The Beautiful Yarra Valley would have to be one of the most sought-after area for Melbourne couples wanting a vineyard or country style wedding. With a combination of picturesque grapevines, the rolling hills, and the golden creamy lighting, we call ourselves lucky to work at Yarra Valley regularly for some gorgeous and romantic weddings.
When it comes to choosing the perfect Yarra Valley wedding venue, you may feel spoiled for the choice with heaps amazing spaces available. However, you still need to make the final decision with the consideration of venue capacity, your budget, outdoor/indoor ceremony options, the photography opportunity and the flexibility for customization.
As a wedding photographer capturing the weddings in Yarra Valley regularly, below is a list of our top picks for wedding venues worth to have a site visit.
Here we have a list of top 13 places to celebrate your wedding in The Yarra Valley.
When it comes to the iconic wedding venue in Yarra Valley region, Stones is probably the first one pop out, for both the beauty of this place and the price.
The wedding preparation can be organized at either the rustic farmhouse at Meletos or The Day Room.
For Wedding Ceremonies, Stones offer you the choice to tie the knot either in the romantic, rough render the chapel or outside on the lush lawn in front of the vines and the iconic oak tree.
With the setup of The Stable and The Barn, you could find Stones of the Yarra Valley could really fit you well from small to large sized wedding.
From a wedding photographer’s perspective, Stones of the Yarra Valley is a simply beautiful place. The simple and elegant feeling it delivers is why most of wedding photographers love this place.
The Key Feature as a wedding venue
HIGHLIGHTS
– large seating capacity
– multiple garden locations available for ceremony
– lots of venue inclusions
Preparation Options:
– The Day Room
– The Farmhouse at Meletos
Ceremony Options:
– Indoor: Chapel
– Outdoor: Lush Lawn In Front of Vines
Capacity:
– Min: 40 Guests
– Max: 200 Guests
Price:
– Venue Hire: $2200 For The Barn, $1650 For The Stable
– Menu and Beverage: Start From $230 Per Head
– Minimum spending: off season starts from $20000, peak season starts from $25000
Real Weddings at Stones of the Yarra Valley
PS: Please contact Stones of the Yarra Valley for the detailed package information.
Set on seven acres of historic manicured gardens with amazing backdrops of the Yarra Valley, Coombe Cottage is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in that area.
The historic clock tower offers up to 150 seating for you and your guests.
Several garden locations at Coombe Cottage are available for you and your loved ones to tie the knot. The most popular ceremony location is the garden under the giant tree, many people believes the giant trees also symbolize the couple growing old together.
Indoor ceremony at the Melba gallery as well as Marquee can also be arranged depending on the weather conditions.
From a wedding photographer’s perspective, Coombe Cottage at Yarra Valley really provides lots of photo opportunities all in one location. We can do photos either at the famous cottage rooftop as well as the gardens, or simply have a walk on the grassland during the sunset hours.
The Key Feature as a wedding venue:
HIGHLIGHTS:
– large seating capacity
– multiple garden locations available for ceremony
– lots of venue inclusions
Preparation Options:
– NA
Ceremony Options:
– Indoor: Melba Gallery
– Outdoor: Lawn garden In Front of the giant tree and more
Reception options:
– The Clock Tower restaurant
Capacity:
– Min: 40 Guests
– Max: 150 sitting or 200 standing
Price:
– Venue Hire: $2500 For The ceremony
– Menu and Beverage: Start From $225 Per Head
Real Weddings at Coombe Yarra Valley
PS: Please contact Coombe Yarra Valley for detailed package information.
Nestled in the scenic Yarra Valley, Immerse is the wedding reception every couple dream about. breathtaking wedding venue, picture perfect scenic and boutique winery all rolled into one place.
Couples getting married at Immerse can choose their wedding ceremony to be held at either the vineyard chapel, the paddock or the garden chapel.
The vineyard chapel is simply a beautiful place, with soaring floor to the ceiling window, you feel like you are outside but in fact you are safely protected.
With the stunning view of Yarra valley, the paddock underneath the trees is a great place to tie the knot as its got the stunning view of Yarra valley.
However, the garden chapel is my person favorite: set directly in front of the lake, its got the most lovely water views, an absolute gorgeous place to say “I do”!
The evening reception will be held at the historic restaurant. With the celling window together with the stone wall, it really provides the guest with the rustic feel.
From a wedding photographer’s point of view, immerse at the Yarra Valley is the perfect wedding reception for you. With its stunning views and historic building, its got all locations wraped into one place for endless photography opportunities.
The Key Feature as a wedding venue
HIGHLIGHTS:
– magnificent backdrop of the yarra valley
– lake and bridge in the venue provide extra photo opportunities
– accommodation available
Preparation Options:
– NA
Ceremony Options:
– Indoor: Melba Gallery
– Outdoor: Lawn garden In Front of the giant tree and more
Reception option:
– Restaurant at the venue
Capacity:
– Min: depends on the day and the season, starting from 60 guests
– Max: 150
Price:
– site fee: $2000
– Menu and Beverage: Start From ~$150 Per Head in low season to ~$180 per head in high season, minimal guests requirement applies.
