Locking down the perfect venue is high on the priority list as you start (quite satisfyingly) ticking off your wedding planning boxes! Let’s countdown Auckland's most photogenic and on trend venues of 2024! 

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10. Mantells Tamaki Drive

This venue has burst onto the scene in mod style and it is gorgeous! This space was once the old Hammerhead restaurant but has since undergone a total makeover and is now the beautiful and sleek studio! A stunning blank canvas ready for your dream styling team -yussssss!

250 Cocktail | 110 Seated

9. BATCH WINERY

Ferry on over to Waiheke and fall in love with the best and most beautifully relaxed & modern venue. 360 views of Waiheke (sunsets galore) amongst the vines and rolling hills, Batch Winery is completely set to host your Island wedding in a classy, beautiful and casual style.

The food is absolute hit, they are a functioning restaurant on the other half of the venue, Ive always been blown away by how tasty and delightful their menu really is.

Close to nearby beaches for bridal portraits or stay at the venue (you will want to for sunset trust me) to maximise time with your guests.

The Greenhouse - 110 Seated
The Hedge - 40 seated (think intimate elopement style)

8. Mantells Mt Eden

Mantells Mt Eden has somehow managed to keep its secret and beautiful grounds in the center of Mt Eden with its rustic garden feel, creeping ivy and columns for days ooosh! Every time I photograph here I’m able to create something different and unique, the venue is so classically beautiful and is perfect for intimate weddings in Auckland city.

Mt Eden - 60 Seated

7. Pah Homestead / the arts house trust

This is actually one of my favorite venues to photograph and I’ll tell you why! Rain or shine the Art gallery has you covered, its just as gorgeous outside as it is inside.

Married and celebrating amongst contemporary art is so modern and chic and beautiful. The food really is 10/10 never have I ever had tastier morsels and in abundance! In terms of decoration, you can dress it up a little or a lot and the venue would still shine, it is an art gallery after all. Lots of photo spots within the grounds for those quick and easy bridal party portraits as well as being in the right place for a gorgeous sunset outside the front door.

120 Cocktail

6. St michaels catholic church

For the more traditional bride & groom lets not forget our beautiful churches. In the heart of the city this is for all you modern lovers. Get ready at the Convent Hotel, have photos at the Northern Club and your reception well, Auckland city really is your Oyster!

St Michaels - 300+ Seated

5. Hedges Estate

Hedges describes their venue as laid back and elegant and I would say they've flippin nailed it! Whether your vibe is a wooded glade or classic french pavilion Hedges has you covered! There's a room on site for bridal prep and their spacious reception hall can be transformed into your ceremony space should the heavens decide to open. Oh and did I mention there's ponies!!! Stunning rolling hills right on the door step you needn't travel far for those portraits. The location is slightly further a field out in Waiuku but worth the travel cause its so incredibly gorg.

4. GLASS HOUSE - MORNINGSIDE

Urban garden chic this is the only indoor venue that has all the look and feel of being outside without all the question marks that come from being outside! The Glasshouse is ready for your styling vision though a little goes a long way in this already abundant and beautiful venue for the modern and glamourous. You can easily have all your photos taken here, there are so many beautiful spaces and then theres morningside right on your doorstep!

350 Cocktail | 180 Seated

 3. Mudbrick - Waiheke

Such a classic and for good reason! This is one for the modern boho wine loving bride.  I’ll let the images speak for themselves on this one. The hill out the back is magic and the service and food is second to none. Mudbrick can be styled a little or a lot and look incredible either way! The lodge at the top of the hill has an outdoor and indoor ceremony spot so you are sweet whatever the weather and the restaurant down the hill never ceases to impress.

200+ Cocktail | 40 - 125 Seated

2. Kauri Bay Boom Rock

There is a special place in my heart for Kauri Bay, the wedding arches, the views, the farm, the foooood! Kauri Bay pour so much love and dedication into each wedding it’s not hard to see why they are so highly rated and loved by all their couples. Their modern farm look is gorg, you can get hitched in the evergreen valley or atop the cliff overlooking the east coast ocean. Give your guests a little thrill and hit some balls off the hill, be wined and dined by their impeccable staff (who love us photographers too but this hasn’t swayed my opinion, sort of) and melt into each other on their highest point as the sun goes down. High ceilings and beams are a stylists heaven! in case of rain there is a covered area on the front porch by the firepit.

250 Cocktail | 200 Seated

1. Jonkers Farm

My personal number 1! Jonkers is a functioning farm and wedding venue all in one. The Jonkers family take so much pride in hosting beautiful weddings these hills are alive with the sound of awesome. Their farm is your backyard, not many places are off limits making for endless photo opportunities and the sunsets OH MY GOD!!! I live, then die, then live again. Their huge barn is well equipped for receptions, bands and caterers as well as being your legit wet weather plan. Access around the farm is by chauffeured buggy, not to mention the bridal party truck which is super cute and will fit all your friends! Fancy a tent or marquee? There’s room to spare.

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