Christchurch parks and gardens offer beautiful locations for weddings. A variety of park wedding locations are available ranging from boutique to beachy. Booking is required for weddings in these Council locations.
You can still get out and about and enjoy many of our parks – please practice social distancing if visiting.
Parks and cemeteries are open for pedestrian access only. Please do not use any play equipment and avoid using public toilets as these are closed.
The following are closed:
People are asked to refrain from smoking in Council-owned playgrounds and parks in line with the Council's Smokefree Public Places Policy
Please be aware that bookings are limited to a maximum of three hours (includes set-up and pack-down time). Other ceremonies may be booked before or after your event.
Allow at least 30 minutes either side of your ceremony. Rehearsal times are not included in your booking arrangement.
Find out more about holding your wedding at one of our beautiful gardens:
To book or enquire please contact us.
The fee for booking a local or urban park is $74.
Please note: You will be sharing the park with members of the public. We do not close down a park for any bookings.
Printable terms and conditions of use [PDF, 23 KB] for local park weddings.
To book or enquire please contact us.
There is no fee for these locations.
Printable terms and conditions of use [PDF, 39 KB] for weddings and picnics at beaches, or Port Hills or Banks Peninsula parks.
Wedding locations
Park buildings
Picnic spaces
