Venues – Pre and Post functions

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The Very Best Wedding Accommodation Venue around The Dandenong Ranges. Marybrooke is without a doubt one the best garden wedding venues around Danenong Ranges, and is the very best wedding accommodation venue around the Dandeng Ranges. Nestled on the edge of the majestic Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges.The magnificent National Trust listed reception centre and guesthouse is the perfect one-stop destination for your boutique wedding ceremony & reception for up to 100 guests. Built in 1940, Marybrooke began as the grandest guesthouse in a chain of six guesthouses all using the pre-fix “Mary” designed and built by Eric Dowdle between 1927 and 1940. It is registered as a socially, historically and architecturally significant property. Over recent years Marybrooke has undergone extensive renovations to restore and reinstate the building to reflect it’s original charm and elegance. With a restaurant, two function rooms and an indoor wedding ceremony area. Wedding Accommodation We can cater for your guest’s accoommodation needs with our 20 recently refurbished four star accommodation suites which are able to sleep over 50 people. Breakfast is included in our room rates,and all of our rooms are located within the Manor. Marybrooke is not only one of the best garden […]

One of the very Best Garden Wedding Venues around The Dandenong Ranges. Marybrooke is without a doubt one the best garden wedding venues around Danenong Ranges.Nestled on the edge of the majestic Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges.The magnificent National Trust listed reception centre and guesthouse is the perfect one-stop destination for your boutique wedding ceremony & reception for up to 100 guests. Built in 1940, Marybrooke began as the grandest guesthouse in a chain of six guesthouses all using the pre-fix “Mary” designed and built by Eric Dowdle between 1927 and 1940. It is registered as a socially, historically and architecturally significant property. Over recent years Marybrooke has undergone extensive renovations to restore and reinstate the building to reflect it’s original charm and elegance. With a restaurant, two function rooms and an indoor wedding ceremony area. Ceremonies For ceremonies we provide a picturesque outdoor garden gazebo with white Americana chairs, red aisle carpet runner and signing table with linen.We offer a flexible range of all-inclusive ceremony & reception packages tailored to your individual needs. These include Dining, Shared Platter, Grazing and Garden Party Packages.This enables us to truly design a package to suit your specific needs while avoiding the […]

  Food, wine, friendship – some of life’s great pleasures. There’s no need to rush at our place. The perfect blend of vineyard ambience and fine dining.DiVino Ristorante is one of the top winery wedding venues in the Yarra Valley. DiVino is a family owned and operated business, nestled in the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley.Offering a personalised wedding service to ensure your event suits your individual style as a unique couple.Our stunning native gardens and vineyard views provide a spectacular backdrop for your ceremony, and our architecturally designed building – made from sustainable and recycled materials – offers a truly unique reception space. THE RESTAURANT DiVino Ristorante is the combination of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, of tradition and innovation. The “Glass Room” is the perfect dining destination for your Yarra Valley wedding reception. Our kitchen team follow the same philosophy as the Mandala winemaking team, focusing on high quality, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The on-site kitchen garden provides vegetables and herbs, while all meats are locally sourced. Come out and discover why Ristorante Divino is one of the top winery wedding venues in the Yarra Valley. Food, wine, friendship – some of life’s great pleasures. There’s no […]

Sutherland Estate’s magnificent cellar door is exclusively available for your wedding or private function. Celebrate with elegance and style in the heart of the Yarra Valley, enjoying fine wines and stunning views. Just imagine enjoying sparkling wine and canapés on the spacious timber deck, watching the glorious sun setting over the vineyards and distant mountain ranges! Nestled into the side of Daniel’s Hill, the cellar door is an elegant, sun drenched room. We can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests for a sit-down meal, or 160 for a cocktail style reception. Ordinarily, the minimum group booking for exclusive use of our premises is 50 adults. Alternative arrangements can be made for smaller groups. An open fireplace brings a cosy, warm and romantic ambience for those cooler nights. A dance floor can be supplied free of charge inside the cellar door. On warmer, balmy summer’s evenings you can dance to your heart’s content, under the stars, with a band, on the spacious timber deck. Ceremonies can be held on the deck, or on the lawns overlooking the vines, or inside the cellar door in front of the floor to ceiling windows with their incredible, panoramic views. The 110 acre property itself […]