Real Weddings at Immerse in the Yarra Valley
Set back from the Melba highway in Yarra Glen, Acacia Ridge is one of the wedding venues that benefits from the far-reaching views over the vineyard to the high mountains beyond.
On the other hand, Acacia Ridge is also regarded one of the Yarra Valley receptions that has the best affordability and flexibility. It is very few of the venues that doesn’t charge the site fee.
If you are looking for a venue that is rustic yet elegant to match your wedding style, then look no more than Acacia Ridge.
There are several shelters set in the venue, including the historic Miner’s Hut, the old rustic barn as well as the famous marquee.
However, having the ceremony outdoor on the lawn remains the most popular locations for couples to say ‘I do’. Standing in front of the vineyard, you can enjoy the expansive view of the Yarra valley.
During the night, you will be enjoying the great Moscato straight from the venue while partying hard in the marquee. With its large open-air clear walls, the marquee allows you to be among the picturesque vineyard while being protected from the cold and wind.
In my opinion, Acacia Ridge remains the best option for a rustic style wedding. It is versatile in size also it has got the best affordability amongst other wedding receptions in the Yarra Valley.
It has also got lots of photo opportunities: after the ceremony, you can start your photography sessions at the vineyard, and then move over to the old barn as well as the miner’s hut.
HIGHLIGHTs OF THE VENUE:
– Bang for the buck, high affordability
– Marquee style wedding
– No site fee
– Ceremony Options:
– Outdoor: lawn in front of vineyard
– Reception option:
– Miner’s Hut
– Rustic Barn
– Marquee
– Capacity:
– Min: 80
– Max: 200 seated or 280 cocktail style standing in marquee
– Price:
– site fee: $0
– Menu and Beverage: $115
Real Weddings at Acacia Ridge Winery
Riverstone Estate is one of the breathtaking wedding receptions in Yarra Valley that makes couples hard to say no after their first sight. Setting on top of the mountain, you will appreciate the view acres of vineyard with a panoramic view of Yarra Valley. It is hard to not fall in love with the view of Riverstone Estate!
Riverstone Estate aims to provide the couple with a relaxed style of wedding, imaging enjoying the spectacular sunset and dancing under the stars, or simply have a walk along the vineyard.
Ceremony at the Riverstone Estate is simply breathtaking: setting on the lawn garden, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Yarra Valley and the rolling hills.
In the night you will be sitting in the wooden styled restaurant with a balcony. The interior is beautiful: the white interior gives you an elegant feel, with a symmetrical design of the room as well as the big ceiling window.
In my opinion, Riverstone Estate is perfect for a small to medium, intimate wedding given its size. Also, you will appreciate the relaxing feel on the day while travelling from one photo location to another on a buggy cart, kindly supplied by the staff.
The Key Feature as a wedding venue
HIGHLIGHTs OF THE VENUE:
– panoramic view on top of the mountain
– lots of garden
– delicious food
Ceremony Options:
– Outdoor: Lawn garden
– indoor: restaurant
Reception option:
– Restaurant at the venue, grazing style or banquet at choice
Capacity:
– Min: 20
– Max: 80
Price:
– site fee: $1500
– Menu and Beverage: grazing table from $150 per head, banquet style from $180 per head. Minimum spend on Friday and Sunday: $11000, $15000 for Saturday
– winter package starting from $120 per person, with a minimum spending of $4000
Real Weddings at Riverstone Estate
As famous as their wines, Yering Station is one of the most sought-after wedding receptions in Yarra Valley. Set in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Yering Stations offer a perfect place for couples to say ‘I do’. Set amongst both modern and rustic architectures, as well as the breathtaking scenic, Yering Station provide their couples with endless photo opportunities.
For the ceremony, Yering Station offers a wide range of selections of either in front of the reflective pond, the garden or the historic barn for couple to tie the knot.
In my opinion, the lawn in front of the reflective pond is the perfect place to say ‘I do’: it’s got the beautiful pond as the backdrop, also there is more sufficient lighting comparing to the indoor venue.
If you hold your ceremony in the garden, those big trees can not only provide your guests some shade during the summer, also the greeneries can provide an excellent backdrop for the photos.
In the night you will be sitting in the spectacular stone and glass building. While enjoying the great food and wines, you can also look out to the expansive views of the Yarra Ranges.
In a photographer’s point of view: Yering Station is a perfect wedding venue set in the Yarra Ranges that you don’t want to miss. Combing both the historic barn chapel as well as the model luxurious architectures, there are endless photography opportunities for you on the day. It is also worth to mention they house one of the most beautiful barrel halls that I’ve ever seen, the large spacious room together with the wine barrels provides an excellent background for some flashlight photography.
The Key Feature as a wedding venue
HIGHLIGHTs OF THE VENUE:
– versatile ceremony locations
– great wine and food
– unique barrel hall
Ceremony Options:
– Outdoor: reflective pond, garden
– indoor: historic barn
Reception option:
– modern restaurant
Capacity:
– Min: 60
– Max: 150
Price:
– site fee: $900
– Menu and Beverage: $220 per person
– winter package: 10% off