Address:

Fernleigh Street, Newtown

Region:

Geelong

Phone Number:

03 5221 3906

Distance from Melbourne:

1 hour

WEDDING CEREMONIES

The property is ideal for garden wedding ceremonies. Photography, carpet, chairs and a signing table are no extra charge and there is no time limit.

CEREMONY FEES

Wedding ceremonies are $350. Deposit of $200

POST CEREMONY FUNCTION

If you would like to serve drinks and/or light refreshments after the service the charge is $1.00 per person.

FUNCTIONS

Barwon Grange is a wonderful venue for cocktail garden party type functions with informal mingling of guests held on the wide verandas and throughout the garden following the ceremony or after a ceremony held somewhere else. Your caterer and waiters can use the conservatory and the kitchen. Drinks can be served from the conservatory. Photography no extra charge.

FUNCTION FEES

Functions are $6pp (minimum $200). The time for the function is 5 hours; a charge of $50 applies for each half hour over 5 hours. Deposit of $200.

PHOTOGRAPHS ONLY

The building, courtyard hedges, trees and river provide beautiful settings for wedding photographs.

PHOTOGRAPHY FEES

Fee for outdoor wedding photography is $75. Deposit of $25.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Deposits are required to reserve the date.
• Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations but transferable to another date subject to availability.
• Balance of fees is required 14 days prior to the event.
• The interior of the historic house can be open for a prescribed time for guided tours for your guests at $3pp
• Some white chair covers are available
• Rose petals or rice are allowed, no confetti please.
• If you choose a formal sit-down reception you would need to hire a marquee.
• Prices are the same on any day.
• There are toilets and plenty of car parking.
• Garden tables, trestles and chairs are available, no extra charge.
• Adult and children's croquet are available.
• Removal of rubbish is the responsibility of the hirer.

Address:

105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea

Region:

Geelong

Contact person:

Phone Number:

03 5267 2209

Distance from Melbourne:

1.5 hours

FACILITIES FOR WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS

• Plants, flowers, round tables with starched white linen and candlelight transform the enclosed courtyard at the rear of the house into a beautiful reception area. The enclosed courtyard seats up to 120 guests with room for a dance floor.
• The formal dining room with its superb grand polished tables and balloon-backed chairs is ideal for the smaller function. The dining room seats up to 40 guests comfortably.
• Guest parking is available with a short walk around the circular driveway to the magnificent double doors of the entrance hall. Bridal vehicles only are able to park on the roundabout at the front entrance.
• Barwon Park is a non-smoking venue.
• No paper confetti is to be used on the site. Rice or petals are acceptable in the garden area.

PAYMENT

Full payment is required no later than five working days prior to your function. Personal cheques only accepted if prior arrangements have been made with the Property Manager or representative.

DEPOSIT

Barwon Park is a popular venue for functions and special events. Bookings are essential for all events and must be accompanied with a deposit of 50% of the total function price. Deposits are not refundable if a booking is cancelled but are transferable if an alternative date, depending upon availability, is booked.

FUNCTION FEES

Courtyard - Maximum of 140 persons
3 Hours $900
4 Hours $1,200
5 Hours $1,450
Includes 1 hour set up and 1 hour bump out

Dining Room - Maximum of 40 persons
3 Hours $750
4 Hours $1000
5 Hours $1,250
Includes 1 hour set up and 1 hour bump out

Wedding ceremony services (2 hours) $440

Additional time per hour or part hour $200

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Photography only (for private weddings) $200 per hour

• Commercial photography $250 per hour

  $1500 per day (9am - 5pm)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Site cleaning and rubbish removal $100. (This service is offered. It may be undertaken by the hirer but must meet the requirements of Barwon Park management)
• Barwon Park can assist you with contacts for quality caterers for a wide variety of functions
• Flowers are the responsibility of the hirer. Local florists can be recommended

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Some Fees apply

• Additional time per hour or part hour $200
• Tables and chairs
• Gas heater (on request) or wood fires $100

GROUP TOURS

Barwon Park offers discounted entry rates for groups wishing to visit. A guided tour can be arranged. Refreshments can be provided.

