Real Events

Winter Wedding: Our Do’s & Don’ts A winter wedding… Now that’s something you typically don’t hear very often. Whilst over 80% of wedding’s are held during the warmer months: Nov – April, a winter wedding isn’t something to shy away…

5 Things To Do Before Booking Your Wedding Venue Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples out there! Getting engaged is undeniably one of life’s most thrilling moments, but it can also feel daunting when it comes time to ACTUALLY…

Thinking of having a garden wedding? You’ve got great taste! The idea of exchanging vows amidst blooming flora, lush greenery, and the gentle rustle of leaves evokes a sense of magic, making it an enticing choice for couples seeking a…

Authentic Accounts of Real Brides Walking Us Through The Reality of Their Big Day We had the privilege of hosting the beautiful Bride & Groom: Cassandra and Daniel at Tabula Rasa in the summer of 2023. We caught up with…

7 Common Wedding Ceremony Mishaps and How to Fix Them A wedding ceremony is a momentous occasion filled with love, joy, and the promise of a lifetime together. However, like any significant event, weddings are not immune to unexpected challenges.  …

As soon as we arrived at Tabula Rasa for our first viewing, my husband and I knew that this was the venue for us. We were met by a welcoming and friendly team who were incredibly helpful. Caryn, Trevor and…

Unlocking the Perfect Venue: A Budget-Savvy Wedding Guide Planning a wedding is an exciting journey filled with choices, and perhaps one of the most significant decisions you’ll make is selecting the perfect venue. Your wedding venue sets the tone for…

The Wedding Showcase, hosted at our venue near the end of September, was a tremendous success. It was a day filled with love, laughter, and invaluable insights for couples looking to make their wedding day truly special. We partnered with…

Lionel Tan (Lionel Tan Photography) What are 3 things you love about photographing weddings at Tabula Rasa? First and foremost, there are a number of cool spots around the venue for photos! The variety of photo locations is great because…

Kelvin Hu Photography (K2Image) Your wedding photographs serve as a timeless portal, allowing you to revisit the treasured moments that made your wedding day truly exceptional. Here at Tabula Rasa, we have the opportunity to collaborate with amazing photographers to…

Kiri Marsters Photography Picking a venue that photographs well (and a great photographer) will guarantee you lots of beautiful images from your wedding day. What are 3 things you love about photographing weddings at Tabula Rasa? The ceremony location is…

Nicole Paton Photography A big part of weddings at Tabula Rasa are the incredible photographers who help to capture your special day. We’ve been asking some of our favourite photographers who have shot beautiful weddings here at Tabula Rasa what…

When we first checked out Tabula Rasa in Ramarama, from the moment we stepped on the grounds it felt like home. We just loved being able to walk through the entire place, and each area felt like a whole new…

“Wow” is all I can say! From the first inspection 16months ago, we fell in love with Tabula Rasa Event Centre. We booked it on the day – and never regretted it. The hosts, Wendy, Caryn & Trevor were fabulous:…

Tabula Rasa is an amazing venue with an absolutely fabulous team, who go the extra mile to make your day perfect for you. Our guests commented that it was the best wedding they had been to. The flow from ceremony,…

Tabula Rasa was the one and only wedding venue we visited. Once we came to see the grounds and met Caryn and team, we knew straight away it was the one, it ticked all the boxes! We had a fairly…

When we visited Tabula Rasa for the first time, we decided straightway that this is our wedding venue. It is a very lovely garden venue and has lots of spaces where people can stay, have fun and enjoy. We met…

Tabula Rasa served as a stunning venue for our wedding. We loved that there were different areas on the property for guests to move to throughout the day. Lawn games were provided and there were so many beautiful backdrops for…

My husband and I got married at Tabula Rasa Events Centre in March this year. We came to Caryn 6 weeks before the wedding date and our experience with her and her family was incredible. Caryn had fantastic communication and…

We invited a close-knit 40ish people to our “friend’s” place, for a celebratory dinner to celebrate being together for 15 years. This turned into a small surprise wedding! And that is exactly how I would describe Tabula Rasa; it was…

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…

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…

My husband and I got married at Tabula Rasa in March 2021. From the moment we stepped foot on the venue, we fell in love. Right from the beginning, the Tabula Rasa team were so easy-going, professional and accommodating. The…

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…

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…