The Red Barn

Your wedding day is going to be comprised of hundreds of choices, both big and small. With that many factors, many things can possibly go wrong. The small stuff can be dealt with quite easily. However, when the big things hit the fan, your dream wedding might just turn out to be an unprecedented disaster.

One of the decisions that need to be done right the first time is your wedding venue.

The Red Barn is a beautiful venue in Waikato that's simply the stuff of dreams. This beautiful secluded and intimate setting was built around the turn of the century as a livery stable where stagecoaches could change horses. The Red Barn has stood strong through many changes, even surpassing the magnificent homestead that once was in front of it.

The Red Barn can cater to up to 140 of your wedding guests, be it a plated dinner or a sit-down buffet at their expansive and chic dining room. This wonderful wedding venue offers a 360-degree view of rural Waikato, encompassing the Hinuera valley and onto the magnificent lake Karapiro.

The farmland not only exudes a rustic aura but also provides a warm and private vibe that heightens the intimacy of your special day. It offers beautiful expansive lawns, glamorous gardens, and a magnificent outdoor Hinuera Stone fireplace.

Every turn of the head presents a beautiful natural backdrop, making for great photo opportunities with an Auckland wedding photographer, where many seasoned talents come from that can create photos that you'll cherish forever.

The Red Barn can cater to up to 140 of your wedding guests. They also offer catering services, which range from the Red Barn signature banquet to a spectacular themed buffet. You can also opt for an elegant plated dinner or a casual walk-and-form style option.

They can also offer beverage services, from a BYO service to a cash bar, where your guests can get their favorite liquor as they please. The Red Barn is a fully licensed establishment that offers a variety of local and foreign drinks on a menu that has been created and priced to suit most budgets.

They also offer assistance with your decoration needs through the Red Barn's Decor Hire & Design, spearheaded by none other than the owner of the Red Barn, Bridgette O’Sullivan. This division was created to give you gorgeous, high-quality accessories to add a personal touch to your big day.

You can rent anything from accessories to centerpieces, seating boards, easels, table numbers, tealight holders, and wine barrel decor. Each piece is rustic, sophisticated, and carefully handpicked by Bridgette herself.

Here’s more reason as to why The Red Barn is the perfect venue, straight from other brides and grooms.

Tayla at The Red Barn is so thorough, organised and easy to work with, and she made us feel relaxed throughout the entire process which is exactly what we needed.

We can't get over how perfectly the day went, and that all comes down to the tireless work of the team at The Red Barn. The way you guys helped with every single little detail on the day, making sure that we had food & drink, and your incredible planning of the run sheet all contributed to the best day of our lives.

The venue on the day looked incredible. We couldn't get over how perfect everything looked, from day right through to night. Everything was just so seamless for us and we cannot thank you enough. Also, the fact that you guys helped to set everything up on the tables was such a relief, as it was one less thing we had to worry about. We will be recommending the Red Barn to anyone and everyone that we know, and we know that all of our guests had an incredible time at the venue. Thank you, Red Barn team!!

- Tia

When we starting looking for a venue for our wedding, we started at the Red Barn and we didn't bother looking anywhere else.

The grounds and reception areas are beautiful and it's fantastic having a wet weather option that is on par and if not better than the outdoor option! The food was to die for and everyone raved about how amazing it was.

Lastly the team was welcoming and answered all of out questions with a massive shout out to Tayla. We are so glad we got married at the Red Barn and wouldn't have done it any other way !

- Sarah

Steve and I had the most amazing wedding day. It was absolutely perfect in every way and we wouldn't have changed a thing. The Red Barn staff did an amazing job on the day of everything down to the smallest details.

They made us feel comfortable and it definitely took all the stress away on the day. Special thanks to Tayla in particular for helping to organise our wedding and being there for us whenever we needed her. She was always helpful, willing and just awesome in general. The day wouldn't have been the same without her input and hard work. Thank you to all the Red Barn staff and Bridget & Lance for making the biggest day of our lives so incredibly special. You guys rock!

- Emily & Steve