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the BLANK CANVAS

ELOPEMENTS

MICRO WEDDINGS

YOUR EVENT. YOUR VISION.

the Blank Canvas is our flexible venue hire package, offering use of our Tuscan inspired walled courtyard & picturesque homestead grounds for small events of up to 24 people.

Designed for couples, creatives and event professionals who want complete creative freedom, this package provides a beautiful setting while allowing you to bring your own styling, vendors and ideas to life. 

Introductory Pricing

Photoshoots:

From $200 p/h Monday - Thursday

From $300 p/h Friday - Sunday

Wedding & Event Hire:

From $300 p/h

LOVE, WITHOUT THE FUSS

Our elopements are intimate, meaningful and beautifully simple.

We take care of the details so you can be fully present for the moment that matters most.

Perfect for couples who want to skip the fuss and focus on what truly matters - each other.

Additional time, styling & vendors can be added to create your perfect elopement.  

Pricing

$460 (2026/2027 season)

WALK INTO YOUR WEDDING DAY

Our micro wedding package is fully styled, thoughtfully curated and ready for you to walk into on your wedding day. 

Designed for up to 24 people.

 

Ideal for couples who value beautiful celebrations over months of planning, everything is prepared for you, from the ceremony styling to the reception set up.

There's no need to hire décor or furniture, coordinate multiple suppliers or spend weekends organising the details.   

Simply bring your florals, food & beverages

Pricing

$2700 (2026/2027 season)

VENUE HIRE CAN INCLUDE: ​

  • Tables & tablecloths 

  • Straw bale seating 

  • Vintage mismatched chairs 

  • School bench seating x 6

  • Wine barrels

  • Outdoor umbrellas (weather permitting)

  • Festoon lights & lanterns (weather permitting)

  • Crockery / cutlery / glassware

  • Tea & coffee station

  • Rustic 'bar' with ice buckets

  • Arch 

  • We have a wide range of décor items available, please view our past weddings for inspiration

Please refer to our frequently asked questions on our Contact page 
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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!

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!

or contact us here.

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