OUR GARDEN WEDDINGS PACKAGES
Inspired by old-fashioned love and romance, this exquisite venue in the Matakana region oozes timeless elegance and makes designing a wedding – from modern minimalist event to quintessential country garden fairy-tale – a reality.
A wedding schedule that fits the bride and groom is essential to ensure a relaxed and memorable experience.
At Songbird Retreat the order of the day is an open book… marry in the morning, indulge in a festive feast throughout the day and dance into the night, or arrive by helicopter in the afternoon and enjoy a sunset ceremony followed by a dinner reception, the choice is all yours.
Wedding weekends, giving family and friends more time together to share the love and laughter that memories are truly made of, and the Matakana region has so much for guests to enjoy.
OUR BLANK SLATE package
Songbird Retreat is renowned for its blank slate package, offering couples complete flexibility to design their dream wedding. With the venue hire, you have the freedom to choose your own marquee, furniture, caterer, and more, creating a celebration that reflects your unique style and vision.
Our new SONGBIRD package
While Songbird Retreat’s signature offering has always been a blank slate experience, we've listened to couples looking for a stress-free and affordable wedding—without sacrificing creative freedom. Our new package strikes the perfect balance, giving you the convenience of a venue, marquee, furniture and service setup while still allowing you to design a celebration that reflects your unique vision. Less work, more joy—your dream day, made easy.
SONGBIRD RETREAT VENUE PACKAGE
2 day exclusive hire of Songbird Retreat, an exclusive boutique venue with a capacity of 150 guests, comprising 4.5 acres of lush, terraced lawn and landscaped gardens in Matheson Bay, Matakana, an hour north of Auckland.
Designed with bespoke events in mind, it oozes the ‘wow factor’ with lily ponds, gentle streams, an arbour of white roses, and surrounded by native bush and birdsong.
Atmospheric lighting with evening photography in mind
BYO and no corkage charges
Coach turning and parking
Heli-pad
Toilets
MARQUEE PACKAGE
10 x 21m Marquee with 60m fairy lights
Recommended vendor lists for alternative marquee options (POA)
FURNITURE PACKAGE (more can be hired from local hire companies)
Select from:
100 Chairs
4 Plinths, signing table and chair
Ceremony Arch
Tables and tablecloths for 100
PA system
SERVICE PACKAGE
BYO (significant savings)
Lists of tried and tested Caterers including the finest dining options, food trucks and great buffet meals at special prices
Partner and Recommended Vendors
Day-of Wedding Coordinator
Servers for set up and pack down of chairs and tables, and waiting on tables (design matters such as additional lighting, setting the tables to be done by the Hirer)
OPTIONAL EXTRA FURNITURE PACKAGE FOR HIRE FROM SONGBIRD RETREAT
Bar leaners
Stools
Umbrellas
Dance floor
OPTIONAL EXTRA CUSTOMISATIONS
add an extra day venue hire
add Songbird Cottage for bridal suite and/or honeymoon accommodation
add wedding planner - POA
STAY WITH US
Songbird Cottage is within the grounds of Songbird Retreat and easy walking distance to the wedding venue. A luxurious bridal suite offering newlyweds a chance to slip away at the end of the night and sink into a sumptuous super-king sized bed, without having to leave the premises.
After the last guests disappear and the music fades, relax into a bubble bath for two with only the twinkling stars and moonlit skies above.
“Writing this on the way home from an incredible weekend stay at Songbird Retreat. Even better than the pictures, truly such a peaceful and unforgettable stay here in Leigh. ”
Brochure & Pricing
Songbird host a limited number of weddings each season and peak weekends book up fast. Request your copy of our weddings brochure and pricing now for packages information and sample itineraries.
We look forward to sharing our slice of garden paradise with you on your special day.