Bridgewater Country Estate

25/08/2024

Time to advertise for awesome team members to join the Bridgewater Estate team.

We are looking for awesome individuals who want to work at a wedding venue based in Kaukapakapa, to start September and continue throughout the summer season (September to May) and for future seasons after that.

We have roles behind our bar and also service staff who operate both front of house and back of house

We are open to 15+ year olds for service staff and 18+ for behind the bar

Our roles suit highschool and university students as well as people who want a top up income on top of their current job or looking for part time casual work.

Hours can vary from week to week as shifts are rostered based on when we have a function on. Some weeks you could work 20+ hours over three nights, other weeks you might have four hours so you need to be flexible with your availability

Our existing team are awesome and we are looking to welcome new team members on board (fyi we have around four roles available)

If interested, send your details to [email protected] or message directly for next steps

18/11/2023

Even on a gloomy day, we think the venue still comes up stunning.
Todays wedding is our cocktail wedding which offers a relaxed informal style event.

04/08/2023

Another feature on Auckland Weddings website on a wedding we hosted at Bridgewater Country Estate. This time it was the gorgeous couple Jemma and Alvaro.

Jemma and Alvaro's wedding at Bridgewater Country Estate.

16/07/2023

Who doesn't love to be featured in media when it's all positive. Check out the article below which was in the "Together Journal" publication this month featuring the wedding of Tayla and Reid hosted at Bridgewater Country Estate

Photographed by the talented Rebecca Bradley Photography

Together Journal showcases the latest articles on Weddings. Take a look at Tayla + Reid by Rebecca Bradley here!

06/06/2023

Check out the blog from Auckland Weddings showcasing one of the weddings we hosted this season. Lavina and Logan were an absolute pleasure to host.

Real Wedding: Lavinia and Logan

17/04/2023

Check out the Astra Bridal blog that Bridgewater Country Estate was featured in as a styled photo shoot. Love the dresses that our models got to dress in and loving how the forest ceremony spot has come to life in the shoot

https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/bridgewater-estate-styled-shoot.html

Talented vendors that were part of the shoot
Astra Bridal
Rebecca Bradley Photography
Ryan Watts Photo
Maarte Catering Ltd
Dorset Suits
The Glam Room - Makeup, Hair & Dress Hire

03/01/2023

Here we go again….. this year we have some big projects lined up. And when Justin gets his digger out, you know a new space is being created… stay tuned for this one (it may take six months!)

31/12/2022

Happy New Year’s Eve everyone. We just wanted to thank all our 2022 couples that choose to host their special day here at Bridgewater estate.

It was an honour to meet you all, and looking back at our season, all our couples were awesome and it is people like you that make us love our jobs!!!!

And we are now looking forward to the 2023 season.

28/12/2022

How pretty are the decorations for this ceremony in our native forest.

The Journey Wedding

24/12/2022

Merry Christmas or as Santa says Marry Christmas from the team at Bridgewater.

Ps. The second picture is probably what my sister wants to say to me based on my post this year 😆

22/12/2022

So pretty. This was a set up from a wedding we hosted last week. The blush pink seems to be a wedding trend this season and I am loving it!!!

19/12/2022

BEHIND THE SCENES

Last week we got to work with some talented vendors for a styled photo shoot, to help us launch new marketing material using our new forest ceremony space. We had so much fun doing this and cannot wait to launch our new campaign in 2023.

Thanks to the team of awesome vendors who made it possible.

Rebecca Bradley Photography
Ryan Watts Photo
The Glam Room - Makeup, Hair & Dress Hire
Astra Bridal North Shore
Dorset Suits
Maarte Catering Ltd

Thanks also to our models who gave up their evening to help. Noor & Harshae and Jana & Marc

16/12/2022

I have just had a fellow Wedding Industry vendor share this video link. It's a really cool video showcasing the day of MJ Kooger, Make Up Artist and the first episode was at Bridgewater. Pretty cool idea. Thanks for sharing MJ.
https://youtu.be/aIBQUkceY-A

13/12/2022

This place continues to surprise us. This time we have two peahens arrive at the venue. They are super friendly so hopefully they stay around for a while.

Nice addition to a wedding venue 😂

26/11/2022

SET UP SUNDAY IDEAS

At Bridgewater we like to give our couples options when it comes to their ceremony location. We have three main ceremony spots to choose from and then a number of other options that have been used before:
The main three locations are:
1. In front of the chapel
2. In our brand new forest location
3. In front of the pond

The other options are:
4. In front of the arbour
5. On our garden bar patio
6. And our wet weather option is up top in the reception area

Which is your favourite?

