You get exclusive use of the estate for the time you have hired the venue (from time guests are due to arrive and due to leave), allowing you to host your ceremony, photos and reception all at one location.  Please note, we do host viewings, final meetings and other supplier meetings during the day of your wedding but not during the time you have hired the venue from.

The venue hire charge covers cost of setting up, staff for the event (Including catering) and packing down.

To secure your booking, we require a completed booking form and a $2000 deposit. Once both of these are received, your booking confirmation is sent to you via your email.

You will receive contact from us around 6-8 weeks out from your wedding day to book your final meeting, and your rehearsal, if required.

The final meeting is usually 3 weeks out from your wedding. By this time you should have confirmed guest numbers and dietary requirements. This meeting usually takes up to 3 hours and we cover off the following;

• Confirmed guest requirements (dietary requirements)
• Schedule of your event
• Decorations for your event (You select these from our extensive supply)
• Any other outstanding details to be answered

If you have something important you need to discuss prior to your final meeting, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You may extend your event by the hour by confirmation at time of booking. The cost of this is typically around $250/hr. Site must be vacated by 11.30pm.

The time is calculated from when your guests arrive on site (typically 30 minutes before your ceremony) and finishes when your guests need to be offsite.
Typically it takes 30 minutes after the last song is played to have all guests off the property, therefore, if last song is at 11.00pm then your guests need to be off site by 11.30pm

Please note:
For weekday weddings (Monday to Friday) ceremony should be not earlier than 4.00pm unless agreed by management
For all weddings from Monday to Sunday, guests are required to be offsite by 11.30pm

The Bridgewater Decorating Package is comprehensive and exceptional value for money. It complements the unique features of our venue and is fresh, stylish and on trend.

Silk flowers are used to bring in the natural surroundings and we work with you to provide a colour theme that suits your individual requirements.

We are constantly researching the latest decoration trends for weddings and other functions to ensure we stay on point for our clients.

Included in package;

• Glittering tea lights
• Candles
• Registry table
• Silk Floral arrangements for tables
• Table runners
• Fountain in the Pool
• Aisle stands decorated and placed at ceremony area
• Dinghy on pond decorated
• Umbrellas for ceremony area 
• Wine Barrels
• Variety of Seating Plan Boards
• Wishing well or Birdcage to collect gift cards
• Blackboard signs for use throughout venue with your own special messages

Wedding decorations are planned with you at your Final Meeting. Maximum of 14 tables.You select decorations from our extensive range. We set them up and take them down again.

Yes, you are more than welcome to supply your own decorations to compliment our range. Our decoration package is compulsory so any additional decorations you purchase will be at your cost.

Yes, we have a beautiful secluded bridal suite reserved for bridal party use only. Designed to provide a private relaxed setting for all the beauty prep of the day, your bridal party will love being based onsite. It relieves the stress of being late and the need for expensive bridal cars.Suite available from 10am until start of your ceremony.

Cost to hire the bridal suite for up to 8 people is $250/day. For use of bridal party and your contracted beauty experts only. Showering facilities not available.

This is a self serve room so feel free to bring all the food and drink you require for the day while getting ready.

Yes, we have a lovely schist & cedar chalet for hire on site. Bride & groom or event organizer have first option.Check in is at 2pm (or earlier if Groomsman get ready on site) and check out is at 10am.

Chalet is $250/night

There are several other B&B style accommodation options located within 5-25 mins of Bridgewater.Please see accommodation link for some options in the area.

At Bridgewater we have our own onsite chef for all your catering needs. He is very talented, passionate and experienced, and offers many great menu options. As your hosts we are responsible for the wellbeing of our guests so do not offer byo food options.

Our chef is very flexible and will consider all reasonable menu requests. When possible substitutions can be made. In certain circumstances there may be a need for additional charges to cover extra expenses. Any extra expense would be discussed with you and no changes made until written agreement made.

Absolutely.  Our chef takes dietary requirements very seriously so please discuss your requirements with us and we will work with our chef to accommodate as best as we can.

A really good DJ or band can enhance the dance portion of your event after the formalities are concluded.  They have the ability to change the music according to the reactions of your guests. You are more than welcome to organise a DJ or band if your budget allows.  Alternatively, if you are trying to keep costs down, the minimum needed is a playlist on your phone/tablet and someone you trust allocated to change playlists throughout the event. Bridgewater has quality sound systems in both our garden and reception area to play your chosen music.

Please note: we have Noise Control plan that does not allow for louder than 40dB on the boundry.  If management requires the DJ or Band to reduce the volume, they must adhere to this request or the venue has the right to shut the sound off.

Yes, our carpark fits around 35+ cars. We can block stack more if needed. For large events carpooling, minivans, or a 29 seater bus can be a great option. Vehicles larger than 29 seater buses are not permitted and there is no facility for parking on the road.

To secure your booking we require a deposit. Once your deposit is received your date is confirmed. The value of your deposit depends on the type and scale of your event. Please ask us to calculate this for you.

The total outstanding balance is due no later than 5 working days prior to your event. Payment must be received at this time to ensure your event goes ahead.

We require a bond which is refundable within 7 days following your event. The bond is to protect Bridgewater Estate against damages, missing items, etc. that we consider excessive. So long as no items are missing or broken, you should expect a full refund.

Yes. We offer a handheld microphone for the garden ceremony, canapes area and separate microphone for the reception, all included in the venue hire.

As our venue is set up to host corporate events on the Veranda, the use of some AV equipment can be a challenge due to the natural light. Please tell us your requirements and we will let you know what works well.

If you have a group under 10 people we are able to host inside, therefore a wider range of AV equipment options are available.

The duration of your event depends on your start time. We offer standard five and eight hour packages. These are extendable by agreement and will incur an extra cost. Your event must conclude at the end of your chosen package – five or eight hours after your ceremony begins. Our council resource consent concludes at 11.30pm. Therefore your guests are required to have vacated the estate prior to this time.