OVERVIEW
What You'll Love About Working with Emu Bottom Homestead For Your Daylesford / Macedon Ranges Wedding:
As Victoria's oldest Homestead, originally built by George Evans the Founder of Melbourne, the property combines rich history with timeless elegance. Couples can exchange vows and celebrate amongst beautifully maintained gardens, majestic mature tree-lined avenues, and stunning landscapes that transform beneath the glow of the moonlight.
For over 45 years Emu Bottom Homestead has been dedicated exclusively to weddings, creating unforgettable celebrations in two remarkable reception spaces. Choose between the warmth of an authentic heritage Wool shed or the refined elegance of the historic Homestead, each offering a distinctive and memorable setting for your special day.
From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, Emu Bottom Homestead provides an enchanting backdrop where history, nature and romance come together to create memories that will last a lifetime.
From booking to "I Do" - what to expect from your wedding experience at Emu Bottom Homestead
Set against a backdrop of stunning heritage buildings and sweeping valley views, Emu Bottom Homestead offers a truly picturesque setting. Native Australian wildlife roams freely throughout the property, while playful lambs can be often seen grazing and frolicking in the paddocks below, creating a charming and uniquely Australian country experience. Create timeless memories against the Homestead's breathe taking scenery.
Reception Venue Options
Emu Bottom Homestead offers two stunning reception spaces, each providing its unique character and atmosphere for your wedding celebration.
The Homestead
The original Homestead is an elegant and versatile reception venue, accommodating up to 250 guests for a cocktail-style celebration or up to 130 seated guests. Featuring a spacious dance floor, ambient lighting, contemporary furnishing's, and magnificent open stone fireplaces, the Homestead seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Guests can also enjoy the expansive veranda overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens, creating a perfect setting for mingling and celebration.
The Wool Shed
Rich in rustic charm, the original Wool Shed showcases the beauty of its authentic timber construction and heritage character. The venue features a striking stone fireplace and warm country ambience, making it ideal for couples seeking a relaxed yet sophisticated celebration. The Wool shed can accommodate up to 130 seated guests and provides a truly memorable setting surrounded by the history and natural beauty of Emu Bottom Homestead.
Delicious Catering
At Emu Bottom Homestead, exceptional food is at the heart of every celebration. Showcasing the finest fresh local produce, our menus feature abundant shared feasts designed to bring guests together and encourage long, relaxed dining experiences.
From beautifully prepared meats and seasonal ingredients to thoughtfully paired wines and signature cocktails, every detail is carefully curated to create a memorable and elevated dinning experience.
Our wedding packages include a generous selection of colourful antipasto, delicious main courses, and indulgent desserts, ensuring your guests enjoy a truly unforgettable culinary experience.
The Details that make the Difference
Perfectly positioned in a stunning heritage setting, Emu Bottom Homestead offers the ideal balance of country charm and convenience. Located just 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport, it is an excellent choice for guests travelling from interstate or overseas. The venue is only 45 minutes from Melbourne CDB and just under 10 minute's drive from the nearest metropolitan train station, making it easily accessible for all your family and friends.
With its picturesque surroundings and convenient location, Emu Bottom Homestead provides a truly memorable destination for your wedding day.
Your Wedding day Inclusions:
Ceremony Inclusions:
Your Wedding day options:
Venue Features
Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony
Min 40 / Max 150 Reception guests
Price per head: Low $165 / High $ 225
Time restrictions: 11:30 PM
In-house catering
Music must end by 11:00 PM
FAQ
<p>NO,</p> <p></p> <p>Emu Bottom Homestead is not open to the public, we do not operate a cafe or restaurant onsite. Emu Bottom Homestead is an exclusive Wedding Venue, therefore you will not have the general public onsite during your special day, unlike other venues.</p>
<p>YES</p> <p></p> <p>As Emu Bottom Homestead is a Heritage listed site, and is recognised by the National Trust of Australia, the entire site has to be well maintained to a high standard. Emu Bottom Homstead is also located in a low-lying valley with Jackson's creek running through the property, which provides picturesque, lush green, beautiful gardens all year around and rolling countryside.</p>
<p>Emu Bottom Homestead is located in a low-lying valley surrounded by a mature tree line, and an escartment that sheilds from the wind, Should poor weather set in, we have an original Chinese built miners cottage. which is perfect for pre-dinner drinks and your ceremony.</p>
<p>YES </p> <p></p> <p>Although we are mindful of all the expenses relating to planning a wedding. This additional cost to yourself may not be required, </p> <p>At Emu Bottom Homestead we have had permanent festoon feature lighting installed through out the property for all our clients use.</p>
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