There’s something magical about getting hitched hillside in regional Victoria. Signing certificates at sunset. Dancing under the stars. As regional Victoria’s go-to wedding planning experts, we have our finger on the pulse with the best wedding venues in Victoria.
We know more and more couples are looking for destination wedding locations in regional Victoria where they and their guests can escape the city and enjoy the beautiful locales regional Victoria has to offer. We also know many couples are eager to make their wedding a getaway for all with either accomodation on site at the venues or close by.
We have fantastic industry connections with many incredible wedding venues in regional Victoria. So here’s is our shortlist of the best wedding venues in regional Victoria. All with accomodation options suitable for every couple’s dream wedding.
Location: Tooborac, VIC 3522
Wedding capacity: Cellar Door up to 40. New reception space coming soon for up to 120.
Accommodation onsite: 4 king luxury cabins coming soon!
Accommodation close by: Heathcote (19 min drive) and Lancefield (19 minute drive)
Located in the southern end of the picturesque Heathcote Wine Region, McIvor Estate offers an idyllic backdrop for any wedding. Offering beautiful ceremony locations amongst the winery vines and a modern cellar door with the ability to transform into a stunning reception space for 40, this location is perfect for intimate weddings. With a new reception space on the horizon having the capacity of 120 guests. And 3 Luxury Cabins arriving soon. McIvor will offer it all very soon!
Location: Merrijig, VIC 3723
Wedding capacity: up to 100
Accommodation onsite: Sleeps 11
Accommodation close by: Numerous options in Mansfield (14 minute drive)
3 hours from Melbourne, Coombs Hill Barn is an incredibly beautiful 160 year old American important barn at the footsteps of Mount Buller in East Victoria. It offers a breathtaking DIY space for elopements and small weddings with up to 30 guests but also allows a selected number of larger weddings with a max of 100 guests each year.
Location: Wahgunyah VIC 3687
Wedding capacity: Up to 230 (sit down). Up to 350 (cocktail)
Accommodation onsite: Sister property Mount Ophir (15 minute drive)
Accommodation close by: Rutherglen and Corowa
Entering the estate along its impressive elm tree-lined driveway (which you can absolutely use for your ceremony) then opening up to panoramic vineyard views and the estate’s brick building, really encompasses the grandness and romance of a wedding at All Saints Estate. Located just outside Rutherglen this venue has numerous options for indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options.
Location: Lauriston VIC 3444
Wedding capacity: up to 60
Accommodation onsite: Sleeps 14 in main house, plus onsite glamping and a seperate cottage (sleeps 6)
Accommodation close by: Lauriston has many beautiful options (4 minute drive)
Situated just over one hour from Melbourne within the stunning Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region, Lauriston Hills Estate is a Tuscan inspired property surrounded by 104 acres of vines and forest. Currently they have capacity to hold outdoor weddings with up to 60 guests and indoor weddings up to 40 guests. They also provide the cutest ever cottage Honey Suckle Farm that has accommodation for up to 6 people.
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Location: Porepunkah VIC 3740
Wedding capacity: up to 200
Accommodation onsite: Sleeps 18 across 3 gorgeous options at the estate
Accommodation close by: Bright. Porepunkah. Wandilogong. Buckland Valley. Take your pick! (all within 10 minute drive)
Located in Victoria’s stunning Alpine Country just outside Bright, Feathertop Winery is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. This glorious vineyard is only available for private events meaning you have total exclusivity to the venue for weddings. They offer indoor and outdoor options for both ceremony and reception and you seriously can not beat their views of Mt Buffalo and rolling vineyards. Accommodation wise there are three accommodation options. Yes, THREE! The Mount Buffalo View Apartment (6 guests), Peggy Adelaide Suite (2 guests) and The Vineyard Residence (10 guests).
Location: Beechworth VIC 3747
Wedding capacity: up to 20
Accommodation Onsite: Sleeps 6
Accommodation close by: Endless options in Beechworth (1 minute drive)
For those looking for an intimate setting for an elopement or wedding ceremony with up to 20 guests, The French Cottage is your answer. Located in Beechworth in North East Victoria (3 hours from Melbourne) the venue has a beautiful French inspired garden oasis and accommodation for up to 6 people plus they have a sister cottage Ned Kelly’s Marlo Cottage just up the road that allows accomodation for another 6 people.
Location: Leonards VIC 3460
Wedding capacity: up to 100
Accommodation onsite: Sleeps 8
Accomodation close by: Beautiful options in Daylesford (5 minutes drive)
Daylesford is such a magical place and only an hour from Melbourne. Leonards Hill Estate is the newest venue to open its doors to weddings in the Daylesford region. The 4-acre property has everything you need for one magical wedding. Outdoor and indoor ceremony options plus a stunning country-luxe, modern shed that can accommodate up to 100 guests for sit down and cocktail receptions. Their beautifully styled, luxury homestead can also sleep up to 8 guests!
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Location: Willaura VIC 3379
Wedding capacity: up to 150 (120 with in house catering)
Accommodation onsite: Homestead sleeps 18. Shearers Quarters sleeps 18.
Accomodation close by: Dunkeld or Halls Gap (both approx. 30 minute drive)
Located in Victoria’s glorious Grampian region, Mount William Station is the definition of luxe. Lush green gardens. Picturesque views. Star filled skies. And the space for a marquee #yesplease Did I also mention a pool and tennis court? Actual luxe! They provide weddings for up to 120 guests and also provide two separate accommodation options. The Homestead has seven bedrooms all with private ensuites. And a modern Shearing Quarters with 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
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Location: Coldstream, VIC 3770
Wedding capacity: up to 200
Accommodation onsite: The Farmhouse sleeps 46. The Villa sleeps 10.
Accommodation close by: The George at Yering Farm or Healesville (13 min drive)
Surrounded by century-old oak trees, vineyards and blue-tinged mountains beyond, from every angle you stand there is something truly remarkable to take in at Stones of the Yarra Valley. With numerous options in indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, this truly is a remarkable venue a short hour drive from Melbourne. With recent onsite accommodation options being added to their weddings, Stones is the venue that ticked many boxes.
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You may not know it, but we provide our wedding planning and styling services at every one of these wedding venues in Victoria. Providing our hidden list of the best wedding venues in regional Victoria is one of many ways we go like to above and beyond to give our couples the best and most seamless wedding planning experience.
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If you’re unsure which venue is right for you, we help you narrow down your dream wedding brief and make the decision super simple. Or if you have already locked in one of these fabulous venues, we can come on board as your dedicated wedding planning expert to ensure your wedding is perfected from start to finish at your chosen wedding venue.
Your first to start working with is is to get in touch with us here. Allow us, your go-to wedding planning experts for wedding in regional Victoria, to help you through your entire wedding planning journey so it’s completely stress-free for you at your dream venue in regional Victoria.
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