West Auckland
Wedding Showcase
20+ Vendors • 2 Stunning Venues • 1 Day • FREE Entry
Was on Sunday, 19 October • 11am – 3pm • Abel Estate, Tui Hills & Chapman House
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✨ Meet 20+ Wedding Vendors
Photographers, videographers, florists, celebrants, DJs, cake makers and more — discover everything you need to plan your dream wedding.
🏰 Tour The Venues
Explore Abel Estate and Tui Hills including ceremony spaces, reception areas, and the elegant bridal rooms where the celebrations begin. Maps are provided so you don’t miss anything.
🌿 Interactive Styling Advice
Chat with professional stylists and see how small details transform your wedding vision.
🎤 Exclusive Presentations
Wedding Budget Tips with Ruth Carpenter
– Tui Hills, Nikau Pavilion 12pm | Abel Estate, Marquee 2pm
How a Wedding Host Creates a Stress-Free Day with Virginia Mackay
– Abel Estate, Marquee 12pm | Tui Hills, Nikau Pavilion 2pm
🎁 Prize Draw
Enter to win a luxury hamper packed with special offers from our vendors and venues. Collect stamps from at least half the vendors in your Showcase Passport to go in the draw.
📸 Digital Photo Booth
Snap fun, shareable pictures to remember the day.
🍴 Complimentary Canapés
Enjoy delicious bites served throughout the showcase.
🍹 Enjoy Refreshments
Bars at both venues will be open for drink purchases — relax while you explore.
🏡 Visit Chapman House
Just steps from Tui Hills, discover our popular accommodation option for wedding parties and out-of-town guests. Perfect for getting ready, relaxing the night before, or hosting family and friends.
Abel Estate
The former Abel & Co. winery combines a private lake, sweeping vineyard views, and a modern reception space designed for stylish celebrations. View the spacious, contemporary winery room with a panoramic view of the grounds, the vineyard Suite bride’s room and the marquee for wet-weather weddings with its transparent walls next to the front vines. Walk out onto the white jetty over the lake or into the rotunda and imagine your big day. See the dozen photo spots around the two-hectare property.
📍 34 Pomona Road, Kumeu, Auckland Website
Tui Hills
Nestled in the Waitākere Ranges, Tui Hills is a true Kiwi-style wedding venue, set among lush native bush just 30 minutes from Auckland. Walk down the bridal path and stand in the Kowhai Glade next to the iconic rotunda and imagine your wedding day surrounded by greenery. In the Nikau Pavilion, you’ll enjoy the indoor-outdoor feel of the award-winning wet-weather ceremony area. In the historic venue building look around the Nectar Room dining area and Tui Suite bridal room.
📍 1012 Scenic Drive North, Swanson, Auckland Website
Chapman House
Right next door to Tui Hills, Chapman House is a spacious retreat ideal for bridal preparations, overnight stays, or hosting family and friends. With five bedrooms, generous living spaces, and a private garden deck, it makes wedding weekends seamless. Take a look at the bedrooms, including the premium bridal bedroom with large en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. See how much space there is in the dining/living area and walk out onto the deck to enjoy a view of the city and Sky Tower.
📍 1010 Scenic Drive, Swanson, Auckland Website
Photographers
Meet a selection of top wedding photographers and videographers who can tell you about their creative vision and how they can make lasting wedding-day memories.
Florists/Stylists
Meet venue florists from Florescence Floral and Go Flowers, plus get styling advice from Nadine and Virginia about how to create stunning tablescapes & more.
Celebrants
There’s no wedding without someone to perform the ceremony. Talk to the celebrants attending the showcase about how they can help you craft your vows and more.
DJs & Live Music
DJs and a live act will be at the showcase. Find out about how they could fit into your day, and match your musical tastes, while you’re enjoying their sound.
Cakemakers
Cakemakers will be on hand at each venue to show you the sort of designs and flavours that will add a centrepiece to your reception and wow your guests.
Accommodation On Show
Whether you want a romantic suite all to yourself, want to provide accommodation for the whole wedding party, or have overseas guests who need a room for the night, there’s a solution next door to Tui Hills, just a 12-minute drive from Abel Estate along back roads.
Chapman House, at 1010 Scenic Drive North, Swanson, has a commanding view over West Auckland toward the city. It accommodates up to 10 people in a premium homestay with a modern, refurbished kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms, and a large lounge-dining area that opens onto a spacious deck.
During the Wedding Showcase, visit Chapman House overlooking Tui Hills and see for yourself how it can make your wedding even more special. Ask us about booking and how you can save 10% on the prices charged by Airbnb and Booking.com.