WEDDINGS

Celebrate love at The Tai Tapu Hotel

Weddings at The Tap

The Tai Tapu Hotel's romantic wedding venue set amidst our lush grounds, in the heart of Tai Tapu with a view of the port hills, is private, yet only 10 minutes from Christchurch. Built on the old stables site the Tai Tapu Hotel Function Venue rustic building and sheltered lawns form an idyllic setting for weddings.

From the front spectacular cedar doors to the rear bi-fold doors opening onto the magnificent private patio and grassed outdoor area overlooking the picturesque Tai Tapu Golf Club and the Halswell River.

The Tai Tapu Hotel Function Venue is a complete wedding venue from start to finish – enjoy the ceremony, photographs, reception and dancing all within our beautiful property. We pride ourselves on the flexibility of our spaces and can make them work for any celebration. Our function room is an empty space, which is perfect for any couple to dress up in their own style. Our function room double doors open out onto a stunning private patio and grassed area overlooking the picturesque Tai Tapu Golf Club and Halswell River. It is perfect for an intimate wedding ceremony or for celebrations to continue to be outside too.

Our full-scale commercial kitchen in our restaurant and professional management team have years of experience in the industry, looking after both big and small events so you can be confident you’re in good hands.

We look forward to talking to you about your special day.

How We Work

The planning of your wedding and your wedding day can be the most exciting and gratifying time of your life, or the most demanding and tiring.

At the Tai Tapu Hotel we aim to take all the stress out of the planning and running of the wedding for you.

We can host your engagement party, or a wedding welcome evening for your guests with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Bridal brunches, post-wedding barbeques and custom wedding cocktails are a few ways we can help create a stress-free and enjoyable weekend while you spend quality time with family and friends.

To help with your day, we have created a range of packages that can be adapted to make your life easy and to make your day more personalised to your style.

For more information email

Your Wedding Co-ordinator

Take the stress and pressure off yourself and enjoy the lead up to your wedding. Let us help you create a beautiful ceremony and reception here at the Tai Tapu Hotel.

Once you have picked a wedding package that includes our dedicated Wedding Coordinator, they will:

Work with you to understand your vision and determine the style of your day
Provide a tour of the function room and grounds
Create a Wedding Agreement to secure your date of the venue

Once your Wedding Agreement has been signed and returned, the Wedding Coordinator will work with you to manage every detail including:

Help decide the style of your wedding and how you would like it decorated
In addition, your Wedding Coordinator will be with you during the
time leading up to the event and day of the wedding up to the value of
5 hours to ensure every detail is executed flawlessly creating your
perfect day.
Schedule your tasting with the Tai Tapu Hotel Chef
Recommend wedding vendors in the area such as florists photographers, videographers, celebrants, entertainment,
Invitation designers, bridal attire specialists and beauty consultants
Lay out your floor plan including placement of tables, dance floor, wedding cake and any additional displays
Develop a ceremony and reception timeline
Act as your wedding liaison between your selected wedding vendors and the Tai Tapu Hotel
Oversee ceremony and reception set-up, food preparations and all other Tai Tapu Hotel operation
Set up and pack down the function room

For more information about our services or to requst a quote email

Our Wedding Packages

We have a range of wedding packages to choose from all you need to do is decide which package and personalise it to make your big day perfect.

Our package pricing is based on a wedding with a minimum of 50 guests and excludes food and drink. If you are planning an intimate wedding with less than 50 guests, we will negotiate to price accordingly. Food and beverage packages can be supplied upon request

Engagement Package $700

Gold Wedding Package $950

Includes the following:

One-day venue hire
Choice of catering options and beverage list
Dedicated staff member in the bar
Glassware, crockery and cutlery provided

Includes the following:

Two-day venue hire
Wedding ceremony in our manicured lawns
and gardens
Choice of catering options and beverage list
Dedicated staff member in the bar
Glassware, crockery and cutlery provided

Ceremony Only Package $900

Includes the following:

