Nestled on the 120-acre site in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Yarra Valley Estate stands as a splendid testament to the union of natural beauty and refined elegance.
This enchanting wedding venue offers a captivating escape into the lush, rolling hills and vineyard-covered landscapes that define the Yarra Valley region. With its impeccable blend of rustic charm and modern sophistication, Yarra Valley Estate sets the stage for unforgettable rustic and candid styled weddings.
Yarra Valley Estate basic information: Address: 2164 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek VIC 3775 Phone: (03) 5965 2397 Opening hours: 9am-4:30pm weekdays, closed on Saturday and Sunday for weddings Yarra Valley Estate as a Yarra Valley Wedding Venu...
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A BRIEF OF YARRA VALLEY ESTATE
Nestled on the 120-acre site in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Yarra Valley Estate stands as a splendid testament to the union of natural beauty and refined elegance.
This enchanting wedding venue offers a captivating escape into the lush, rolling hills and vineyard-covered landscapes that define the Yarra Valley region. With its impeccable blend of rustic charm and modern sophistication, Yarra Valley Estate sets the stage for unforgettable rustic and candid styled weddings.
YARRA VALLEY ESTATE BASIC INFO
Address: 2164 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek VIC 3775
Phone: 0359652397
Business Hour: 9am-4:30pm (weekday)
TOP 3 WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS AT YARRA VALLEY ESTATE
Yarra Valley Estate’s versatile event spaces cater to various wedding styles, from garden ceremonies to rustic barn receptions, accommodating couples’ unique preferences. With an emphasis on exceptional cuisine sourced locally and comfortable on-site accommodation, Yarra Valley Estate offers a complete and memorable wedding experience, where natural beauty harmonizes with modern amenities to create an unforgettable setting for your special day. Here are 3 highlights of Yarra Valley Estate:
All in one wedding venue
Both indoor and outdoor ceremony
Endless onsite wedding photo opportunities
YARRA VALLEY ESTATE PACKAGE INFO
Yarra Valley Estate is dedicated to ensuring that your wedding day is a comprehensive and memorable experience, not merely a venue booking. Once you step foot on our grounds, you can rest assured that you won’t need to venture elsewhere. Everything you need to create the perfect wedding celebration is right here, making your special day as seamless and stress-free as possible. It’s our commitment to ensuring that your wedding day is a cherished and hassle-free experience for you and your loved ones.
venue capacity: 130 seated, 170 standing
Venue hire: $0 with minimum spend
Friday
Saturday
Minimum guests
80
100
Onsite ceremony: included in the wedding package
Price per head: catering available around $195-$210
Beverage price: included in the package
* Please note that the price is subject to the venue. For details, please contact venue for further information.
YARRA VALLEY ESTATE VENUE FEATURES
Recognizing the distinctiveness of each couple, Yarra Valley wedding venue has been meticulously designed to offer you the ease and freedom to imprint your unique style onto the entire property, allowing you to craft a truly one-of-a-kind wedding day experience, seamlessly unfolding from start to finish, all within the embrace of a single, exceptional location.
Wedding specialist
Access to gardens and native forest
Onsite accommodation
Fairy lights
5-hour beverage package
Large dance floor
Pre-dinner and lawn games
Commemorative tree planting with plaque
Onsite parking
WEDDING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION AT YARRA VALLEY ESTATE
Yarra Valley Estate offers picturesque outdoor garden spaces for wedding ceremonies. You can exchange your vows surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful flowers, with the stunning Yarra Valley landscape as your backdrop. In case of inclement weather or if you prefer an indoor setting, there are elegant open-air Chapel available for ceremonies. These spaces are thoughtfully designed to provide a cozy and intimate ambiance while still offering lovely views of the estate’s surroundings.
For your reception, one of the standout features of Yarra Valley Estate is its rustic barn, which serves as a charming reception venue. The barn is beautifully restored and provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for your reception. It features high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, adding to its rustic charm. This space can be customized to suit your wedding style and can accommodate both small and large guest lists. Yarra Valley Estate is known for its outstanding cuisine, with a focus on using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Couples can work with the venue’s culinary team to create a personalized menu that caters to their tastes and dietary preferences.
Came here for a wedding. It’s a wonderful venue for a wedding and reception. Lovely garden area with a nice open “chapel” area. The reception was held in a lovely indoor area. All the food was excellent with the exception of the appetizers which were rather prosaic. The rest was fantastic. The staff were particularly good at the reception. A lovely bunch of very hardworking people. The accommodation here is very 80s and rather tired and it needs a lift. It all works but a reno soon would be a good idea.
