Question 1

Do you provide chairs & décor hire?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do! We have gorgeous oak cross backed chairs and wooden pews in our hall, white conference chairs in our chapel, and white plastic chairs for outdoors. If you require a different style chair in a different area they can be moved for a small labor fee.

We have a range of other items to hire as well, from place mats to votives to plinths and flower urns. If you can't find what you like within our selection, we work closely with Perfect Settings and Something Borrowed Something New and can organise alternative décor for you.

Question 2

What will happen on our wedding weekend?

Accepted Answer

If booking the Peony or Rose wedding package, you are welcome to set up in the time allotted on a day agreed before your wedding so that you and your bridal party can set up, rehearse and then relax and prepare for the big day. If booking the Peony package, the bride and bridesmaids have access to the bridal suite to stay the night prior giving you all time to set up, relax and enjoy a girly night to chat and connect which is especially important if you have not seen each other in a while!
On the wedding day, come downstairs to the Manor lounge to enjoy a delicious continental and cooked breakfast with tea, coffee or juice. Then your  hair and makeup team can arrive and there are plenty of beautiful spaces for getting ready and once your photographer arrives they can start taking gorgeous pre-wedding photos. 
The Peony package includes the honeymoon suite so the Bride will have access to that room on the wedding day to set up for the wedding night. You can use this beautiful room for photos on the day as well. Once ready you just take your walk as the bride into the garden or chapel for your ceremony. The groom can meet your guests in the courtyard and the celebrant will let your guests know when it is time to be seated. 
Once your ceremony is over, all your guests can mingle in our courtyard or chapel lounge and be served drinks and nibbles from the corner outdoor bar by your bar staff, and after photos with family and friends the Bridal party can head away for photos. If you have booked a canape box with the caterer this can be collected from the kitchen by one of the bridal party.

For stunning photos, the beach is just a couple of minutes drive from the manor. There are also many options of flower fields, rustic barns and sprawling countryside. Some even make the trip to Tekapo which is only an hour and 15 minutes away. We do, however, recommended this for a first look/pre-ceremony photo location as not to cause timing stress.
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Once its time for the reception, your guests can head in to our striking Brick Barn  with its lovely high beams, barn doors and chandeliers.
 Your caterer can supply food and alcohol and we include the use of our wine glasses and coffee and tea facilities in the price. If having more than 80 guests, we can help to clear away a couple tables to create a dance floor and guests can gather and watch  as the newlyweds take their first dance.

The rest of the night is yours to dance under our fun disco ball with bar service inside continuing until last drinks around 10.45pm. The newly weds can then head up to their suite or on their honeymoon and Timaru is ideally located only an hour or two to several beautiful destinations and an airport just 25 minutes away.

Kingsdown staff will take care of the clean up, all you have to do is make sure you take all your personal belongings.

We have additional accommodation available to book the night of your wedding if you desire a honeymoon suite or if you have any  out of town guests wanting somewhere close to stay.  You can also book the bridal suite for another night if you require (not available to the public).

Question 3

Do you have accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do! We pride ourselves on our exquisite accommodation.

All our suites are supplied with fresh linen and quality bathing products, and breakfast is included. Amenities include large smart TVs, en-suites and seasonal pool access.

You can find out more here!

Question 4

Can you recommend any vendors in South Canterbury?

Accepted Answer

The Timaru Wedding Directory is a great place to start! They offer an online directory with South Canterbury's best wedding vendors.   ​
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Our wedding day coordinator has the most up to date information and can be booked to assist with planning your vendors and running your wedding day as described in our wedding guide.

Taxis need to be booked in advance as there can be delays with last-minute taxi services. We can help you to organise shuttles to town for your guests if you require. The last shuttles leave at 11.30 pm when the venue closes.

Question 5

Is your venue wheel chair accessible?

Accepted Answer

The chapel has double doors with a ramp for wheelchair access and an accessible toilet via the reception hall.
There are currently no wheel chair accessible bedroom suites on the property.

Question 6

Do you supply alcohol?

Accepted Answer

We are not a licensed premises, therefore we do not supply alcohol. However, we can put you in touch with a local bartender who can serve the drinks you bring.  For most of our packages we supply the glassware at no extra charge and a dry bar with a fridge. Your barstaff are expected to clean the glassware throughout the event and we supply a steriliser/glasswasher along with a bar fridge and another fridge/freezer for caterers to use.

Question 7

Can I book the Manor lounge and bridal breakfast if not booking a Peony package?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can, and we mostly just charge $100 to use the lounge up until the ceremony starts (longer by agreement). We charge $50 per head for the bridal breakfast - limit 6 guests (extra by request)

The bridal breakfast is a real treat for the Bride and her bridesmaids and sets them up well for the day. The Manor lounge is a lovely space for hair and makeup teams to do their work while the girls relax and enjoy breakfast.

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide chairs & décor hire?

What will happen on our wedding weekend?

Do you have accommodation available?

Can you recommend any vendors in South Canterbury?

Is your venue wheel chair accessible?

Do you supply alcohol?

Can I book the Manor lounge and bridal breakfast if not booking a Peony package?

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