Destination Wedding? – We’re Ready
There’s no need to worry about organising your Auckland wedding. Whether you normally live on the other side of the world, or another part of New Zealand we can make your out-of-town or international wedding a reality. We offer a unique range of services that will help you decide if we’re right for you, and then organise all the major aspects of your wedding, from finding vendors to running the wedding on the day.
Viewings By Video
We’ll take you for a live tour by video so you see every part of the venue that interests you while we answer your questions.
Online Planning
From an online proposal, to zoom meetings with our planner, nothing requires you to be on site to organise your big day.
Wedding Day Coordinator
Our “day-of” coordinator who’ll ensure everything runs smoothly – no worries. A service valued at $1,500, included free.
Help Organising Vendors
We can find and book you top professionals, from photographers to cake makers, plus the all-important celebrant (officiant).
Styling Provided
Our styling team and florists can decorate the ceremony and reception spaces for you with silk plus natural flowers and more.
Get Ready In Style
Enjoy our premium get-ready Vineyard Suite with bathroom – your own private space. Great for overseas couples from cruise ships.
We are from Australia so could only view venues online. The photos on the website looked great and Ruth walked me around the venue on face time. But what sealed the deal was how simple everything was to organise.
The vineyard and lake made for a beautiful classic kiwi experience for our international guests who travelled from all over the world to attend, such as Sri Lanka, Denmark, Australia and America to name a few.
Your Private Wedding Retreat
Just 12 minutes from Abel Estate along quiet country roads, Chapman House offers a peaceful haven for couples, families, or the bridal party to relax and prepare in comfort. With space for up to 10 guests, it’s ideal for shared breakfasts, quiet moments together, or simply taking in the views before and after your wedding day.
Bookings are made directly through the property’s website on a first-come basis, where you’ll always receive the best available rate — at least 10% lower than Airbnb, Booking.com and similar sites.
Located at 1010 Scenic Drive North, Swanson, Chapman House features a modern kitchen, stylish bedrooms and bathrooms, and generous living areas that flow onto a large deck overlooking the city and surrounding native bush — a serene setting to begin and end your wedding weekend.
Abel truly is a one-stop destination, offering all the services you need. With no need to hunt for florists, photographers, cakes, dinner service, DJs, or wedding coordinators.
We couldn’t have asked for a better team to help bring our wedding vision to life. We wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple seeking professionals who excel at their craft.