Full-Service Wedding Packages from $184pp
At Orakei Bay, your wedding comes with a dedicated planner and on-site event manager to ensure every moment runs seamlessly.
Book your free viewing and consultation today.
Venue Hire
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When you choose Ōrākei Bay, you’ll have exclusive use of all our spaces – giving you the freedom to make your day truly your own, with our team’s support.
Your spaces include:
The Waterside Garden
The Loft
The Gallery
Frame Bar
Ceremony setup:
40 celebration chairs (extra available on request)
Signing table
Picnic tables
Use of the grounds for your photos while guests enjoy cocktail hour
Reception setup:
Cutlery, crockery & glassware
Black or white linen
Round tables & banquet chairs
Gift table
Cake table, cake knife & cake-cutting service
Staff & services:
Waitstaff, event manager, setup & pack-down, security, cleaning
Wedding planning support (runsheet, floorplans, supplier advice & quotes)
Extras to enjoy:
Sound system for background music
Bridal hamper with bubbles & nibbles for your wedding party
Event time: up to 10 hours (latest finish 12am)
Supplier pack-in from 9am
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Venue Hire Prices
Sunday - Thursday: $3,700
Friday - Saturday $4,200
*prices include gst
*Minimum spends apply
Wedding Catering
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Our shared dining experience is all about connection.
Guests gather around gorgeous platters of seasonal flavours, passing, sharing, and savouring together.
It’s relaxed yet elegant — a feast that feels like family, celebrating community and the spirit of your day.
Our catering oackages include your menu as well as staff, tableware and equipment needed.
Cocktail hour
Canapes (select 5 options - included)
Goats curd candy apples
Corner Paddock buffalo mozzarella, crispy crumb, black olive gel
Smoked Cambridge duck breast, shitake pate
Greenlip mussel beignets, sour cream, tobiko
Shiitake spring rolls, house hoisin, daikon
Freedom Farms pork belly, buttermilk, cornflakes, fermented chilli ranch
Wild mushroom arancini, sherry mascarpone
To start
Smoked warehou pate, rewena
Chilled Coromandel half-shell mussels, white onion pickle
Harissa prawns, crispy bits
Around the table
Artisan bread rolls, kelp butter
Whole roast Akaroa salmon, kawakawa yuzu glaze
Confit Freedom Farms pork belly, roast apple, mustard, puha, crackling
Hazelnut dukkah roasted root vegetables, citrus infused olive oil
Poppy seed slaw, lime, coriander, cashews, curry oil
Roquette pecorino salad, aged balsamic, seeds, crispy shallots
A Sweet treat to finish (included)
A selection of fine petit fours
Service of your wedding cake with Tea & coffee
Prefer a different style of menu? Chat with our team about alternative options!
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100 - 180 guests $184 pp
70 - 99 guests $205 pp
50 - 69 guests $220 pp
*price includes gst
Beverage Packages
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We have a range of options to suit. Choose from:
A Beverage package
Prepaid bar tab (beverage on consumption)
Cashless bar (guest pay as they go)
BYO Champagne
Any combination of the above
With extensive options for every taste and budget, from craft beers and cocktails, to hand-crafted alcohol free options, talk to our wedding coordination team to curate a drinks list that best suits you.
Full beverage lists available on request.
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Beverage packages starting from
2 hours - $38pp
3 hours - $46pp
4 hours - $54pp
5 hours - $62pp
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FAQs
When is the best time to view Orakei Bay?
We’ll work with you on a suitable time to view the property - please get in touch at events@orakeibay.co.nz and we can book in a time to meet either throughout the week or over one of our scheduled weekends.
Do I need to pay a deposit? How much and when?
Yes, a deposit of 20% of the estimated spend of your wedding is due within 7 days to confirm your date with the balance due 30 days before your wedding.
On-consumption beverages or other costs incurred at your reception will be charged after your wedding and due within 7 days.
NEW Ask us about our finance options!
Is there parking at Orakei Bay?
There are 60 free parking spaces at Orakei Bay, including accessible parking where guests can use the ramp to get to the front door.
You can also get to Orakei Bay by train (Orakei Station) or bus and as it’s so central, it’s easy to grab a taxi or Uber to get to and from the venue. It will only take 10 minutes from Auckland C.B.D.
Is Orakei Bay accessible?
The first floor where The Foyer and The Gallery rooms are is completely accessible, including accessible bathrooms. The path to the Waterside Garden is pavers and river stones and is not accessible for everyone. Have a chat with your Coordinator if you’re worried about venue access. Unfortunately, The Loft can only be accessed by stairs.
What happens if it rains?
One of the benefits of booking Orakei Bay is getting the entire venue, exclusive to your day! This means you will have access to the beautiful Loft, creating the perfect backdrop for your rainy wedding day.
Can we bring our own food to Orakei Bay?
No. With the exception of your wedding cake, Orakei Bay will supply all of your catering requirements. Chat to us if you have any cultural requirements!
Orakei Bay is managed by Collective Hospitality, one of Aotearoa’s most well regarded catering & hospitality teams.
What are the minimum Spends?
October - March: Friday-Saturday: $15,000 / Sunday - Thursday: $10'000.00
April - September: Friday-Saturday: $10'000.00 / Sunday - Thursday: $8'000.00
May - August: Friday-Saturday: $8'000.00 / Sunday - Thursday: $6'000.00
Do you cater for allergies and dietary requirements?
Yes, we’re very experienced in providing alternative meals for guests with allergies. We cater for those who are gluten free, dairy free, nut free, vegan, vegetarian and all allergies. We do not cater for elective diets such as paleo or keto.
Can we have a custom menu?
Yes, we can create a bespoke menu for your wedding. Custom menu pricing may differ from our packages and menu design may incur additional cost.
