Say “I Do” at your Rotorua Redwood Forest Wedding

Redwoods Wedding Venue – Under the Sail

Your Dream Wedding in a Stunning Redwood Grove

Discover the magic of saying “I do” in one of New Zealand’s most unique outdoor wedding venues – The Redwoods, Under the Sail, located just minutes from central Rotorua.

Nestled within a majestic, century-old Redwood Grove, this venue offers an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding ceremony and reception.

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Tucked into the Whakarewarewa Forest, our ‘Under the Sail’ venue is a unique outdoor space nestled beneath the towering Redwood trees.

The Venue – Under the Sail

Suspended between towering Redwood trunks, a striking white canvas sail forms a dramatic canopy that blends effortlessly into the natural surroundings. This peaceful and private space offers a truly one-of-a-kind setting for your Rotorua Redwood Forest Wedding. With carefully placed lighting and thoughtful styling, the venue can be transformed to suit your vision—whether that’s rustic charm, a whimsical forest fairytale, or sleek modern elegance.

The space comfortably seats up to 220 guests or can host up to 350 for a cocktail-style celebration. Layouts are fully customisable, and catering options are flexible—choose from grazing tables, food trucks, plated dining or a relaxed cocktail hour.

Wedding packages to suit your style:

Ceremony only – $970.00 incl GST

Perfect for couples who want a magical forest ceremony without the full-day hire. Available in dedicated morning or afternoon time slots, this package is designed for smooth transitions and stunning moments.

If you're after a simple and stunning ceremony, we offer a special ceremony-only hire option with reduced rates for bookings that fit within select timeframes. These include time for setup, your ceremony, and pack-down. No food or drink can be served at the venue during this time.

Morning Ceremony

9:30am – 12:30pm
Suggested ceremony time: 11:00am

Afternoon Ceremony

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Suggested ceremony time: 2:30pm

Ceremony + Reception - starting from $1,940.00 incl GST

Let the forest evolve with your celebration. From golden-hour dining to dancing under twinkling lights, Under the Sail weddings and receptions are unforgettable. We can take care of everything: power, lighting, heating, toilets, and venue management.

Event Impressions provides:

A full suite of styling and decor options
Setup and pack-down crews
On-site venue manager
Access to trusted vendors for catering, entertainment and more

We work closely with you to bring your vision to life while making the logistics stress-free. Whether you want a cosy winter wedding or a lively summer celebration, we know how to style the space to suit.

Wedding Ceremony Décor Packages and Custom Designs

Want something completely unique? We offer a range of ceremony packages, custom styling, furniture, lighting, and décor hire, plus support with catering, entertainment, and logistics. Just ask – we’re here to bring your dream day to life.