Get married in one of our beautiful themed gardens. Perhaps the grandeur of the Italian Renaissance Garden, the romantic English Flower Garden, or the slightly strange Surrealist Garden.
Hamilton Gardens is a beautifully unique venue and the themed gardens provide a stunning backdrop for your ceremony and wedding photographs you will treasure.
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The big question has been popped but now there's many questions to be answered as you plan your big day. From catering options to deposit deadlines, everything you need to know is in our Weddings brochure!
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Get Married at Hamilton Gardens brochure [PDF file, 800KB size]
Arrange a time to see the possible venues and discuss your requirements by contacting our bookings team by email or phone (07) 958 5940.
Garden Ceremony
A wedding ceremony in any of the enclosed themed gardens, or within the wider gardens. Bookings are essential.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Price: $350 (non-refundable, GST included)
- Garden is open to the public
ADD-ON: EXTRA TIME
Enjoy the luxury of more time with family and friends after your wedding ceremony. This special add-on gives you up to three hours in the garden of your choice. Garden is open to the public and time extension is subject to availability.
- Duration: 3 hours extension, subject to availibility
- Price: Additional $300 (non-refundable, GST included)
- Garden is open to the public
ADD-ON: EXCLUSIVE USE
Have your ceremony in privacy with the garden closed off from the public. Hamilton Gardens is a public park so in order to close a garden we are required to give public notice of a particular garden closure. Only certain gardens are able to be closed, and are subject to availability.
November to April (peak season)
- Duration: 2 hours maximum
- Price: Additional $600 (non-refundable, GST included)
- Garden is closed to the public
May to October (off-peak season)
- Duration: 3 hours maximum
- Price: Additional $600 (non-refundable, GST included)
- Garden is closed to the public
Medici Court in Italian Renaissance Garden
- 2 hours hire maximum
- $500 (non-refundable, GST included)
- Medici Court and Upper Gallery is closed to the public, main area of Italian Renaissance Garden remains open to the public
RAIN OR SHINE
For wet weather alternatives, indoor venues such as the Summerhouse in the Mansfield Garden can be booked in advance.
Talk to our Bookings team about your options! Contact us by email or phone (07) 958 5940.
Wedding Photography
Bookings for wedding photographs are not required and there is no charge. However, we ask that you are respectful to other wedding groups and visitors to the gardens.
Catering options
At Hamilton Gardens our contracted caterers offer a wide range of menus to fit your tastes and budgets. Please contact the catering companies directly for menus and quotes.
Edible Solutions
- Impressive food, friendly service. Quality every time for corporate catering, funerals and weddings.
food@ediblesolutions.co.nz
07 847 8960
www.ediblesolutions.co.nz
Hamilton Gardens Café
- We offer a range of menu options for all budgets and occasions.
whampoa@xtra.co.nz
07 856 6581
www.hgcafe.co.nz
Kerr and Ladbrook
- Focussing on quality food with excellent presentation and personal service for you and your guests.
info@kerrandladbrook.co.nz
07 838 9338
www.kerrandladbrook.co.nz
Maggy’s Catering
- Boutique food made with love from the freshest local produce.
catering.enquiries@maggyscatering.co.nz
07 846 6185
www.maggyscatering.co.nz
Montana Food & Events
- We take pride in presenting outstanding food and professional catering event management.
info@montanafoodandevents.co.nz
07 839 3459
www.montanafoodandevents.co.nz
Phoenix Events and Friends Cuisine of India
- Delicious food with a full event management and event styling service.
info@phoenixdecohire.co.nz
0800 150 019
www.phoenixdecohire.co.nz
Spit Roast Catering Company
- Waikato’s original Spit Roast Company. We have all your catering needs covered.
info@srcc.co.nz
0800 762 787
www.srcc.co.nz
Three Forks
- Design, taste, and indulge. We customise each menu to your style and taste.
info@3forks.co.nz
0212 344 675
www.3forks.co.nz
Please note: Only these caterers can provide catering at Hamilton Gardens (including the Pavilion). If these caterers are unable to meet your cultural cuisine requirements, please contact our bookings team to discuss your options.
Wedding FAQs
Is parking available?
Free parking is available in our carparks located at Gate 1 and Gate 2 off Cobham Drive.
Can we self cater?
Self catering is not available.
Can we bring our own beverages?
Yes this is possible. If just for ceremony, please ensure to use plastic not glassware in the gardens.
How many people does each room accommodate in the Hamilton Gardens pavilion?
Guests (Banquet style) |
|
Central Court (dance floor) | Up to 300 |
Exhibition Hall | Up to 200 |
Central Court + Exhibition Hall | Up to 500 |
Chartwell Room | Up to 55 |
For more information on room sizes and facilities, please take a look at our Venue Hire page.
Can we self-decorate?
Yes you can self-decorate. Our Bookings team can also recommend a number of hire and theming companies.