A fairy tale location: VR Hanmer Springs Retreat
When planning a wedding, the top priority is always the venue. Once that is secured, everything else can be done at a more relaxed pace.
For many couples, the desire is for an outdoor wedding that brings a magic of its own – there is nothing like a breathtaking setting for that unforgettable marriage ceremony. 
VR Hanmer Springs Retreat is the ideal venue for weddings. With stunning views of the majestic Amuri Ranges, this alpine haven casts a fairy tale-like spell all of its own.
Accommodation for guests is sorted, with 33 luxury rooms and units available. Choose from three wedding packages, all including a complimentary night in the retreat’s gorgeous Bridal Suite.
The sweeping lawn and manicured gardens provide plenty of scope for that idyllic backdrop to stage a ceremony, while a pre-ceremony stroll with bubbles before the formalities begin is just the icing on the cake.
The function rooms hold from 40 to 220 guests comfortably, and for smaller weddings, two rooms can be closed off to create a more private ambience.
A wide selection of menus and dining formats allows for the kind of social atmosphere the couple want to create – from formal seated dining with a set menu (a la carte option also available) through to casual grazing platters.
With two fully qualified chefs in-house, the bridal couple are assured their food requirements are well met. They have the option of choosing one of the set menus or they are free to design their own menu. 
The catering team are open to all suggestions and will work in with the couple to achieve a mouth-watering wedding banquet.
Should the couple’s vision for entertainment be some fun photos of their courting days, or speeches from the groomsmen and bridesmaids, or even a spot of karaoke, there is no shortage of equipment.
From a projector screen to hand-held mics for roaming the room, the bridal party is only limited by imagination.
VR Hanmer Springs Retreat truly is a dream venue. Call the team at 0800 879 337 or email info@vrweddings.co.nz.
vrweddings.co.nz/hanmer-springs
