The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is the venue hire of choice for boutique weddings, functions and significant events. With one hectare of stunning grounds and historically significant buildings, just a stone’s throw from Tauranga CBD, The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is the prestigious choice for your special day.
Wedding venue hire pricing:
July 2024 to June 2026 | $3,000.00
A non-refundable deposit of $750.00 is required upon confirmation of your booking, with the balance paid at least four weeks before the wedding date.
We invite you to arrange a viewing time with us for a look through the buildings and grounds. We are open 7 days a week if you want to explore the grounds on your own first, but we encourage making an appointment so our staff can take you through all the details and answer any questions as they arise.
Weddings at The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga
We welcome you to join the long tradition of getting married on this significant site. The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga has a charm and elegance unrivalled within Tauranga city.
At The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga you have a choice of indoor and outdoors locations to exchange your vows. The north lawn with the beautiful Georgian house in the back ground and the intimate library lawn under the cedar tree are both popular with couples looking for a garden wedding setting. Alternatively, the Chapel offers a vintage indoor space, protected from the elements, and with an old worldly charm all of its own.
The great thing about marrying at The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is that you have all these spaces to choose from, and can leave your decision to the day if weather is a factor. You can also spread your wedding around the grounds – possibly choosing to marry in the Heritage Garden Pavilion or Chapel and host drinks and nibbles on the lawn.
The expansive one hectare grounds at The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga ensure that you will have plenty of choice for your wedding photographs. With lush forest paths, authentic old wooden coach houses and the stunning symmetry of the house your photographer will love capturing all your wedding day moments around this unique site.
We are happy for you to bring as many personal touches as you would like and will work with you in the lead up to your wedding day to make planning as smooth as possible. Couples are welcome to host drinks, nibbles and games on site after exchanging vows.
Function Bookings at The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga
The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga can also host a wide range of functions including:
- Devonshire Teas
- Christenings
- Christmas / Birthday Parties
- Events
- Funerals
Please contact us for more information and keep a look out on our Facebook page for exciting upcoming events.
