Woodland Escape
Elopement & Small Wedding Venue
— Build your own Wedding Package, up to 14 guests
Just 40 minutes from Christchurch, you’ll discover this secluded and enchanted woodland venue, Arybellas - which we offer a wedding experience for couples seeking a beautifully relaxed and peaceful setting immersed in nature.
Walking into the venue a gentle descent takes you through native forest, accompanied by birdsong and framed by towering trees. You'll feel a quiet sense of discovering something hidden, rare and extraordinary. As the forest opens into a clearing, soft light filters through the canopy, casting a natural glow. Alongside the low, steady rush of the river, the setting feels otherworldly — serene, enchanted and entirely removed from the everyday.
Ceremonies can take place near the flowing water, framed by majestic natives and the subtle sounds of nature. Up to 14 guests can gather comfortably, preserving a sense of closeness while still offering room to celebrate. This is a setting for nature lovers, for couples who feel most themselves outdoors, those who prefer flats over heels, and wanting a wedding that feels grounded, relaxed and beautifully different.
For couples wishing to elevate your experience, wedding night accommodation is available in a stunning custom built dome, offering a peaceful setting to fully enjoy this enchanted setting.
Elopement & Small Wedding Packages at a glance
With hand-selected venues and trusted vendors, our packages are designed for couples who want beauty, and ease. This example package at Arybellas is $3925 + GST:
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3hrs, ceremony & celebration with 14 guests
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Your own dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator
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Hair & Makeup for Bride, including complimentary trial
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Styled Woodland Ceremony overlooking River
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Professional Celebrant
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Professional Photographer, 1hr: 80 edited images
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Crystal Coupe Tower with Peach Grape Juice
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Small Wedding Cake
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Wedding Night Accommodation
For an intimate, utterly beautiful experience, scroll down and BUILD YOUR OWN WEDDING PACKAGE. Packages can be tailored with additional requests to suit your vision.
Key Features
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Woodland or Forest Wedding Ceremony
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Located 40min from central Christchurch
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Up to 14 guests
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Wedding Night Accommodation
We create the magic. You bring the love. Let's get you married!
BUILD YOUR OWN WEDDING PACKAGE
Browse our curated collection of wedding services below. Select the options that speak to your vision and watch your dream day come together with ease, and view your quote in real time. Once you submit all the details, we'll be in touch to discuss availability and finalise all the details about booking your wedding at Arybellas.
You’re also welcome to book an online consultation if you'd like to personally speak with me. Lisa
Submit Request
Send your package to us and we'll be in touch to discuss.
STEP 3
STEP 1
Browse & Select
Explore our services and choose what resonates
STEP 2
Review Package
See your selections and estimated pricing in real time
YOUR ELOPEMENT AT ARYBELLAS
3hr Elopement & Co-ordination Fee, $1600
Ceremony for couple or up to 14 guests
Monday to Thursday: 11am-2pm.
September to end February
WEDDING CO-ORDINATOR
With years of experience Planning and Styling beautiful weddings and event with her company The Event Boutique, and a love for the details, Lisa will be your dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator.
This Service Includes:
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Unlimited email support and 2 zoom calls.
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Lisa will be your point of contact for all questions.
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Liaising with all your selected suppliers, to confirm availability
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Finalising all the details for your package.
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On your Wedding Day Lisa will meet you at Arybellas
and ensure your experience unfolds beautifully.
ACCOMMODATION OPTION
For a truly memorable wedding night stay in this spectacular dome, nestled in native bush. Enjoy being newlyweds by unwinding and relaxing in your wood-fired hot tub, toasting marshmellows in the sunken fire pit, then snuggle together and stargaze through the star shaped skylight.
Wedding Night - Dome Retreat
Eco-friendly structure made from interlocking geometric panels
Outside kitchen with two-burner gas stove & open fire pit
Outside shower and bathroom
Double Bed, Wood-burner
20minutes from Darfield for dining options
Weekday Accommodation. Dome Retreat, $350 per night.
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CELEBRANT
Your professional celebrant will contact you to help create your ceremony and guide you through all the legal requirements. We will recommend one of our trusted celebrants.
Celebrant. $450
Your Preferred Celebrant - venue introduction fee $50
HAIR & MAKE UP
You’ll want to feel effortlessly beautiful on your wedding day, with professional hair and makeup, tailored to your personal style and to compliment your attire.
Hair & Makeup will be completed in Christchurch on the morning of your wedding, at your location.
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST Selina Nunn
Known for her calming presence and refined approach, Selina creates natural, timeless hair and makeup that allows you to feel confident, relaxed, and beautifully yourself on your wedding day.
Hair & Makeup for Bride $400
Includes complimentary Trial for Hair & Makeup, in Christchurch
Additional Ladies Hair & Makeup, $180 each
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HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST Mel Anderson
Mel is an experienced professional bridal hair and makeup artist, known for her signature glamorous style that feels both refined and modern. She enhances your natural features beautifully— for a bridal style that’s natural yet defined, luminous yet bold, so you’ll feel your most radiant and beautiful self.
Hair & Makeup for Bride $400
- Includes complimentary lashes
- Basic hair styles, curls or half up.
