Your wedding day will probably be the happiest and most important day of your life, so you want it to be memorable… for all the right reasons. Choosing a restaurant that caters for your amount of guests, serves food that you like and is in the perfect location can be daunting and stressful. Here are some of our favourite wedding reception venues around Auckland. 

Waiheke Island is a picturesque setting for a wedding and the Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant is no exception to this. With formal gardens, spectacular sea views and a restaurant that will transport you back in time, this venue is sure to make your wedding day one to remember. Have your ceremony on the premises overlooking the rolling vineyard and then retire to the restaurant where you can enjoy a meal prepared and cooked by acclaimed chefs. 

Originally a drapers shop, Gumdiggers Restaurant in Birkenhead offers an extensive fixed menu and wine list for weddings. The setting is intimate allowing you to feel close to every guest on your wedding day and the food is surpassed only by the service. You will be made to feel both at home and comfortable on your special day. 

Located on The North Shore, Eight Point Two Restaurant is the winner of not one but two Metro Restaurant Awards – and it shows! The staff here will go above and beyond to make your special day even more special for you. Their menu is designed with all food lovers in mind and the setting, a little less formal, will give your day a restful and relaxing feel. 

Gracehill Vineyard estate is Auckland’s premiere wedding venue. Set on over 5 acres, complete with it’s own private lake – this venue really has to be seen to be believed. It is the ultimate in elegance and sophistication with the grounds providing a unique canvas for your photographs. When you sit down to your meal, the service and the exquisite food will top your day off on a tasty note!