Bethlehem College Chapel - A Timeless Tauranga Wedding Venue

Set in the heart of Tauranga, Bethlehem College Chapel is more than just a wedding venue - it’s a place of worship, prayer and reflection. When you walk into the chapel, the atmosphere has a sense of peace and calm.

This is a place full of history, where many before you have celebrated and honoured the significance of marriage as a God-given union. If you’re seeking a wedding venue near Tauranga that is both beautiful and spiritually meaningful, this is a place where your vows can be made in the presence of God, family, and friends.

A Personal Connection to Bethlehem College Chapel

I know Bethlehem College Chapel intimately — it’s more than just a beautiful building to me. This was my high school, my three children currently attend Bethlehem College, and our family lives just down the road. We are proud Bethlehem locals! This chapel has been part of many important chapters of my own life. It feels like such a blessing to be able to photograph weddings here, as I understand the heart and history of this special place.

A Worshipful Ceremony in One Beautiful Space

Bethlehem College Chapel offers a stunning space that perfectly suits Christian weddings. Its high ceilings and warm vintage decor creates a sense of reverence, while the acoustics are excellent for worship and live music — every note of your ceremony resonates beautifully.

This chapel allows couples to exchange vows in a peaceful, faith-filled environment, with the red stained glass window cross at the front of the stage, serving as a powerful symbol of God’s love and faithfulness.

Capturing Both Fun and Meaningful Moments

I truly understand the importance of not just preserving the beauty of your wedding day, but also the true depth of its meaning. From capturing the look in your eyes during worship, hand-in hand as your loved ones pray over you, to the joy on your faces as you walk into married life, each photograph can tell the story of both your love for each other and your shared faith.

Working with a Professional Wedding Photographer

Choosing a professional photographer who appreciates the flow of a Christian ceremony means your wedding photos will reflect both the sacredness and celebration of your wedding day. As an architectural photographer, I am experienced at photographing interior spaces and delight in the symmetry of this stunning historical space! I love how the tall narrow windows repeating on both sides of the chapel, provide a beautiful soft natural light, giving your wedding photos a timeless quality.

A Venue Where Memories Are Made

Bethlehem College Chapel is more than just a wedding venue - it’s a place where two lives become one before God. If you’re looking for a Tauranga based wedding photographer who values the beauty of marriage and understands the spiritual significance of your day, I would be honoured to be your photographer.

Thank you Aleisha and Josh for asking me to photograph your wonderful wedding and for giving me permission to these photos of your special day!

"Rose was incredible from start to finish. During the planning, she was always so accommodating with our questions and ran through the whole creative process with us. She was always a wonderful support and everyone loved how she ran the wedding photos! She captured our wedding perfectly and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer!'

- Aleisha + Josh - via Google Reviews