Intimate Weddings at The Stables Matakana
The Stables Matakana is a premier wedding destination, offering a tranquil countryside escape just 50 minutes from Auckland. Perfect for intimate weddings and elopements, our venue combines natural beauty and charming indoor settings with rustic elegance. Whether you envision a romantic garden ceremony or a cosy celebration by the fireplace, The Stables provides the ideal backdrop for unforgettable memories. With exceptional service and bespoke options, your special day will be seamless, unique, and truly magical.
Perfect for weddings of up to 40 guests, our intimate wedding package offers flexibility and excellent value. Choose from a variety of dining and bar options to create a celebration tailored to you.
Stables Features Included in your Package
+ Large archway on the lawn and built-into patio for wet weather option
+ Large custom macrocarpa bridal table
+ Custom build macrocarpa dining tables
+ Rustic barrels for multiple occasions including signing your license
+ Gift table and wishing well options
+ Fairy lights at the entrance and indoors over the dining area
+ Outdoor festoon lights under the patio and in the courtyard
+ Lawn games for the Secret Garden
+ Vintage silver cake-cutting knife and cake stand options
+ White easels (2) for welcome signs and seating plans
+ Wooden outdoor tables (various arrangements) with white outdoor umbrellas
+ All furniture, cutlery, flatware, glassware
+ Option for brown wooden or white padded ceremony chairs
other inclusions
+ Professional wedding team
+ Exclusive venue hire for 8 hours anytime from from 12 pm (note: liquor license is Sunday - Thursday until 10 am and Friday - Saturday until 11am)
+ Vendor access from 10 am on the day
+ Canapé picnic basket for bridal party to take to your photo location (if you have canapés on your wedding menu)
+ Set up of your table decor the morning of your wedding - leave this to us! And pack down at down at the end of the night
+ Ceremony set up
+ Complimentary cake cutting and serving
package pricing (gst inc)
+ Exclusive use of the Stables venue with all inclusions:
$2000 Venue hire fee (inc GST)
$4000 Minimum spend on food and beverages
+ Non-refundable deposit to secure date: $1000
THE REST IS COVERED
+ Free car parking for all guests on-site
+ Wheelchair accessibility
+ Pro P.A system and wireless microphone
+ WiFi connectivity
+ Referral service and advice for all local vendors and suppliers you need
+ Live music and DJ friendly
+ Dog friendly
*Package prices are based on a minimum spend and are GST inclusive. A 15% surcharge applies to all bookings on public holidays, and this surcharge is applied to the minimum spend requirement for each package.
The package does not include decor, flowers or installation of florals. Direct bookings with vendors. Seating boards, signage or any print including menus.
Prices are for 2025 and 2026 bookings.
your wedding your way
At The Stables we provide a range of flexible dining options for your wedding. Choose the style that suits your celebration:
3-Course Set Menu (POA)
Includes canapés, breads on the table, mains, and desserts
Wedding Buffet (POA)
Casual Options: Grazing platters, banana boats, canapés (ask about our latest menus and pricing)
Additional Courses
- Entrée: $30 per person
- Dessert Platters: $18 per person (3 mini desserts each)
Kids' Meals: $25 per child (includes main and ice cream)
These prices include GST, and are for weddings booked in 2026. Prices may increase for 2027 and beyond. Please enquire directly with our Wedding Team.
Tailor Your Celebration
We’ve put together a few creative extra hire ideas that adds a personal and memorable touch to your day:
• Your choice of classic white, terracotta orange, blush pink with dark pink trim or grey with navy trim linen napkins @ $3 per napkin
• Additional canapés per person @ $18.00 per person
• Topping up your bar tab or bar tab inclusions
• Antipasto platter grazing tables @ $22.00 per person
• Late-night food options (POA)
• Candy station from $10 per person
• Arrival cocktails from $15 per person or per cocktail (we can create/name cocktails specifically for you, limit of 2 types)
• Selfie-Station with Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera, fun props and 80 film @ $200 (extra 80x film at additional cost)
•White Pillar candles on the mantelpieces and tea lights scattered down the length of the tables for a warm, romantic glow, plus candle hurricane vases around the venue @ $250
•Glass Flower Bud Vases various shapes/sizes x60 @ $150
•Bubble Machine $50
These prices include GST, and are for weddings booked in 2026. Prices may increase for 2027 and beyond. Please enquire directly with our Wedding Team.