The Secret Garden
Elopement & Small Wedding Venue
— Build your own Wedding Package, up to 16 guests
The Secret Garden is an intimate, private wedding venue in Redcliffs, Christchurch, only 20minutes from the city. Designed for elopements and small weddings for couples who want a wedding that feels intentional, beautifully styled, and is easy to plan — this hidden garden setting offers a peaceful and romantic alternative to larger traditional venues.
We offer curated elopement and small wedding packages that bring together the venue, trusted suppliers, and thoughtful styling — all managed by The Event Boutique. Whether you’re imagining a quiet ceremony for two or a relaxed celebration with up to 16 of your closest people, our packages allow you to build your own wedding experience. One that feels personal, beautifully considered to give you a special celebration, and most of all — completely stress-free.
Your package starts with selecting the time at venue, then you choose the elements you love most — celebrant, photography or content creation, hair and makeup, catering and beverage options, to florals and styling — you build your own package to create a wedding that feels considered, effortless, and entirely your own.
A Hidden Garden Wedding Venue in Christchurch
Walking through the gate of The Secret Garden you’ll feel as though you’ve entered another world — secluded, sheltered and surrounded by lush greenery, birdsong and the scent of jasmine.
This romantic setting is relaxed, elegant and beautifully styled, with thoughtful attention given to every detail. Your ceremony is either held in the secluded rear garden, in a beautifully secluded and private garden setting, or an alternative — and the wet-weather option — you can exchange vows indoors overlooking sweeping water views, offering a setting that feels just as special and considered.
After your ceremony, the space naturally lends itself to a relaxed celebration. Whether it’s popping a bottle of sparkling, enjoying beautifully styled catering, sharing a delicious cake, The Secret Garden is designed to feel effortless, intimate and memorable.
If you love beautiful details and want a truly special wedding experience, The Secret Garden is the perfect setting for an elopement, micro or small wedding in Christchurch.
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Elopement & Small Wedding Packages at a glance
With hand-selected venues and trusted vendors, our packages are designed for couples who want clarity, beauty, and ease.
This example package at The Secret Garden is $3300 + GST
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1.5hr Elopement, for up to 10 guests
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Weekday wedding for peace and quiet
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Located only 20minutes from central Christchurch
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Hair and makeup for Bride (including trial)
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Celebrant and personalised ceremony
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1 hr Photography: 50 edited digital images
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Small Wedding Cake
- Bubbly pop and crystal glassware
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Charcuterie Board for two
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Ceremony setting styled with Premium Artificial Florals
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Co-ordination by The Event Boutique
Packages can be tailored with additional requests to suit your vision.
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 finalise all the details to book your beautiful wedding at The Secret Garden.
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
TIME AT THE SECRET GARDEN VENUE
Choose how long you'd like to celebrate at The Secret Garden.
Elopement - 1.5hrs
Couple only, or up to 10 guests. $1250
Includes Wedding Co-ordination Fee
Small Wedding - 3hrs
Up to maximum of 16 guests $1600
Includes Wedding Co-ordination Fee
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 The Secret Garden
and ensure your day unfolds beautifully.
CELEBRANT
Your celebrant will create a personal ceremony that’s meaningful to you, and guide you through the legal requirements. Choose the celebrant who feels like the right fit for you.
Jane Godfrey
— Warm, Personal & Experienced
For a heartfelt, modern ceremony, with the option for a reading of any style and personal vows. Jane celebrates that love is love, offering inclusive ceremonies for all couples with warmth and care.
Available Mondays and Fridays only.
Celebrant - Jane $450
Olle van der Pol: Tie the Knot
— Modern, Relaxed & Joyful
For a contemporary, easy-going ceremony style that’s warm, genuine, and fuss-free. Ollie will help you tie the knot with a little love, a little laughter and just the right amount of sparkle.
Celebrant - Olle $475
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 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
This gives you the time to share what you would love with Selina, and find the perfect hair style and makeup to suit you, so you’re comfortable with the look and style, prior to your wedding day (and gives you the perfect opportunity for a night out)
Additional Ladies Hair & Makeup, $180 each
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Add 1 hour earlier arrival time at The Secret Garden
for Hair & Makeup and getting dressed, $50
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST Lucy Paige Artistry
With a gentle, considered approach, Lucy creates soft, polished hair and makeup that feels effortless and natural — helping you feel calm, confident, and beautifully you on your wedding day.
Hair & Makeup for Bride $450
Includes complimentary Trial for Hair & Makeup
This gives you the time to trial different hair styles and colours to suit your skin, so you’re comfortable with your Hair and Makeup, prior to your wedding day (and gives you the perfect opportunity for a night out)
Additional Ladies Hair & Makeup, $160 each
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Add 1 hour earlier arrival time at The Secret Garden
for Hair & Makeup and getting dressed, $50
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)
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 hour at the venue - 50 digital images, $750
2 hours including offsite locations – 100 digital images, $1350
PHOTOGRAPHER Carmen Bird
— 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 hour at the venue - 50 digital images, $750
2 hours including offsite locations – 100 digital images, $1350
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, $700
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
Small, 6” round. Serves up to 10 guests. $80
Medium, 8” round. Serves up to 18 guests. $120
Two delicious layers of cake covered in a pastel vanilla Italian buttercream, a splatter of gold and decorated with macarons and meringue.
SELECT A CAKE TABLE
Elevate your cake cutting experience with your choice of the following romantic cake tables.
French Carved Table
$30
- Pedestal Cake Stand
- White or Gold Cake Knife
White Ruffled Tablecloth
$30
- 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, fruits and grazing delights
Minimum 2 guests $120
$20 per extra guest (up to 18 guests max)
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HIGH TEA
A delicious mix of sweet and savoury bite size morsels, beautifully presented on tiered trays, with luxe dinnerware and elegant cake forks.
Serves 10 to 18 guests, $420
CATERED RECEPTION - quoted by request
Extend your wedding celebration at The Secret Garden with a delicious catered lunch or dinner, at an exquisite styled table, with a menu designed to suit you
Wedding Reception Lunch at Styled Table
- in garden or indoors with water views
Wedding Reception Dinner at Styled Table
- with water views
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 $30
Excludes beverages
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Drinks Package
Styled drinks table with
- cut crystal tumblers
- tropical fruit punch
- minted lemon water
- tea & coffee
Two guests, $30.
$10 per extra person
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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, service and cleanup. Will also include a beverage dispenser to fill with a non alcoholic options, as it's a legal requirement to provide this.
The Service Fee will be confirmed once we finalise what beverages you're providing.
Approved Beverages include:
- Wines: Sparkling, White & Rosé
- Beer & Cider
- RTD's
- no red wine or spirits allowed
CEREMONY STYLING & FLORALS
Elevate your wedding with a romantic and stylish ceremony setting, that perfectly enhances the beauty of The Secret Garden. Select the ceremony styling option below that speaks most to what you love.
All ceremony settings include a signing table and chair, and two timber carved bench seats with linen padded seats for guest seating.
All the options below are styled with our Premium Artificial Florals, priced at $250. 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
Timber Styled Arch
White Plinths, Urns & Florals
Rustic Plinths, Urns & Florals
Clear Plinths & Florals
Eternity Ground Florals
Bridal Bouquet & Grooms PocketSquare
Request a quote for Fresh Seasonal Florals for your above styling choices
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 The Secret Garden.
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.
Thank you
We’ve received your enquiry for having your Wedding at The Secret Garden. We'll review your request and package details, check availability and be in touch to let you know the next steps.
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