27/02/2026
This kind of feedback makes it all worthwhile! Congratulations T + A 🥰
"We had the absolute pleasure of having our wedding at Mt Vernon Lodge last weekend. From the initial email to the big day, David and Amanda were beyond helpful. The first time we toured the venue, I fell in love with how calm the venue felt and with its natural beauty. Amanda did a great job at checking in with us at several points during the lead up to the wedding. These emails were super helpful to get us thinking about things we hadn't yet ticked off our list. They were more than happy to help and quick to respond to my last-minute questions as well. We were lucky enough to have the venue for the long weekend which allowed our family and friends to come together and connect in the lead up to the wedding.
The venue provided BBQ's and full kitchen facilities which allowed us to have a large family dinner the night before the wedding. On the big day, David and Amanda seamlessly helped us to prepare the ceremony lawn and set the umbrellas for our cocktail hour - taking the stress out of the set up. The day after our wedding, they generously gifted us a bottle of wine (a Mt Vernon Sauvignon Blanc nonetheless), a card and some delicious fudge locally sourced from Akaroa.
We had our family and friends stay on site with us for the weekend and everyone complimented on how tidy, well-resourced and lovely their rooms were. The Maison Cottage was the perfect spot for getting ready and the beautiful backdrop and gorgeous venue were perfect for getting photos done on site (as well as some done up the road at the Akaroa Heritage Park).
The venue, including the luscious ceremony lawn as well as the function room, was equipped with everything to make for a perfect venue! Having chairs and tables provided as well as a great sound system in the function room made it easier for us as there was one less thing to factor in.
Overall, David and Amanda made the whole process super easy and choosing to get married at Mt Vernon Lodge was one of the best decisions we made! Thanks again for everything. We would highly recommend this beautiful space and wonderful owners - 10/10! Thanks for making our day so magical :)"
