If a relaxed, intimate atmosphere is what you’re all about for your wedding, we highly recommend hosting it at a Hunter Valley wedding venue. This stunning wine region is home to many winery wedding venues with views of the surrounding rolling hills, vineyards, and mountains. Whether you envision a laid-back winery wedding where your guests dine outdoors and dance under the stars, or a more refined private estate wedding with sweeping views of the valley, there’s a perfect wedding spot for you at our top Hunter Valley wedding venue options.
Venues Hunter Valley
Wedding Venues Insights
There are 39 Hunter Valley Wedding Venue suppliers from which to choose. Overall, they have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5. Couples usually enquire with 8 vendors in this category and book 18 months out from their wedding date, typically after an Engagement Venue and before a Wedding Planner. Wedding Venue suppliers charge between $3,500 and $26,320, averaging at $10,720. Across Australia, the average cost is $12,170. Given Australian weddings typically cost $28,565, this means Australian couples spend 43% of their wedding budget on Wedding Venue.
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A luxury 5-star resort and wedding venue, Chateau Elan at The Vintage overlooks the famous Hunter Valley wine region. From your wedding, guests will cast their eyes over a sprawling golf course while sipping the best local wines. A sandstone carriage house doubles as a gorgeous ceremony venue, while the elegant reception spaces and luxury spa make this wedding destination the complete package.
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Dating back to the mid-1800’s, Glenmore boasts the title of being the region’s original homestead. The wonderfully classical home characterises everything that is the Hunter Valley.
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Wandin Estate boasts one of the best Wedding Venues in the Hunter Valley, perfect for your Ceremony, Reception & Wedding Guest Accommodation.
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Located in the stunning Hunter Valley with charming picturesque views, Calvin Estate is the perfect place for your rustic countryside wedding.
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Every wedding is a unique event and we take so much pride and pleasure in ensuring your special day runs smoothly at Peterson House.
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Tinonee Vineyard Estate is a stunning property in the Hunter Valley, a perfect destination to stay among the vines for a special occasion.
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Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. We aim to create an amazing atmosphere that will be remembered by you and your guests forever.
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Located in the heart of Pokolbin with visually spectacular locations, Bimbadgen Palmers Lane is the perfect backdrop for your special day.
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Nestled in the picturesque Hunter Valley and surrounded by sprawling vineyards and rolling hills, our resort is a truly spectacular setting for a destination wedding.
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Dating back to the mid-1800’s, Glenmore boasts the title of being the region’s original homestead. The wonderfully classical home characterises everything that is the Hunter Valley.
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A luxury 5-star resort and wedding venue, Chateau Elan at The Vintage overlooks the famous Hunter Valley wine region. From your wedding, guests will cast their eyes over a sprawling golf course while sipping the best local wines. A sandstone carriage house doubles as a gorgeous ceremony venue, while the elegant reception spaces and luxury spa make this wedding destination the complete package.
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Twine Restaurant at Wynwood Estate features stunning rose gardens and sweeping vineyard views across the valley making it an idyllic location for your dream wedding.
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Beautiful Winery venue available now for your big day!
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The perfect location for your special day overlooking the green
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Our Margan Winery is simply stunning with breathtaking views across the vineyards to the Brokenback mountain range
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All in one wedding destination. Historic Homestead, spacious Barn, huge ceremony Fig tree, absolute waterfront! DIY and BYO or complete packages available.
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Leogate Estate Wines is an outstanding wedding and event venue located in the beautiful Hunter Valley vineyard area.
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Elope or Wed with a Twist (EWWAT) - The most stress free, fun and romantic way to get hitched with just the 2 of you or up to 80 guests. In the stunning Hunter Valley NSW. When you book your package with EWWAT, you take us all as a package. As a team we are amazing. If you want to bring your own suppliers, then we aren’t for you.
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Saturdays in 2020 + 2021 avaliable: Dashville is an outdoor Wedding Venue nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley. The serenity and seclusion of your own private bushland, added with the abundant rustic facilities, shelters and variable layout, makes this the perfect location for a unique and affordable wedding.
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Overlooking the pristine white sands of Caves Beach, Caves Coastal is the perfect destination for your ceremony and reception
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Hunter Valley’s Hope Estate is a premium winery wedding venue with incredible country views, delicious wine, and unique and versatile function spaces - including the iconic Great Cask Hall from ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’. This ceremony and reception venue is perfect for foodies and wine aficionados alike, with delectable wine made on the property and heavenly fare that will delight your wedding guests.
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Dalwood Estate is Australia’s oldest riverfront vineyard and a truly enchanting place for a wedding. Nestled on the banks of the Hunter River, this stunning, historic venue can comfortably accommodate up to 230 seated guests or 400 standing cocktail-style, and offers an expansive function centre, space for a marquee, breathtaking views, delicious food, and - of course - tasty wine!
Our Complete Guide to Hunter Valley Wedding Venue Hire
New South Wales is home to 14 wine regions, of which Hunter Valley is the most famous, as it’s the birthplace of Australian wine. Here you’ll find many winery wedding venues, intimate wedding spots, beautiful gardens, and paddock-to-plate restaurants with private event spaces. Pokolbin is the central village of the Lower Hunter Valley region, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, and mountain vistas. The Hunter Valley wine region is a particularly desirable wedding destination for couples from Newcastle and Sydney, so you’ll want to book a wedding date as soon as you decide on your Hunter Valley wedding venue.
To make your wedding planning easy, we’ve done the venue searching for you. We’re bringing you the best Hunter Valley wedding venues so you can start planning your wedding today.
Getting married in Hunter Valley? Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to:
Hunter Valley is absolutely beautiful year round: December to February brings harvest season, which is fairly busy throughout the region; March to May bring colorful vines and dry weather; June to August can be chilly in the evenings with frost in the morning; September to November is festival season. Winter weddings in Hunter Valley tend to be more intimate occasions at venues with indoor spaces, while alfresco weddings are popular in spring and autumn. Hunter Valley is a very desirable wedding destination year round, so we recommend making your wedding plans in advance and being open to a non-Saturday wedding.
What are the popular wedding styles in Hunter Valley?Relaxed winery weddings are very popular throughout the Hunter Valley, as that’s why many travel to this beautiful region. Rustic weddings, vintage weddings, barn weddings, and paddock-to-plate weddings are all very popular wedding styles in the Hunter Valley, and the occasional black-tie wedding is a hit too.
Are there any major events in Hunter Valley that we should consider when planning our wedding?The busiest time of year in Hunter Valley is harvest, which is typically in late summer. Springtime also brings a lot of visitors to the area with Hunter Valley Stages, Oktoberfest, Rose Spectacular, and various food and wine festivals. Because some of these events may bring a surge in hotel bookings and traffic to the area, it may be helpful to have a chat with your wedding venue prior to booking your wedding date to ensure that the day you’ve selected won’t make planning difficult for your guests.
Should we consider any wedding venue locations near Hunter Valley?Chances are that if you’re looking for a Hunter Valley wedding venue, you prioritise good food, great wine, and boutique accommodation in your wedding venue search. Similar wine region options we love for a destination wedding are the Southern Highlands Wine Region, Blue Mountains, Yarra Valley, and Barossa Valley.
