Where you'll find us
Playing the venues Canterbury loves
Over the years I've set up in wedding venues all over Christchurch and wider Canterbury, from city reception centres to vineyards in Waipara and high-country lodges. Chances are, I already know your room, where the dance floor works best, and how the evening flows there.
That familiarity matters more than you'd think. When you know the space, the venue managers and the owners, you know exactly what gear to bring and where to put it. The right speakers in the right spot, the lights where they'll do the most, and the dance floor placed where people naturally gather. That's how you fill a floor from the very first song.
Amuri Estate
Waipara
Vines, olive trees and long Waipara evenings. The kind of place where nobody wants the night to end.
Arybellas
Whitecliffs
A riverside spot in the Whitecliffs valley. Relaxed, outdoorsy and quietly stunning.
Bangor Farm
Banks Peninsula
A working farm with big skies and zero fuss. Boots on, ties off, dance floor full.
Broadoak Gardens
Ohoka
Established trees and beautiful garden rooms. Green, graceful and made for wandering with a glass in hand.
Chateau on the Park
Christchurch
Turrets, gardens and a touch of fairy tale. Classic romance without leaving the city.
Christchurch Town Hall
Christchurch
Grand civic rooms and soaring ceilings. When you want the night to feel genuinely big, this is it.
Cossars Wineshed
Christchurch
Rustic timber, wine barrels and plenty of character. Made for a big, relaxed night with everyone on their feet.
Darjon Vineyard
Waipara
A boutique, family-run vineyard where you're looked after like one of their own. Warm and unhurried.
Edit Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs
Alpine air, mountain views and a village your guests will love exploring. A wedding that doubles as a getaway.
Fable Terrace Downs
Windwhistle
High-country resort with mountains in every direction. A weekend away that happens to include your wedding.
Flockhill Lodge
Craigieburn
Wild Craigieburn landscape meets serious luxury. Remote, private and completely breathtaking.
Harper's Homestead
Banks Peninsula
A heritage homestead with sweeping lawns. Feels like being welcomed into someone's much grander family home.
HiltonView
Christchurch
Up on the hill with the city spread out below. Modern, open and brilliant as the lights come on.
Ilam Homestead
Christchurch
Historic homestead surrounded by famous gardens. Gentle, green and quietly elegant.
Ilex Cafe
Christchurch
Right in the Botanic Gardens. A garden-party feel with the city just beyond the trees.
Lacebark
Banks Peninsula
A peaceful peninsula garden setting. Small, personal and wonderfully relaxed.
Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall
Christchurch
A hall with real heart and history. Unpretentious, friendly and built for a proper knees-up.
Langdale Vineyard
Banks Peninsula
Vineyard restaurant tucked into the hills. Good food, golden light and sunsets that earn their keep.
Larcomb
Waipara
A modern cellar door among the Waipara vines. Sleek lines, great wine and room to celebrate properly.
Majestic on Durham
Christchurch
Central city with a bit of old-school glam. Easy for your guests and effortlessly stylish.
Melton Estate
West Melton
A winery with a courtyard, lawn games and room to spread out. Fun first, fuss nowhere.
Mona Vale
Christchurch
Rose gardens, the river and a heritage homestead. One of Christchurch's most loved wedding spots for a reason.
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
Tekapo
Alpine luxury by the lake, under some of the darkest skies in the world. Truly once-in-a-lifetime.
Mt Pleasant Community Centre
Christchurch
A hilltop hall with harbour views and a warm local feel. Comfortable, easy and genuinely fun.
Mt Vernon Lodge
Akaroa
High above the harbour with views that stop conversation. Quietly grand, and unforgettable at sunset.
Mudcastle
Upper Moutere
An actual castle with turrets and towers. Theatrical, playful and a brilliant talking point.
Omarino Estate
Banks Peninsula
A private peninsula estate that feels like your own world for the day. Exclusive and completely serene.
Pemberton Gardens
Christchurch
Green, calm and a little bit romantic. A garden setting where the party drifts easily from lawn to dance floor.
Peppers Bluewater Tekapo
Tekapo
Turquoise water by day, a sky full of stars by night. Lakeside resort ease with a wow factor built in.
Peppers Clearwater Resort
Christchurch
Lakeside lawns and resort polish on the edge of the city. Calm water, green fairways and an easy elegance.
Rossendale
Christchurch
Vineyard, gardens and a courtyard made for long evenings. Country calm just minutes from town.
Rydges Latimer Square
Christchurch
Polished, central and completely stress-free. Everything under one roof, done well.
Sign of the Takahe
Christchurch
A historic stone lodge on the Port Hills. Old-world atmosphere with the city at your feet.
Stonebridge
Canterbury
Country gardens, water and wide-open space. Relaxed rural charm with room to breathe.
Tai Tapu Hotel
Tai Tapu
A classic country pub where everyone feels like a local by the end of the night. Down to earth and great fun.
Te Kaha (One NZ Stadium)
Christchurch
Stadium scale for a night nobody forgets. Big production, big sound, big everything.
Te Pae
Christchurch
Christchurch's convention centre, sleek and modern. Built for scale, production and a flawless run sheet.
Terrace Croft
Banks Peninsula
A garden estate tucked into the peninsula. Intimate, green and quietly beautiful.
The Flaxmill
Christchurch
Industrial bones, warm lighting and loads of character. A warehouse feel that still knows how to be romantic.
The George
Christchurch
Boutique luxury overlooking the park. Refined, intimate and impeccably run.
The Great Hall
Christchurch
Gothic stone and a vaulted ceiling in the Arts Centre. Pure drama, in the best possible way.
The Hilltop
Banks Peninsula
High on the peninsula with views for miles. Sunset ceremonies don't get much better.
The Tannery
Christchurch
Old brick, boutique shops and a real sense of occasion. Intimate, stylish and a little bit different.
The Vines
Canterbury
Rows of vines and a laid-back country feel. Easy, sunny and made for celebrating outdoors.
The Welder
Christchurch
Urban, edgy and full of personality. For couples who'd rather be cool than conventional.
Trent's Winery
Prebbleton
A rustic winery barn with the vines at the door. Warm, easygoing and always a great party.
Trott's Garden
Ashburton
One of the country's finest gardens, with colour in every direction. A dream for photos and for wandering guests.
Waipuna Estate
Christchurch
High above the city with huge views and total privacy. Feels a world away, yet it's minutes from town.
West Eyreton Hall
West Eyreton
A classic country hall with genuine warmth. Simple, honest and perfect for a proper celebration.
Don't see your venue? No stress. These are just the ones we play most often. Tell us where you're getting married and we'll make sure everything's right for your space, whether it's a vineyard in Waipara, a marquee on the family farm, or a rooftop in the city.
Build my price estimate Takes about two minutes. No obligation.Motiv Entertainment
Wedding DJ & MC · Christchurch
Wedding DJ and MC services in Christchurch, Canterbury and throughout New Zealand - dance floors full of the people you love, belting out the songs that matter to you.
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand+64 21 256 7500
dj@motiv.nz
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