Abel Estate | Auckland Wedding Venue
If you're looking to say "I Do" with the backdrop of stunning vineyards in Auckland's exclusive wine region of Kumeu, you're in the right place! Abel Estate is only 30 minutes from Auckland's central business district, so there is no need to travel for your dream destination-style wedding. Lake-kissed by beautiful blue waters, and magnificently manicured grounds, you're special day will have you overcome with felicity.
This venue can host any wedding style during any season of the year, even if you're limited on time and budget. Whether you're dreaming of a crispy winter wedding with the shimmer of candlelights giving you an enchanted Cinderella-feel, or an autumn wedding taking photos amongst the red coloration of the mature trees, they have you covered. And for all you last-minute lovers out there, finding a venue with upcoming availability is so rare it's sometimes not worth the inquiry! But look no further because Abel Estate is known for its Pop-up Weddings available all year round. Now, how's that for customer service!
This venue can comfortably host up to 200 of your most beloved family and friends, giving an intimate feel on your special day. They specialize in garden weddings and are available all year round, rain-or-shine, from dusk till dawn. The lush green surrounding offers you plentiful options for the perfect wedding picture, including in the vineyard, the gardens, on the shoreline of the calm lake, on a crisp white bridge, in the vineyard room, or in a perfectly crafted gazebo. Imagine Abel Estate at night when the moon reflects off the lake, taking evening photos to capture the backdrop of stars and the distant city lights; any Auckland wedding photographer would line up to catch this still image!
To entice you a little further, they offer an inclusive menu to suit any unique requirements you may have, ranging from a three-course meal to a buffet style, and either of those can be vegan options. And of course, since this is an elegant vineyard venue, you will be made to feel like you're in a wine-wonderland with their long list of options. They're fully furnished with decor items and accessories such as table cloths, Tiffany white chairs, napkins, cutlery, glasses, fairy lights, and fairy light curtains. If you're struggling to find a reputable vendor, they have a long list of recommended local vendors, making your wedding planning seamless and stress-free, just how you want it to be!
You don't need to look any further. Your dream wedding filled with rich scenery and wine-sipping is just around the corner.
If you still haven’t, here’s a few newly weds that’s been raving about Abel Estate!
We've just returned from a mini honeymoon and wanted to send a quick note thanking you for all your hard work towards our wedding. I wanted to let you know it was an absolutely incredible day-we have not been able to stop talking about our wedding at Gracehill Vineyard. We had no idea a wedding could be as amazing as it was-we both agree-it was the best day of our lives!
Odair and I would like to extend our utmost gratitude to you both for your expert help in making our special day one to remember for a lifetime! Our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful setting, delicious food and the great service that you and your team provided. We received glowing feedback from our guests and we couldn't be happier.
You guys rock! From beginning to end of the planning of our wedding event, you made us feel comfortable and confident. Working with you not only brought us the experience we were looking for; but enriched our faith in professionalism.
Will - man, we have no words to describe how grateful we are and how blessed we feel for having you by our side on that wedding journey. All the skills that are necessary in your field were very apparent throughout a process that can be intimidating and anxiety ridden. You and your staff not only know the intricacies of planning such events, but your people skills generate good will at every turn.
Ginny - you did a fantastic job guiding all of us, especially, when the bride (me) was running a little late and you managed to help us to catch up on the agenda throughout the ceremony and reception. Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding day a smooth event. We are thrilled with how everything turned out! Ginny we know you did a lot of behind the scenes work at the reception and we are extremely grateful. AND THANK YOU for bringing food to Odair and I and reminding us that we should drink and stay hydrated. This was the next level of care - THANK YOU!
Thank you for your contribution to a happy memory. Thanks to you all for making our wedding day run so smooth! It's all we could've asked for and more - it really exceeded our expectations. We do appreciate all the quick responses to all the questions, the calming words when necessary and the push when also needed.
We will be sure to share photos from our photographer as soon as they are ready. Thanks again for everything!
You are well placed in your industry, and I would highly recommend you to anyone that needs not just a venue, but a Team that they can rely on.
We continue to receive comments from guests about how amazing everything was.
Keep up the good work and best wishes.
- Fernanda
Thank you and your team for hosting our dream wedding. The changeover in companies was done effortlessly. You guys were so accommodating and all questions were answered when anything popped up, it made us feel that much more at ease on our special day. The venue is amazing and will always hold a place in our hearts. Soooo many photo opportunities on site, it made photo taking so much more easier and ment we didn't have to leave our guests for too long. The food was beautiful and there was PLENTY of it. Overall, ourselves and our guests had an amazing day! One we would relive everyday if we could!
- Caitlin
Amazing location. Beautiful. The staff are warm，accomodating and William responds quickly and does his best to cater for everything to make your wedding perfect. He gave it a personal touch and he does try his absolute best with your requests. Everything went so well and it made that aspect of the day less stressful. The food was wonderful and we had our guests commenting on how brilliant the food was. He was great in catering for different dietary needs such as GF/halal/vegetarian. I highly recommend this place if you are wanting a smooth wedding. If its where something unexpected happens，you can trust that William will think of a way to make it your best day for your wedding.
- Serena
If all this rings a bell for you (see what I did there?) , then you need to pay a visit to this location. Get in touch with the team and see if it's exactly the venue you've always dreamed of!
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