Weddings at Edgewater

Our intimate wedding package is suitable for up to 30 people, it includes use of our grounds on the day (we won’t book more than one wedding a day) and our Alcove for a wedding dinner as well as two nights in a premium or deluxe suite. There is the option of upgrading to the Pavilion for $1000 if you want more than just a dinner and are looking at hiring entertainment or want to include dancing in your evening. For a full list of inclusions, please see our Intimate Wedding Package section.

Our Full Wedding Package is suitable for weddings of 31 guests and more, it includes use of our grounds on the day (we won’t book more than one wedding a day) and our Alcove and Pavilion for your reception as well as two nights in VIP Suite accommodation. For a full list of inclusions, please see our Full Wedding Package section.

We offer a reception only package in our Pavilion & Alcove for up to 100 guests. For a list of full inclusions please see our wedding reception section package.

If you are looking to elope, just the two of you, without any guests, please get in touch and we can let you know the available options. If you are inviting guests, please refer to our intimate package.

A ceremony-only package includes use of our grounds on the day (we won’t book more than one wedding a day). There is the option to add on a private venue for one hour post-ceremony for $500, this will allow you to serve some drinks or snacks to celebrate with your guests before heading off to your reception. For a full list of inclusions, please see our Ceremony Only Package section.

We don’t have a hard limit on the number of guests that can attend a wedding ceremony but we would suggest no more than 100 due to limited indoor options in the case of bad weather. We have 45 white ceremony chairs that are included in the wedding package, you are welcome to hire more if needed.

You are welcome to get married anywhere on our grounds, the three most popular ceremony sites are situated over by our helipad, in front of the pavilion and down on the Lakeside in our newest edition to our ceremony spots. Elopements are welcome to marry on the lakefront.

Please see our wedding locations illustrated map here.

We are an outdoor ceremony venue and will always try and make an outdoor ceremony work, even if means waiting for a break in the weather. If this is not possible and we have to move the wedding indoors, we will need to use the Alcove for smaller weddings and Pavilion and Alcove for larger weddings. This can be tricky as they are generally set for the wedding reception but we make it work as best as possible. Please bear in mind when booking winter weddings that the ceremony will still be outdoors and you will need to take your guest's comfort into consideration. We recommend hiring blankets/umbrellas to help create some cosy vibes.

We promise that we will only ever book one wedding a day which means that you can have your pick of times to have your ceremony. Most couples will choose a mid-afternoon wedding to allow time for photography before the wedding reception.

Absolutely! This will be organised with your celebrant. Please do let us know when you want to book as we may have to work around other weddings that may be booked in.

We have up to 45 white wedding chairs that are included in the wedding package. If you need any more or would prefer a different style, we are happy to recommend local companies that hire wedding furniture.

We do not have a wedding arch on site, this will need to be hired by an external company. Please check that installation is included when hiring a wedding arch.

Your celebrant will be able to help you to organise all of this. Alternatively, we are happy to recommend local musicians if you want live music for your ceremony. Please check in with us if electricity is needed as this is not an option at all ceremony locations.

As a public hotel, all of our ceremony spots are situated in areas that are open to public viewing. We will always try and provide a level of separation and privacy for all ceremonies but we cannot guarantee complete privacy for wedding ceremonies.

We are happy to help you arrange a transfer from Queenstown airport to the resort. We usually recommend hiring a car to use whilst here as public transport in the region is limited.

If you are staying at the resort there will be parking included with your room. We will happily reserve parking spaces for bridal cars arriving on the day. For all remaining guests, parking is limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis. If you have a lot of guests arriving by car we recommend that they car-share. Street parking is available close by.

We will happily recommend local companies that can help you get your guests home safely. Please note that it is recommended that this is organised well in advance due to limited availability.

Absolutely! All of our wedding packages include use of our onsite helipad.

Whilst we cannot make the booking for you, we are happy to recommend local companies that are familiar with the resort.

The most popular landing location and the one that you see in all the iconic mountain shots is Coromandel Peak, just a quick 5 minute flight from Edgewater.

Whilst we are on hand to help and guide you on hosting your wedding at Edgewater and will coordinate your wedding day, we do not offer a full wedding planning service. We recommend hiring an external wedding planner if you need help with creating a custom wedding budget, designing and customising your theme or styling of your wedding and having someone to book and manage all of your vendors. Many couples prefer to do this themselves, but we are happy to recommend local planners and stylists if you would like help guiding you through.

In the lead-up to your wedding, we will be on hand to understand the expectations of your wedding day, assist with organising a suitable timeline for your day, guide you through a recommended setup for the reception and help you with your menu and beverage choices. On the day we will coordinate your vendors, set up the ceremony chairs, set up the reception room and make sure that everything runs smoothly so that you can relax and enjoy your big day!

Once all the hugs and congratulations are done, your photographer and/or videographer will usually take control and start rounding friends and family up for some photos. After this is done, you will head off either alone or with your bridal party for photos. If you are having a helicopter we recommend leaving at least 30 mins from ceremony end to take-off.

