Tying the knot at Ferrymead Heritage Park

Ferrymead Heritage Park weddings – a time for celebration

Ferrymead Heritage Park is a very important part of Christchurch’s city and one of the greatest things this spectacular park has to offer is beautiful wedding experiences.

Weddings and wedding photo shoots can be held at any one of their six various locations. Wedding venues include:

Heritage Church (chapel)

This stunning heritage church was built in 1911, as the original Ellesmere Methodist Church, and was relocated to Ferrymead in the 1970s. The church is one of the best locations for weddings, as well as memorial services and other types of celebrations. It can seat up to 70 guests on pews, and extra chairs can be added if needed. The church costs $150 per hour (plus GST) for a minimum of three hours. A wedding tram is also provided, there is also another option for your guests to arrive on the wedding tram too. The tram would go back to pick up the bridal party. This is a wonderful option and a very special way of arriving at your wedding - a moment you’ll never forget. A wedding tram hire costs $185 (plus GST) for two hours.

Friendly Societies Lodge Hall

A more modern building was designed and built to display a mesmerizing 1920s heritage style and décor. The wooden panels and décor would stand out to anyone looking for a lovely wedding venue – perfect for celebrations and includes the use of behind the Lodge Hall next to the ponds, which is another stunning area Ferrymead Heritage Park has to offer. The Lodge Hall can cater to various functions with up to 90 guests for a seated

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meal, or up to 100 for a meeting or receptionstyle function. The charge to book Lodge Hall is $150 per hour (plus GST) for a minimum of three hours.

Wedding tram

A beautiful heritage wedding tram can be provided for those who would like to ride in style, it’s a fun way to arrive at your wedding on your special day. You can choose to make an impressive entrance by being brought down into the village next to the church on the wedding tram. This can be done with your bridal party to meet your guests, or conduct your ceremony and then hop on the wedding tram to take you to the next part of your wedding ceremony. Going on the wedding tram would be a wonderful time and not often can people say they’ve been on a tram before – let alone for a wedding celebration. It’s also a great opportunity to take many stunning and eyecatching photos. The wedding tram is for hire for $185 (plus GST) for two hours. And, an extra half an hour is allowed for decorating the wedding tram to suit your style before you hire the tram to make the experience as personal as possible.

Coronation Park

This beautiful and spacious park is located in the centre of the township and is a wonderful and peaceful place to have a wedding reception, event, or picnic. Sit back and relax while watching the trams go by as you take in the Heritage Street environment.

Full wedding service for Brides and Grooms

For the Ladies: Hair-Ups � Spray Tans Pre Wedding Facials � Manicure & Pedicures � Waxing & Threading

For the Gents: Style Haircuts � Hot Steam Shaves Facials � Waxing �Nail Tidy Up

The booking fee is $150 per hour (plus GST) for a minimum of three hours to hire.

Heritage Rose Garden

The Heritage Rose Garden is an absolute treat. Admire all the beautiful roses, all the different colours and sweet smells, which date back to the 1890s, and are available if you want to have an outdoor wedding. The hire is $100 per hour (plus GST) for a minimum of three hours. The friendly, well-equipped staff are there to help you have the best day. They are more than happy to take you for a tour of the beautiful area.

Wedding photo shoots

If you’ve booked to have a wedding with Ferrymead Park, you can have your wedding photo shoot at the park (included in the booking). If you haven’t booked your wedding with Ferrymead Park, there are plenty of other stunning gardens and buildings that you can book to take photos around instead. The price for this would be $150 per hour (plus GST). This includes access for the photographer and bridal party. Additional costs may apply for each venue, so please ask for a copy of Ferrymead Heritage Park’s information pack.

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AMURI ESTATE

Your wedding venue is one of the first, and most important, decisions you will make when planning your wedding reception.

Keep in mind, it will set the backdrop for your special day, so it’s important to get it right. However, even if you know exactly what your dream wedding will look like, it can be difficult finding the right location.

Look no further than Amuri Estate; Hanmer Springs’ ultimate wedding venue which boasts an idyllic setting with panoramic views of the Southern Alps. Featuring a mature olive grove as well as extensive exotic and native New Zealand plantings, this country escape is a place to unwind and feel at peace knowing you’re far away from the city.

By day you will revel in the everchanging scenic views of majestic mountains, the braided Waiau river, and the surrounding sheep, deer, and cattle stations. At night, you will be dazzled by the stars and the twinkling lights of nearby Hanmer Springs.

With multiple outdoor areas, the modern barn-style main hall is perfect for wedding receptions and large conferences or events. Amuri Estate offers a beautiful, grassed ceremony area with an archway framing the view, surrounded by gardens and a bank of grandstand seating. Inside the venue there is an idyllic wet weather room with a large window that looks out to the vast mountain range and perfectly shapes the view. It is a special location for winter weddings, warmed by the under-floor heating, which will provide the perfect atmosphere.

Seating arrangements can be discussed with the team as Amuri Estate can accommodate up to 200 guests in a seated environment. There are also many bridal photography locations on the property, and nearby should you wish to explore.

A well-thought-out menu is an essential part to any successful wedding, and thus it is important to consider your catering options carefully. The team at Amuri Estate work with a selection of experienced caterers that you can choose from. They all offer a great range of choice, suitable for any budget, including

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cocktail platters, beverages, buffet, or sit-down meals. Alternatively, if you have a specific company you would like to use, the team are happy to discuss other caterers, however we want to ensure they are highly recommended first as food does have a reflection on the overall experience at a venue.

An established, luxury lodge and cottage is available for exclusive hire for your wedding night. The lodge has three tastefully decorated, comfortable rooms with joint kitchen, dining, and lounge facilities, all warmed by a doubled sided schist gas fire, heat pumps and under floor heating. Their guest rooms have their own distinctive character and unique views. Also available is the Wallace Peak Cottage which is situated within the established olive grove with separate access and spectacular views of Mt Wallace, the Waiau river and the Hanmer Mountain range.

The venue is located only a ten-minute drive from the Hanmer Springs village and is 90 minutes away from Christchurch. This means you can easily explore the many fine restaurants, shops, thermal pools, and outdoor activities that the township has to offer.

Amuri Estate takes pride on being a personal and tastefully styled venue, with flexible options for your wedding arrangements. Indeed, their well-experienced team are committed to ensuring that their clients achieve their perfect wedding day. Should you, or your guests, have any specific preferences or requirements relating to your special day, please let the team know and they will do their best to ensure that this memorable occasion is everything you could hope for it to be – and more!

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What happy clients of Amuri Estate have to say

about their experience:

“ We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding venue and a better experience. Everything was perfect! Having spent a lot of my childhood in Hanmer Springs I always knew I wanted to get married in the village. And finding Amuri Estate was like winning the lottery! Amuri Estate is such a special place – the view, the vibe and the hospitality are all phenomenal.

I just can’t recommend this venue enough- not only for the beautiful setting and grounds but the most accommodating and genuinely lovely owner-operators. It was such a stress free, relaxed, and beautifully happy day for us. Thank you so much Vanessa and team. ” – Annette & Richard

Be sure to visit the website, so you can check the availability of the wedding venues to see when a venue is free to hire. For more information on each venue, email: info@ferrymead.org.nz, or check the availability on the website: www.ferrymead.org.nz.

Happy couple. Photo supplied by Intimate Small Weddings.

Getting married at the Heritage Church (chapel). Photo supplied by Intimate Small Weddings.

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