A private residence rich in history and beauty, Te Mata House is available for a limited number of very special weddings each year. Located in Hawke’s Bay, our wedding venue engages some of New Zealand’s most highly regarded planners and stylists to create an occasion you and your loved ones will never forget.
Read below about our enchanting, exclusive, and oh-so-elegant wedding venue. Contact us for more information or to book a site visit by using our web enquiry form.
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Elegance and history combine to create a beautiful backdrop for your special day. Our landscaped grounds and garden beds abundant with Sally Holmes and Pierre de Ronsard roses provide many picturesque locations for your ceremony. A magnificent marquee helps create a delightful ambience for the reception.
Walk down an aisle lined with crabapple trees, wed under the wisteria pergola, or pledge your love in a lavender field. At Te Mata House, we strive to make every moment of your wedding a memorable experience that’s unique for every union.
Wedding Venue Accommodation
With luxury accommodation on-site for the wedding party, The Cottage is a perfect place to prepare and honeymoon. Many other stunning properties in Hawke’s Bay and Napier are nearby, so guests can also enjoy a charming experience in this beautiful part of New Zealand.
Our Preferred Stylists
Our planners and stylists will work closely with you to design a beautiful, unforgettable wedding. To maintain the integrity of this heritage home and its grounds, the property owner must pre-approve all chosen suppliers. Our preferred stylists are Claire Donaldson Styling, One Fine Day Weddings, and Flock Events. We also like to work with a range of wedding venue hire services in Hawke’s Bay, which you can find in our downloadable information pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If possible, we suggest booking one year in advance. This allows enough time to ensure we can book preferred suppliers and makes the process less stressful for you. We do get booked out fast with dates, so it is best to get in touch with us as soon as you have a rough date in mind.
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November and March are the best months for weddings at Te Mata House. However, January and February can be considered if dates are available.
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Guests will need to leave the wedding venue by midnight and all music must cease at 11.30pm.
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If you have booked the Gold or Silver packages, the grounds are available for an event the day after the wedding. The garden is accessible between 11am and 2pm. All guests must leave the property by 2pm.
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All couples need to book a site visit and meet the owner. The cost for this visit is $250 plus GST. Couples must also write a letter to the owner explaining why they want their wedding at Te Mata House. The letter doesn’t have to be too long, but outline your wedding wishes and what it means to you both to have your wedding at Te Mata House.
Getting To Te Mata House
Hawke’s Bay is situated on the east coast of the North Island, around a six-hour drive from Auckland. The nearest airport for domestic and international air transfers is Auckland Airport, while the local Napier Airport offers connections to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Our wedding venue is a 25-minute drive from Napier Airport.
The Te Mata House address is:
337 Te Mata Road,
Havelock North 4294,
New Zealand