CONCERTS

Barwon Park provides a magnificent environment to enjoy music in a historic venue. Concerts are held on a regular basis. Artists wishing to present a concert at Barwon Park are welcome to contact the Property Manager to discuss arrangements.

FILM

Barwon Park is available for photo shoots and filming, and provides opportunities including the majestic mansion, the rustic stables and sweeping rural vistas.

Address:

Corner Williams Road and Lechlade Avenue, South Yarra

Region:

Melbourne

Contact person:

Akiko Kawakami

Phone Number:

03 9827 2500

Distance from Melbourne:

10 minutes

Address:

1029 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen

Region:

Yarra Valley

Contact person:

Michael Thwaites

Phone Number:

03 9735 1655

Distance from Melbourne:

45 minutes

FACILITIES

Our beautifully silk lined marquee is illuminated by 5000 fairy lights, which complements the polished mahogany wood floor. The "De Bortoli" bar will provide your reception with award winning De Bortoli wines.

For a small, intimate function, to a large spectacular wedding, Yarra View Receptions can offer you a personalised, stress free environment in which to plan your ultimate marquee wedding.

FUNCTION FEES

• Five-hour corporate marquee hire $2500Includes: hire of the marquee, fairy lights, white silk lining, white bistro chairs, 5ft round tables, white damask trestle and round tablecloths and white linen napkins.
• Gulf Station corporate site hire fee:
  • 50 - 150 people $660
  • 150 people plus $880
• Wedding Ceremony packages are available with prices ranging from $660

Address:

140 Aphrasia Street, Newtown

Region:

Geelong

Contact person:

Ted Pitfield

Phone Number:

03 5221 3510

Distance from Melbourne:

1 hour

WEDDING CEREMONIES

A 2.5 hour booking costs $550 including GST.

• Photography is included and the booking time starts from when the bride arrives.
• 60 white chairs, 2 red carpets, signing table, tablecloths, drinks tables, glasses, jugs, silver trays, crockery, electric urn, etc,are included, if you are planning to provide drinks or an afternoon tea at the service.
• The full fee of $550 is required on booking the venue, and it can be booked on any day of the week depending on availability.
• A back-up canopy area is available in case of bad weather, and the billiard room will also be available.
• Maximum of 200 guests.
• At least 2 volunteer staff will be in attendance to set up for you.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Includes mature age birthdays, Funeral wakes, business workshops

Address:

2 Manor Grove, North Caulfield

Region:

Melbourne

Contact person:

Bronwyn Worrall

Phone Number:

03 9509 6596

Distance from Melbourne:

15 minutes

FACILITIES

• Wedding ceremonies for up to 80 people can be held in the lavish French Rococo Drawing Room decorated in cream and 22 carat gold leaf
• The more restrained Music Room, complete with stained glass windows and gilded wallpapers may also be used for up to 70 people.
• The Museum House permit under which Labassa operates unfortunately does not allow wedding receptions but photographers and bridal couples alike are attracted to the Baroque interiors, superb stained glass windows above the return staircase, and the arcaded verandah for wedding photos with a difference.

FEES

• Wedding ceremony and photography: for up to two hours $990
• Wedding photography only: for up to one hour $450 including indoors and outdoors
• Indoor photography only: $400 per hour
• Outdoor photography only: $250 per hour
• Extra time at $99 per hour
• All prices are GST. inclusive.

VIEWING

The house is open to the public the third Sunday of each month - third Sunday of each month from September (except December) from 10.30am to 4.30pm when the house and facilities can be viewed and discussed.

