WEDDINGS WITH MORE
Abel Estate is the Auckland wedding venue with fresh ways of making your day special and delivering the quality you’re looking for. Weddings may be traditional, but they don’t have to be old fashioned.
The setting, services, cuisine and staff ensure everything about your big day is thoroughly modern and on trend – from our online guides, to floral styling, hireage packages, Concierge planning service and gourmet menus. All supported by a team of... View more experienced professionals. Abel Estate is much more than just a venue.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
Finding a venue and organising a wedding can be a bewildering experience. Let our team of professionals make the process a pleasure, with our unique range of services designed for today’s busy wedding couples. You can get as much or as little help as you want – mixing and matching what we offer – or have us organise all the big ticket items for you with our Concierge Wedding package.
COORDINATED STYLE
Enjoy knowing you can choose to have your venue styling taken care of by us, including flowers. There’s a wonderful range of styles you can pick to coordinate colours.
BE PAMPERED
Get the total experience by hiring the Vineyard Suite on your big day. Bridal parties love the pro makeup lighting, comfy sofas, full-length mirror and private bathroom.
PARTY, PARY, PARTY
You’ll have a great party, with everything you need available at the venue, from a digital photobooth, to giant LED love letters and more. We can even organise a DJ or live band.
NO WORRIES
Relax and enjoy your day with help from our team. Plan your wedding using our online system, or have our Concierge experts organise styling, and book you the best vendors.
ADDING STYLE & SPACE
Modern, lighter, fresher and more spacious – this historic former vineyard has undergone a major upgrade to the main venue building and the ceremony area that will add the wow-factor to your wedding.
YOU'LL LOVE EVERY BITE
Our contemporary Kiwi cuisine includes plenty of favourites, all with a gourmet twist. Plated, buffet and family-style dining is available, with premium options for couples who are foodies or want the wow factor with the likes of oysters and champagne, caviar and duck.
FLEXIBLE PACKAGES
Whether you have 20 guests or 100, there’s a package to meet a wide spending range. Our team will guide you through the options.
WHAT OUR COUPLES SAY
“We both are still in awe at how amazing our day was. Thank you so so much for making it all happen for us and hosting an incredible day. Everyone has been raving about the food, the service and the gorgeous venue!” - Emily Hughes
“We’re still getting heaps of compliments from guests about the food, venue grounds and the staff too. You all are absolutely fantastic and really appreciate all you’ve done to bring our day together. Couldn’t have asked for better!” - Rachel Dinneen
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— 100 Seating Capacity
— Ceremony Area
— Wet Weather Option
— Live Music / DJ Friendly
— On-site Catering
— Liquor License
— Ethnic Catering Available
— Indian Menu
— Pacifica Menu
— Free Parking Available
Charlotte Monis
2024Abel Estate was the fifth venue we explored. Hitesh and I were unsure of what we wanted from the venues we were viewing, but we knew we wanted a place that would leave us in awe. Your venue did exactly that. Planning a wedding can be a daunting task, but with the right team by your side, it can be a breeze. This was exactly our experience at Abel Estate, where Stephanie, Nikki, and Virginia were instrumental in making our wedding planning journey effortless. From the moment we set foot on the stunning grounds of Abel Estate, we were greeted with warm smiles and an air of professionalism that instantly put us at ease. They took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand our vision for the day, and then worked tirelessly to bring it to life.
Kelly Sinclair
2024We recently had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at Abel Estate, and I can't express enough how it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds on the day, we were blown away by the meticulous maintenance and stunning decor. Months of planning and envisioning every detail came together flawlessly, creating a picture-perfect setting for our special day. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect backdrop. We highly recommend to any couple looking for a dream wedding venue! For dinner the 3-course plated meal was simply delish. The food was super fresh and beautifully prepared and plated, big compliments to the chef and the rest of the team in the kitchen. My only regret is not eating more on the day! We also highly recommend the oyster bar to future brides and grooms who appreciate the finer things in life. The entire culinary experience at our wedding truly exceeded all expectations.
Rebecca Rhodes
2024I had seen the images of what Abel Estate was going to look like (while it was still Gracehill) and booked it based on those images. It surpassed our expectations! Such a beautiful venue. So many guest commented on how stunning it was, even down to the bathrooms! It was definitely worth paying for the styling package. We didn’t have to think about a thing and the place looked amazing! The flowers and table settings were perfect. The guests were blown away! Having the planning spreadsheet to fill in was super helpful, and so were the planning meetings. All the staff went above and beyond to try make everything possible, especially Steph and Nikki.
Carmen Sutherland
2024The location of the venue was absolutely stunning. Everyone remarked on how beautiful and peaceful it was. We could do everything in one location and didn't have to move off-site. There were so many different places to take photos, and we didn't even get the chance to use half of the space as time ran out! The venue inside was beautiful, and the large open space meant it didn't feel crowded and cramped. It looks very modern inside, and with the large windows overlooking the gardens, one doesn't have to style the inside too much. All the planning was very stress-free with no hassles. It was lovely that it was just super easy and didn't have to think about it much. The food was delicious, and there was quite a lot on the plate, which meant guests weren't left hungry. We opted for petit fours for dessert as we found the portion sizes to be too large to finish our main course. We didn't hear a single complaint about any of the food. They accommodated every dietary requirement for all our guests.