Can we hold our wedding ceremony and reception at Bar Franco?

Yes. You can hold a ceremony and reception in the same building — say your vows in one space and celebrate in the other, with no moving between venues. We tailor the flow of the day around you.

How many guests can Bar Franco hold for a wedding?

Up to 240 guests across two levels for a standing reception, or around 165 seated. Single-level hire suits more intimate weddings and elopements.

Do you cater dietary requirements and provide a wedding menu?

Absolutely. We build a shared Italian wedding menu around your guests — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and most allergies are no problem. Seated shared menus start from $80 per person.

Wedding Venue Christchurch | Bar Franco — Intimate City Weddings & Receptions

Why Franco for your wedding

A wedding that feels like the best dinner party of your life

No marquees, no logistics, no shuttling guests across town. Marry in the city, gather everyone you love around a long table, and let our team carry the night while you stay in the moment.

Right in the CBD at The Crossing — easy for guests to reach, easy to carry on afterwards, with accommodation and after-party spots all on your doorstep.

An intimate candlelit wedding table setting at Bar Franco, Christchurch

240

Guests across both levels

Levels — ceremony & reception

Venue hire fee

However you're celebrating

From elopement to the whole guest list

Intimate Weddings & Elopements

A single level, a long table and the people who matter most — relaxed, warm and unmistakably Italian.

Ceremony & Reception

Exchange vows on one level, celebrate on the other — no travel between venues, no lost hour.

Full-Venue Receptions

Take the whole building for up to 240 — a Negroni-bar arrival downstairs, dinner and dancing upstairs.

Rehearsal & Engagement Dinners

Long-table dinners to begin the celebrations, with set menus built around your group.

A candlelit wedding reception filling the dining room at Bar Franco, Christchurch

The feast

Shared Italian feasting, built around you

House-rolled pasta, antipasti to graze, generous mains down the middle of the table and dolci to finish — paired with spritzes, Negronis and a tidy wine list. We tailor a shared wedding menu to your guests, dietaries and budget.

Seated shared menus from $80 per person · grazing tables from $40 per person.

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Good to know

Wedding FAQs

Can we have both our ceremony and reception here?

Yes — say your vows on one level and celebrate on the other, all under one roof. No travel between venues, no awkward gap. We'll plan the flow of your day with you.

How many guests can you host for a wedding?

Up to 240 across both levels for a standing reception, or around 165 seated. A single level is perfect for intimate weddings and elopements.

Is there a venue hire fee?

No venue hire fee. We work to a food and beverage minimum spend instead, tailored to your date, guest numbers and the spaces you use.

Can you cater dietaries and a wedding menu?

Absolutely — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and most allergies are no problem. We build a shared Italian menu around your guests, with seated menus from $80 per person.

When should we enquire?

As early as you can — prime weekend dates book out well ahead. Send your date and we'll let you know straight away if it's available.

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Tell us about your day

Share your date, guest numbers and the kind of wedding you're dreaming of — Ana-Maria will come straight back to you with availability and ideas.