Waihoanga Wedding Venue Review
Waihoanga is an absolutely incredible wedding venue located just one hours drive from Wellington city. Waihoanga River Lodge wedding venue is nestled amongst native forest with enough accommodation on site for 55 of your wedding guests. So if you have been dreaming of a glamping wedding, a festival wedding, a multi day wedding or an alternative or non traditional wedding, Waihoanga River Lodge might be the perfect wedding venue for you.
Here we review Waihoanga River Lodge and show you just how amazing it is to have your bespoke wedding at Waihoanga wedding venue.
All photographs in this review are taken at real Waihoanga weddings by Tim and Nadine Photography.
Waihoanga wedding venue is set in the most beautiful native bush landscape
Waihoanga wedding venue is set amongst 10 acres of lush New Zealand native bush with waterfalls, forrests, walkways, a campfire circle, and private access to the beautiful Otaki river. The landscape is absolutely breathtaking and full of so many possibilities for your wedding.
Waihoanga wedding venue has on site accommodation so you and your guests can stay the night!
Waihoanga wedding venue has affordable accommodation on site including 25 glamping tents, a yurt nestled beside a stream, 2 private huts, 2 secluded cabins, a lodge which sleeps 26 people, and a camping field. The accommodation at Waihoanga varies in style and proximity to the main area, so there really is something for everyone.
Staying the night on site also has the added benefit of being able to wake up and have the day-after brunch at the wedding venue without having to travel anywhere.
Waihoanga’s garden ceremony location has the native bush as your backdrop
The ceremony spot at Waihoanga wedding venue is a beautiful garden lawn surrounded by native bush and hills. There is plenty of room for seating and standing so you can celebrate with all your loved ones by your side.
Waihoanga wedding guests can enjoy their drinks and canapes in the sunshine
Because of the beautiful and secluded setting, weddings at Waihoanga have an incredibly relaxed feel. Guests can relax at the picnic tables dotted around the property, games like frisbee can be played, guests can wander down to the private riverbed, while others enjoy the outdoor bar or listen to live music. Whether you want a bbq wedding or a festival inspired wedding, there is plenty of space and flexibility to make your wedding uniquely yours at the Waihoanga River Lodge wedding venue.
Waihoanga River Lodge has incredible locations on site for your wedding photos
Your wedding day can be relaxed and easy-going from start to finish at Waihoanga because everything you need, including stunning photoshoot locations, is on site. You can have your wedding photos in a forest, at the river, in the bush, or on a bridge, all inside the Waihoanga wedding venue grounds. This means you can simply pop away for a short period of time for photos, and prioritise spending as much time as possible with your guests on your wedding day.
Your wedding speeches can take place outside as the sun sets overhead
Waihoanga wedding venue has plenty of wooden bench seating on site. There is also ample space for a picnic style wedding set up, cocktail style wedding gathering, or for your guests to simply gather around while your speeches take place. This means your wedding speeches can look and feel the way you want them to at Waihoanga wedding venue.
You can cater your wedding any way you like at Waihoanga wedding venue
Whether you want a food truck wedding, a self catered wedding, a potluck wedding, a bbq wedding, a picnic wedding, a BYO wedding, or a fine dining wedding, you can do your wedding your way at Waihoanga wedding venue. There is plenty of space for food trucks, and there are beautiful wooden tables outside if you want to create food stations at your wedding.
If you would like some wedding food inspiration for your Waihoanga River Lodge wedding, we recommend you check out our “Top 10 Wedding Catering in Wellington” blog post here or our “10 Best Wedding Food Trucks in Wellington” blog post here.
You can have your wedding reception under a stretch tent laden with festoon lights
The reception space at Waihoanga River Lodge is surrounded by trees, with plenty of space for mingling, food trucks, and games.
You need to hire the stretch tent and furniture for your wedding at Waihoanga River Lodge, which means you can tailor your wedding to look exactly how you want it to.
Your wedding guests can dance the night away under the stars at Waihoanga River Lodge
Once your wedding party winds down for the night, your wedding guests can then simply walk a few metres to their own private on-site accommodation at Waihoanga wedding venue. It really doesn’t get any better than that.
Want to know more?
Waihoanga Wedding Venue is a beautiful, fully customisable, BYO wedding venue set amongst native NZ bush so we don’t blame you if you want to know more! So here is some information about Waihōanga River Lodge to help you on your way.
Waihoanga Wedding Venue Capacity: 100 people maximum
Not included in Waihoanga River Lodge venue hire: All furniture, styling, catering, wait staff, and set up is to be arranged by couple.
Discount: ‘Stretch Tents’ offers anyone having their celebration at Waihoanga a 15% discount by using the code ‘Waihōanga’ when ordering.
Waihoanga wedding venue contact details: If you would like to find out more about Waihoanga River Lodge for your wedding, you can contact them by phone on 06 364 3202, by email on hello@waihoanga.co.nz, or through Waihanga’s contact form on their website here: waihoanga.co.nz
Waihoanga Wedding Venue Address: 32 Waihoanga Rd, Otaki
You are also welcome to pick our brains about Waihoanga as a wedding venue. Just send us an email on hello@timandnadine.com. We would love to hear from you!
We really hope you have an amazing wedding day!
