Mount French Lodge: a place to pause, celebrate, remember
Set 600 feet above sea level on Queensland’s Scenic Rim, Mount French Lodge is a place that makes you pause. With expansive grounds, luxurious lodge apartments, and sweeping views, it offers a peaceful escape for couples wanting a wedding that’s both sophisticated and unhurried.
Every detail here is designed with intention — from the spacious Great Room with its 14-foot high ceilings and polished spotted gum hardwood timber floors to the sense of calm that settles over the property at sunset. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a weekend-long gathering with family and friends, this is a venue where things feel easy and natural, just like it should.
The view from Mount French Lodge
To get a feel for what makes Mount French Lodge so memorable, we caught up with Alison — the Head of Guest Experience — to learn more about what makes this Scenic Rim venue such a special place to celebrate.
“A place where dreams come alive”
As someone who’s seen countless weddings unfold at Mount French Lodge, Alison shared her favourite moments, memories, and advice for couples planning their day. “I love representing unique and luxurious properties. Mount French Lodge is elegant and peaceful… a place where dreams come alive.”
And while the scenery is striking, it’s the experience that stays with you. With an attentive Lodge Manager onsite and a close-knit team behind the scenes, couples are supported every step of the way, and always with warmth. Whether it’s sipping wine by the fireplace in the Great Room or wandering the grounds at golden hour, there’s a sense of calm here that’s hard to put into words.
The part of weddings we don’t talk about enough
Some of the most memorable moments here aren’t the ones you’d expect. “It may seem like a simple thing,” Alison says, “but seeing our bridal couples relaxing before and after the wedding, enjoying the grounds and views with their guests — that’s what stands out. Sometimes it’s the quiet moments that leave the biggest impression.”
And when everything comes together? “It’s a privilege to be part of that journey: seeing all the planning take shape, watching the couple experience it with their loved ones, then seeing it all over again through their socials… it’s incredibly satisfying.”
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Kindness is part of the package
Weddings come with plenty of moving parts — and emotions. That’s why couples value the steady, supportive presence of the Mount French Lodge team. Alison puts it best, “I genuinely care and am excited for their big day. I’m able to connect on an honest emotional level.”
That kind of sincerity, combined with well-organised, behind-the-scenes support, helps couples feel relaxed and looked after — without any fuss. It’s a thoughtful, people-first approach that makes a lasting impression.
Real couple: Chantelle & Floyd
Final advice from the Mount French Lodge team? Keep it simple.
When there’s a lot happening — timelines, suppliers, family, emotion — it’s easy to get caught up in the details. But as Alison gently reminds her couples, the most meaningful moments often come when you take a step back. “Stay calm and savour every little moment.” She says. It’s a sentiment that sums up the atmosphere at the Lodge: unhurried, thoughtful, and focused on what really matters.
And once the formalities are done and the shoes come off? Alison knows exactly what fills the dance floor. “Dancing Queen by ABBA!”