Address:

11 Beverley Road, McCrae

Region:

Mornington Peninsula

Contact person:

Property Manager

Phone Number:

03 5981 2866

Distance from Melbourne:

1 hour

FACILITIES

• Guests park in Beverley Road and enter through the museum while the Bride is normally driven to the Charles Street gates.
• The entry area is signified by two posts (part of the post and rail fence being decorated with white satin ribbons and bows).
• An aisle is provided by lining rows of chairs in front of the table where the couple can sign the register.
• A sound system can be set up.
• Photography-only is also possible

FUNCTION FEES

• Venue hire at McCrae is $150 for the first hour and $50 per hour thereafter

Address:

Glenelg Highway, Skipton

Region:

Ballarat

Contact person:

Tourism Coordinator

Phone Number:

03 5340 6556 or 0438 406 558

Email:

mooramong@bigpond.com

Distance from Melbourne:

2 hours

FACILITIES

• The gardens provide many opportunities for that special outdoor event by the pool or in a sheltered, intimate corner.
• You can erect a marquee in the spacious park near the homestead of a reception/function..
• For something different, or in the event of inclement weather, the shearing shed can easily cater for 120 people in a large open plan, weatherproof area.
• The Shearers' Quarters can accommodate up to 28 and is ideal for a small conference/seminar using the large dining room as a venue.
• The homestead itself is not available for functions.
• Catering can be organised through a local caterer.

FEE STRUCTURE

• Use of park for function in a marquee (including one day for setup and one day for removal): $900.
• Shearing Shed: $250 per day.
• Use of the gardens and a dressing room for wedding ceremony (2hrs): $300.
• Shearer’s Quarters (including accommodation); $550/day.

ACCOMMODATION

A range of accommodation facilities is available on the property.

• Two cottages, one sleeps up to six, the other eight
• The Shearers Quarters sleeps up to 28;
• Campers are welcome if larger numbers are attending.

Accommodation details

Enquire about Function and Accommodation packages

Address:

Russell Street (between Victoria and La Trobe Streets)

Region:

Melbourne

Contact person:

Christine Mezzallira

Phone Number:

9663 4218

Email:

enquiries@marekai.com

FACILITIES

• The venue is available for all functions big or small.
• The surrounding RMIT courtyards and gardens can also provide anextra area to entertain guests.
• The gaol has the capacity for a cocktail party for 350 or a sit down dinner for 150.
• You may dismiss the Gaol as an inappropriate venue for a wedding but you will end up having an event like most others. You only have to enter the space to realize your guests will walk away with the memory of a unique experience when you choose the Old Melbourne Gaol.

CATERING

• Marekai Events has worked from the Gaol for the past five years and knows exactly what is needed to ensure an amazing time is had by all.
• Offering an extensive menu that has received outstanding reviews by those that have had the chance to indulge in the cuisine and menus ranging from cocktail parties to five course banquets, every event can be catered for. For examples of past events and menus please go to www.marekai.com.

FUNCTION FEES

• Pricing upon request on the above details

Address:

192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick

Region:

Melbourne

Contact person:

Peter Rowland Catering

Phone Number:

03 9825 0092

Distance from Melbourne:

15 minutes

CEREMONIES

Ceremonies can be held in many parts of the gardens.

AVAILABLE AREAS

Western Lawn

Large open area suitable for large ceremonies of 200 people

Under the Elms

Large area enclosed with beautiful elm trees, suitable for large ceremonies of 100 people

Duck Exit

Small area (most popular site for wedding ceremonies) suits up to 120 with seating for 30, or 60 seated

Cedar Lawn

Private area adjacent to the Fernery, suitable for ceremonies 50 people or more - very flexible area

The Rustic Arbor

In spring this Wisteria draped romantic spot is ideal for an intimate ceremony for 20 to 30 people it overlooks the Cedar Lawn and can, by arrangement, be used in conjuction with the Cedar Lawn.

Summer House

Suitable for small ceremonies, very private - suits 20 people maximum

Wet Weather Options

For ceremony clients only - Western Verandah which fits 100 people standing

For reception clients - Poolside Terrace which fits 100 people standing (approx)

FEES

Please call Peter Rowland Catering for fees

03 9825 0092

CATERING

Peter Rowland Catering exclusively manages receptions for Rippon Lea Estate in the ballroom and on the poolside terrace. For further information on receptions, contact Peter Rowland Catering at Rippon Lea on 9825 0092 or see www.peterrowland.com.au

PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY

Exclusive bookings - one wedding couple at a time

Access to anywhere except inside the mansion.

MISCELLANEOUS

Clients are also welcome to book:

Croquet and/or an open house of the mansion.