Weddings & Private Hire
The Boathouse offers the best views, a stunning venue, a warm welcome and complete service for you and your guests
The lovely large wooden building is ideally suited and equipped for a wide variety of occasions including weddings, parties, anniversaries, conferences, product launches, seminars, trade displays and many more.
The main hall gains access from Wakefield Quay and opens through folding doors onto a magnificent promenade deck. Here awaits a grand view of the Nelson Haven and Tasman Bay, with a majestic Mount Arthur skyline as a back drop.
What a welcome for your guests!
It's all here!
All aspects of your function are catered for at The Boathouse. The venue offers a fully equipped and licensed bar, experienced staff, commercial kitchen, stage, stackable chairs, tables, outdoor furniture, PA system with stereo and microphones, heating and even a gas barbecue.
An in-house, close knit team of function managers, front of house and service staff, head chef and catering team are available, making for a streamlined event.
We are happy to assist with information on suppliers including but not limited to decorators and entertainment.
Click on the button below to download our ‘Hire Brochure’ – with rates, booking form and other information. Otherwise, pop in and see us at 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson.
WEDDING MAGIC AT THE BOATHOUSE
TESTIMONIALS
From the moment we inquired with Olivia about hiring the boathouse for our Wedding, we found her to be wonderfully helpful and informative! We quickly met to discuss our options and knew pretty quickly that the space would be perfect for our special day.
Nothing was too difficult for the team, and each time we met with Olivia, she had all details covered and answered our many questions that we needed to feel reassured the day would run smoothly.
Our big day was absolutely perfect, and we were so happy with the space, and the bar team. They were so warm and friendly, and the space we were able to make feel like our own. It’s a perfect blank slate to work with. We could be more thankful to the Boathouse staff and how they added to the enjoyment of our day.
We would reccomend the boathouse to other couples planning their weddings, especially if you are doing most of the planning yourself as the team made everything to do with the venue and bar so easy for us.
Huge bonus — you really can’t beat the beautiful sunset views across the water.
-Jenna
While planning this event we found the team friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, motivated, attentive to detail, and very focused on helping us achieve a wonderful celebration. At the event, the food was beautifully presented and delicious and the staff attentive and professional throughout.
The stunning location beside the sea is always spectacular and we could not have been more delighted.
Well done team!
-Cushla
A huge thank you to The Boathouse for making our wedding day so special. We wanted something a bit different and the team there worked with us to bring out ideas to life. The plan unfolded flawlessly on the evening. Even the weather played ball to bring out the best of this beautiful location.
-Florence
I had my 70th Birthday at the Boathouse and used the Boathouse caterers for a sit down meal for about 80 people.
It was a huge success, the food was great the staff really nice and Olivia the Manager was so easy to work with .
Of importance to me, given my age was that the acoustics were good and they proved to be great with large panels in the ceiling .
All in all I could not be happier. Well done Olivia .
-Brett
My partner and I got married in March 2024, and had our reception at the Boathouse.
I cannot speak more highly about our experience with this epic team. From contact, to meeting, to organising our day, they were great communicators, enthusiastic and helpful. They allowed us to set up on Thursday/Friday, and take things down on Monday, and even accommodated storing some things for us. The venue was a perfect blend of relaxed, but could also dress it up. Our guests loved having a drink on the deck in the sun, while we had some photos taken. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Boathouse.
-Louise
VENDORS WE LOVE TO WORK WITH
CELEBRANTS
Married by Sian… [email protected] WEBSITE
Oakley Ceremonies and Events… [email protected]
Emma Helleur… [email protected] WEBSITE
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Sophie Milson… [email protected] WEBSITE
Jess Nelson… [email protected]
Claire Dewson… [email protected] WEBSITE
ENTERTAINMENT
The Crayons Duo… WEBSITE
DJ Roger Neame… [email protected] WEBSITE
Sun City Soul… [email protected]
DECORATORS
Got It Covered… [email protected] WEBSITE