WEDDINGS & VENUE BOOKINGS
Weddings & Venue Bookings
You are very welcome to hire our 1875 Heritage‑Listed Settlers’ Church for your Wedding or Civil Union (hire fee $595), Baby Naming, Baptism, or other special occasion (hire fee on enquiry).
We warmly welcome Wedding and Civil Union bookings from all, any, or no denomination. You are free to choose your own Celebrant - religious, non‑religious, or independent - and there are no restrictions on who you may use. Wedding hire includes the day before for you to get organised and also decorate the Church if you wish. For Bookings, and viewings of the Church building please send us a note using our Contact Form. We are all volunteers so there may be a delay before we can respond to your query. Weddings / Bookings Co-ordinator Leanne Midgley 021 688 164 Bank Account: ASB 12-3039-0107909-00Reference: Your Name, and Event DateBank Account Name: Hobsonville Church & Settlers Cemetery Preservation Society Inc
We warmly welcome Wedding and Civil Union bookings from all, any, or no denomination. You are free to choose your own Celebrant - religious, non‑religious, or independent - and there are no restrictions on who you may use. Wedding hire includes the day before for you to get organised and also decorate the Church if you wish. For Bookings, and viewings of the Church building please send us a note using our Contact Form. We are all volunteers so there may be a delay before we can respond to your query. Weddings / Bookings Co-ordinator Leanne Midgley 021 688 164 Bank Account: ASB 12-3039-0107909-00Reference: Your Name, and Event DateBank Account Name: Hobsonville Church & Settlers Cemetery Preservation Society Inc
Building and roading construction next to Church until possibly July 2026
There is a significant amount of building and roading work happening around us at the moment, so we encourage you to visit the area and make sure you’re comfortable with the current surroundings before booking the Church.
We work closely with the contractors to minimise any impact on weddings. This includes ensuring parking is available for guests and that no construction work takes place during the ceremony.
We work closely with the contractors to minimise any impact on weddings. This includes ensuring parking is available for guests and that no construction work takes place during the ceremony.
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Wedding & Civil Union Hire
The hire fee for a Wedding or Civil Union is $595.
This includes access to the Church the day before your ceremony so you can set up and decorate if you wish.
Many couples find the simple interior and soft lighting beautiful as it is, with little or no extra decoration needed.
A $200 booking fee is payable when you confirm your date, with the remaining $395 due six weeks before your wedding. We will provide you with a key to the building, which you return after your ceremony.
When you’re ready to confirm your booking, please complete our Wedding Booking Form, then scan or photograph the completed form and email it to Leanne Midgley, at hobsonvillesettlerschurch@gmail.com. Word version link is here;Pdf version link is here. We welcome Wedding and Civil Union bookings from all, any, or no denomination. You are free to choose your own Celebrant, whether religious, non‑religious, or independent. There are no restrictions on who you may use. Kimberly Sanders, Celebrant at Lucky In Love Weddings offers mini wedding packages at the Church. @luckyinloveweddings www.Luckyinlove.co.nz How many guests can we seat?Our little Church is perfect for intimate weddings of around six people, and can comfortably seat up to 100 guests on our original pews. What we do and don’t haveWe are a Heritage‑Listed building, so some modern facilities are limited, but we offer everything needed for a beautiful, simple ceremony. What we have:Fibre WiFiSpace to set up your own speakers for musicA Church organ available for your use Restored windows that open for ventilationPortable heatersBathroom facilities (not wheelchair accessible)A small catering area with hot water, sink, and a small fridgeFire extinguisher, automatic fire sprinklers, and a first aid kitAccess the day before your wedding for set‑up and decoration What we don’t have:No pianoNo air‑conditioning or built‑in heating/coolingNo ovenNo rubbish bins - please take all rubbish away with you No on‑site catering services (you are welcome to bring your own and clean up afterwards) Flowers and DecorationsFloral arrangements and decorations are your responsibility.Flowers and bows may be attached to pew ends using ribbons only.All decorations must be removed after the service.Please do not use adhesives, tape, or wire on our historic kauri furniture or anywhere that could damage the building.
A $200 booking fee is payable when you confirm your date, with the remaining $395 due six weeks before your wedding. We will provide you with a key to the building, which you return after your ceremony.
When you’re ready to confirm your booking, please complete our Wedding Booking Form, then scan or photograph the completed form and email it to Leanne Midgley, at hobsonvillesettlerschurch@gmail.com. Word version link is here;Pdf version link is here. We welcome Wedding and Civil Union bookings from all, any, or no denomination. You are free to choose your own Celebrant, whether religious, non‑religious, or independent. There are no restrictions on who you may use. Kimberly Sanders, Celebrant at Lucky In Love Weddings offers mini wedding packages at the Church. @luckyinloveweddings www.Luckyinlove.co.nz How many guests can we seat?Our little Church is perfect for intimate weddings of around six people, and can comfortably seat up to 100 guests on our original pews. What we do and don’t haveWe are a Heritage‑Listed building, so some modern facilities are limited, but we offer everything needed for a beautiful, simple ceremony. What we have:Fibre WiFiSpace to set up your own speakers for musicA Church organ available for your use Restored windows that open for ventilationPortable heatersBathroom facilities (not wheelchair accessible)A small catering area with hot water, sink, and a small fridgeFire extinguisher, automatic fire sprinklers, and a first aid kitAccess the day before your wedding for set‑up and decoration What we don’t have:No pianoNo air‑conditioning or built‑in heating/coolingNo ovenNo rubbish bins - please take all rubbish away with you No on‑site catering services (you are welcome to bring your own and clean up afterwards) Flowers and DecorationsFloral arrangements and decorations are your responsibility.Flowers and bows may be attached to pew ends using ribbons only.All decorations must be removed after the service.Please do not use adhesives, tape, or wire on our historic kauri furniture or anywhere that could damage the building.
The altar can be turned around to either show a cross on one side, or no cross, depending on your preference.
Flowers below by The Florist NZ www.thefloristnz.nz
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Flower Petals, Rice and Confetti
Flower petals, rice, and confetti may be used outside the Church. If you choose to use them, please ensure the grounds are cleaned afterwards - this can be done later the same day or the following day by you, your family, or friends.
CandlesFor fire safety reasons, candles or any open flames are not permitted in our historic Church. We want to keep this beautiful building safe for future generations. Electric candles or tealights are a great alternative and look lovely.
Grounds
The grounds are regularly maintained to keep the Churchyard tidy and welcoming.
Marriage or Civil Union LicenceYou will need to apply for a marriage or civil union licence from the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages. This must be done at least three working days before your ceremony, and the fee is $150.Here is the link to the NZ Marriages online application. You will have to provide our street address: Hobsonville Church, 1 Scott Road, Hobsonville, Auckland 0618
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Photos below courtesy of Lucky In Love Weddings @luckyinloveweddings www.Luckyinlove.co.nz
Photos below courtesy of Lucky in Love Weddings - Charlotte and Mitchell
Planner and Celebrant: Lucky in Love Weddings @luckyinloveweddings www.Luckyinlove.co.nzPhotographer: Katrina Cooke Photography
Wedding photos 1960's - Muriel (nee Smith) (1936-2011) and Harry Emm. The Smith family lived on Scott Road, and attended Hobsonville School.
