The Secret Garden
Tucked away in a peaceful waterfront location in Redcliffs, only 20minutes drive from Central Christchurch, you’ll walk through a garden gate… and instantly feel as though you’ve stepped into another world. The air changes. The city fades. You’re wrapped in lush greenery, birdsong, and the gentle fragrance of jasmine drifting through the garden — a place that feels private, calm, and deeply romantic.
The garden is intimate, sheltered, and designed specially for moments like this.
Step inside and the atmosphere shifts again: serene, elegant interiors with a touch of European charm — ornate mirrors, soft creams and whites, and thoughtful styling designed to make your wedding feel elevated yet relaxed. Indoors becomes a warm sanctuary on cooler or wet days, with sweeping water views that make your ceremony feel just as special as being in the garden.
After your vows, pop a bottle of bubbly, pour a champagne tower, indulge in a beautifully presented high tea, or enjoy a leisurely lunch at a beautifully styled table. Every detail is thoughtfully chosen to make your celebration feel luxuriously intimate.
The Secret Garden is a place where small weddings feel extraordinary — where romance, beauty, and ease come together effortlessly. Perfect for elopements and micro weddings in Christchurch, it’s a setting created for couples who want a day that looks stunning, feels meaningful, and unfolds with complete ease.
Key Features at The Secret Garden
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Located only 20min from central Christchurch
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Weddings on Weekdays for the ultimate peace and privacy
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Couple only, or up to 16 guests
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Styled Ceremony in Garden
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Wet Weather Ceremony indoor with water views
ELOPEMENT WEDDING PACKAGE
For an Elopement in the beauty of The Secret Garden with special touches to celebrate, packages start from an affordable $3190 + GST.
EXAMPLE PACKAGE
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1.5hrs at venue. Couple only or up to 10 guests
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Your own dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator
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Sign at the gate to guide your guests
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Hair & Makeup for Bride, including complimentary trial
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Styled Garden Ceremony with Premium Artificial Florals
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Indoor Wet Weather Ceremony Option (water views)
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Celebrant and Personalised Ceremony
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Two witnesses - if needed
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Professional Photographer, 1hr: 50 edited images
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Background music for ambience
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Small Wedding Cake on Styled Table
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Celebration Bubbly Pop and Crystal Glassware
For an intimate, utterly beautiful experience, tailored to what you would love, scroll down to BUILD YOUR WEDDING PACKAGE
BUILD YOUR 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 meet with you to 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 & Story-Led
For a heartfelt, bespoke ceremony crafted around your story. Jane celebrates that love is love and creates meaningful, inclusive ceremonies for all couples with warmth and care.
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 Prefered 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 6 guests. $80
Medium, 8” round. Serves up to 16 guests. $120
A gorgeous mini cake finished with dripped icing and macaroons. Select your flavour and size to suit your guest numbers.
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 16 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 16 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. $20 service fee
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 gorgeous wedding at The Secret Garden.
This isn't a confirmed booking until the Booking Agreement has been completed and deposit paid.
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