OVERVIEW
"The venue was magnificent, exactly what we were looking for. We wanted a casual, relaxed, and unique atmosphere, and the venue fitted what we needed perfectly." – Bill
What You’ll Love About Your Pioneer Country Wedding:
Flexible Booking Options:
Peak Season: Friday–Sunday weddings for 50–220 guests (ceremony + reception).
Off-Peak Season: Save $1,500 with Monday–Thursday weddings for 20–220 guests (ceremony + reception).
Ceremony-Only: Available Sunday–Thursday.
Ceremony + Garden Party (3 Hours): Available Sunday–Thursday.
"The beauty of the grounds and chapel made our wedding photos stunning. To top it off, our wedding planner's professionalism and friendly nature made everything easy for us. We couldn’t have been happier." – Samantha
About
G’day, I’m Sarah, Pioneer Country’s wedding planner and a proud 4th-generation member of our family-owned venue. My goal is to make planning smooth and stress-free while inspiring you to create a wedding that’s uniquely yours. Together, we’ll craft a day full of personality and lasting memories for your family and friends. I can’t wait to bring your dream day to life! Cheers, Sarah Robinson (she)
Sarah-Jayne Robinson
Owner & Wedding Planner
Venue Features
Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony
Min 20 / Max 220 Reception guests
Min 2 / Max 220 Ceremony Guests
Time restrictions: 11:30 PM
In-house catering
7.00 hours Event time included
Additional Hours $500 Per Hour
Music must end by 11:30 PM
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Packages
The Mini Matrimony -
a beautifully curated, short, and sweet wedding experience. All the fun, in a fraction of the time. Available Sun - Thu. Build your own micro wedding or elopement from the list below:
Chapel or Outdoor Ceremony Hire 2hr Sun - Thu1$1,200.00Additional hours0$500.00Outdoor ceremony set-up0$300.00Sparkling wine per bottle0$45.00Champagne tower per bottle0$45.00Baskets of bottled water (24 bottles)0$24.75BYO cake cakeage per person0$4.002 tier naked wedding cake (includes cakeage)0$400.00Confetti0$100.00Wandering waiter / 25 guests0$120.00Celebrant (standard ceremony & legals)0$1,100.002 hrs of photography0$1,500.00*Antipasto per person0$20.70*Canape (2 hot, 2 cold) per person0$26.91*Antipasto & wood-fired pizza, min. 20 guests, also requires additional min. 1 hr extra verandah hire for food service, per person0$55.89*Kitchen surcharge is applicable0$500.004WD buggy & driver for hilltop photoshoot per hr0$150.00Classic 1975 Land Rover & driver, 6-seater, pickup & dropoff within 13 km, 4WD hilltop tour, per hr0$300.00
48-hour whole venue hire (170-acres of farm, grounds, chapel & licensed restaurant)
48-hour whole venue hire (170-acres of farm, grounds, chapel & licensed restaurant)
Served as alternate serves, shared platters or as a buffet:
Tweed Valley Antipasto Platter
6-dish Country Menu
Wedding Cake, Tea & Coffee Buffet
• House-made guacamole dip, char-grilled capsicum and corn chips as appetizers
• Empanadas (puff pastry parcels w chorizo potato, onion, cheese and a hint of chilli)
• Mexican corn fritters
• Cheese & Chicken Quesadillas (great for adults & kids alike)
• Pork ribs in a spicy smoked sauce
• Soft tacos with chilli con carne or vegetarian bean chilli
• Churros with cinnamon cream and chocolate dipping sauce as dessert
• BYO Wedding cake platter, with dollop cream, tea & coffee served from the old family table
Served night-market style from our handcarts, great for grazing and for guests to mingle.
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FAQ
Our chapel can seat up to 120 guests on our pews with sides lattice walls opening outwards to provide viewing for up to another 100 guests.
Our barn style restaurant comfortably seats 220 guests.
Tip: When comparing venues, remember to count the number of seats on display to ensure there is still sufficient space for mingling, congregating at the bar, dancing, and, heaven forbid, what happens if it rains, where will the ceremony be held because the heavily styled tables can not be quickly pulled aside and reset?
Pioneer Country has a selection of in-house catering options:
Unfortunately, we no longer offer 3rd party catering after a couple of bad experiences that we would prefer are not associated with our hard-earned reputation for good food and plenty of it (there will be no stopping at Maccas on the way home from a Pioneer Country wedding).
Pioneer Country is so close to town that we don't need to.
We are only a 10-minute Uber or taxi drive from Coolangatta.
We recommend the new Rydges Airport Hotel, where our guests enjoy a 15% discount and the bride and groom a free upgrade or the Colonial Caravan park riverfront cabins (800 m walking distance).
Our off-street parking is secure, and guests can retrieve the cars easily the following day.
She conducts a 2-hour planning meeting within one month of booking. During the planning meeting, she will help you draft the run order, agree on the menu and decide on the layout. She will help coordinate the rehearsal and queue the bridesmaids the day before. On the day she will receive vendors and help them bump in, she will liaise with the MC to ensure the run order keeps on schedule, and she will be the last to leave and close the gate behind her to ensure your guest's abandoned cars will be off-street and safe overnight.
Sarah has a great list of tried and proven vendors that will streamline your wedding planning process.
If you want some tips on how to trim the budget or styling suggestions - she is a wealth of knowledge.
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Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Pioneer Country offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceCan you drive to the wedding for guest and park your car and then drive home from the wedding
Staying at the mecure golf course 5 minutes down the road
Pioneer Country
Our large car park is off the street, and guests can safely leave their cars there overnight if they have enjoyed a few too many beverages. Guests can collect their cars the next day at their leisure.
If your guests have an electric vehicle, we have TWO Chargefox charging stations they are welcome to use.
Do wedding venues come with a changing room?
Hi, I would like to know if wedding venues usually have a changing room where we can change our clothes? And if not, what do you suggest?
Pioneer Country
Typically brides and their bridesmaids are the last to arrive at the venue for the ceremony and get ready privately and at their accommodation. However, it is becoming increasingly common for the bride to change into a party dress at some point during the celebrations. For this reason, my venue has recently installed a Bridal Retreat room for this purpose, to touch up makeup, keep a spare change of shoes and maybe a jacket or just a space where an overwhelmed bride can escape to. Every venue is different, and you should add this to your venue checklist when doing your inspection tour.
Happy Ever After
Sarah
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At Pioneer Country kids (5-13 yo) can be served half portions at half the adult price or if the kids are simple eaters we can do chicken strips, chips & tomato sauce at $23 per child. Infacts under 5 years old are free of charge.