If you don't mind being lectured at about the virtue-signalling variety of sustainability by po-faced staff, while receiving only a grudging apology for the intermittent (or at times, non-existent) conference-room WiFi, this could be the venue for your next corporate event. (Bonus: the conference room we used has both an iron/ironing board, and a street library, amply stocked with Lee Child, Kathy Reichs and James Patterson titles.)The food is of variable quality. When booking the venue weeks in advance, our group was assured that dietary requirements would be accommodated. We had Halal, Gluten-free (Celiac) and Vegetarian guests. Despite the advance notice, kitchen staff seemed (variously, depending on whether it was lunch or dinner) surprised, alarmed, and/or downright offended that we dare to confirm that dietary requirements were catered for. However, the morning and afternoon teas were delicious, and gluten-free options were offered. There are numerous coffee pod machine, stocked with cups that are composted and made into mulch for the Edible Forest.As boasted on the venue website, some of the food is sourced from the on-site Edible Forest, which on the occasion I attended appeared to be producing an abundance of asparagus.The setting is lovely, with much flora and fauna, and various grassy areas. (Urban-dwellers, don't despair -- you can hear trucks barrelling down the Melba Highway from outside the Dining Area, which is also the best place to stand for mobile phone reception).The hallway of the Falcon block is decorated with carefully-shot, canvas-printed photographs of wildlife personalities from the on-site wildlife rehabilitation facility. These creatures have endearing names -- for example, 'Bash' the wombat.The rooms themselves are somewhat dated in decor and facilities, and lack televisions. (At least, those in the Falcon block do). They do have reverse-cycle air conditioners, that come with helpful instructions pasted to the wall. These, as well as including a guide to the remote control buttons, bear the helpful advice 'Your choice - save it or waste it' (presumably referring to electricity, though this is not specified).There is an on-site pool, not mentioned on the website. When I visited, in December 2022, it was unclear whether the pool was open. When staff were asked this question, they grimaced and muttered something inaudible.There are many staff tending the extensive grounds. I noted that one included the polite bartender, who was raking leaves the morning after his bar shift.Patrons you may encounter, should you happen to visit on a weekday, may include elderly amateur pilots availing themselves of the on-site airstrip; or staff of a Christian charity performing a blindfolded trust exercise on the lawn.The other reviews of this venue are mostly about its wedding-hosting offerings and for these it seems that customers are satisfied. For corporate events, I would suggest that there are ample other venues in the area that bear consideration.
We had to postpone our wedding twice since 2020 (covid). We finally got married recently at YVE with around 60 guests staying onsite and everything went so smoothly. Kelly and the team are so helpful and professional, and it meant we had the most worry-free, amazing day. Really couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
From the moment we first saw YVE and the stunning location we knew it was perfect for our day. Not only were the views spectacular but the staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect. From checking in on us throughout the day, to looking after all our guests and helping with things such as collecting the cards for the wishing well, the staff we’re sensational! The food was also of great quality and everyone enjoyed it. I had many family members and friends commenting on how great the venue and staff were and will absolutely be recommending you to any future wedding couples. Thank you for everything!
We had our wedding at YVE. Yarra Valley Estate was amazing!If you love the nature feel this is the place for you! YVE has so many options for a ceremony (and wet weather options as well). Ours was the open air chapel which was stunning and as we wanted a rustic feel we kept the reception minimalistic.Lilly, Katrina and the team were fantastic. They were so helpful to organise multiple site visits and meetings when lockdown allowed. When lockdown was occurring they tried to answer all questions through calls or emails.On the day, everything ran seamlessly. The girls did such a great job and the food was beautiful. We had guests who required extra assistance and the team was so wonderful, looking after them and making sure they had everything they needed. We accidentally had a vase who had jumped off the table and the girls quickly and quietly cleaned up the mess to minimise interruptions to speeches.I cannot thank them enough! Highly highly recommend!** All photo credit goes to Glen Nicholls Photography**
We had our wedding at Yarra Valley Estate last weekend. The venue is absolutely breath taking, the accommodation was clean and had everything we needed. The open air chapel is so stunning. We stayed onsite with our bridal party for 2 days and all our other guests because they have 48 rooms!! The drinks selection and food was amazing, can’t thank you all enough, Courtney, Ruth, Katrina, Tim, you guys know what’s your doing.. thank you for making our special day perfect.
We went on a tour of the edible forest and it was amazing. Louise the owner and Dale the head gardener talked about the development of the site and were very knowledgeable. I went away with lots of ideas.
Wonderful place. Clean, homely and comfy. Very polite owners. Will tell all my friends and will defa come back
WEDDIN PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES AROUND YARRA VALLEY ESTATE
I found Yarra Valley Estate presents an abundance of captivating wedding photo opportunities throughout its scenic grounds as a Yarra Valley wedding photographer. From the lush vineyards and rolling hills that provide a picturesque backdrop for romantic portraits to the charming rustic barn, which exudes timeless charm for both candid and posed shots, this venue offers a diverse range of settings to capture your special day.
The meticulously landscaped gardens, with their vibrant flora and elegant pathways, provide enchanting settings for intimate couple photos. Additionally, the panoramic views of the Yarra Valley offer breathtaking vistas that add a touch of grandeur to your wedding album. Whether it’s beneath the dappled sunlight filtering through the vine leaves or against the rustic textures of the estate, Yarra Valley Estate offers a wealth of photographic opportunities to immortalize the beauty and romance of your wedding day.
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