Wedding FAQ's
50 people: Sit Down & Formal. 100 Cocktail & Informal
The client will have access to their chosen Ceremony space, Marque, all included package items and any hired items from midday Day Prior to Wedding Date to allow for set up & Agree to have all breakdown, removal and clean up complete by midday Day After Wedding Date. (48 Hours)
The venue is yours to use as you please during the 48 hours, provided you have cleaned up by midday day after your wedding date.
Yes,
Elopement Packages:
Two Bedroom Apartment night prior and night of Wedding.
Rent The Venue & Pop-Up Packages:
Two Bedroom Apartment night prior and night of Wedding.
Bridal Studio on your Wedding night.
Accommodation available for your guests will be subject to availability when we receive your signed contract and deposit.
Total On-Site Accommodation
8 x Executive Studios
8 x One Bedroom Units
5 x Two Bedroom Apartments
No, we have a list of possible catering options & vendors, but you are free to choose your own suppliers.
Full set up including triangle arch can be set up in the Marque if weather doesn't permit your ceremony to be outside
On-site Parking spaces (additional to those allocated to guests) are limited. Where-ever possible it is preferable that guests not staying onsite are transported to and from site. Claremont Motel is home to Martinborough transport service ‘Claremont Cabs’ making transporting your guests simple! Parking & transport requirements to be discussed with the event team and organized on a case by case basis
To respect our neighbours and comply with local rules, all music and outdoor noise must finish by 10:00 PM.After this time, you are welcome to continue your celebrations quietly, provided that noise levels remain respectful of other onsite guests and our neighbours. Shut Down Midnight.
All alcohol is BYO.
Deposit: $1000.00 is due upon signing the agreement to hold wedding date.
Payment 2: $1000.00 is due 1 month prior to the date of wedding.
Payment 3: Balance is due 7 days prior to the event.
The client is responsible for any damage caused by themselves, guests or vendors. A Bond of $500 is required.
Cancellation must be made in writing.
$1000.00 deposit becomes Non Refundable 6 months out from Date of Wedding.
If the Cancellation occurs within 28 Days of Date of Wedding both the Deposit &Payment 2 as stated in Payment Schedule are forfeited.
If the cancellation occurs within 6 days payments 1,2 & 3 as stated in the Payment Schedule are forfeited.
Please discuss with the event team, case by case basis.
Fireworks, open flames of any description, confetti and illegal products are prohibited from the entire complex at all times.
Yes, it is included in all packages if required
Yes provided you keep within noise limits at all times.
This depends on the package you choose and will be outlined in the
T & C’s of your contract… check with the Events Team
Yes, but they can only fly above the ceremony & marque areas of the complex. Strictly NO flying above any accommodation rooms or neighbouring properties.
What our other guests have said
Fabulous place to stay. The perfect base for our time in the Wairarapa. Beautiful semi-rural setting a short distance from the town square. The hosts are amazing - so helpful and friendly, and everything is absolutely immaculate. We were there for a family holiday but would also be a fabulous...
COMPASS
Friendly welcome. Spacious, clean apartment with a very comfy bed. Beautiful setting and very quiet.
Kerry Playle
Comfortable clean spacious unit, pleasant surrounding and a great shuttle service which I unexpectedly needed urgently to get to Greytown for our gig at the wondrous Mid Winter Xmas festival Special thanks to Carson the proprietor for organizing Tom from the local garage to sort my car the next...
Nina, Claremont Cabs
Excellent taxi service. Prompt, reliable and very friendly
Rob, Claremont Cabs
Last night in NZ & After a really stressful drive I arrived and Carson looked after me like a long lost family member. The appartment was so warm and the bed so comfy, that I’m recharged and ready to start the next leg of my journey. He gave me great tips on where to eat dinner and...
PEGGY