Timeless Wedding for couples who want a stress-free celebration, guided every step of the way.

Hemsworth Estate is the perfect venue for timeless garden weddings just 10 minutes from Ashburton, and one hour from Christchurch. Our secluded grounds keep everyone close by during cocktail hour for all important photos, and evening celebrations only limited by your imagination, personal style and budget.

Combined with complimentary wedding planning, and over a 15 years of event planning expertise, we’re here to make you love every minute of your wedding and the planning process leading up to the big day. Our process is very interactive and comprehensive making sure no detail is left undiscussed and you arrive for the celebration as calm as possible and ready to celebrate!

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Weddings

We have options from the ultimate weekend wedding where everything is included to just a simple ceremony with all the important people and moments captured.

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Micro Weddings

Your choice of a day-time or full day-to-night celebration for your nearest and dearest.

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elopements

Celebrate with just your love, or a select few in our all-inclusive elopement package where we handle all the details.

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See real weddings at Hemsworth Estate

Stacy and Hadley - February

Tracy and Shannon - March

Percy and Jaco - December

Tiffany and Dallas - April

Emma and Corey - October

Matia and Paia - January

Amy and Tim - February

Mary and Gadi - December

Family weddings - 1955 & 1981

What couples say

On reflection, our wedding day exceeded my expectations. Thank you for making our day a special one.

Hemsworth Estate was the perfect setting for us to get married. The location was very important to me , as you know, I grew up just down the road. Your gardens are stunning and, in my opinion, the layout is perfect. We have had so many positive comments about Hemsworth and many locals commented that they drive past so often but had no idea of the beauty hiding behind those big trees.

I loved all Rebecca’s great ideas – from the ceremony decor with the silk arch and the floral arrangements at the front to the outdoor bar leaners made out of your old wool pack holders .. ingenious!!

Thanks again for all your hard work and organisation leading up to and especially your behind the scenes work on the day!

Tracey Bennett

Bride at Hemsworth Estate

We had the best wedding day and it was down to you guys making it all happen, from the calm nature of you both, the organisation of the day, the beautifully presented gardens and ceremony, the amazing high tea and the love we felt from you just made the day feel so perfect. We cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us.

Emma Thomson

Bride at Hemsworth Estate

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of getting married at Hemsworth Estate at the end of April, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience from beginning to end. From our very first visit, we were completely captivated by the charm of the estate and the warmth of the people behind it. We instantly knew this was the place where we wanted to celebrate one of the most important days of our lives.

Rebecca is nothing short of amazing. From the moment we met her, she was incredibly helpful, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day exactly what we envisioned. She guided us through the planning process with such care and enthusiasm, helping us bring all the little details together in a way that felt effortless and personal.

The estate itself is absolutely stunning, the historic home, the picturesque grounds, and all the thoughtful touches throughout the venue created the most magical backdrop for our celebration. Rebecca and Jema went above and beyond to accommodate all our requests, making us feel completely at ease every step of the way.

One of my favorite parts of the day was getting ready with my bridesmaids in the beautiful space they set up just for us. It felt so calm and special, and it gave us the perfect moment to relax and enjoy the morning before the ceremony. My husband had just as wonderful a time in the whiskey room, where he and his best man had a bourbon tasting! I also absolutely loved getting to feed Rebecca’s chickens during our photo shoot. such a sweet and unexpected moment that made the day even more joyful and fun.

What really stood out to us was how stress-free and supported we felt throughout the entire day. The level of care and attention to detail was incredible, and we could tell how much love and thought was put into making everything perfect.

We feel so lucky to have found Hemsworth Estate and to have had our wedding there. It truly exceeded all our expectations and gave us memories we’ll treasure forever. We’re already looking forward to visiting again in the future.

Tiffany Watson

Bride at Hemsworth Estate

Take the stress out of wedding planning

By the time your wedding day arrives, you won’t feel like you’re traveling to a venue, you’ll feel like Hemsworth Estate is your luxurious home away from home where you and your guests will feel comfortable, and focus solely on celebrating your love. Our weddings are curated experiences inspired by the personality and values of each individual couple, and couples of all types are welcome.

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Have additional questions before you book? Get in touch with Rebecca on 0274339779 or contact us here.