Review - HighWic

SEE UPDATE TO THIS POST BELOW - FINALLY VISITED THEM!

I started researching through this website www.myweddingguide.co.nz the other day and wrote down a list of all the venue I liked without looking for too long, that is where this Venue comes from. 

I know one please it does not come from and that is Google! 

The website it was is the Historical Sites website and to be honest, that is not want I want to see. They are very lucky the building looks good!!

 Newmarket, 40 Gillies Ave, (entrance off Mortimer Pass), Auckland 1023

After looking through all of the Facebook photos for HighWic I have realised how much potential they have, there is so many photo placements. It is such a shame that they do not show themselves off more for Weddings. 

I have had to go through many other online avenues to hear other reviews for this place. I am having to use reviewing sites to get good photos etc. Here is what Trip advisor have:

Above are the type of photos I am looking for and so far I have struggled to find more then this. Its hard to picture yourself there when you cant find anything.

Totally crazy that people done thing websites are important. How much business are they missing out on? Facebook page is here

Here are some photos taken by Gareth Nichols slightlypearshaped.blogspot.co.nz

This is their landing page on the Heritage Site

Requested Pricing - No pdfs given on the site
Reply to my email: 

"We do not send out an actual price list as each wedding can be quite individual.

"We have two options for a Wedding of 80 Guests. We have a Billiard House and a Ballroom. I have attached some Photos for you."

"Both areas can cater for up to 80 people mix and mingle and 60 seated.

The prices will vary depending on if you are having your Ceremony and Wedding here or if it is just the Ceremony.

Ranging between $950 inc gst and $1850 inc gst. (great pricing)

We can also cater for a Marquee in our gardens.

 
Additional charges would be Catering and Staffing. We do not supply Caterers so you are able to select your own or cater yourselves. The only other cost would be for our staffing.

I hope that helps a little for you. If you would like to meet and look at the venue, let me know and we can plan a suitable time."

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The historic Billiard House seats a maximum number of 60 people for a formal dinner and accommodates up to 90 people for a cocktail reception. It can be used in conjunction with the Ballroom or as a standalone venue.

The Ballroom with its grand piano was added in the late 1870s and is a great choice for special occasions. It accommodates up to 50 people seated or 75 people standing. With its Kauri panelling, Victorian antiques and original artwork, this exclusive venue offers a warm ambiance perfect for hosting clients or celebrating special occasions such as weddings, birthdays or anniversaries.

For larger functions up to 200 people, a marquee can be set up on the front mature trees with the main house providing a picture perfect backdrop.Highwic has one of Auckland’s most complete historic gardens, including a tennis court, croquet lawn and a fernery. It is the perfect place for a relaxed garden party or barbeque.

The Events site www.platniumhire.co.nz knew more about the venue then the venues own webiste:
Highwic offers an authentic Victorian Ballroom, Billiard House and spacious grounds for marquees. Highwic’s beautiful garden is the perfect setting for a relaxed garden party or barbeque.

I like this place, but really disappointed in the amount of information that is not available and the amount of hunting I had to do to find information.

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Keywords: Weddings in Auckland, Wedding Venue in Auckland


VISITED 3rd January 2016

 I wasn't able to take many photos, felt a little uncomfortable doing so.
This is the billiard room that is used for the reception of up to 80 people, it is a nice room some nice photos up and about but the air in the room is a bit claustrophobic and not a huge amount of light (it was an overcast day though).

Had to take photos of these beautiful lavenders, I am trying to find them around but can't :(

There is also a garden out the back, I think we just choose a not so great day to have a look at this venue but we are looking at having the wedding in November so it would looked like this - actually it should look better.

 
Here is the main lawn, I have seen a lot of photos with Marquees here with flooring, however the price for a marquee is pretty huge! $4-6K apparently.

The venue is in New Market, this means that there will be hotels, however something doesn't feel right about this place, which is strange because before I went there I really liked it!!

My fiance likes it. I do think we need to start pricing a Marquee if this is on the yes list, the price might blow out. 

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