If a relaxed country wedding surrounded by endless rows of lush olive trees sounds like your dream day, let us introduce you to The Grove Gippsland.
Nestled amid 60 acres of picturesque olive groves, The Grove Gippsland offers a stunningly secluded setting for weddings in Krowera, Victoria. Host your ceremony outdoors, overlooking rolling hills and beautiful Bass Hinterland views, followed by an elegant reception in the light-filled conservatory.
We recently caught up with the wonderful team at The Grove to get the inside scoop on what weddings are like at this stunning Gippsland venue. Keep reading to discover why The Grove is a top pick among wedding venues in regional Victoria.
What do couples love most about hosting their wedding at The Grove Gippsland?
Our couples love having the flexibility to make their wedding unique and tailored to their needs. By blending natural tranquillity and rustic elegance, we go out of our way to deliver our guests a unique and individual experience they will treasure for a lifetime.
If they have a complete vision for the day, our property provides a blank canvas where we can create the dream day. But if they are not too sure how to make that dream come alive or they don’t have the time, our helpful team are on hand to do all the heavy lifting.
Where do ceremonies and receptions take place at The Grove?
We have three separate ceremony sites on the property — The Dam, The Terrace and The Helipad — all with stunning backdrops. Our reception space is housed within the light-filled conservatory, which adjoins a spacious dancefloor.
In addition, a quick tour around the 60-acre property reveals stunning natural beauty and breathtaking rural views, not to mention endless photo opportunities to go in the happily ever after album.
How do you help couples transform the blank canvas of The Grove into the wedding venue of their dreams?
Our approach at The Grove is relaxed but refined, with an atmosphere of care and support that extends to all visitors and guests. That same care extends to the kitchen, where the food has strong local influences.
We offer elegant yet pared-back styling featuring lots of in-house greenery, candles, and beautiful rustic tables with table risers. For cocktail receptions, we scatter rustic wine barrels around the space for guests to utilise.
Can you talk us through some of the incredible photo backdrops at The Grove?
Spread across 60 acres of property, there are endless possibilities for wedding photography at The Grove. Popular backdrops include the dam, the English hedges, the helipad with rolling hills in the distance, and towering eucalyptus trees. The conservatory is another picturesque spot, boasting floor-to-ceiling glass bi-fold doors that look out to the hills.
We want the photos to be personal and unique to every couple. We are the venue with a twist and value the individual experience more than anything. Everyone has a different style or vision, and we want that to flow and explode on their special day.
What accommodation options do you have on-site?
Our wedding packages include a complimentary overnight stay for the couple in a honeymoon suite apartment with full access to all amenities, including a pool, sauna, and steam room. We are planning to have four tiny homes on-site at The Grove in the near future, so watch this space!
What catering options do you offer for weddings?
Our food is simply prepared and presented, so the produce shines. Menus are thoughtful and nourishing, just like Nonna would do. There is definitely beauty in simplicity, and this is our main focus when designing our wedding menus.
We look at the produce the area has to offer and use these ingredients to form the core of all meals. Our kitchen uses ingredients that are in season, challenging our chefs to adapt the menu to what is available.
Menu options can be tailored to suit each wedding, with shared feasts and alternate drop meals being our most popular dining styles. Relaxed sharing-style dinners are best suited to The Grove’s laidback atmosphere, with delicious sharing plates placed in the middle of tables on table risers.
