
Get married at the beautifully historic, castle-like Sign of the Takahe on Christchurch’s Port Hills.
Sign of the Takahe is a unique neo-Gothic style Category 1 Heritage Building. It’s castle-like in grandeur, and is one of Christchurch’s oldest buildings – built in 1918.
It’s the perfect choice for anyone wanting an elopement with stunning stained-glass windows, a view of Christchurch, and set within Shakespearean-like gardens. Perfect for elopement photos!



PRICING:
Elopement: $2399 (+GST where applicable) for up to 10 guests; ElopeMAX $2999 (+GST where applicable) for up to 20 guests
The price includes:
– venue (three-hour total booking: either 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm)
– celebrant (including keepsake vow booklets and an elopement certificate)
– photography (one hour with the option to upgrade for more time)
– package coordinator
(Price does not include marriage licence/certificate, drinks or food.)
THE DETAILS:
- for elopements on Sunday – Thursday (not public holidays)
- Elopement: up to 10 guests; ElopeMAX: up to 20 guests
- personalised ceremony (I will help you write your vows)
- elopement certificate with your witnesses signatures on it
- photos during ceremony
- up to 1 hour of photos onsite (this includes the ceremony)
- a sneak-peek of images within two business days of your elopement
- full online gallery with free downloads of your elopement images within 40 business days
- GST will be added by any vendor who is not GST exempt