24/11/2022

THROWBACK THURSDAY

It was a hot day in January 2018 when the most lovely couple, Sarah and Lincoln choose to have their special day at Bridgewater. This was only our fifth wedding since taking over the venue and our first extra large wedding with over 140 guests. What stands out to me about this wedding was Sarah and Lincoln did it their way, hosting a daytime event with an informal feel, no allocated seating and picnic rugs lined up on the grass.

Happy five year anniversary coming up Sarah and Lincoln!

Jonathan Suckling Photography

23/11/2022

Hairdresser and Makeup Artist wanted…..

On Monday the 12th December (date to be confirmed) Bridgewater Estate will be doing a styled photo shoot, where photos will be used in some up coming marketing campaigns.

With two couples already selected, we are looking for a hairdresser/make up artist (ideally someone who can do both) who wants to be part of a styled shoot.

In exchange for your time, you will gain access to the photos to use in your own portfolio as well as tagging during our campaigns in our social post (who doesn’t like free advertising?)

Message me directly if you are interested.

Based north west Auckland

20/11/2022

During the off season our chef, Rene, worked hard to update our menus for both the buffet options and set menu. The challenge was to elevate the menu but to keep it affordable so that our couples could celebrate their special day without breaking the bank (we all know how expensive weddings can be)

We believe Rene has nailed this challenge. Since our 22/23 season begun in September, the feedback has been outstanding… and presentation amazing.

(Excuse the lack of photography skills as I took the photos (Tracey) but hope you can see the quality of what Rene has done!)

Maarte Catering Ltd

19/11/2022

Check out the wedding set up from yesterdays wedding.

Congratulations to Joanne and Jave on their big day. The weather certainly came through for you!

18/11/2022

GET THE FEELS FRIDAY

16/11/2022

WISDOM WEDNESDAY

There is so much to plan for your wedding and sometimes it can be overwhelming. But thank goodness technology has come a long way to help couples gather information they need, particularly information from guests such as RSVP's, Dietary Requirements and transport options. Have a look at some of the websites that can help share information with your guests (such as The Knot).

We have also put together a link on our website that you can share with guests. Check this out below:
https://www.bridgewaterestate.co.nz/more/information-for-guests/

13/11/2022

Congratulations to Dallas and James who got married at Bridgewater on 12th November. The weather was forecasted to be thunder at the start of the week but we were very fortunate to have a rain free day!

Here was the set up they had for their Ceremony (in our new forest) and in the Reception area

13/11/2022

SET UP SUNDAY

Have you thought about where you are getting ready on your special day? Take the stress out of planning another space and hire out our Bridal Suite room. This is a self serve room so you can bring all the drink and nibbles you need to get you through until the ceremony. And best part is.....your guests will not even know you are onsite when they start arriving :)

11/11/2022

A quick video of the set up for the wedding yesterday. Congrats to the lovely couple Dom and Lynn. We hope you had an awesome day/night.

Ps. Another amazing cake from Sweet Bites Cakes

08/11/2022

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY

Highly recommend Bridgewater Estate for your wedding. Everything you need in 1 venue. 4 options for your ceremony location, wet weather option, reception on site. Unlimited photo opportunities also with the pond & jetty, bush & garden settings.

CJ & Malcolm

Soul Sisters Photography

04/11/2022

Been so busy over the last two months that I forgot to post videos of some of the weddings we hosted this season, so first one posted today from a wedding we were fortunate to host for Clarisse and Alister. Such a kind and awesome couple.

Congratulations guys. Hope you had an awesome day!

Ps. How cute is their cake from Sweet Bites Cakes?

30/10/2022

SET UP IDEAS SUNDAY

Did you know that part of our Decoration Package that we offer at Bridgewater includes the our popular lawn games?

Your guests can enjoy these in our garden bar, during cocktail hour. Great way to keep the atmosphere pumping while you are off getting your bridal photos taken.

27/10/2022

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Sharing photos from the first ever wedding that Justin and Tracey hosted after taking over ownership of Bridgewater Estate.

Lisa and Andy were such an awesome first couple to host, they were patient with us and really helped us ease into this new world.

Can you believe it has been five years already, we have done many changes to the venue since then.

Photo credit (to the awesome) Lara from Soul Sisters Soul Sisters Photography

21/10/2022

GET THE FEELS FRIDAY

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