Enjoy wine tasting experiences in our cellar door with friends before, or after your big day. For something different, try our wine and chocolate pairing experience.
Intimate Weddings
Intimate Wedding Venues Yarra Valley
Balgownie Estate
Small Yarra Valley Weddings
Balgownie Estate offers intimate weddings designed for smaller celebrations. In partnership with Elope Australia, we accommodate groups from 2 to 40 guests with flexible ceremony and reception options, ideal for micro-weddings. Intimate weddings can still include a beautiful ceremony and reception on a smaller scale, complemented by on-site accommodation, dining, and spa experiences.
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Elope Australia
at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
We are proud to have Elope Australia as our exclusive elopement and micro-wedding partner. With over nine years of experience creating intimate weddings, micro weddings, and elopements across Australia, Elope brings their expertise in delivering beautifully crafted, all-inclusive celebrations to our Yarra Valley venue.
Elope Australia manages every aspect of intimate weddings held on our property. They will guide you from first contact through to the day itself, including planning, quoting, coordination and execution – whilst Balgownie provides the location, service and setting! Whether it’s a private ceremony for two or a small gathering of up to 40 guests, making your special day simple, memorable, and uniquely yours.
As intimate wedding experts, they have a range of packages that include anything from styling to cakes, celebrants, photographers and everything you need to make your day everything you imagined.
Every detail is thoughtfully planned and professionally coordinated, ensuring your wedding at Balgownie Estate is as seamless as it is unforgettable.
Stay With Us
Exclusive Wedding Rates
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley offers 70 accommodation rooms and suites for your guests to stay onsite. Within walking distance to your wedding, and perfectly positioned to explore our beautiful Yarra Valley region, our accommodation offering allows your guests to unwind and embrace everything the Yarra Valley has to offer.
All guests staying onsite receive a 10% discount off their accommodation.
Wedding Day Experiences
Wine Tasting
Stay
Our accommodation offering allows your guests to unwind and embrace everything the region has to offer.
Pre & Post Dining
Beyond the ceremony there are many events you can do to bring families and friends together. Host a private welcome dinner or recovery brunch.
High Tea
Indulge in mouth-watering sweet and savoury dishes. Start your culinary journey with a refreshing cuvée on arrival and enjoy unlimited tea and coffee throughout the experience.
Get Ready With Us
Get ready with your wedding party in our accommodation or private event spaces. If you’re not staying on-site, this is a perfect option for hair and makeup before your day.
FAQs
Will my guests get a discount on accommodation?
Yes, we offer onsite accommodation for guests who wish to stay overnight. Accommodation will have a 10% discount applied for all guests staying as part of your wedding block.
Can we hold both the ceremony and reception at Balgownie Estate?
Yes, our Intimate Wedding package includes the option to host both the ceremony and reception at our picturesque venue.
Can we arrange a site visit before booking?
Certainly! We encourage couples to visit our venue, meet our team, and explore the beautiful surroundings before making a decision.
Can we bring in external catering?
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all year round, our kitchen team is onsite and ready to prepare your intimate wedding dining. We do not allow external caterers.
Is there a dedicated wedding coordinator provided?
Yes, Elope Australia will provide a dedicated wedding coordinator. We also have our wedding and events team available.
Do Balgownie Estate offer intimate weddings and elopement?
Yes, we offer weddings from 2 guests to 180 guests. For weddings under 40 guests, we use Elope Australia as our exclusive elopement and micro-wedding partner.
