7 best wedding venues in the Hunter Valley, Australia
Known for its charming vineyards, peaceful landscapes and gourmet food scene, Australia's Hunter Valley is a hot wedding destination with a host of stunning venues. With so many to choose from, we've enlisted the help of Australian wedding photographer and Fine Art Curation member Sheri McMahon to share her top wedding venues in the Hunter Valley for a fine art wedding.
"As a fine-art wedding photographer, I know how impactful a venue is on your images," explains Sheri. "Finding one with gorgeous natural light and a classic aesthetic is ideal for a fine art wedding. Here's my pick of stunning venues with a refined atmosphere, natural lighting (indoor and outdoor), awe-inspiring backdrops, and intentional design with neutral colours."
1. Redleaf Wollombi
If you're looking for a taste of Italy in the Australian countryside, Redleaf Wollombi is your ultimate dream wedding venue. Think immaculate gardens, dreamy light, lavender fields, and exquisite lawns where you exchange your personal vows. Alfresco dining sets the mood for an elegant reception and and up to 12 guests can stay inside the villa overnight.
2. Spicers Guesthouse
If bright and airy are high on your venue wishlist, Spicers Guesthouse is definitely worth a visit. The Lovedale Pavilion is a beautiful building with large glass doors and windows on either side, flooding it with natural light. The white spaces and clean aesthetic make it the perfect blank canvas and the charming outdoor garden areas are ideal for your wedding portraits.
3. Greystone Estate
Greystone Estate is where modern elegance and luxury meet the country. This spectacular venue lies on 10 landscaped acres and hosts high-end luxury accommodation for up to 32 guests. Greystone offers an air pavilion for your ceremony with large cathedral ceilings and white walls. With the entire property privately booked for your wedding, the options are endless for rehearsal dinners and recovery brunches.
4. Chateau Elan
Chateau Elan is the perfect location to host a wedding weekend getaway for all your guests. Everyone can stay onsite, relax, and enjoy the experience. There are several ceremony and reception areas to choose from, each with a European feel. And no matter where you stroll outside, the view is always spectacular.
5. Palladio Arcadia
A taste of Tuscany on the outskirts of the Hunter Valley, Palladio Arcadia is a new venues that has to be seen to be appreciated. The Italian-inspired villa sits on acres of lush green, surrounded by European-style gardens and a Monet lily pond that makes the perfect fine-art backdrop for those bridal portraits.
6. Wallalong House
Wallalong House is an absolute feast for the eyes. It is full of picturesque spots for dreamy photography, including lush gardens, an old cobblestone stable, a sandstone cellar, ancient fig trees, antique daybeds and a poolside marquee lit with chandeliers…the perfect fine art venue.
7. Chapel Ridge
If you’re looking for a special secluded venue that’s both luxurious and rustic, Chapel Ridge could be the one for you. The sandstone and glass chapel sits on 130 acres of countryside and was built specifically for special events. When you book the chapel, you have it all to yourself and everything on the grounds – including an Alice in Wonderland hedge maze and lawn chess board!
