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Description
Description
Planning your wedding should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At Stoneridge Estate, you’ll find a venue that blends breathtaking scenery with expert support, making it easy to create a day that’s truly yours. Set among manicured gardens and a boutique vineyard in Queenstown, Stoneridge Estate offers stunning lake and mountain views, dramatic old-world architecture, and a team dedicated to making your celebration unforgettable.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces
Stoneridge Estate gives you flexible options for both your ceremony and reception, so you can design a day that fits your vision—rain or shine.
- Ceremony: Exchange vows in the picturesque, non-denominational Chapel by the Lake, or choose an outdoor ceremony in the beautifully landscaped gardens with panoramic views of Lake Hayes and the mountains. The chapel is a charming indoor option, perfect for any weather.
- Reception: The Hayes Room is an elegant space featuring a stunning Gothic window and can be styled to match your theme, whether rustic or modern. It seats up to 150 guests at round tables or 56 at long tables. For smaller gatherings or elopements, the Boardroom and Cellar Door offer intimate settings.
- Included: Venue hire covers essentials like tables, chairs, linen, glassware, crockery, cutlery, and an integrated sound system.
Cuisine and Service
Food and wine are at the heart of every celebration at Stoneridge Estate. Enjoy delicious New Zealand cuisine paired with exclusive estate wines. The experienced team is with you every step of the way, ensuring your day runs smoothly—whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration.
Accommodation and Amenities
- On-site Accommodation: Choose from luxurious options like the Lodge or the romantic Honeymoon Cottage, perfect for you and your guests.
- Amenities: Relax with an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and spa services—including in-room treatments. The estate also features an art gallery and countless photo opportunities across its beautiful grounds.
Packages and Inclusions
Stoneridge Estate offers a range of wedding packages, including options for elopements and small weddings (2–20 people) during mid-week. Some packages include professional photography, a registered marriage celebrant, and help with your New Zealand marriage license. Reception venue hire typically includes up to 7 hours of exclusive use of the Hayes Room and gardens.
Key Features at a Glance
- Stunning views of Lake Hayes and the surrounding mountains
- Choice of ceremony locations: chapel or gardens
- Versatile reception spaces for different group sizes
- Exceptional New Zealand cuisine and estate wines
- Luxury on-site accommodation options
- Range of amenities, including spa services and a swimming pool
- Dedicated, expert team providing personalized service
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Overview of Stoneridge Estate
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
300
Wedding Venue Accommodation
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Dancefloor available
Confetti permitted
Sound system available
Fireworks permitted
Wedding license
Wedding Venue Details
Decorations
Disabled access
Landscaped gardens
On-site parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Spa On-Site
Transportation / Shuttle
WiFi
Ballroom
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive use
In-house wedding coordinator
Marquee permitted
Wedding Catering
Alcohol license
Bar
In-house catering
In-House Wine List
Reviews (5)
(5)
- TTim Cook07/02/2024Honestly the most magical stay!Honestly the most magical stay!We stayed here for the first leg of our Honeymoon (3 nights) in the cottage! Honestly the most magical stay! The food was incredible (we did the 5 course paired wines dinner). Breakky every morning was great and waking up to the most stunning view started us off right every day. The service here was impeccable and very responsive, special mentions to Jono and Finlay who really went above and beyond to make us feel at home and were up for a good chat!We stayed here for the first leg of our Honeymoon (3 nights) in the cottage! Honestly the most magical stay! The food was incredible (we did the 5 course paired wines dinner). Breakky every morning was great and waking up to the most stunning view started us off right every day. The service here was impeccable and very responsive, special mentions to Jono and Finlay who really went above and beyond to make us feel at home and were up for a good chat!
- AAnna Mc Grath07/02/2024degustation was absolutely divine degustation was absolutely divineWe stayed in the Lodge for 2 nights and it was absolutely superb! The staff were friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them. The view was stunning and the room was perfect and very spacious. We booked the spa for one of the nights and it was blissful and relaxing. We loved the wine and cheese platter in the evenings and the breakfast each morning was delicious. The "trust the chef" degustation was absolutely divine and Rebecca the sommelier was very friendly and knowledgeaWe stayed in the Lodge for 2 nights and it was absolutely superb! The staff were friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them. The view was stunning and the room was perfect and very spacious. We booked the spa for one of the nights and it was blissful and relaxing. We loved the wine and cheese platter in the evenings and the breakfast each morning was delicious. The "trust the chef" degustation was absolutely divine and Rebecca the sommelier was very friendly and knowledgea
- GGeorgina Hrodgeir07/02/2024Perfect, stunning and amazing! Perfect, stunning and amazing!Perfect, stunning and amazing! We organized our wedding through Stoneridge with the help of Suzanne. Firstly, Suzanne was fantastic, not only did she make the whole process stress free, but had such an eye for details and no request was too much. I love how during the process there were plenty of options to choose from but Suzanne was so helpful in guiding us along the way. On the wedding day itself, she was simply fantastic. She was completely focused on making sure everything ran smoothlyPerfect, stunning and amazing! We organized our wedding through Stoneridge with the help of Suzanne. Firstly, Suzanne was fantastic, not only did she make the whole process stress free, but had such an eye for details and no request was too much. I love how during the process there were plenty of options to choose from but Suzanne was so helpful in guiding us along the way. On the wedding day itself, she was simply fantastic. She was completely focused on making sure everything ran smoothly
- RRowena Elliott07/02/2024our absolute dream wedding!our absolute dream wedding!Stoneridge delivered our absolute dream wedding! The staff were fantastic and nothing was too difficult for them. We didn't have to think about a thing on the day, everything ran like clockwork. The grounds and chapel are also breathtaking and we made the most fantastic memories doing a heli flight for our photos. An especially big thank you to Suzanne who answered every question big and small over the 12 months we worked together to plan the wedding. She is an incredible wedding planner. Stoneridge delivered our absolute dream wedding! The staff were fantastic and nothing was too difficult for them. We didn't have to think about a thing on the day, everything ran like clockwork. The grounds and chapel are also breathtaking and we made the most fantastic memories doing a heli flight for our photos. An especially big thank you to Suzanne who answered every question big and small over the 12 months we worked together to plan the wedding. She is an incredible wedding planner.
- AAlexandra Whitelock07/02/2024the most special timethe most special timethe most special timethe most special timeWe stayed for our honeymoon and had the most special time. We had delicious daily breakfast and afternoon cheese and wine. On our first night we had the chef suggested 5-course dinner with paired wine and it was incredible. We also visited the cellar door and had a wine tasting, which was great. We were even able to order wines to be delivered back to our house in Australia. We can’t wait to come back for our anniversaries over the next few years because we absolutely loved our stay at StoneridgWe stayed for our honeymoon and had the most special time. We had delicious daily breakfast and afternoon cheese and wine. On our first night we had the chef suggested 5-course dinner with paired wine and it was incredible. We also visited the cellar door and had a wine tasting, which was great. We were even able to order wines to be delivered back to our house in Australia. We can’t wait to come back for our anniversaries over the next few years because we absolutely loved our stay at Stoneridg
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