Wanaka Wedding Hire

24/07/2025

There was a surprise announcement when they cut the cake

Stephanie and her new husband, surrounded by their nearest and dearest, cutting the cake on their wedding day—
, and surprising everyone with the most joyful announcement: a baby on the way! 🍼💍
This is exactly why I love our Intimate Wedding Package at The Venue. It’s proof that you can have a beautiful celebration with all the touches that matter, even on a budget. We worked closely together to bring their vision to life, keeping it small, meaningful, and utterly magical.
From the heartfelt ceremony to the gorgeous florals, and of course, that unforgettable cake moment—this day had it all. I’m just so grateful to be a part of stories like these. 💕

If you’re dreaming of a wedding that’s intimate, personal, and packed with love, let’s chat about how we can make your special day just as memorable.

01/06/2025

Here's how this MC duo nailed their MC role

They knew the timeline, names, and what’s happening when.

Then they..

🎉 Set the Tone
Warm, confident, and upbeat — your energy sets the mood.

⏰ Keep Speeches Short
Aim for 3–5 minutes per speaker. Keep things moving.

🔗 Be the Link
Introduce, thank, and smoothly guide guests through the evening.

📣 Stay in the Loop
Talk to the planner, DJ, and caterers so you're always in sync.

05/05/2025

We offer sand candles in four different sizes, with enough wax to create over 150 candles.

15/04/2025

Mitchell & Liam 💕 What a day!

Your beautiful review absolutely made my day – thank you!!
As your Wanaka wedding coordinator,
I absolutely give every wedding my all because I truly want each couple to have the best day ever.
And you two? You absolutely nailed it! 👏

From setting up your ceremony site and styling the tables to personally greeting your guests as they arrived – I was there to greet themeith a big smile. I even played MC for the night, helped with group photos, kept the venue looking fresh all day, and yes… snuck in a little dance too! 🕺💃 I might not be a clone, but I did clock up over 45000 steps making sure everything ran seamlessly from start to finish.
It was such a joy to meet your fun-loving family and friends – what an incredible crew. Big love and big hugs to you both – it was an absolute honour to be part of your day. 🫶

26/03/2025

✨ At a recent Lookout Lodge wedding, our Girl on the Ground team was in full swing! 💃🍾

✅ We ran the bar – you supply the booze, we bring the service.
✅ Built a dreamy grazing table for cocktail hour – you supply the food, we create the magic 🧀🍇
✅ Delivered mouthwatering Big Fig Catering that had guests raving! 🍽️💛

From setup to service, we had it covered.
Love what you see?
Let’s chat about your big day!
DM to get the covi started 💌

24/01/2025

Secret spot or not, Secret spot.
It's still my fav.

Getting married in Wanaka,
Why wouldn't you?

30/10/2024

It's not all about the bride 🤵

Picture this:
The bride is getting ready, surrounded by laughter, a glass of bubbles in hand, enjoying every special moment. Meanwhile, the groom? He’s running around the venue, double-checking table arrangements, chasing vendors, and making sure everything is perfect. Not exactly the calm, joyful wedding day he imagined, right?

Weddings aren’t just about the bride’s big day—they’re about both of you. And the last thing you want is for the groom to be stressed out managing timelines and logistics instead of soaking in the excitement.

That’s where hiring a wedding planner or On The Day Coordinator makes all the difference.

Let Us Handle the Stress

Venue? Done.
We’ll set it all up so the groom can relax with his mates.

Vendors? Covered.
We fix any issues—no frantic calls needed.

Memories? Made.
Enjoy every moment while we manage the details.

I'm Sonya from Girl on the Ground that's Wanaka Wedding Hires sister business, I bend over backward to make your day all about the two of you.

Let's talk about your wedding.
Comment, Yes and I'll contact you

18/09/2024

Say 'I do' in style with our nice wine barrels 🥂

These versatile barrels, with chic black trims, make the perfect signing table for your ceremony. And the best part? They can easily be repurposed for your evening celebrations! Stored undercover to ensure top-notch quality, our 9 wine barrels are always ready to hire.

07/05/2024

Sharing a review that came in today
This was an Intimate wedding at TThe Venue

Check it out !!

★★★★★ "What can I say Sonya, you are one incredibly talented woman. We started planning our wedding with Sonya 8 months ago and went ahead with the “interment wedding package” and it was the best decision we made, Sonya had absolutely everything under control and we had constant contac...

29/02/2024

👰🤵 Dream weddings made effortless!
With Girl on the Ground Wedding Services, your special day is in expert hands. From venue setup to seamless coordination, we bring your vision to life, leaving you stress-free to enjoy every moment

Today's wedding was at one of my favorites venues, "Thurlby Domain" 🏰
We set the ceremony with bench seats and a signing table

From there, we went to NZHC and set up for coctail hour with bar leaners and lawn games

A few hours down time, then back to our collect ceremony furniture.

We returned the following day to collect our hire at NZHC

Anything is possible.
Do you need help setting up on your wedding day?

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22/02/2024

Triple Single-Stemmed Flower Vases
This is a classy way to add flower decor to your dining table and an easy DIY solution.

We have 30 in stock

03/12/2023

I've been in the Wanaka Wedding industry for over a decade, My favorite part of the day is watching the groom see his very soon-to-be bride walk down the aisle.

I still get goosebumps and butterflies at every wedding

★★★★★ "Sonya is the absolute BEST! We hired some beautiful pieces of furniture including the arch, and used her GOTG service. Communication leading up to the wedding was great, and she made everything run super smoothly on the day. My husband commented - "I have never seen someone move so ...