Discover the latest wedding catering trends at Ōrākei Bay, as Events Experience Manager, Nicolle Hannah, shares insights into how modern couples are reimagining food experiences. From family-style dining and interactive dessert moments to late-night comfort favourites, explore how today’s weddings are becoming more personal, social, and guest-focused than ever before.

Here are our top 10 tips to help you plan a seamless, stress-free waterfront wedding, starting with the most important decision of all: your venue.

We’ve compiled a list of sample questions to ask when visiting a potential venue, based on our many years of experience hosting and coordinating many beautiful weddings at the iconic Orakei Bay.

Looking for the perfect Auckland venue? Ōrākei Bay blends nature, style and effortless service to create unforgettable weddings, celebrations and corporate events.