At Old Forest School, we know that pets are family, and for many couples, a wedding celebration wouldn’t feel complete without their furry (or feathered!) friend by their side. Our venue, one of the most welcoming and versatile wedding venues in Bay of Plenty, NZ, has joyfully hosted countless beloved animals, from dogs and cats […]
Old Forest School isn’t just one of the best wedding venues in Bay of Plenty, NZ—it’s a collection of iconic spots that make every wedding unforgettable. Our venue’s historic charm, lush gardens, and unique features create the perfect backdrop for photos that you and your guests will cherish forever. From Stanley the Stag in the […]
At Old Forest School, we believe that a wedding should be more than just standing around—it should be an experience that brings friends and family together in laughter, joy, and even a little friendly competition. As one of the best wedding venues in Bay of Plenty, NZ, we provide an unforgettable array of games and […]
One of the first things couples say when they visit Old Forest School is how surprised they are by the size and spaciousness of our venue. As one of the best wedding venues in Bay of Plenty, NZ, Old Forest School has been thoughtfully laid out to provide a natural, seamless flow between spaces, offering […]
At Old Forest School, we know that wedding is a journey filled with excitement, inspiration, and attention to detail. That’s why we are proud to offer something truly unique among wedding venues in Bay of Plenty, NZ: our exclusive Booked Couple Open Days. Held three times a season—in spring, summer, and autumn—these Open Days are […]
When Jack and I started planning our love celebration, it was always clear to us that we wanted exactly that: a celebration of love. We never gravitated towards some of the standard wedding formalities – things like the walk down the aisle, the seating charts, the bridal party, the cutting of the cake. They just […]
We both met in November 2018 in Hamilton while Kate was here from England on a working holiday. Kate is from England and Kerri is from NZ but we now both call NZ home together with our two dogs. When booking our wedding we both lived together in Hamilton. We found this gorgeous little gem of […]
We are two Aussies who have made New Zealand home since 2017. We love golfing and exploring all across the country together. We love our work, friends and seeing family as often as we can. This year our greatest gift and achievement is on the way, with little baby Eatts due in July. We […]
We are chill but love adventure! For us, nothing beats a weekend at home in our own company but going out hiking and exploring comes in a close 2nd! We’re a bit more home body right now as we’ve just moved into our 2nd house but big plans to travel and explore shortly now that […]
We’re Kate and Ryan and we were lucky enough to get married at Old Forest School on January 16th 2021. We’ve been together for 15 years this August (we’re getting to the stage we’ve been together for longer than we’ve been apart!), and we met in high school when we were playing on the same […]