Additional Ladies Hair & Makeup, $270 each
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Add trial for Bride, Hair & Makeup, $250
I will arrange my own Hair & Makeup
PHOTOGRAPHY & CONTENT CREATION
Choose timeless professional photography or a content creator to capture memories of your day in the way that feels right for you (or splash out on both)
All vendor pricing includes travel fee for return trip to Arybellas
PHOTOGRAPHER Selina Nunn
— Candid and Relaxed
Perfect for couples who love natural, unposed moments. Selina has a warm, joyful nature and will put you at ease. Her candid photography style is relaxed and documentary in feel, capturing your day as it naturally unfolds. Lightly edited with soft, true-to-life tones, your images will feel effortless, authentic, and full of genuine emotion
1.5 hrs photography - 80 digital images, $1335
PHOTOGRAPHER Carmen Peters
— Modern and Unobtrusive
With a modern, unobtrusive style, Carmen captures natural emotion and all the meaningful moments as they unfold. She gently guides you to feel relaxed and comfortable, creating imagery that reflects your connection, your personality, and your love story - all with a contemporary feel and beautiful light
1.5hrs photography - 80 digital images, $1335
CONTENT CREATOR Kelsey Woods
Kelsey captures the real, unscripted moments of your wedding day, creating a highlight reel that’s authentic, full of life – perfect for couples that want to remember and relive the way the day felt
Highlight reel, $860
CATERING and BEVERAGES
How you choose to celebrate after saying “I do” is entirely personal. Select the food and drink options that suit how you imagine sharing this moment together
WEDDING CAKE & TABLE
Small, 6” round. 7 large or 14 small portions. $110
Medium, 8” round. 14 large or 28 small portions. $150
Two delicious layers of cake covered in a pastel vanilla Italian buttercream, a splatter of gold and decorated with macarons and meringue.
SELECT YOUR CAKE TABLE
Choose your choice of table for your Wedding Cake, from the following romantic cake tables.
French Carved Table
- Pedestal Cake Stand
- White or Gold Cake Knife
White Ruffled Tablecloth
- Pedestal Cake Stand
- White or Gold Cake Knife
Fresh Greenery and Florals to Style the Cake and Table, $60
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
A curated selection of cheeses, cured meats, dips, fruits and grazing delights beautifully presented on a styled table, with plates, napkins and cutlery.
Minimum 2 guests $150
$25 per extra guest (up to 16 people max)
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HIGH TEA
A delicious mix of sweet and savoury bite size morsels, presented on a styled table, with plates, napkins and elegant cake forks.
Serves 10 to 16 people, $520
STYLED RECEPTION - quoted by request
Elevate your guests experience and add-on beautifully styled tables and dining chairs, so you and your guests can enjoy a leisurely relaxed celebration.
Styled Dining Table & Chairs.
Pricing will be confirmed based on guest numbers
BEVERAGES TO CELEBRATE
Bottle of Sparkling White Grape & Peach. $10 per bottle
- we recommend 1 bottle for every 2 guests
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Crystal Coupe Celebration Tower
For 5 guests or more, elevate your experience with beautiful cut crystal coupes, stacked as a celebration tower for you to pour the final tier
Crystal Coupe Tower & Table $80
Excludes beverages
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Drinks Package
Styled drinks table with
- cut crystal tumblers
- tropical fruit punch
- minted lemon water
Two guests, $30.
$10 per extra person
Guest Numbers
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Provide your preferred Alcoholic Beverages.
Service fee TBC
The Service Fee allows for pre-delivery of your beverages, keeping them chilled, setup, service and cleanup.
The Service Fee will be confirmed once we finalise what beverages you're providing
CEREMONY STYLING & FLORALS
Elevate your wedding with a ceremony setting that fits beautifully at Arybellas. Select the ceremony option that speaks most to what you love.
All the options below are styled with our Premium Artificial Florals, priced at $400, which includes delivery and setup. If you’d like a quote for fresh seasonal florals, select your preferred ceremony setting, then request a quote for fresh florals.
Greenery & White Flower Pillars
White Styled Arch
White Plinths, Urns & Florals
Rustic Plinths, Urns & Florals
Timber Styled Arch
Clear Plinths & Florals
BOUQUET & POCKET SQUARE
Bridal Bouquet & Grooms PocketSquare, $250
Request a quote for Fresh Seasonal Florals for your above styling choices
CEREMONY DECOR OPTIONS
Two timber bench seats with padded linen seats. $50 pair
Two Premium Artificial Floral arrangements at rear of ceremony. $60 pair
Request a custom quote to bring your Wedding Styling Vision to life
FINAL STEP: REVIEW YOUR SELECTIONS
Please review all your selections in Your Wedding Package, shown on the right. Scroll back to make any changes, and once you've happy with all your selections and the package you've built, press continue.
The next step is to share your wedding and personal details, then select submit to send your enquiry. Once we receive this, we'll check availability of the venue and all the wedding professionals.
Completing this isn't a confirmed booking, and we'll be in contact to discuss the next steps.
Your Wedding Details
Please share your details and any other special requests, then click submit to send us your enquiry to have your wedding at Arybellas
All pricing is subject to availability and may change. Once we receive your enquiry we will be in touch to confirm all the details of your package, give you a confirmed quote and advise on the next steps.
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