Wedding Venue
Dreaming of a down to earth North Canterbury country wedding?
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Our packages are designed to appeal to DIY & BYO couples seeking a relaxed backdrop to their BESTDAYEVER
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With photo opportunities around every corner, The Starling Homestead makes an ideal venue for weddings & elopements rich with ambiance.
Onsite accommodation for the newly weds at The Stables, with early check in or late check available whenever possible, allowing you to make the magic of your wedding day last that little bit longer.
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Available in 2025...
The Barn
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As part of our all inclusive 'Runaway' package, couples will have use of The Barn to create the rustic country / festival / boho / western wedding of their dreams.
​​​Love is Love - above all, this.
Wedding Packages
SHOTGUN
2 hours*
20 guests
1 nights accommodation
24/25 season $850 25/26 season $978
HITCHED
RUNAWAY
our most popular package
6 hours*
50 guests
Reception @ The Barn
2 nights accommodation
24/25 season $3100 25/26 season $3565
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TINY TIE-THE-KNOTS​
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We LOVE elopements...so if a super romantic and intimate moment between you and your beloved is more your style, we've got you covered.
Book 1 nights accommodation & invite up to 6 guests to watch you
tie-the-knot.
Accommodation: $TBC but based on pricing shown on Airbnb.
Elopement Fee: $250, includes arch, faux flowers, signing barrel, table & glassware for toasting.
Or if you prefer we take care of it all, lets chat about an elopement package to suit you...including a photographer, flowers and a celebrant.
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VINTAGE VOWS - Winery Tour Weddings
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The wedding day reimagined...
Take away the pressure of hosting & entertaining your guests by combining your ceremony at The Starling Homestead with a private winery tour & lunch at some of Waiparas finest vineyards.
Our Vintage Vows package includes your ceremony & a petite celebration of your vows with a champagne toast, signature cocktail hour or cake cutting ceremony...
or combine all three!
You and your guests will then depart via private coach to two local wineries for wine tastings & a delicious seasonal lunch before the newly weds return for a romantic night tucked away at The Stables whilst your guests are transported safely back to Christchurch.
​From $4500 - 22 guests
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BYO:
Our wedding packages are BYO alcohol & food
INCLUDES:
Our wedding packages include tables, table-clothes, strawbale seating, crockery, cutlery, glassware & some decor items, or you are welcome to supply your own.
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*Additional hours available up to a maximum of 6 hours - please enquire as to pricing
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Pricing shown is subject to change, please request a copy of our Wedding Packages PDF for full Terms & Conditions
Who should consider our Wedding Venue.
If you are searching for an intimate wedding venue in North Canterbury, a Hurunui District wedding venue, Amberley wedding venue, or for a Waipara wedding venue.
If it is a North Canterbury wedding venue you seek - we have you covered!
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We are also a venue for elopements and engagements too.
If you are planning a Christchurch wedding, or small boutique event with a rustic North Canterbury feel - call us to chat!
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