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Fable Terrace Downs Resort by MGallery is a resort destination wedding venue in Canterbury, New Zealand, hosting 140 at dinner and 150 standing.

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by MGallery

CanterburyCanterbury Region, New Zealand

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by MGallery sits about 60 minutes from Christchurch Airport (CHC), with mountain views framing both outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions.

Guests
140 at dinner150 standing
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
CHCabout 1 h by car

About the venue

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by MGallery sits about 60 minutes from Christchurch Airport (CHC), with mountain views framing both outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions.

The resort seats 140 guests for a dining reception and holds 150 standing, with in-house catering, an on-site bar, dedicated dance space and an indoor backup option if the weather turns.

Accommodation is spread across one, two and three bedroom Deluxe and Superior villas sleeping up to 95 guests on site, and a full resort buyout is available though never required.

An on-site coordinator works with you on planning, and pricing is quoted in NZD.

  • Seats 140 for a seated dinner or hosts 150 standing
  • Outdoor ceremony space with mountain views and an indoor backup option
  • On-site accommodation for 95 guests across one, two and three bedroom villas
  • In-house catering, an on-site bar and dedicated dance space

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
140 guests
Standing reception
150 guests

Staying over

Sleeps
95 guests
Room types
6 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
CHC, 60 min by car

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue seats 140 guests for a dining reception and accommodates 150 standing.
Can our guests stay on site?
Yes. The resort sleeps 95 guests across Deluxe and Superior villas, including one bedroom villas for 2, two bedroom villas for 4 and three bedroom villas for 6.
Do we have to book the whole resort?
No. A buyout is available if you want exclusive use, but it is not required.
What happens if it rains on the ceremony day?
Outdoor ceremonies and receptions are both possible, and there is an indoor backup space as well as an indoor reception option.
How do we get there and who do we contact?
The resort is a 60 minute transfer from Christchurch Airport (CHC). Enquiries can go to reservations@fableterracedowns.com or +64 3 318 6943, and an on-site coordinator assists with planning.

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