Award winning restaurant reception, located in the Yarra Valley. The Italian custom of the ‘shared table’ brings friends and family together for an unforgettable experience.   Zonzo Estate is surrounded by forty-five acres of vines and luscious lawn that not only provide picturesque views but the perfect setting for a beautiful winery wedding. Say ‘I do’ surrounded by those most important to you, at a long table abundant with food, wine and laughter. Includes pre-dinner nibbles on the terrace, a generous antipasti selection, wood-fired pizzas and mouth-watering roasts. Planning a wedding should be something you look back on as fondly as the day itself, which is why our wedding coordinator will guide you through the journey. Zonzo Estate  is consecutively the Victorian State WINNER in the Restaurant Reception Category of the Australian Bridal Industry Awards from 2011 to 2018. In 2018, Zonzo Estate was announced National Winner for the Restaurant Reception category of the ABIA, giving them the title of #1 Restaurant Reception in Australia. This makes for the fourth consecutive year for Zonzo Estate at Nationals.

Celebrate in style at Oakridge Wines – Winery of the Year. A beautifully tranquil setting with vines stretching to the horizon creating an unforgettable backdrop for your special day, Oakridge is the perfect venue for a winery wedding filled with memories that will last a lifetime. The Oakridge dining room comfortably caters for up to 120 seated guests for an intimate lunch or dinner reception. The Oakridge Barrel Hall is available for larger celebrations, providing a unique winery wedding experience throughout the Spring months. Elegant cocktail events are ideal for a more relaxed celebration, comfortably accommodating up to 150 people for drinks & canapes overlooking the vineyard & distant mountain ranges. Our ever changing seasonal menu is designed with a focus on fresh, regional produce. Flexibility is the key, with a range of all-inclusive ceremony & reception packages on offer to take all the hassle out of planning your special day. Our experienced Functions Team will work with you to customize a package to make your special day even more unique.

RACV Country Club – Healesville. Discover one the best wedding sites around the Yarra Valley region. Whether it is from small intimate gatherings to ceremonies and receptions for up to 220 guests, RACV Healesville Country Club provides you with a selection of breathtaking choices. For a ceremony with a difference our modern, architecturally inspired gazebo with dramatic mountain backdrop and rolling green lawns creates a stunning setting.Combining the Yarra Valley’s premium produce and the freshest seasonal ingredients our Wedding Packages have been specially designed by our Wedding Coordinator and award winning chefs. This attention to detail ensures that you and your guests have the most memorable experience on your special day. If required, accommodation is available for the bride and groom and their guests in the 80 spacious, well appointed rooms located on site. RACV Healesville Country Club offers an impressive suite of facilities including the convenience of an onsite day spa. In addition to a variety of indulgent treatments, there are tailored wedding services available to you and your bridal party.

De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate is a distinctly different venue for your special day. Views of our beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking the vineyards provide an idyllic setting for your ceremony and photographs. Stunningly beautiful views of our rolling vineyards await your guests as they taste and savour the fruits and flavours of our iconic Yarra Valley venue. After the ceremony, guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés in the lush gardens before making their way to our award winning restaurant, Locale, where a contemporary and comfortable setting for up to 100 guests awaits. With a range of meal and beverage packages to choose from, our experienced and caring wedding coordinators will take the stress out of planning your day.  

At Paynes Rise we realise that your Yarra Valley wedding day is a very special occasion. From the moment you make contact through to the day your event takes place, everyone at Paynes Rise will be doing their utmost to ensure that your event is a truly memorable experience. We understand that it is a very personal and an important day, which requires a lot of thought and planning to ensure it will be a day to remember for all. Our team of experienced Functions & Events Managers welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss with you directly all the niceties of your wedding day, ensuring you the confidence and support to make your wedding a day to remember. Our caterers have designed extensive menus to suit a wide range of tastes, whether it is a casual wedding or a lavish affair or if you prefer, we can tailor a package to suit your requirements. I would like to ensure you that our commitment and experience with wedding events will give you the confidence and support required to make your wedding day a success. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us at Paynes Rise should you […]

Yarra Valley Estate is a beautiful wedding and function venue located in Dixons Creek. On 120 acres at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, YVE is only 1 hour’s drive from the Melbourne CBD and is the perfect choice for anyone wanting exclusivity, stunning rural views and to accommodate their guests in 48 ensuite bedrooms. Family owned and operated John and Louise Ward built the venue 18 years ago as a conferencing venue. They are still operating it today. Their vision is to share the beauty of the property with others, nurturing guests’ wellbeing. The venue is not open to the public, allowing guests to enjoy the venue exclusively, without interruptions from casual day guests.

