The Milk Station is an absolutely gorgeous event and wedding venue with accommodation on the Kapiti Coast. The venue space includes a main reception area for 200 people plus 4 acres of gardens and to finish it off includes a 5 star accommodation! The building was originally built in 1919 but restored into a stunning, rustic venue space. The history of the building shines through in the carefully chosen decorations and the new home touches that have been added.
They offer a range of different packages for weddings and events. They will work with you and help you decide which is best for you. You can hire the venue for different amounts of time - I definitely recommend splashing out and staying over in their designer bedrooms! The best bit (from a caterers view) is the fully equipped and working commercial kitchen!! This might not excite you the same way it does us, but it brings down the amount of money you have to spend on hire equipment. Norbert is always there to help caterers, guests and any other vendors along with his beautiful, most well trained dog, Bella.
If you visit the Milk Stations website you can see some more gorgeous images and get in touch with them via their contact page. https://themilkstation.co.nz
Anam Cara Gardens is highly recommended if you appreciate being outdoors. As hinted in the name, they have some of the most gorgeous gardens behind their venue space that they really do make the most of! The 10 acres of land is sure to wow your guests. It includes 4 beautiful outdoor ceremony locations and lots of picturesque places for marquees, outdoor seating, giant outdoor lawn games and much more. They have so many different spaces it’s like you can create your own, unique and special event or wedding.
The onsite accommodation offers 4 bedrooms all with ensuites plus an additional annexed apartment offering 2 more bedrooms and ensuites. The kitchen space is ideal for hosting with the island bench and included appliances. They also offer a Bridal Suite and Grooms Quarters to keep the 2 lovebirds separate before walking down the aisle!
The indoor venue space boasts a modern dancefloor area with a botanical backdrop and fairy light curtains. They have the room for 120 guests inside the event space with an option for a marquee just outside for any added guests. The kitchen is great for caterers to use with the bar built in with fridges ready to go this makes it super easy and keeps hire equipment costs low. Teresa and Tim really go out of their way to help everyone there and make sure that your experience is wonderful. Take a visit to their website to see more photographs and for contact information. https://www.anamcaragardens.co.nz
The venue hall is attached to the popular Prefab Eatery. It is in an ideal location for inner city weddings and events. The venue can seat up to 120 guests for a formal seated dinner, 200 guests theater style and 250 guests if you are looking for more of a cocktail event. It creates a great flow of indoor to outdoor with its contemporary outdoor patio space with built in seating. Either with a marquee to shelter from the rain or without to have access to sit in the sun, it is bound to look great!
They have a built in bar which adds to the cool vibes that the venue gives off. It really is a great space to decorate as it looks awesome left simple or you can fill it full of flowers and lights and really add to the feeling that the hall gives off. They offer some basic hire equipment for added costs and will have the hall ready and set up for you. The working commercial kitchen is always ready for caterers to walk straight in and start working!
Mark is always their and working hard to make sure everyone is getting what they need. If you visit their website you can find out more about pricing and what they have to offer. https://www.prefabhall.co.nz/our-space
The Boatshed’s main selling point is its gorgeous views of the waterfront. The venue space is available for all types of functions from conferences, cocktail events, to weddings. It has a maximum capacity of 200 guests seated or 300 guests for a cocktail function. It features a main function room connected to a bar area which has the possibility of being separated with dividing doors.
It boasts large windows that let in lots of natural daylight, then pretty fairy lights fill the room for the evening. A great thing about this event is the location and having many hotels and accommodation within walking distance. Outside the venue it has a deck area that is just perfect for ceremonies with a gorgeous waterfront view.
Louise will always be there to let you in and help you out with whatever you need. She will then leave you to your own devices, but offers the venue until 10am the following day of your event so you can come back and collect any belongings. Their website has a lot more information on packages, pricing and contact information. http://www.theboatshedvenue.co.nz
Situated in The Public Trust Building the space has been transformed into a fresh, modern yet historic building. The Main Hall is the main event room (clues in the name). It boasts gorgeously high ceilings and is a great piece of architecture. It has a maximum capacity of 300 people cocktail style, 220 people banquet style and 160 people classroom style. Within the new venue space they also have the 1908 Room. This is for the smaller events, maybe private meetings. It can also be used as storage space or extra space for the Main Hall. The 1908 Room is equipped with its own kitchen if guests prefer to cater for themselves. It has a maximum capacity of 50 people cocktail style, 32 people banquet style and 40 people classroom style. Although a smaller room it is still brand new and lovely.
It is an elegant, modern and central venue that is sure to leave your guests impressed! The building’s architecture is definitely what steals the show with added character by the new decorations and renovations. They have a fantastic brand new kitchen which makes it easy for any che. They also provide basc hire equipment like tables and chairs, but I would highly recommend choosing some rustic tables that need no cloth to finish off the look!
Kristelle and her adorable dog are always there to help and organise. If you visit their website you can find out the easiest way to get in touch with her. https://publictrusthall.co.nz/gallery/
The Begonia House is located next to the colourful Lady Norwood Rose Garden so is already set to have a gorgeous view. The venue is suitable for weddings, corporate events and formal dinners. It definitely is a cool and different venue to have your event. It seats up to 90 people and 120 people standing. The venue is a clear open space so you can really go wild with your imagination for some great set ups!
The best thing about this venue is that the decorating is already done! There are the most gorgeous flowers and plants that fill the space you don’t have to do anything. If you wanted to keep it simple you can use our trestle tables and oatmeal tablecloths, with our simple white chairs and gorgeous white bar and that would be all that is needed! With this venue you would need to source your own hire equipment along with kitchen equipment for your caterers to use as their is only a small kitchen space available. Although this may be an added cost it does mean you can choose completely your own set up!
As the venue is open to the public there are certain times you are allowed to hire the space. Take a look on their website for more information. https://wellington.govt.nz/services/community-and-culture/council-venues-for-hire/weddings-and-functions/begonia-house-foyer
