ALL THINGS WEDDINGS – Visit Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand https://visitdevonport.co.nz Visit Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:16:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.8 Victorian High Tea https://visitdevonport.co.nz/victorian-high-tea Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:05:50 +0000 https://visitdevonport.co.nz/?p=2017 Enjoy High Tea at the beautiful 1888 Heritage Victorian Villa with all the trimmings – fine vintage china, luxurious table linen, tiered cake stands and elegant silverware.

 

Indulge in a sumptuous selection of hand-crafted treats served with a selection of fine teas. Relax and enjoy your Victorian High Tea experience in our gardens overlooking the Devonport waterfront or in our Victorian Breakfast Room overlooking our palm gardens.

 

“A wonderful way to spend the afternoon with family and friends”

 

Our 3 tier trays come with a fine selection of delicious homemade treats:

  • Cucumber sandwiches
  • Egg mayonnaise bridge rolls
  • Cheese puffs served with salmon
  • Bacon & ham quiches
  • Freshly baked scones with crème and strawberry preserve
  • Selection of mini cupcakes
  • Chocolate cup filled with lemon curd and chocolate twist
  • Truffles

Choose from a grand selection of 20 Fine Teas.

 

Victorian High Tea Parties

The Peace and Plenty Inn can host High Tea Parties for groups of up to 40 people.

A Victorian High Tea Party is a perfect choice for Birthdays, Victorian Hen Parties, Anniversaries, Women’s Organizations and Church Groups. We can arrange a convenient time for your party and your High Tea lasts approximately two hours.

 

Victorian splendour

Victorian dress is optional but do feel free to wear your favourite hat or we have a wonderful selection of Victorian hats to choose from to complete your special Victorian High Tea experience. Most of our customers just love choosing their hat. You also have the freedom to just come as you are.

 

Bookings

A right royal treat at the 5 star Peace and Plenty Inn.

Every Saturday & Sunday                             12.00 noon – 4.00 p.m.

Bookings duration:                                         2 hours

Bookings Advisable.

Price per head:                                               $45.00 Adults/Children $20.00

 

Victorian High Tea Gift Vouchers available for purchase

 

 

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Emily Raftery Photography https://visitdevonport.co.nz/emily-raftery-photography Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:18:09 +0000 https://visitdevonport.co.nz/?p=1649 Emily Raftery is a talented wedding photographer based in Devonport. Her passion for creating natural and relaxed imagery is what makes her work so unique. Emily excels at capturing the heartfelt emotion of candid moments at weddings. Her photos are spontaneous, fun and true to each individual client.

 

Emily’s creative flair comes from her background in the Arts. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Whitecliff College, she has the artistic talents to create photographic masterpieces.

 

Weddings are Emily’s passion but she is also an acclaimed portrait, fashion and commercial photographer. To see more examples of Emily’s work view the online portfolio on her website. Emily offers a range of photography packages to choose from.

 

Emily Raftery Photography is a member of the NZIPP – New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography.

 

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FitzgeraldTaylor https://visitdevonport.co.nz/fitzgeraldtaylor Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:17:42 +0000 https://visitdevonport.co.nz/?p=509 Make an impression – for the words that really matter say it in ink on paper.

Stationery lovers should not miss a visit to the gorgeous colourful boutique stationery store FitzgeraldTaylor located in the stunningly renovated historic Old Post Office Building at 10 Victoria Road, Devonport.

 

Filled with hand-picked product sourced from all over the world FitzgeraldTaylor is a treasure trove of writing instruments, inks, journals, notebooks, paper goods and unique gift ideas.

 

At FitzgeraldTaylor we are passionate about stationery. We would love to share this with you.

 

Fountain pens – the most rewarding way to put words on paper. From just $26 – with 30 ink colour refills available!  Rediscover the joy of writing with our wide range of pens.

 

Gorgeous italian, french, german & recycled leather journals. Smooth soft durable covers, cream-coloured pages that are pleasing to the eye and paper that takes ink beautifully, these journals will lend a richness to your writing. And in selection of colours to suit the most discerning of tastes.

 

Exquisite writing paper. In a world of emails, text messages and social media we forget the delight in receiving a beautifully handwritten message. Surprise somebody today, send a letter on luxurious Belgian or French paper enclosed in a sumptuous tissue lined envelope.

 

Letterpress printing. The shop is also home to our vintage Chandler and Price letterpress printing press on which we print bespoke invitations, personalised stationery and our own range of greeting cards.

 

It’s all in the detail.  Leave a lasting impression and put pen to paper today.

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Devonport Chocolates https://visitdevonport.co.nz/devonport-chocolates Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:08:43 +0000 https://visitdevonport.co.nz/?p=357 Devonport Chocolates are a boutique chocolate maker and retailer based in the seaside village of Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand.

 

Established in 1991 Devonport Chocolates is a family business and we pride ourselves on making delicious gourmet chocolates for our customers to enjoy.

 

We hand make our product with care and our staff meet our high standards with an enthusiasm for chocolate and what they produce.

 

Making chocolates with unique New Zealand flavours is a passion and you will find horopito, kawakawa, feijoa, NZ made wasabi and NZ bush honey among our chocolates and truffles.

 

The chocolate we make our delicious creations from is Callebaut coverture, it gives them a delicious creamy texture and taste.

 

We have a retail shop in Devonport where our chocolate kitchen is and you can see chocolate being made through the window in the shop.

 

Please feel free to ask our staff about what you can see they will be able to tell you how our chocolates are made.

 

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