Weddings
Imagine your wedding ceremony in one of New Zealand's most stunning historic buildings.
Abbie and James' special day. Photo: Adrian de la Fuenteexpand/collapse
Since 1866, Old St Paul's has been a welcoming and sophisticated venue for hundreds of couples. Famed for its glowing wooden interior and illuminated stained glass windows, this iconic property in the heart of Wellington provides the perfect setting for a traditional wedding with that delicate twist of modern elegance.
No longer a parish church, Old St Paul's is non-denominational though still consecrated. Design your own large or intimate ceremony, whether it is religious, civil, LGBTQA+, or a renewal of vows.
Venue hire includes exclusive use of the church for 90 minutes, pew decorations and the services of the dedicated Old St Paul’s wedding coordinator. There is also the option of bells, organ and/or piano music performed by our experienced musician, or extended time for photography.
Please refer to our wedding information pack for further information or contact our wedding coordinator.
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Hiring Old St Paul's for your Wedding Ceremony
Venue hire includes:
- The hire of Old St Paul’s and grounds for 1.5 hours
- The services of our Wedding Co-ordinator, who will work with you to ensure your ceremony at Old St Paul’s will be unforgettable
- A choice of pew decorations
- A wedding rehearsal with your celebrant/minister, your wedding party and our Wedding Co-ordinator to ensure your special day will be relaxed and stress-free.
Price: NZD 1,100 incl GST (1 May - 31 August) & NZD 1,300 incl GST (1 September - 30 April).
Additional hour
Why not book an additional hour to have extra time for photography of the occasion?
Price: NZD 350.00 incl GST.
Musician
The services of our musician who will help you choose from traditional or non-traditional pieces played on the organ or grand piano. Special requests can be accommodated.
A facility to play music from almost any electronic device is also available. This includes a music rehearsal.
Price: NZD 300 incl GST.
Bells
For almost 150 years, the Old St Paul’s Bellringer Guild have rung to signal the arrival of the bride to the church and as the couple leaves the church to signal their new life together. The bells add a wonderful touch to your wedding.
Price: NZD 300.00 incl GST.
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Enjoy your ceremony in this beautiful historic venue. Image: Heritage New Zealand
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How adorable are these two? Image: Anna Munro
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A magical moment. Image: Amy Schulz Photography
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Exchange your vows surrounded by the spectacular architecture at Old St Paul's. Image: Colin McDiarmid
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Here comes the beautiful bride! Image: Anna Munro
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A bridal party with elegance and style! Image: Amy Schulz Photography
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Serenity meets beauty. Image: Amy Schulz Photography
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Since 1866, Old St Paul's has been a beloved historic wedding venue in Wellington. Image: Adrian de la Fuente