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Want to know what a bridesmaid does, how to organise an eco wedding, or catch up on the latest goings-on at Tui Hills? Our blog is dedicated to
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Wine List Goes Premium
If house wines aren't quite what you want on your day of days, we've just created an additional premium wine list, with everything from Amisfield Central Otago Pinot Noir to Trademark Hawkes Bay Chardonnay and Veuve Clicquot champagne.
6 Winter Wedding Tips
There are plenty of reasons for a winter wedding - less congested venue calendars, better guest availability, and savings. So how do you make the most of colder temperatures and unpredictable weather on the day?
New Winter Wedding Packages
Temperatures are dropping, and so is the cost of a fabulous winter wedding at Tui Hills. Here's your chance to take advantage of lower prices from late autumn to early spring and get a magical ceremony and reception no matter the weather.
The Aussies Are Coming
Worried about whether guests can attend your wedding from Australia? With the Trans-Tasman bubble, you can now send out those invites to friends and family across the ditch and make your big day that much more special.
Love Over Covid
Ask Liezl Duffy about her Tui Hills wedding and she'll tell you it was an amazing stress-free occasion with everything falling into place. This, despite the heartbreak of her original wedding date being cancelled by a Covid lockdown.
Food Glorious Food
Rather than have us tell you how great the Tui Hills food is, have a read of these recent reviews of our cuisine. We're so happy to know that couples and their guests went away feeling they'd had a dining experience, not mass-produced catering food.
What’s Your Vision?
Before embarking on your venue search - spending hours lining up viewings - take some time to think about the type of wedding you'd like to have. By working out your style you'll find the ideal location and save time and effort.
The Ideal Rehearsal
Everyone's heard of a wedding rehearsal, and probably thinks it makes sense, but what does a successful one involve? Here are some pointers to make the most of it and help reduce your nerves on the big day.
An Absolutely Perfect Day
Aucklanders Alisha and James Pardon met on a blind date, and haven't looked back since. The absolute joy on their faces throughout their January wedding at Tui Hills was proof enough of what a great match they were.
Download Free Venue Finder
No more need to be daunted by the task of finding your ideal wedding venue! Here are the tools to make it easy. Join our mailing list and get the Best Venue guide and Venue Finder checklist.
How Big Is Too Big?
If you thought when it came to wedding venues, bigger was better, you'd be wrong. If you thought having lots of space for kids to play and guests to wander off was good, we'd also sound a note of caution.
Impress With Wedding Cocktails
There are plenty of ways to personalise a wedding, from decoration to music and more. How about cocktails for each of the wedding couple? Have a look at these three classic favourites.