Goulburn River Lodge

New to Easy Weddings · 1270 Goulburn Valley Highway, Thornton, Victoria · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

Goulburn River Lodge offerswedding features that blend natural beauty, flexibility, and seamless support, creating a celebration that feels effortless and persona.n.

  • Country scenery in every direction. The grounds have manicured gardens, waterways, ponds & wildlife, backing on to the Goulburn River and views of the Cathedral Ranges.
  • Flexible food and drink options. External caterers are welcome, and BYO drinks are permitted with RSA staff for more choice across the menu and bar.
  • The Team. Goulburn River Lodge team is dedicated to taking the pressure out of wedding planning so you can enjoy yourself from your first enquiry to the final moments of your celebration. Your Wedding, Your Vision, Your Way
  • Accommodation. With three self-contained cottages sleep up to 12 guests, giving close family or friends a convenient place to stay. Your guest have accommodation options with the River Bend Holiday Park next door and the Rubicon Hotel 100 meters up the road.
  • The Open Air Chapel.  Sits on manicured lawn, surrounded with waterways and greenery. The large ceremony stone provides the bride and groom seat, timber pews for the guests and cathedral ranges as your witness. 
  • The Goulburn River. Right at our backdoor, the flowing river, gum trees, and native flora create a picturesque and authentic rural setting for your vows.
  • The Lodge & Mezzanine Bar. The Lodge offers a warm and elegant setting, comfortably seating 60 guests for a formal reception or up to 90 for a cocktail affair. Upstairs, the mezzanine level features the bar, band space, and dance floor, the perfect place to continue the festivities and dance the night away.
  • Marquee Area. With capacity of up to 150 guests, the designated marquee site set in the grassed areas surrounding the ponds create a magical open reception space immersed in the beauty of the grounds.

About

Drawing inspiration from their aunt, Mairin Colleary who has spent 25 years cultivating the soul of Florence House the couple traded their corporate careers in buying and operations management for the tranquility of Thornton. Together, they bring a unique blend of "curated beauty meets practical design" to the lodge. Their mission? To create a space in health, nature, and community. They invite you to step into a retreat where functionality and beauty intersect to offer a truly memorable space.

Mr & Miss David & Angela Hutton & Gumina

Owner


Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

Min 30 / Max 150 Reception guests

Min 30 / Max 150 Ceremony Guests

3rd Party Catering


Nearby Accommodation


FAQ

Yes, you can have your special day on a public holiday. There may be a surcharge so please reach out to discuss.

Yes we do have a noise curfew of 11:00pm.  

An event coordinator or a planner is recommended.

The team at Goulburn River Lodge will make every effort to support your day however we do not take on the role of a wedding planner of event coordinator.

Weekend weddings the venue is available from 2pm on Friday & checkout Sunday 12pm

Single day weddings the venue is available from 2pm & checkout at 12pm the following day

Elopement beginning at 12pm with everyone exiting the property by 6pm.

Ceremony only beginning at 10am, with everyone exiting the property by 1pm.

Yes, the beautiful grounds are yours to enjoy for the duration of your event or stay.

Yes, we do allow fires in firepits provided.  It is the responsibility of hiring party to ensure fires are burning safely and distinguished properly

Yes, guests of all ages are welcome to be part of the celebrations.  Our grounds are surrounded by ponds and waterways so children should be supervised by an adult at all times.

Yes! We love dogs, as long as they’re on a lead.

Yes, we are a self-catered venue.  All vendors require public liability ensure and a licence to serve alcohol.

The Goulburn River Lodge is a self-catered venue, meaning all catering is organised by yourself.

This gives you the freedom to choose a menu option that bests suit your theme and budget. 

We have a list of highly recommended caterers to pass onto our couples should you request this.

A self-serve tea & coffee station is also provided by The Goulburn River Lodge.

Yes! You provide your own drinks; you just have to have staff hired with RSA’s serving them.

Selecting a celebrant is an incredibly personal choice.  You are the best person to make this choice.  That is why a celebrant isn’t provided by The Goulburn River Lodge.  However we have a list of celebrants we highly recommend.

Yes, the Lodge itself is a beautiful rustic space to hold your ceremony.  Including the mezzanine level the Lodge can accommodate 100 guests.


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