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The Best Wedding Venues in Christchurch

The largest city on New Zealand's South Island, Christchurch is also one of the biggest cities in the country. But this is New Zealand, where the scenic splendor of the great outdoors is never far away, even in the heart of the city. That alone is enough to make Christchurch a romantic place for a wedding. And with plenty of wedding ceremony locations and reception venues to choose from, Christchurch is an excellent place to plan your nuptials.

From beautiful garden venues full of mature trees and vineyards to fully equipped banquet halls, Giggster makes the planning process easier than ever by curating the very best venues in the city. Make everything easier by using our handy app to find the perfect location for your big day, and wow your guests with the relaxed charm and easy elegance of one of New Zealand's top cities.

Why Choose Giggster for Your Wedding In Christchurch?

Christchurch isn't the biggest city in the world, but it has plenty of venues for corporate events, parties, and, yes, weddings, too. Whether your dream wedding venue is similar to a beautiful vineyard like Trent's Estate Vineyard, Waipuna Estate, Melton Estate, or Larcomb Vineyard, or you'd rather have your wedding ceremony right in Christchurch city itself, we can help you find places that make the perfect romantic setting—and excellent photo opportunities.

• If you're looking for something that matches the famously laid-back culture of New Zealand, consider renting a private home. A stunning manor house with beautiful grounds gives you the ideal backdrop for celebrations, and you can have both the wedding ceremony and your reception in the same spot, completely stress-free.

• The restaurants and cafés of Christchurch can make the perfect site to get married. Not only do they come with their own decoration and ambience already, but also come equipped with a bar and kitchen so you can have a moving ceremony and then celebrate your wedding with delicious food and drinks.

• Celebrate the natural beauty of New Zealand with an outdoor venue. You can use a garden or even a golf course as your wedding venue and make indelible memories surrounded by the rolling hills of the city in a park-like environment.

• Embrace New Zealand's quirkiness and lack of pretension by holding your wedding in an art gallery or art space. These versatile venues let you create exactly the atmosphere and ambience you want, and you can take advantage of creative inspiration when you host a wedding and venue like this.

Amazing Wedding Venues in Christchurch Starting at Just $41/hour

Exceptional Variety & Quality: Christchurch offers 26 potential wedding venues to choose from. This collection makes it easy to find a place to suit your style and your budget.

Hassle-Free Booking: The Giggster app makes it easy to find the perfect wedding ceremony locations and reception venues for your celebration. With venues starting at just $41/hour, you can easily find the perfect place from our range of venues located across the city.

24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Don't worry if your plans change. You can cancel any booking without charge within the first 24 hours of making it, provided you cancel more than 48 hours before the event is due to start.

Platform Protections: Book a beautiful place like Cooking School and Event Space with total peace of mind. Giggster offers optional protections like coverage against accidental damage so you can focus on your big day without worry.

Pros and Cons of a Wedding in Christchurch

Christchurch has so many great places to get married, and it's a photogenic city that offers the perfect romantic backdrop for your ceremony. However, before you book your ideal wedding venue, consider both the pros and cons of getting married here.

Advantages

• Like most of New Zealand, Christchurch is undeniably beautiful, and that only adds to the romance of your wedding.

• Christchurch is a smaller city that combines all the amenities you need with a laid-back vibe. You can enjoy the relaxed New Zealand lifestyle but still have access to everything you need, including a great wedding venue and honeymoon suite.

• Thanks to Christchurch airport, you can reach the city from across New Zealand and further afield, making it easy to get to for your guests.

Disadvantages

• Christchurch has a temperate oceanic climate, which means four distinct seasons and a fair amount of rain. Plan your wedding carefully, especially if you plan on holding it outdoors, so that the weather doesn't ruin your day.

• Nowhere in New Zealand is particularly cheap anymore. As one of the biggest cities in the country, Christchurch prices can be quite high.

• Christchurch is all about laid-back charm, but that does mean it doesn't have the selection of high-end and luxury venues you would find in Auckland or Queenstown, for example.

The Best Type of Venue for Your Wedding in Christchurch

Christchurch's 26 wedding venues offer a decent range of unforgettable places for a wedding. Think about the kind of wedding you want to have, and choose the perfect venue that works for your celebration.

• Private Houses – Privacy and Intimacy. Private houses give you that homey feel and are ideal for a smaller wedding. With all the amenities you need, including a kitchen and potentially outdoor space, a house can be an ideal choice for a stress-free wedding.

• Art Studios – Flexibility and Creativity. This is a city with a thriving art scene, and you can celebrate that by renting a gallery or art studio for your event. These open spaces allow you to create the wedding of your dreams by choosing your catering vendors and other aspects of the event so that it's everything you want it to be.

• Outdoor Venues – Embrace New Zealand's Scenery. The gardens of Christchurch are the perfect way to soak up the natural beauty of the South Island. Book a beautiful garden or patio for your wedding and bring the great outdoors into your celebration.

• Restaurants and Cafés – Turnkey Solutions. Restaurants and cafés come with their own atmosphere, and they are already set up for big events. Build your event around the food in one of Christchurch's many wonderful restaurants.

• Event Spaces – Custom-made For Your Big Day. Dedicated event spaces allow you to host any kind of event, from a small gathering to a big party. These venues are a blank canvas for your ideas.

Planning Your Wedding in Christchurch

Giggster makes it easier than ever to find venues for weddings and other big events, but there's more to planning a wedding than just booking the venue. Don't forget these important aspects to make sure your wedding is everything you want it to be.

Choose Your Season – Christchurch's oceanic climate means it has the full range of seasons, and you need to consider the weather, especially if you have an outdoor celebration. If you're not from the southern hemisphere, don't forget that summer here takes place from December to February, while winter is from June to August.

Plan The Event – Are you going to have your wedding ceremony in the same place as the reception? That can often make things easier, but it means your choice of venue is even more important. Consider details like this, and how your guests will get from one venue to the next if you decide to use multiple locations.

Think About Food – If you are celebrating your event with a meal, consider tapping into the incredible produce of New Zealand. Seafood platters, lamb shanks, and Anzac biscuits are all local staples that you can find from many vendors throughout the city.

Utilize The Outdoors – Whether your wedding is inside or out, don't forget to get some photos of the scenic beauty that surrounds the city. Places like Hagley Park, Port Hills, and Sumner Beach are incredible places to get some wedding photos.

Saving Money on a Wedding in Christchurch

Christchurch is a wonderful place for a wedding, but it's not a particularly cheap one. Giggster can help you save money on your venue, but here are some other ideas to keep costs down.

Choose a versatile venue.

Hosting both the ceremony itself and your wedding reception in the same venue gives you more bang for your buck. It's easier to book a single venue instead of multiple ones, and you'll save on transportation costs, too.

Keep the food simple.

If you are feeding everyone, you don't need to have a full-on sit-down dinner. A buffet or a food truck can be even more fun, and a lot more affordable.

Don't go overboard on entertainment.

The focus should be on the wedding itself. You don't need to spend a fortune hiring a band. Make a playlist with songs that are special to you and your partner, and that may be all the entertainment you need.

Book a Wedding Venue in Christchurch

Christchurch is a small city that is big on charm, and it has everything you need for an incredible wedding. Use the Giggster app to find the perfect place to get married and make some unforgettable memories here.