fuss, no pressure — just helpful info to plan with ease.
Text Helen on 0211936888 now or
Email to find out if we have your date available.
2️⃣ Let’s Start with a Conversation
Before we schedule a tour, we’ll hop on a relaxed discovery call — so we can learn more about you, your wedding vision, and how Songbird might support what matters most to you.
3️⃣ BOOK A TOUR
If Songbird feels like a venue you would like to explore more,
Virtual tours available if you're planning from afar.
In-person tours by appointment only.
then:
If Songbird Retreat feels like ‘the one’ for your special day, here’s what happens next:
BOOK AND Plan with Purpose & Peace of Mind
Complete our simple booking form
Receive your invoice
Pay a 50% deposit to lock in your date
Begin planning with our support by your side
You’ll receive beautifully clear planning tools, access to our trusted vendor partners (or you're welcome to bring your own), and ongoing guidance throughout.
As your big day approaches, our on-the-day wedding coordinator will step in during the final week to ensure everything flows seamlessly
—just as you imagined.
Celebrate the Day You Envisioned
On the day, you’ll get to do what really matters — soak in the love, the joy, and the people who mean the most, knowing everything else is beautifully taken care of.