My husband and I were just recently married at Stoneridge Estate. The Estate is very beautiful and the staff were extremely gracious and helpful. We had our ceremony in the adorable 'Chapel by the Lake' and our reception followed in The Hayes Room. The scenery is absolutely stunning and I cannot wait to see our wedding photos!!

The owners, Wayne & Suzanne, along with staff Pablo and Carly went out of their way to assure that everything was perfect for our big day. Without their help I could never have done all the planning necessary from New York City. They ensured that no detail was overlooked for our event. The reception room was decorated very elegantly and the food was absolutely delicious. All of our guests were very impressed.

I highly recommend Stoneridge Estate to anyone thinking of getting married in New Zealand. It truly was my dream wedding!!

My husband and I travelled to Queenstown to attend a wedding reception at Stoneridge recently and were very disappointed at the service of the hosts. The property is beautiful and the surrounding mountains are breathtaking. However, we were surprised at the attitude and service of the hosts. To give a couple of examples: (i) the reception dinner was intended to be a 4 course meal ending with cheese and coffee. The dinner ran a little late, as wedding dinners often do, so the caterers and hosts decided not to serve the cheese course or coffee without checking or apologising to the guests or the wedding couple. When our table asked for the cheese course, we were eventually served but when we then asked for coffee, they said they were not serving any more because it was too late. We were one of the few tables with the cheese course, some tables did not even get any (ii) One of the guests had prepared a slide show to be shown during the dinner. When he enquired with the male host whether they had a CD player for the music, the answer was "no". But what shocked us was that we then saw him put in a CD for a dance into a CD player later. No doubt, we could not believe the unhelpfulness. (iii) we were dancing near the band later and at around 11.30pm, the band announced the last song. At this point, the male host approached the band and said very rudely "that's it, no more". We were near the band and saw the way the male host had talked to the band. These are just a few examples. The general sense we got as guests was inflexibilty and unhelpfulness of the hosts. We suspect they may not be used to holding a big function and were clearly stressed out. We received fantastic service at the other places we visited in Queenstown and Central Otago but Stoneridge needs to pull their socks up and not rest their laurels on the beautiful scenery around the property to sell themselves. Particularly for weddings, guests will remember the slightest thing that marred their experience.

As we drove the stone gravel path up the hill through the vineyard, our first impression of Stoneridge Estate was incredulous. It was every bit as grand, inviting, and impeccable as in the website photos. We entered through the massive wood doors into a magical world. Suzanne, a symphony of light, energy and charm, was just finishing her conversation with a bride and groom, and turned her attention to us. From that moment onward, each time we were in the presence of either Suzanne or her husband Wayne, we felt as though we were the only guests in the place. We chose Stoneridge wanting pretty views, and a smaller lodge that would feel intimate, but still offer the feeling of spaciousness, luxury and privacy. Our four nights at Stoneridge exceeded every expectation. Our gorgeous and comfortable suite upstairs had a generous balcony overlooking lovely Lake Hayes (just 15 minutes from Queenstown, and more serene). When we awoke to the first light of day, the silver sky was emblazoned with pink and orange clouds. On our balcony in our robes, my husband and I had two cameras clicking away as a pair of hot air balloons appeared over the mountains and headed our way. The light and color of the sky, mountains, and lake reflection changed and then changed again. Finally appearing downstairs for breakfast, we were delighted with fresh cut fruit, our favorite cereal, the scent of fresh baked pastries, and the offer of a hot breakfast prepared to order. We were introduced to baby Brooke, a ray of sunshine (8 months old at this writing, and pure delight!), and then catered to and nurtured by Wayne and Suzanne until we were well fed and had our day perfectly planned; helicopter flights reserved, hikes mapped out, and ideal dinner reservations arranged. The other couples we met during our stay were all lovely, and several were newlyweds -- it was a pleasure to be in the company of young love. My husband and I adored every moment of our stay - from the evening cheese plates served with local wines by the pool, to the bubbling hot tub overlooking the lake - and found ourselves hoping that our flight home would be delayed, so that we might enjoy yet another night at Stoneridge. I would recommend Stoneridge Estate to even our most discriminating traveler friends.