Mona Vale
Christchurch
Welcometo Mona Vale,a hidden garden escapein the heart of Christchurch. Setacross 5.5 hectares of heritage grounds,wheretheAvon Riverwinds gently through and theseasons shapethe landscape, it’ sasetting madeforweddings that feel soft, romantic,and alittle bit magical. From your firstwalk through the gardens to your final farewell, our team is thereto bring itall togetherwith ease. Thoughtfully considered, beautifully paced,and entirely your own, so your day feelsaseffortlessas it is unforgettable.
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Within our gardens,aseries of beautiful spaces unfold. Each oneshaped by thelandscape, thelight,and theseason. Whether you ’re drawn to something quietand intimate, orasetting that invitesa more grandiose celebration, you ’ll find a placethat feels just right. Explore our garden locationsand find the onethat captures your heart.
Our Bath House is the perfect location for an intimate celebration, surrounded by tropical plants and stunning garden views. This space flows beautifully into the outdoor area, allowing guests to mingle in the sunshine or under the stars while soaking in the natural charm of Mona Vale.
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The Homestead gives you the chance to celebrate inside one of Christchurch’ s beautiful heritage buildings, full of character and charm. Our Downstairs Dining Room is an intimate space, boasting large windows that flood the space with natural light and give way to gorgeous garden views. At the top of the grand staircase you ’ll find The Riverview Lounge, an elegant space overlooking the Avon River that’ s perfect for both sit-down dinners and relaxed cocktail-style celebrations. Both spaces include dedicated private bars.
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The Iris Lawn. A beautifully secluded spot hidden away from the city. Perfect fora garden ceremony, grand marqueewedding, or cocktail hour under the summer sun. This blank canvas gives you the freedom to shape your day just the way you envision it.
The Mound Lawn A sun-drenched, open lawn right in the heart of the gardens. Surrounded by trees and connected to the Iris Lawn by a beautiful garden path. The perfect lead-in to cocktail hour.
The Lily Pond This smaller lawn wraps around a picturesque lily pond. Framed by graceful maple trees, it’ s a calm and elegant setting that perfectly captures a relaxed garden feel.
The Mill Stream Lawn Tucked just behind the Iris Lawn, this peaceful spot is accessed by a picture-perfect bridge over the Mill Stream - a dreamy aisle to start your next chapter.
Beverage Our fully licensed bar has you coveredwith a great mix of localwines, craft beersand premium spirits. See our beverage pack for our range of service options. if thereisanything youwould prefer for yourevent thatwe don’t currently stock,we can usually arrangeto sourceit for you. Please note BYO is notavailable.
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Catering Our chefs have curated arange of seasonal menus that celebratefresh, local ingredientsand focus on flavour, creativity,and flexibility. Whether you ' re dreaming ofarelaxed garden atmosphere, oraformal sit-down meal,we ’ ve got you covered. We ’llwork closelywith you to createa menu that suits your styleand your guests,with plenty of options for dietary needsand service preferences. See our menu pack for our range of menu styles. Please note our menus changeseasonally; selectionsand pricing may differat thetime of yourevent.
Address
40 Mona Vale Avenue, Fendalton, Christchurch
