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Unclaimed listingDIY vineyard wedding venue
Your wedding, your way. The best value DIY wedding venue in the Yarra Valley. At Swallowfield Vineyard, you get a blank canvas (with all the modern necessities) to create your perfect day exactly how you dream it. Unlike other venues, we offer the flexibility to use all of your own suppliers and vendors as well as style the venue yourself or hire a planner for your wedding or function. We have extensive supplier lists to assist you in the process if you wish. This means you can take control of your budget while adding those personal touches that make a Wedding day truly memorable for years to come. At Swallowfield we have a standard fee to hire the property so you know what you're getting and when. Its the transparency that we like, so you can rest assured and book accordingly. Wedding hire is for 5-6 hours plus bump in/out. Timing and days are negotiable. We can cater for 100 guests in a sit down capacity or up to 130 guest for cocktail style canapes. We have a fully equipped bar as well as a commercial kitchen and refrigeration available on site. We keep our booking calendar lean. This means we offer very limited dates, to an exclusive few to make sure every couple gets the personal, one-on-one service you would expect. Phillip Abela is the proprietor who lives on the property, and gives all the professional tours. (He is also available on the day to shuttle bridal parties to and from the many gorgeous locations within his property). This man is truly passionate about his private estate and knows all the very best spots for photography. We gaurentee you, you're in very good hands. Being locals to the area for more than 30 years, we know our way around a bit. We can help you create a beautiful, relaxed, vineyard wedding in a picturesque setting, that you and your guests will remember forever. There are plenty of lovely accommodation options nearby, from charming B&B's right through to camping.
We believe the most important day of your life, doesn't have to be the most expensive. At Swallowfield we have a standard fee to hire the property so you know what you're getting and when. Its the transparency that we like, so you can rest assured and book accordingly. Wedding hire is for 5-6 hours plus bump in/out. Timing and days are negotiable. We can cater for 100 guests in a sit down capacity or up to 130 guest for cocktail style canapes.
No matter what style of reception you have in mind or your we can work with you to come up with some truly fantastic catering options. We welcome (and have the facilities for) food trucks, country style mobile spit roasts, grazing tables, pizza vans, gourmet BBQ's, gelati carts etc. The options are only limited by your imagination.
4 distinct event spaces available — each with its own character, capacity and image.
The lawn, family oak tree and pine forest are our most popular places for ceremonies. There are a few alternative options for wet weather and smaller groups too. We have several different shaped arbors available as part of our DIY packages as well as wine barrels and chairs that can be incorporated into your setup. At Swallowfield vineyards we encourage eco-conscious flower petals, confetti, sparklers or bubbles for congratulating our couples.
Our converted vintage stables are the perfect space for the reception of your dreams. With a fully equiped bar and commercial kitchen, open log fireplace in winter, fully retractable double doors and of course plenty of room for dancing, what more could you need? Wedding receptions can be held outside (weather permitting) on our beautiful lawn area or inside our rustic Stables. The stables can be partially opened to reveal a view of the horses and the beautiful valley or closed down in the evening when the open log fireplace is lit.
How about your own private pine forest? Mushrooms and pine cones in Autumn and the magical smell of lush greenery paired with country air year round. A great alternative ceremony space that will give your guests that all important wow factor.
Follow each other through the fields and farmland beyond the fences. Will you wander in the wildflowers, or just soak up the golden rays in our dreamy golden grass? Perfect for that playful couple shot or to race the whole wedding party on a Summers day.
Testimonials below are reproduced from the venue's own site.
“What an absolute gem of a place, the team was just so accommodating. All our guests felt at ease in this beautiful space. Would highly recommend.”
“There are not enough stars to give this place the review it deserves. On our first visit, we fell in love. The scenery is just breathtaking.”
“The entire property is fantastic and you are spoiled for choice with the location for photos.”
“We knew on our first visit that this was the place we wanted to get married.”
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