
TIRESA and bethel
At Songbird Retreat, we don’t just host weddings. We set the stage for your most cherished memories.
Hi FROM dean and helen.
We are excited to share our gardens for your memorable day. 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.

Your love story is the heart of your wedding day, beginning with a vision uniquely yours.
you want an intimate garden party!
Whatever you envision, your wedding will be a breathtaking and unforgettable reflection of your love
— Songbird Retreat —
AN INTIMATE WEDDING
You have enquired about an intimate wedding at Songbird Retreat and yes! you are welcome here!
Finding a venue should be exciting and easy.
We think your wedding should feel intimate and special - you will find that some venues will lack privacy, hosting multiple events on the same day.
At Songbird you get the joy of a garden wedding with many options for the spot you choose to tie the knot, and many. more options for beautiful photographs.
Options include:
the Songbird Cottage deck
under the cherry tree
under the silver dollar gum tree
beside the lily pond
in any of the many other options on the grounds
in our clear roof marquee if the weather is a concern
We think that Songbird Retreat provides an environment that feels intimate, timeless, and beautiful. It isn’t corporate, or outdated and feels uniquely special for every wedding. And all that for a very reasonable budget.
We would like to do what we can to help you have a successful wedding at Songbird Retreat.
you are welcome here!
ready to start
planning your special day?
YOU’VE ALREADY STARTED!
here is your current thinking
Guest Count: Approximately 33 guests, incl children
Date: Wednesday 5 December
Event Style: Intimate family style, relaxed wedding
Food and Beverage Preferences:
Cuisine: bring your own or nice, reaosnably priced food
Beverages: BYO
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Intimate Weddings (up to 20 guests)
Inclusions
One day hire of the Songbird Retreat Wedding Venue grounds from 10am to 8pm
Guests to attend from 2pm and all depart at 8pm
Catering and decor to be sourced and supplied by the couple.
Pricing
Weekend: $3,495 (Book before April 30 - $2,595)
,Midweek: $2,595 (Book before April 30 - $2,595)
Add-ons
Songbird Cottage - $595 per night
Use of celebration arch, chairs, signing table, tables in the marquee - $495
EXTRA INFORMATION
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Catering options you could try include:
https://homestylecatering-nz.com/
https://southernspitroast.co.nz/wedding-catering-packages/
Catroux Cafe (you order online and they deliver - could be $40 per head)
Takeaway options from Matakana (10 minutes away)
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Bringing your own drinks saves you a lot of money!
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(the first house is the one that can sleep ten people and i think she will charge around $1000 per night)
Matakana Motel would also be a nice place for a family - has a heated swimming pool and lots of different kinds of rooms for around $80 per person