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Puketutu Island Estate | Luxury Spanish Villa Auckland Wedding Venue

Even just driving up into Puketutu Island Estate is a magical experience that transforms you: to enter, you must cross a narrow strip of land that leads you into the island, up a path framed by magnificent arching trees. The sudden serenity and silence you feel as you cross that slim veneer between reality and dreams is an experience unique to this wedding venue, tucked in bustling Auckland.

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Glasshouse Morningside | A Premier Auckland Central Wedding Venue

Glasshouse Morningside stands as a sanctuary for love, a place where moments become memories and dreams take shape. As an Auckland wedding photographer, this venue is more than just a location; it's a canvas of emotions waiting to be immortalized. With its architectural elegance, a harmonious fusion of nature and design, and the kaleidoscope of emotions it hosts, Glasshouse Morningside offers a stage for wedding couples to create timeless tales of love, joy, and celebration.

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Castaways Resort | A Dreamlike Auckland Wedding Venue

A wedding day is a cherished memory that lasts a lifetime. Imagine exchanging vows against the backdrop of the vast, azure ocean, with the sun setting on the horizon, and the gentle sea breeze caressing your skin.

This dreamlike experience becomes a reality at Castaways, a captivating wedding venue nestled on the pristine cliffs of Karioitahi Beach, Auckland, New Zealand.

Let's embark on a virtual journey to explore this idyllic wedding destination and discover why Castaways is the perfect place to begin your happily-ever-after.

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Deer Valley NZ | A Beautiful, Intimate Outdoor Auckland Wedding Venue

Well, we’ve got to write about one of our favorite Auckland wedding venues yet at Deer Valley NZ!

After shooting Laura and Ngā’s beautiful outdoor wedding surrounded by the soft beauty of Deer Valley’s B&B honeymoon suite, decor, and seamless indoor-outdoor wedding and reception venue, how could we not rave about them?

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Abel Estate | Auckland Wedding Venue

If you're looking to say "I Do" with the backdrop of stunning vineyards in Aukland'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.

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The Officers Mess | Auckland Wedding Venues

If you're looking to have your special day feel like a destination wedding yet remain close to home, then The Officer's Mess is the venue that's going to do exactly just that.

The Officer's Mess is a beautiful venue in the heart of Fort Takapuna, just a mere 15-minute drive from Auckland. Despite being a stone's throw away from the city, The Officer's Mess is like traveling through a portal that leads to a magical place outside and far from the hustle and bustle of urban living.

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Hedges Estate | Auckland Wedding Venue

55 acres of nature, green rolling hills, bushes, and trees are all you see as you enter Hedges Estate. And if the outdoors takes your breath away, you must wait to see the beautiful indoors, where your reception can be hosted. The property offers plenty of spaces for your outdoor ceremony and wedding photos.

Imagine a sunny summer evening or perhaps a cloudy afternoon; you arrive at Hedges Estate and walk through the gardens and the front lawn to the glade, an open area with stunning views where your guests wait patiently, surrounded by Totara trees and bushes. With plenty of space and capacity for up to 120 people, you’re sure to be able to invite everyone you want to!

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Connemara Country Lodge | Auckland Wedding Venues

Delivering a killer view of the Awhitu Peninsula's sprawling farmland, this grand old country house is the perfect venue for couples who want to take their guests to an all-natural oasis. Connemara Country Lodge is hidden away on 7.5 acres of serene land populated with dense evergreen trees, presenting a million-dollar view of the Manukau Harbour. This secluded venue, located 1 hour southwest of Auckland, will treat you and your guests to total privacy, making it, so you're surrounded by the ones you love.

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Mudbrick Vineyard | Auckland Wedding Venue | Waiheke Wedding Venue

Having your wedding at Mudbrick is truely a dream come true; located only 35 minutes away from Auckland via fast ferry, you will instantly enter a paradise at this magical location the minute you step into its mature formal gardens. If you are looking for spectacular seascapes views, distant rolling hills, an experienced staff, and an unforgettable experience, look no more.

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Markovina Vineyard Estate | Auckland Wedding Venues

A vineyard with a pond area, a hayfield of long grass, a portion of the forest, and a swing set between Chestnut Trees. Markovina Vineyard is a venue that, unlike others, was made to host weddings which means you’ll find everything you need for your big day, from ceremony locations to amazing photo opportunities.

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Kumeu Valley Estate | Auckland Wedding Venues

Step into an idyllic location for your upcoming wedding, walk through the bell tower, a rustic and historical building with wooden walls with a beautiful working bell sitting at the top. This is definitely THE Auckland wedding venue you’ll fall for.

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Redwood Treehouse | Auckland Wedding Venues

Having your wedding at Mudbrick is truely a dream come true; located only 35 minutes away from Auckland via fast ferry, you will instantly enter a paradise at this magical location the minute you step into its mature formal gardens. If you are looking for spectacular seascapes views, distant rolling hills, an experienced staff, and an unforgettable experience, look no more.

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Allely Estate | Auckland Wedding Venues

Located in the picturesque community of Kumeu, and only 20 minutes from Auckland, this wedding venue is a dream come true for couples who prefer nature and outdoor weddings. The beautiful land was used to produce Selak Wine, and now it has been repurposed to host fairytale weddings. Allely Estate offers spaces for every type of wedding, from an intimate reception to a large one, and you can have an indoor or outdoor option which makes it a perfect venue for the any season.

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Abbeville Estate | Auckland Wedding Venues

This wedding venue offers many spaces to accommodate your event, and it even has its church within the property that can sit up to 70 guests. It is a great venue for large and intimate weddings; the lawn area can accommodate any number of guests you need, whether at open-air or under a marquee. Now let us get into the details of their spaces.

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Cordis Auckland Hotel | Auckland Wedding Venues

The ideal wedding venue for a classic or romantic style is the perfect location if you are looking for a modern facility and an all-inclusive venue. The Cordis offers multiple spaces to host your ceremony and reception, and they can help you plan the wedding of your dreams. Plus, you can stay in one of their elegant suits and enjoy breakfast the next morning in this five-star hotel.

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St Matthews In The City | Auckland Wedding Venues

If you wish to have a wedding right in the heart of Auckland and look for a dramatic and spectacular venue, look no more; St. Matthew's is the right place for you. This gorgeous Anglican church built in 1905 offers neo-gothic architecture and over 100 years of history within its walls.

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