Intimate,Country and Exclusively Yours. Everything at one stunning venue. Saladin Lodge is one of the top Yarra Valley wedding venues in this beautiful region.  A luxurious and picturesque venue, nestled in idyllic natural surrounds, specialising in intimate, country elegant weddings. With facilities to cater up to 200 guests in the lodge or a marquee, Saladin Lodge is the perfect location for a stylish, elegant wedding to cherish forever. Accommodation is available in the lodge, B&B rooms or nearby in Marysville and Healesville. At Saladin Lodge, our team will work with you to create stunning styling and amazing menus designed to suit your event, and a wedding ceremony and reception that will take your breath away. The scene for your perfect day is set along a natural spring fed lake, with the Narbethong forest framing your special day. Set in the Acheron Valley, Saladin Lodge is truly a wedding destination like no other. Surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty the photographic opportunities are endless. Our attention to detail is second to none with our experienced wedding coordinator Kim Rycroft.  Our dedicated team is here to ensure that your special day is one of pure elegance for you and your guests. Saladin Lodge is a venue […]

Bulong Estate Winery– jaw dropping views, amazing locations for your wedding photos, food and wine that your guests will talk about for years to come and staff who will be with you every step of the way to ensure your wedding day is truly special. You don’t share our venue, garden or vineyard with anyone else when you choose Bulong Estate winery for your Yarra Valley wedding celebration. With stunning views of Mount Donna Buang and the Warburton ranges and only an hour’s drive from Melbourne it is the perfect spot for your Wedding. Matt is the estate’s winemaker and his wife Monica is the events manager at Bulong Estate so you are guaranteed personal service for your special day from the family that lives on the vineyard. Your wedding ceremony can be held on our outdoor stage with a beautiful backdrop of the vineyard and mountains. Or chose any other beautiful spot in the garden of vineyard that you prefer. If you have some idea’s for your wedding day try them on us, we pride ourselves on helping couples create that amazing day they dream of. Our chefs are a creative bunch, and love to design delicious menus with […]

Create everlasting memories of your special day amid the relaxed ambience and refined old-world beauty that defines Oscar’s on the Yarra. As you savour the romance of your ceremony in any of our numerous beautiful settings, let yourself unwind in one of our indulgent bridal suites characterised by 1920s glamour and serene garden views. Then re-join your guests in the elegant function rooms overlooking the Yarra River to continue the celebration, and be treated to sumptuous local cuisine and the acclaimed wines for which the region is world-renowned. We can even take care of your bridal party accommodation in our beautiful, modern en-suite guest rooms. With the experienced Oscar’s team looking after your wedding plans, all you need to do is enjoy the most wonderful day of your life.

Sage Hotel – It’s New and Vibrant. The brand new 120 room Sage Hotel Ringwood is perfectly located as the gateway to the stunning Yarra Valley and scenic Dandenong Ranges. The Sage Hotel is the ideal venue for those couples wishing to have their ceremony in beautiful surrounds of the Yarra Valley and then treat their guests to a stunning reception in one our event spaces. Imagine having all ofyour wedding guests staying in the same venue and all enjoying our fantastic hospitality. Our restaurant  “Partake” can host up to 90 comfortably. We also have a bar space for 55 pax and an open plan lounge that can be used for cocktail events for between 80 to 100 pax. The Hotel: Specialised Wedding Accommodation: Throw out your old expectations of what a hotel should provide and welcome the Sage experience. Whatever we thought could help create a hassle-free and comfortable zone for your wedding group, we’ve provided, including complimentary high speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, a gym, and co-working spaces. Sage Hotel Ringwood is the ideal location for your wedding night accommodation if you are getting married in the Yarra Valley or the Dandenong Ranges. To book your wedding group accommodation. For further […]

