Wellington
The Best Wedding Venues in Wellington
The Wellington venues couples keep coming back to, with an honest note on who each one actually suits, from a NZ wedding photo & film team.
Wellington honestly spoils you for wedding venues, clifftops with the Cook Strait crashing below, waterfront spots right in the city, native bush sanctuaries, even an old brewery! We shoot weddings all over NZ, so here's the shortlist we'd hand a couple who's just starting to look.
Same tip as always: lock your venue & date in first, then everything else builds around it. The best Wellington spots book out fast over summer (November to April), so if a place feels like you, get in early :)
Boomrock
A clifftop with the Cook Strait at your feet.
If you want a view that makes everyone gasp, Boomrock is it. It's perched high on the cliffs on Wellington's west coast, looking out over the Cook Strait to the South Island, about 30 minutes from the city.
There's an in-house chef, on-site activities to keep guests busy, & room for up to 120 seated (160 standing). Pure drama, in the best way!
- Up to 120 seated / 160 standing
- ~30 min from Wellington
- Clifftop, Cook Strait views
- In-house chef
The Boatshed
Right on the water, in the heart of the city.
The Boatshed sits on Wellington's waterfront with harbour views from basically every window & a big balcony out over the water.
If you want to stay central & keep the city & the sea as your backdrop, it's hard to beat. Lovely for couples who don't want to travel far from town.
- Waterfront, central Wellington
- Harbour views from every window
- Balcony over the water
- City-central
Zealandia
A native eco-sanctuary, ten minutes from town.
Zealandia is a 225-hectare eco-sanctuary that feels like another world, native bush, birdsong & a lake, & it's only ten minutes from the city.
If you love the outdoors & want somewhere that feels wild & alive without a long drive, this is such a special one :)
- Native bush + lakeside
- 10 min from Wellington
- Eco-sanctuary
- Outdoor-focused
Whistling Sisters
An industrial brewery space, right in the city.
Wellington's newest industrial spot, Whistling Sisters has high exposed ceilings, a huge mural, floor-to-ceiling glass & its own in-house brewery, right in the middle of the city.
It holds up to 110 & suits couples after a relaxed, urban, good-beer kind of day!
- Up to 110 guests
- Central Wellington
- Industrial + in-house brewery
- Floor-to-ceiling glass
Te Wharewaka o Pōneke
Waterfront, with real cultural heart.
Te Wharewaka o Pōneke sits right on the Wellington waterfront with modern facilities & genuine cultural significance.
It's a beautiful, meaningful choice for couples who want to be central & on the water, with a real sense of place.
- Wellington waterfront
- Modern facilities
- Cultural significance
- City-central
Sudbury
A 50-acre horse farm on the Kāpiti Coast.
Sudbury is a luxe rural spot on the Kāpiti Coast, about 45 minutes from the city, set across a 50-acre horse farm with rolling hills all around.
You get indoor & outdoor spaces, on-site accommodation, & you can bring your own alcohol with no corkage, which couples love. Feels like a proper getaway.
- Kāpiti Coast, ~45 min from Wellington
- 50-acre horse farm
- On-site accommodation
- BYO alcohol, no corkage
Anam Cara Gardens
Ten acres of gorgeous established gardens.
If you're an outdoors couple, Anam Cara is a dream, ten acres of established gardens that genuinely wow guests, with the venue space tucked in behind.
Lush, green & full of character. Best in the warmer months when everything's in bloom :)
- 10 acres of gardens
- Outdoor-focused
- Garden ceremony + reception
- Warmer months best
Rose & Smith at Tauherenikau
A country barn just over the hill in the Wairarapa.
Technically it's over the hill in the Wairarapa (about an hour & a bit from the city), but Rose & Smith is such a favourite with Wellington couples we had to include it.
Surrounded by native foliage, birdsong & big English heritage trees, it's got that romantic country feel without going too far.
- Wairarapa, ~1hr 15 from Wellington
- Native foliage + heritage trees
- Country / barn feel
- Popular with Wellington couples
Your photographer & film team
Getting married in Wellington? We'd love to shoot it.
We're Selah, a NZ wedding photo & video team based in the Manawatū, just up the road! One crew for Photo, Video, & real Super 8 film, & we travel for weddings all over the country. Would be stoked to connect!
Common questions
How much do wedding venues in Wellington cost?
It's a wide range! A central city or DIY space can be a few thousand for hire, while a full-service clifftop or estate venue with catering climbs well beyond that once everything's added up. Most don't list exact prices, so send them your date & guest number & ask for a quote, it shifts a lot by season & day of the week.
When's the best time of year to get married in Wellington?
Late spring through summer (November to April) for the long evenings & the best shot at settled weather, though Wellington will always keep you on your toes with the wind! Wherever you book, have a solid wet-weather plan.
How far in advance should we book a Wellington venue?
The popular Wellington venues book out fast, often 12-18 months ahead for a summer Saturday. Lock your venue & date in first, then everything else (us included!) slots in around it.
Do these venues include catering, or is it BYO?
A mix! Places like Boomrock have an in-house chef, while spots like Sudbury let you BYO alcohol with no corkage & bring your own caterers. Always check what's included before you compare prices, because 'venue hire' can mean very different things.
Last reviewed July 2026. Venue details change, so always confirm capacity, pricing & availability directly with each venue.