Welcome to RiverRidge Weddings
RiverRidge Weddings are held at RiverRidge Retreat in Nature's Paradise.
The RiverRidge Retreat is regarded as New Zealand's premier 'destination' wedding venue. The retreat is the Southern most retreat in the world, located in an idyllic setting in the heart of the Catlins.
Nestled beside the Catlins River and beneath gorgeous native bush ridges, the Retreat is positioned on 15 acres of beautifully groomed grounds with its majestic outlook and peaceful surrounds, it is simply a slice of paradise.
RiverRidge RetReat - The Southern Most Retreat in the World!
This major drawcard brings couples from all over the world, to RiverRidge Retreat for their special day. It is a very popular 'destination' wedding venue for overseas couples, NZ couples, both in the North and South Island of New Zealand.
Nature's Paradise in the Catlins
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The Catlins is a major highlight (a hidden gem) on the East Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. The Catlins is on an area of great contrasts and natural beauty with an abundance of extraordinary wildlife.
From magnificent coastal cliffs and headlands, long white beaches, caves and sandy bays to beautiful native rain forests, waterfalls, rivers, valleys, hidden lakes, and rolling green pastures. The Catlins is a fascinating unspoilt rugged place off the beaten track, with so much to see and do.
Adele Dawkins – Recognised As New Zealand's Most Trusted Wedding Planner Talks About Her Planning Service and the RiverRidge Retreat Wedding Venue
Hi there, my name is Adele and I look after all of the RiverRidge Weddings.
I have one major focus – and this is to do all I can to help you experience the wedding you have always dreamed of.
I can help you with as much or as little
of your wedding preparation as you choose.
You can find out a lot more about me on our wedding planning page.
I would love to meet with you.
Testimonials
Why does RiverRidge Weddings stand out from the rest?
One of the reasons is we have many brides who are happy to tell the world about their fantastic wedding experiences, from the planning with Adele all the way through to their dream wedding at our RiverRidge Retreat venue in Nature's Paradise.
You can click on one of the thank you letter photos below to see the full size version.
Everyone could not stop saying how beautiful it is there and specially my mother in law, auntie and Ben were so so impressed and amazed.
Mel and Ben, NZ
I found RiverRidge Retreat to be the ideal venue for Tony and my wedding.
It enabled us to have all of our family and friends, accommodated on site.
We ended up having 60 of our closest stay with us at the retreat for three days – such a very special time.
A big thanks to Adele and Gary for their amazing help to make our dream wedding day.
Maria Jones, Dunedin, NZ
Hi Adele and Gary. Thanks for helping to make our wedding so amazing.
We decided to write this card to let you know all the things you did that helped make our wedding day and weekend so special.
This is what we came up with…
- You always had all the answers to our many thousand questions in the months leading up and you were so willing to help. This made the planning easy.
- You let us party with our loved ones all night long (lots of Sunday morning headaches, LOL’s).
- We could have all our family and close friends stay on site with us for the weekend.
- The weekly payment installments which we started 11 months ago made it all possible.
- The guys had a blast with the clay target shooting and the girls loved the beauty treatments (just a pity we didn’t have time to try some of your other many activity options).
- Your chef Mark was happy to customise the food to suit. Mark also called us on three separate occasions to discuss all our food needs.
- Shelley Povey was an outstanding photographer. We must send you some of our photos.
- Your one stop shop meant it was so easy for us get everything we needed, e.g: decorations.
Anyway guys, there are lots more we could waffle on about – can’t thank you enough!
Hope you guys enjoy this wee ‘thank you' gift.
Katie and Tom Bennett, Christchurch, NZ
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