The Shearing Shed - Phillip Island
OVERVIEW
The Shearing Shed is your dream destination wedding venue- minus the passports. Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, your guests can make a weekend of the celebrations or be back home in their beds by midnight.
Built in 1953 and purposefully restored, The Shearing Shed is where country roots meet killer celebrations. Blending rustic character with modern comforts, we’re an all-inclusive venue with everything you need to create an unforgettable wedding.
The Venue at a glance:
“We’ve captured a handful of weddings at the Shearing Shed and absolutely love being a part of people’s day there. The team are the absolute best, the venue is gorgeous and the food is great! If you’re looking for a wedding venue that ticks all the boxes this is it!”- Salt and Soul Weddings
About
Meet Abbie- owner of The Shearing Shed, wedding pro, and your ultimate hype woman. From timelines to dance floor fun, she ensures your big day runs smoothly, feels authentically you, and is full of good vibes. No cookie-cutter weddings- just real talk, real fun, and a team that truly cares.
Abbie Patton
Managing Direcctor
Venue Features
Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony
Min 4 / Max 180 Reception guests
Price per head: Low $195 / High $ -
In-house catering or 3rd Party Catering
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Location
116 Gap Road, Cowes, Victoria
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Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, The Shearing Shed - Phillip Island offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceEloping
Hi, we are looking to elope. Most packages we’ve seen for venues come with a celebrant and photographer. We’d like my partners brother to perform the ceremony but as he isn’t a registered celebrant we had looked at doing the legal bits during the week at the registry office. We also don’t require a photographer as we already have one from previous events we’d like to use again. Most elopement packages come with both of these things as a must have inclusion. Any suggestions??
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Venue start & finish times
What the venue includes in regards to on the day styling service and or coordination.
Alcohol restrictions in terms of BYO license.
If they have a list of trusted vendors they use.
Accommodation locations.
What are the best possible locations for photos on and off the property.
Does the venue include a shuttle bus.
How many guests they can hold for cocktail vs sit down style weddings.
What are the venues non negiotables e.g. has to have a band or dj as entertainment.
Noise restrictions.
Minimum spend requirements.
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The Shearing Shed - Phillip Island
Hi Emma,
Some venues give you the option of ceremony only hire which gives you use of the space for the ceremony without having all the elopement extras.
Please keep in mind that this is often limited in what days can be booked as days such as Thursday to Sunday are often reserved for weddings looking to book a full ceremony and reception package.
Another alternative would be to find a public space (check to see if permits or permissions are required) and elope there with the people and vendors of your choosing.
Very different options with very different cost points. The main thing to remember, it to stay true to what you want to creat efor your day.
We are happy to chat with you to discuss options available through The Shearing Shed.