La Toscane - A little slice of Europe in the Hunter Valley

La Toscane is a such a stunning wedding venue.  Tuscan inspired, full of romance and charm.  It sits at the foot of the historic Sweetwater Vineyard in the Hunter Valley, within close proximity to accommodation and restaurants in Pokolbin, yet  far enough removed to give privacy and a feeling of exclusivity. 

With scenic surrounds and original European fixtures including antique Italian and French chandeliers, this venue is a little slice of Europe in the Hunter Valley.

Tamburlaine Organic Vineyard

Listen up brideys, this little gem landed in my Inbox last week and I've been dying to tell you all about it!

Tamburlaine Organic Vineyard is a privately owned organic wine company, known as Australia’s largest organic wine producer and now also known as the best wedding venue in the Hunter Valley.

At its annual national awards, the Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) rated the Tamburlaine Organic Vineyard as one of the top 12 wedding reception venues in Australia.   (These awards are determined by ratings given by brides for quality of product and service, value for money and attitude of staff).

The reception venue (‘The Lodge’) overlooks luscious lawn and a picturesque dam, perfect for outdoor ceremonies and photo opportunities; so if you're looking for naturally beautiful surroundings and fab Aussie wine for your wedding, this venue's top of the pick!

Another little Aussie Beauty!!

Whitsunday weddings are at the top of the list for brides across Australia and abroad and this little gem is one of the many reasons why.

Villa Botanica is now not only the jewel in the crown of Whitsunday wedding venues, it’s also regarded as the most beautiful and intimate wedding venue in the country.

This magnificent estate stretches along the water front meaning your ceremony, photography and reception are blessed with a dazzling back drop of turquoise water.  Renowned for its botanical gardens, private beach and exotic architecture, Villa Botanica is exclusively yours on the big day.

Packages are designed to meet all budgets, from economical cocktail receptions right up to extravagant affairs and the resort town of Airlie Beach (gateway to the Great Barrier Reef) is only 8 minutes away, so your guests will have a wide range of accommodation to choose from, with the Villa providing transport to and from the venue and discounts on hotel bookings.

Another little Aussie beauty!!

P.S. Book well in advance as Villa Botanica only accepts 80 events per year.

The romance of a country wedding

We love a unique wedding venue to rave about and this one’s a winner.

Located in the historic village of Gundaroowas settled in 1825 and just 29km from the heart of Canberra, The Royal Hotel is a landmark building originally built in the early 1830s. Classified by the National Trust as a building of historic significance, it lay dormant until May 2003 when it was re-opened after extensive renovations.

The building itself is charming with two foot thick stone walls, five huge open fireplaces and hand cut ironbark ceilings and floorboards. It provides guests with a fantastic ambience to enjoy award winning cuisine and the premises even include stone stables that can be used for a stunning wedding reception, with seating for up to 160 people, pitched dark timber ceilings and a beautiful garden pavilion that offer views out over the garden.

Nestled in the historic setting of Gundaroo, Grazing is the perfect location for your wedding. Gundaroo Village has three historic "picture book" churches. St Joseph's - a gorgeous bluestone Catholic Church; St Mark's - a stately Anglican church; and the Uniting/Community Church - a quaint stone church in the middle of a picturesque green field. There are also several civil ceremony options available.