Large Church/Auditorium Wedding Package

St Heliers Centre was founded on the principle of caring for our local community, so we're happy to share our excellent facilities with groups, individuals and families who are looking for a safe and welcoming space.

A beautiful mix of modern and traditional, our Church/Auditorium space is large and open with windows on either side and a stunning stained glass window to let plenty of natural light in.

Wedding ceremonies at St Heliers Church

Our St Heliers Church Sanctuary located in the St Heliers Community Centre is an aesthetically appealing, light filled space, with excellent acoustics, and seating for up to 180 people.

If you’re looking for the ideal space to create your dream wedding without breaking the bank the, look no further. Anyone can be married in St Heliers Church – you do not have to be a church member or subscribe to our faith.

Our wedding package:

The wedding package is a fixed price of $600 including GST that includes:

• Use of the Church for 3 hours for your wedding ceremony (including set up/decorating and pack down).

• A 1-hour rehearsal.

• Audio-visual technician for wedding and rehearsal.

Optional extras:

• Use of grand piano and/or pipe organ @ $100 (does not include pianist/organist, however we can recommend musicians)

• Does not include minister or celebrant (this is available at an extra charge of $500 or you can use your own minister/pastor/celebrant)

• Additional hours above the 3 hour minimum required for weddings can be added at $120 per hour.

A “space protect” holding bond fee will be applied to your credit card 3 days prior to your booking. This is required for the booking to proceed and will be released if the premises are left in satisfactory condition and the time and terms of conditions are complied with.

FAQs about weddings at St Heliers Church:

Does it matter if one of us has already been married or in a civil union? No. A legally dissolved former marriage or civil union is not a barrier to a wedding in our church.

If you are currently in a civil union as a couple, the civil union must be dissolved before you can marry one another.

Does it matter if we are already living together? No.

Do we have to have attend any classes or courses? No.

Do we have to attend church before our wedding? No.

Is their wheel-chair access? Yes, and disabled toilets.

Can we arrange our own flowers? Yes, we do not organise flowers although our standard church arrangement can stay or be removed for your wedding event.

Can we decorate the church? Yes, but you are responsible for removing all decorations and vacuuming floors before leaving.

Do we need a rehearsal? Yes, we recommend an hour’s rehearsal a few days before the wedding.

Is parking available? There are limited off-road parking spaces, but plenty of parking in suburban streets surrounding the Community Centre. There are 4 parking spaces close to the front door for the bridal party.

Using our community centre for your reception.

Please see our large weekend function package for costs and options.

If you have any further questions or queries, or if your desired time is unavailable, please feel free to contact us on 09 575 6098, or email us at [email protected]

The space includes:

• Free wifi

• Tables & Chairs

• TV Screen

• Projector

• Heat Pump/Air conditioning

• Sound System

• Stage Area

• Piano

• Organ

• Lectern

Community lounge

All hirers and their guests are welcome to gather in the our community lounge before their event. This has comfy casual seating, a peaceful courtyard.

Eating & Drinking

You are able to book the full kitchen as an add-on, for lite use (tea/coffee and finger food etc.) or full use (cooking meals etc.). Consumption of food is not allowed in the church space

Please take your rubbish home when you leave. If you cannot commit to doing this, then please add the rubbish removal fee at checkout.

No alcohol can be consumed or sold at the facility under the terms of our licence.

Decorations & Music

You're welcome to bring decorations for your event. Please do not use pins to attach to the wall, and all decorations must be removed at the end of your booking. No confetti please.

The centre is located in a residential area and due care and respect must be shown to neighbouring properties with regard to noise both during and after the event. Hirers are responsible for managing noise during the event. Noise from amplifiers and loudspeakers (especially from live bands ) must be kept to a moderate level at all times.

Accessibility

The room is fully wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet. The centre has 1 disabled parking slot.

Location

St Heliers Centre is a 5 minute walk into the lovely St Heliers village and beach. It has plenty of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants. The Tamaki Link bus connects the village to the city every 15 minutes.