Rochford Wines in the heart of Victoria’s Yarra Valley is more than just a winery – it is a total experience! Often identified with the iconic Australian “Day On the Green” music festivals, Rochford is situated in one of the most stunning regions in Australia with breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Dividing Ranges.A truly perfect venue for your wedding in the Yarra Valley. Located less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, Rochford Wines is synonymous with innovative events, food, wine and the glorious beauty of the Yarra Valley. The Winery showcases a restaurant, cafe and patio, cellar door, retail shop, wine club, art gallery and expansive natural amphitheatre and observation tower. Rochford Winery is the ultimate event destination in the heart of the Yarra Valley – offering world class facilities, award winning food and wine, and a team of experts waiting to make your next function a showstopper! Surrounded by the vineyards and the green lawns, this unique and versatile wine, food and entertainment destination caters for 20 to 7,000 guests with its cellar door, winery, restaurant and café. There are a number of close by accommodation venues close to Rochford such as The Barn at Charlottes Hill, Chateau […]

Located at the gateway to the Yarra Valley wine region in Victoria, the historic estate offers one of the most unique food, wine and cultural experiences in Australia. Coombe Cottage, the former home of Dame Nellie Melba was purchased in 1909 and is set across seven stunning acres of manicured gardens. The provenance and elegance of the property makes Coombe one of the most sought after wedding venues in Australia. The property includes the main formal private garden in which you can hold your ceremony in a personalised variety of locations that suit the style, season and size of your wedding. The converted clock tower restaurant with seating for 150 people, is the ideal reception venue. It offers exquisite seasonal and predominantly estate-grown produce, matched with award winning Coombe Farm Wines and is a beautiful setting for your reception. At Coombe the Melba Estate your wedding experience will be nothing less than exceptional.

Killara Estate is the perfect Yarra Valley wedding venue for your special day, set amongst 80 acres of lush vines with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges, sloping hills and valleys. Located in the Upper Yarra Valley Killara Estate is perfect for those looking for a winery wedding in the yarra valley with a beautiful backdrop. Our wedding menus are designed to suit a wide range of taste, whether it be a casual wedding or a lavish affair, we can tailor a package to suit your needs. Here at Killara Estate we look after every minute detail to ensure that your event runs smoothly and is a spectacular day to be remembered for you and your guests. We pride ourselves on events that are personalised uniquely to each couple’s wedding dreams, visions and ideas.See our wedding photo gallery here.

Book your own pub for the day! Hargreaves Hill is based in a 19th century building and has a wealth of period character and charm. Conveniently located on Bell street in Yarra Glen, the historic venue has a welcoming atmosphere and a casual, relaxed vibe. Whether you’re beer mad or not, the intimate setting is perfect for small wedding receptions. Seating up to 30 people in the main dining room, the restaurant also has separate indoor and outdoor areas perfect for celebrations all year round. The team at Hargreaves Hill are well-versed in creating bespoke wedding packages and tailored menus. Head chef, Chris Unitt is passionate about championing local ingredients sourced, where possible, from within the Yarra Valley, as well as matching the dishes with the brewery’s own ales and regional wines.

One of the Top Venues in the Yarra Valley. The Yarra Valley Grand Hotel was built in 1888 and is a landmark historical hotel classified with the National Trust. Located in the Town centre it provides great pub food, wedding accommodation and live entertainment and after wedding functions. The iconic Grand Hotel offers great value food and an extensive beer and wine selection. Family friendly and offering a range of children’s meals, two areas for kids to play including a large playground. The venue has relaxing dining areas, front bar, pool room and an all year round beer garden and outside areas. During winter the Hotel features open fire places. Always welcoming and warm and a great place to visit for a day or longer. The Grand has a reputation of one of the top venues in the Yarra Valley. Whether you are looking for an afternoon catch up with friends and family or a social gathering to wine and dine, The Grand Hotel is a perfect place for your next function, including birthday parties, social occasions and more with private rooms available.