Weddings
at Royals
Royals is hired exclusively for your wedding, with the indoor space and rooftop yours for the day, from the first drink to the last dance.
A Private Wedding Venue in Christchurch
St Asaph Street, Christchurch 
set the scene
Flowers, linen, candlelight The room can take as much or as little styling as you like. Bring in a florist or stylist, or keep it pared back.
Start on the rooftop
Welcome drinks outside Gather outside for drinks and canapés, then move inside for dinner, speeches and the rest of the night.
Royals on St Asaph 
the space
Royals on St Asaph the space
Round Tables Capacity 70 
Trestle Tables Capacity 110 Flexible layouts Exclusive hire of the indoor space and rooftop. Seated dinner for up to 110 guests on long tables, round tables or a mix. Standing receptions for up to 350. Stage, PA, microphone and projector included.
For one day and night, Royals belongs to the two of you and the people you love. Guests gather on the rooftop with a glass in hand, then come inside to long tables set with linen, candles and flowers. After dinner and speeches, the tables clear and the room becomes the dance floor.
How your big day at Royals could look:
Bubbles on the rooftop as your guests arrive
Canapés passed around while the photos are taken
Dinner at long tables, or walk and fork so everyone keeps mingling
Speeches from the stage, with a screen for the slideshow
Cake, first dance, and a DJ or band to carry you to the end of the night
Styling: Decorate yourselves, bring in a stylist, or ask us for recommended florists, stylists and hire companies.
The Finer Details
From drinks to dancing 
What People Are Saying
"Super highly recommended venue for your next function. Staff were absolutely amazing"
- Josh "We used this venue for a corporate event. From start to finish the communication was excellent and the food/drink and service very good. A unique venue within the city and one I would thoroughly recommend. We will be back for sure"
- Andy"Staff are lovely and very obliging. Had a Birthday here, really private venue & a good size, not too big, not too small. Can block off space or open it up. Great sized screen for displaying photos etc, friendly seating arrangements & generous dance space, acoustics are good too."
- Shana 
good to know
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Yes. Every wedding booking includes exclusive use of the indoor venue and rooftop. Royals hosts one event at a time, so the whole space is reserved for you and your guests.
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Royals can host up to 110 guests for a seated reception on long tables, or up to 70 on round tables. For a standing reception, the indoor venue and rooftop can accommodate up to 350 guests.
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Royals is available for wedding receptions, and we’re happy to discuss options for holding your ceremony here too. Our team can talk through what would work for your guest numbers and preferred layout.
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Royals is booked on a minimum-spend basis rather than a separate venue-hire fee. All food and drinks purchased by your group count towards the agreed minimum, which varies depending on the date, time and season. Additional furniture hire, styling and external supplier costs are charged separately where required.
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Absolutely. You're welcome to bring your own florist, stylist and decorations, or ask us for local recommendations. Our team can help coordinate supplier access and setup times.
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Yes. Royals has a stage, microphone, projector and sound system available for speeches, photos and presentations. You can play your own music or bring in a DJ.
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The rooftop is open-air, although some booth seating is covered. The indoor venue remains available throughout your reception, so the day's plans can be adapted if the weather changes.
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Send us your preferred date, estimated guest numbers and a little about what you're planning. We'll confirm availability, the minimum spend and the options for your reception. A deposit of 20% of the agreed minimum spend is required to secure your booking and is credited towards your final account.
