You deserve the wedding

of your dreams

Choose from our rentals or embrace the art of DIY weddings. Your perfect day, your way! Plan, Shop, Hire

Servicing weddings, events and other unforgettable moments across Dunedin, Otago and Southland

At Swell Event Hire, we've got a reputation for creating cosy, warm celebrations based around classic and original vintage furniture and decor. Every piece in our collection has to meet our own (self-imposed!) criteria for either being one-of-a-kind, vintage or custom made ensuring your wedding rentals are totally original for your own sweet setup!

We’re proud to be more than an event rental company though - our commitment extends to making DIY education your new wedding super power!! We’re about demystifying the wedding planning process empowering brides like you with the knowledge and resources you need to plan and DIY your own picture-perfect weddings.

We started Swell with the belief that anywhere that people come together to eat, drink and laugh is the happiest place on earth and well worth celebrating!!

Bringing over 20 years of event management experience to the table we’re here to support you on your wedding journey.

You bring the dreams, and we’ll help you deliver the party of the year!

There is no time like today to book in your free consultation

The perfect plan

Starts with a guideline of events, our resources are designed to make your life easier, and your day perfect!

The perfect event

We’re here to guide you through the hire process. Our hire collection is filled with treasures to make your day unique!

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Hey there!

Hi! I’m Tammy, whittaker’s dark chocolate connoisseur, Sagittarian and cofounder of Swell Event Hire! Consider me your planning partner on a mission to bring your event vision to life. My view is that by investing in quality hire and decor items you’ll end up with a beautiful, unique wedding saving your hardworking dollar at the same time! Our bespoke hire range is packed with *fabulousity*, personality and originality. My approach is to both help guide you through the event hire process, taking the stress out of locking in those key pieces (giving you your precious time back!) AND empower you with the knowledge, education and resources to help you create your own stunning wedding!

“Tammy is an absolute angel. From the very first contact she felt like a friend - so bubbly, friendly, helpful, and interested” - Hanna + Matas