Markovina Vineyard Estate
84 Old Railway Road, Kumeu, Auckland, 0892
84 Old Railway Road, Kumeu, Auckland, 0892
Auckland
09 412 5323
From our very first open day visit to the end of our wedding night, the entire team at Markovina Vineyard Estate was absolutely incredible. The venue is stunning, the staff are kind, professional, and so accommodating, and every single detail of our wedding was perfect thanks to them. A huge thank you to Rachel for your amazing communication and for always keeping us informed, to Maxine and Mark for understanding our vision so beautifully during our in-person meetings, and to Katrina for being an outstanding liaison who went above and beyond every step of the way. A very special thank you to Alex, our amazing event manager. Your thoughtfulness, constant check-ins, and dedication to ensuring everything ran seamlessly, even packing food for us when we were too busy to eat, was outstanding. You truly made our day stress-free and unforgettable. We also want to thank Rina Markovina for personally greeting us upon arrival. That thoughtful touch made us feel so honoured and set the tone for an absolutely perfect day. And of course, a massive thank you to every waiter, bar staff, chef, and everyone else behind the scenes - your hard work helped make our wedding truly unforgettable and we are so grateful. The venue itself is breathtaking! The scenery is unreal, the photo opportunities are endless, and we loved that everything we needed for perfect shots was right there on site. The food was phenomenal, from the canapés to the buffet and desserts, all of our guests couldn’t stop raving about how delicious everything was! If you’re looking for the perfect wedding venue in Auckland, Markovina is absolutely it. We knew they were incredible, but hearing it from our guests too confirmed just how outstanding everything truly is. If we could get married all over again, we would do it at Markovina in a heartbeat. This venue and team are an absolute treasure, and we feel so blessed to have spent the best day of our lives there.
03 February, 2026
Markovina Estate and their entire team are truly exceptional. We held our wedding here in January 2026, and from start to finish, the experience was nothing short of magical. We genuinely cannot believe how incredible everything was. The staff and service were absolutely second to none. We have had countless messages from our guests specifically asking us to leave a review and pass on how outstanding the staff were, and how well looked after everyone felt throughout the entire day and night. We worked closely with Katrina, who was amazing from the very first meeting, and every single staff member we encountered — both along the way and on the night — matched that same level of warmth, professionalism, and care. The grounds were immaculate and breathtaking. Our photos look incredible, and our guests were genuinely in awe of how stunning the venue was. And the food… oh my goodness. Our guests cannot stop talking about it — hands down the best food many have ever had at a wedding. There was so much food, nothing ever ran out, and all dietary requirements were catered for beautifully. The dietary meals were just as impressive as everything else. The drinks package was also fantastic and made the entire experience seamless and stress-free for both us and our guests. Markovina were also incredibly accommodating with some more “out-of-the-box” ideas — including allowing us to bring in a large stage for our live band, even though it temporarily blocked an entrance. On the night, it worked perfectly and elevated the entire atmosphere. Their recommended vendor list is outstanding as well — every vendor we booked through their recommendations was equally amazing, which made planning so much easier. At the end of the night, the staff packed down a large portion of our décor, and everything was ready for collection the following morning — an incredible service that we were so grateful for. Our guests were having such a great time that they didn’t want to leave, and the team even allowed us to extend the music slightly while they packed down, which was so appreciated. If we could get married all over again, we would choose Markovina Estate every single time. We cannot recommend this venue highly enough — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 💛 The Mareko's
12 January, 2026
Our wedding held at Marko was everything we could have wanted. Though the weather didn’t play the game and pushed us inside, I know we loved the beautiful indoor ceremony just as much as we would have outdoors! With the large grounds, there are so many wonderful spots for those memorable photos without needing to go off-site and the staff had everything prepared and operating perfectly. The in-house chefs delivered excellent meals and catered well to our guests with dietary requirements (coeliac) who raved about the service! This wedding was also put together short notice with one month planning start to finish, the staff did very well to cater for us and take a lot of the stress out of organising the venue. Thank you Markovina!
04 April, 2026
We had no idea when we booked Markovina that it would be one of the best decisions we could have made for our wedding. We truly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From the very beginning, the planning process was an absolute breeze thanks to Mark. He was a complete gem, always calm, funny, and an expert at solving any little hiccup that came our way. On the day itself, the entire Markovina team were incredible, keeping everything running seamlessly behind the scenes and going above and beyond at every opportunity. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The staff were amazing, and Anna in particular made sure we were both fed and hydrated all day long, which meant we could actually relax and enjoy every moment. And the food… absolutely phenomenal. Delicious, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. Our guests can’t stop talking about the desserts! We were on cloud nine the entire time, and we received an endless stream of compliments about the wedding. We honestly can’t help but admit that it was all thanks to Markovina.
07 February, 2026
Gracious, elegant, kind, and warm! Markovina is the number 1 venue of weddings for a reason. From the beginning of our experience with Lachlan and his welcoming aura, to dealing and catering for a large family visit multiple times. Markovina was absolutely incredible. Mark & Katrina from our initial meeting to lock in dates were so kind and generous. Offering nibbles and bites for my family to enjoy. It was such a stress free planning process. Now I must give biggest props to beautiful Katrina & incredible Rachel in admin. These two ladies and their communication and kindness of answering all my questions with such grace and humility was beautiful. Katrina went above and beyond, and Rachel was incredibly warm in her communication. Her emails was always a highlight to receive. Coming to the wedding day, my family were blessed to be escorted inside by Rina Markovina. Wonderful Boss lady, that was incredibly welcoming and ushering us in. Offering us bubbles, and honestly treating us like royalty on our special day. My family respected her grace and presence so much. What an incredible woman. Then gorgeous Anna Sanchez our superstar Event Manager! Wow she made the whole day go so easy. She even remembered to feed the bride and groom, when we forgot to eat. Anna was such a ray of sunshine and everyone who works at Markovina was incredible. As an Island family, we are hard critics for food, but my family enjoyed it! We had our elders and aunties on their Facebook Lives just sharing how incredible the food was. The drinks were phenomenal! The Cocktails out of this world. There is not a day or time that I will ever regret hosting our wedding at Markovina. They are phenomenal hosts truly accustomed to catering for all cultures, especially our vibrant Pacific cultures. It was honestly a massive Fia Fia night during our wedding. For those reading, thinking is it worth it? For us, yes I would do it again if I could - and relive those wonderful memories. From my husband and I, and on behalf of our family. Fa’afetai tele lava, Meitaki poria, & Fakafetai lasi. May your business continue to thrive in the future, we offer you all our blessings and biggest gratitude for smashing our expectations out the park! And offering my family and I our dream wedding! Happy New Years Markovina!
31 December, 2025