Wedding ceremony on our manicured
lawns and garden
80 white chairs and rose petals
Sound system with iPod cable
Table and chair with white linen for document
signing
Full set up and pack down
Full access to grounds for photographs
Beverage Station

Pearl Wedding Package $1600

Includes the following:

Two-day venue hire, min 50 guests
Wedding ceremony in our manicured lawns and gardens
Choice of catering options and beverage list
Dedicated staff member in the bar
Napkins. glassware, crockery and cutlery provided
80 white chairs, rose petals and sound system with iPod cable
Table and chair with white linen for document signing
Function room set up. Guest tables set with white or black linen
Reception chair covers in white or black (subject to availability)
Coloured chair sashes also available (additional cost, POA)
Bridal table set with bridal skirting, backdrop and fairy lights

Diamond Wedding Package $2000

Includes the following:

Two-day venue hire, min 50 guests
Wedding ceremony on our manicured lawns and gardens with back up venue indoors. Set with 40 chairs,
signing table and chair, sound system and microphone, red carpet and/or rose petals
Function room set up. Guest tables set with white or black linen
Reception chair covers in white or black (subject to availability)
Coloured chair sashes also available (additional cost, POA)
Bridal table set with bridal skirting, backdrop and fairy lights
Napkins, glassware, crockery and cutlery provided
Choice of catering options and beverage list
A hamper including champagne and nibbles for the bridal party (up to 8 to) take away when getting photos
Table service for bridal table
Free WIFI for wedding guests
Optional candy buffet jar
Gift table
Cake table and knife
Dedicated staff member in the bar
First anniversary dinner for two in our Restaurant, up to the value of $100

Platinum Wedding Package $5500

Includes the following:

Two-day venue hire, min 50 guests
Wedding ceremony in our manicured lawns and gardens with back up venue indoors. Set with 80
chairs, signing table and chair, sound system and microphone and rose petals
Reception chair covers in white (subject to availability)
Coloured chair sashes also available (additional cost, POA)
Bridal table set with bridal skirting, backdrop and fairy lights
Function room set up. Guest tables set with white or black linen
Napkins, glassware, crockery and cutlery provided
Choice of catering options and beverage list
A hamper including champagne and nibbles for bridal party to take away when getting photos, or to be delivered whilst you’re getting ready to say “I Do”
Table service for bridal table
Free WIFI for wedding guests
Optional candy buffet jars and lolly bags with a personalised thank you sticker from you
Gift table set with linen
Cake table and knife
Dedicated staff member in the bar
Helicopter for the bride and groom to go get photos with a view
Champagne and non-alcoholic drinks for the bridal party for after the ceremony
Bar tab facility
Food tasting for dinner and wine service
Choice between our DJ or go to band (subject to availability)
Personalised photo frame for photo booth
Dedicated Wedding Coordinator
Function room hire for the night before or day after
the wedding to have a relaxed cocktail party
First anniversary dinner for two in our Restaurant, up to the value of $100

"Rebecca and her team made sure our day was perfect. She helped us with the planning for the day and came up with so many good ideas.

So many people complimented us on the venue and food. Well done!"

What People Are Saying

" A big thank you to the Tap team for looking after us and making our wedding reception so warm and special and being flexible with our requests. The delicious food, wine and great service and atmosphere. We were blessed with beautiful weather and the outdoor setting was perfect. The day went off perfectly and we couldn't have been happier in terms of value for money. Highly recommended for those looking for a venue that is unique"

Bruce and Raeleen Coxon

I went to a wedding on Saturday. What a beautiful day. The bar staff were amazing, so helpful and nothing was a problem for them. Kayla and Bex thank you for your hospitality and going above and beyond. So nice to have such happy people behind the bar. Great day had by all 10/10

Eve CinderWreckher Mellis

Just had our wedding at The Tap… Food was amazing! Staff were Fantastic. Ali and I couldn’t fault The Tap. Thank you for making our day wonderful

Teresa Stokes

Stella

Get In Touch

For more information or to book a viewing of our amazing venue

email or call 03 329 68190

780 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu, New Zealand

| Tel: 03 329 68190