Category: Client Testimonials

My wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day. As soon as we arrived at Tabula Rasa, when we were first viewing the venue, we knew it was a perfect fit. We had multiple planning meetings and our rehearsal dinner there, leading up to our wedding and each time we walked away feeling confident and excited for the wedding itself.

Caryn, Wendy, Trevor and the team made us feel like we were an extension of their family and hosted our perfect day. Their guidance in planning and setup was fuss free and focused on what our vision was for our wedding. They were most helpful in advising what worked best detail-wise (timings, which spaces of the venue to use for what etc.) all the time keeping what we had envisioned at the forefront of the planning. The team didn’t miss a beat and ensured our day was coordinated smoothly.

The venue itself is fantastic! The gardens are beautiful; we used the outdoor area by the pool for our canapés and then later for the dance and the setting was just stunning. The food is delicious and everything you need is right there; even the wedding cottage!

Tabula Rasa offered everything we needed for the perfect wedding. An experience that is a true reflection of the team as attentive hosts and a testament to their dedication to offering a picture-perfect venue.

Newlyweds Joseph and Dawn share a special moment with their “I do” crew.

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What Angie had to say about her 70th:

We can only say…..WOW!!!!!! My daughter, Nicky, organised my 70th birthday at this amazing venue. We had the BEST time ever!!!!!

Trevor Caryn and Wendy are the most accommodating friendly lovely people and it is because of their kindness and their help and not to mention the fantastic venue that my party turned out so very special. Wendy, the food was out of this world!!!!! Have never been to an event with such tasty abundant food.

Thanks to Tabula Rasa for making my 70th so special.

Angie and Dave

What a guest had to say about Angie’s 70th at Tabula Rasa:

I loved the venue, Trevor, Caryn and Wendy, you are the perfect hosts. Letting us do our own thing, allowing us absolute freedom with the decorations and the use of all the props and accessories you have. Your venue is stunning and the food was super delicious. My Bestie’s 70th was such a fabulous party. Thank you so much for making it so special for my Angie. It was so worth coming all the way from South Africa.

Regards, Gisela

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Caryn, Wendy and Trevor we can’t thank you enough for all that you did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect!

You made us feel so welcome that when we first met we were strangers and when we left the morning after the wedding we felt like family! From start to finish you all made us feel so special and joined in the excitement with us! So many guests and family commented on how gorgeous the venue was, the day just flowed and that you were amazing hosts. Truly a day we will remember forever and will never forget you guys xxx

Review originally featured on Auckland Weddings. You can read more stories from weddings at Tabula Rasa on our Real Events page.

If you are looking for the most gorgeous, stress-free and fun-filled venue in Auckland: Look no further because you have just found it!

Tabula Rasa set the scene for our perfect wedding day (07.03.2020) and we couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable time. From the moment my husband and I first met Caryn and Wendy we knew we had found our celebration space. The gardens, the pool, the catering and the friendly team had so many rave reviews from our guests and we really appreciated having a bit of stress removed from ourselves when it came to setting up and all the behind the scenes on the day itself.

Our goal was to make sure our guests had a great day and they were certainly kept entertained by all the lawn games and the exquisite food and well stocked bar. Our only negative is that it’s all over and we will miss our ‘second home’ all the time! We will absolutely be recommending Tabula Rasa to all our friends and family for their own special events (and inviting ourselves along!) Thank you all again so much for the spectacular day <3

Khan Mackesy & Meg Mackesy.

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Wow! Thank you so much to Caryn, Trevor & Wendy!

We can’t thank you enough for all of the advice, support & reassurance you gave us with our wedding. The absolutely stunning garden venue provided us with an epic backdrop. The food was next level delicious & to this day we still have our friends & family talking about the chicken & prawn entrees! Omg can’t forget the buffet with those potatoes wow! Just a beautiful venue would recommend to anyone wanting those personal touches.

Review originally featured on Auckland Weddings. Read more of our Real Wedding Stories.

25th March 2017

I had my wedding here in March 2017 and it exceeded my expectations. There is something special about this place. This venues exudes a homely intimacy, the host’s ensure every need is catered for and the natural beauty of the grounds make customizing and decorating effortless.

The hosts and staff managed the entire evening and the event flowed seamlessly from day into night allowing me, the bride, to relax and enjoy my wedding.

The food is first class. As is the Chef. When you eat the food you know you are at a venue that prides itself on excellence. It is fresh, delicate, beautiful and full of flavour. It is the perfect reflection of the Chef and the Hosts. It is new, it is clean and fresh I highly recommend you book this venue for your next special event.

– Travis & Chloe Henri

18th February 2017

WOW! We really don’t know how to thank you enough for such a flawless and seamless day. It was everything we had envisioned and more. To the Tabula Rasa team, thank you for your patience with fulfilling my ongoing requests, being committed to putting my concerns at ease and your passion to making things happen.

Selecting Tabula Rasa was an easy decision for us. The natural beauty of the place is something special and all the guests commented on the immaculate pristine gardens. Having the Ceremony, Cocktail hour, Bridal photos and Reception in one place was even better then we hoped for giving us more time to relax with our guests and be in the moment. As for the food, our guests were blown away. Absolutely delicious and beautifully presented – compliments to the chef please.

Thank you so much for your massive contribution towards one of the most special moments in our lives. We are very lucky to have found Tabula Rasa, such a stunningly tranquil venue– we could not have asked for more.

– Jason & Christina Were