Venues
The perfect destination
Venues
The perfect backdrop for your marquee event or wedding experience…
Canterbury offers an abundance of incredible marquee venues. Whether you’re after ocean views, a country outlook, total luxury or a lavish estate, Silk Estate work alongside jaw dropping venues to ensure you have a venue which ticks all the boxes.
Enjoy searching for your perfect marquee venue from our list below.
tipapa estate
Cradled in the rolling hills of North Canterbury is Tipapa Estate, an oasis of privacy surrounded by parklike grounds.
- Accommodation
- Garden ceremony
- Indoor space for wet weather ceremony or canapes
- Marquee 150 max people (no minimum)
- Choose your own registered caterer
- BYO drinks
Longbeach Estate
Amazing chef style kitchen facilities on site, room for dance floor or ceremony inside in the timeless hall, ample room to set up a marquee in the stunning grounds.
- Garden ceremony
- Marquee 50-160 people
- The Cookshop 60-80 people
- BYO drinks
Hemsworth Estate
Beautiful homestead which houses accommodation for the bridal party. Use of a Silk Estate marquee on the lawns while enjoying your ceremony and canapés in the gardens.
- Accomodation
- Garden ceremony
- Marquee 120 people approx
- BYO drinks
Terrace downs RESORT
Surrounded by stunning High Country scenery and the Rakaia River, there are many unique elements that make this Resort
- Accommodation
- Garden ceremony
- Indoor space for wet weather ceremony or canapes
- Marquee 150 max people (no minimum)
- Catering and Beverage by Terrace Downs Resort
Dancing on moonlight
Dancing on Moonlight, just a short 30-minute drive from Christchurch CBD, is a secluded and luxurious property surrounded by beautiful formal gardens. It is a perfect location to plan a stunning intimate or elaborate wedding experience.
- Accommodation
- Garden ceremony
- Marquee 200 max (no minimum)
- Choose your own registered caterer
- BYO drinks
Montrose Estate
Experience a sparkling lake with snow-capped alps as a backdrop. Located on the banks of the Rakaia River with clear blue water flowing freely past the volcanic cliffs.
- Accommodation
- Marquee 150 max (no minimum)
- Choose your own registered caterer
- BYO drinks
Riccarton House
Riccarton House & Bush is a unique Heritage Site consisting of two historic buildings, flanked by beautiful gardens and native bush.
- Garden ceremony
- Indoor space for wet weather ceremony or canapes
- Marquee 200 max people (no minimum)
- Catering by Riccarton House
- BYO drinks
Monavale (Iris Lawn)
A garden ceremony beside the River Avon, canapes & champagne on the patio while your guests play croquet, quoits and giant jenga, and punting the Avon.
- Garden ceremony
- Marquee 200 max (no minimum)
- Catering by Mona Vale
- BYO drinks
Chateau on the park
Conveniently located near Hagley Park and nestled in 5 acres of gardens. Also boasting a moat and a vineyard, celebrate your special day in this fairytale-like venue
- Accommodation
- Garden ceremony
- Indoor space for wet weather ceremony or canapes
- Marquee 150 max people (no minimum)
- Catering & Beverage by Chateau on the Park