Whilst you are off having your photos taken, we will look after your guests. We recommend during this time that you put some platters and canapes on for your guests, this will allow them some time to mix and mingle and get some bites in before the wedding reception. During the warmer months we will have lawn games available. Some couples choose to have some live acoustic music or entertainment during this time. We recommend either a cash bar or tray service during this time as you want your guests to save themselves for the reception! Some couples choose to have their wedding photos taken prior to their ceremony so that they can enjoy this time with their guests.

- Tables (Rectangular or round)

- Ghost back chairs

- White or black tablecloths

- White or black napkins

- Crockery, cutlery & glassware

- A wine barrel for your cake

- Bar leaners for cocktail functions or gift tables

- Set up & pack-down down the reception

- All staffing

- A pop-up bar

- A sound system for background music

- Fairy lights on the ceiling

- Space for a dance floor and entertainment

The intimate package includes a dinner reception hosted in the Alcove. Please note that the intimate wedding package does not include space for a dance floor, entertainment or personalised table plans. If you require any of these, you have the option of upgrading to the Pavilion for $1000. If you are above 30 people, you will be required to be on our full wedding package.

No! You are more than welcome to organise/hire your own items if you have a special theme/look that you are going for. Most items can be substituted for your own from glassware to furniture to linen. We are happy to recommend local vendors.

 Our Alcove can seat up to 30 guests for dinner and our pavilion up to 100. If you are looking for a cocktail-style reception, we can host up to 150 guests by combining the two rooms.

Our recommendation based on your guest numbers would be as follows:

- 5–30 people: Either two rectangular tables of up
to 15 guests or one long table of up to 30 guests. For smaller groups, there is the option of including a sweetheart table

- 30–60 people: two long rectangular tables with an option for a sweetheart table or a bridal table (holds up to 14 guests).

- 60–80 people: either three or four long rectangular tables or round tables with an option for a sweetheart table or a bridal table (holds up to 14 guests).

- 80–100 people: Either three or four long rectangular tables with you sitting with your guests or round tables with a bridal table (holds up to 14 guests)

If you have over 100 guests, depending on your chosen table layout, you may wish to have our staff remove some guest tables after dinner to make more space for dancing.

Music needs to be off by 11pm on weekdays and 11.30pm on weekends. The reception room needs to be vacated by midnight. We can arrange for our hotel bar to stay open past this time but we will require adequate notice of this so that we can arrange for staffing.

For those on the full wedding package, the adjoining Alcove can be used for a dance floor, there is space here for a band or DJ to set up. For intimate weddings that upgrade to the Pavilion, there is room in there for a dance area.

There is a sound system in the Pavilion that can be connected to your own device via an aux cable, alternatively, we can supply an iPad that can be plugged in and you can sign into Spotify to access your playlists. The Alcove has a small portable speaker that acts the same, or can be connected to our restaurant sound system. Please note that all speakers are designed for background music only. If you are after a party vibe, we recommend a live band, DJ, or hiring a professional speaker.

These will need to be arranged yourselves and are not included in the venue hire. We do have an easel and A1 frame that you are welcome to use.

Both the Alcove and Pavilion have great heating systems which make for a lovely cosy winter wedding. Neither room has AC but the windows and doors open fully onto the lawns in the summer, creating a beautiful summer breeze from the lake.

Our Pavilion offers a great indoor/outdoor flow with bi-fold doors. During the warmer months you will have use of the outside area where we set up a seating area and lawn games. This area can be accessed until 10pm. Please note that our resort and grounds are non-smoking.

Reception set-up is normally from 10.00 am on your wedding day, once our hotel breakfast service has finished. Sometimes if there is no function the day prior, we may be able to have the venue set up earlier, but this will be subject to availability and can only be confirmed 7 days prior to the wedding day.

We require your menu choice 30 days prior to the wedding, final confirmed numbers and dietaries are due 14 days prior to the wedding and this will act as the minimum number that you will be charged for.

Our team can cater for all dietary requirements, certain dietaries may require a separate plate of food as the chosen menu may not be suitable.

Whilst we always try to accommodate all food allergens, please be aware that our kitchen uses all ingredients and whilst we take great steps to minimise the risk of cross contamination, we cannot guarantee that all ingredients are safe to consume for people with specific allergies.

No, we do not allow any external catering or BYO. The only exception to this is your wedding cake.

We do not allow any alcohol bought from off-site to be consumed in our reception area. If there is a specific beverage that you want at your wedding, please do get in touch and we can discuss the options.

The average spend for a wedding is between $50-65 per person (based on 2022/23 figures). This is based on house wines and beers, if you select premium wines or spirits, the spend may be higher.

Of course, if you choose to have a bar tab, once the limit is reached we can switch over to a cash bar.

For larger weddings in the Pavilion, a private bar is included in the venue hire. For smaller weddings, we offer table service.