Daylesford Wedding Venues
Wedding venues in Daylesford are renowned for their beautiful rural locations and include a unique range of ceremony & reception venues from grand historic architecture, to rustic venues and modern function spaces. Situated between Ballarat and Bendigo near the Macedon Ranges, and less than 90 minutes from Melbourne, Daylesford wedding venues are among Victoria's most popular places to get married.
The best wedding venues in Daylesford VIC make the most of their stunning locations with beautiful views over rural paddocks, resplendent with peony crops in spring and lavender fields in summer. There are 4 ceremony chapels to choose from in the region, a popular foodie restaurant, an historic convent, stunning ceremony venues in the Wombat State Forest and country wedding locations with epic rural views.
Here are Daylesford's 6 most beautiful wedding venues. They cater to all wedding budgets from affordable nuptials to all inclusive luxury weddings.
Top 6 Daylesford Wedding Venues
1. Sault Restaurant Daylesford
- Location: 2349 Ballan-Daylesford Road, Sailors Falls, VIC 3461
- Capacity: 130
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Sault Restaurant is one of the pretties places to get married in Daylesford with a gorgeous barn-style wedding chapel situated amongst stunning fields of lavender. The lake-side chapel is accessed via an extended aisle through the lavender fields which are in full bloom between November and March each year, offering a uniquely romantic ceremony experience and a stunning backdrop for wedding photos.
The popular foodie joint offers all inclusive wedding packages from $230 per person featuring a seasonal menu using fresh produce from Sault's own herb & vegetable gardens. Packages also include the hands-on services of owner Jodi Flockhart who has run over 500 weddings and personally coordinates your day.
2. The Convent Daylesford
- Location: Hill Street, Daylesford, VIC 3460
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This 1860's convent was impeccably restored in 1988 by passionate owner TIna Banitska who transformed the grand heritage mansion into a modern art gallery and Daylesford's most unique wedding venue. The architectural gem sits atop Wombat Hill amongst 6 acres of lush green gardens and has stunning views over Daylesford and Victoria’s Central Highlands region.
The award winning wedding venue has a moody, heritage chapel and two modern reception spaces with adjoining courtyards including a light-filled glass atrium. A private cocktail bar serves as your after-party venue and there's romantic onsite accommodation offering the complete all-in-one wedding destination.
3. The Burrow Event Space
- Location: 189 Springhill Road, Denver, VIC 3461
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Situated within the Wombat State Forest just 15 minutes from Daylesford, The Burrow is the perfect wedding venue for rustic nuptials in nature. Gorgeous ceremony spots include tranquil forest settings, a mini paddock set beside Peppermint Gum trees and a purpose built courtyard overlooking the grounds.
The reception venue is a contemporary barn furnished with exposed timber beams, wine barrels and a centrepiece stone fireplace. The barn seats up to 170 guests and opens onto a spacious verandah overlooking stunning views of surrounding forest and farm land. Pet friendly.
4. Scrub Hill
- Location: Sawmill Road, Newlyn, VIC 3364
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: BYO caterers & drinks
Scrub Hill is a two acre private property to hire for weddings just 15 minutes from the heart of Daylesford. This amazing wedding location comes with a unique, 19th century blue stone church that seats 80 guests under high timber ceilings, an original 1979 Sunday School with a deck leading into a picturesque Elm Forest and a glasshouse marquee that seats 120 guests on 1 acre of lush lawns.
The venue hire fee for all-in-one weddings is $12,000 with exclusive use of all facilities and a comprehensive list of inclusions that basically leaves you to simply hire your preferred caterers and BYO drinks. Ceremony only wedding packages are priced from $2,250 and you bring your own celebrant.
5. Quirindi Stables
- Location: 60 Telegraph Road, Newlyn North, VIC 3364
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
If you like the idea of having photos in a field full of gorgeous horses, one of the best wedding venues in Daylesford is Quirindi Stables. This stunning country estate is the site of Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides and is home to more than 40 friendly mares and stallions.
The family owned property has a purpose built ceremony garden featuring a raw timber pergola, and for receptions a refurbished Barn and Stables. The Stables bring a festival vibe to rustic weddings and food trucks and mobile bars work particularly well at this country estate.
6. The Little Church
- Location: 1385 Kyneton-Springhill Road, Spring Hill, VIC 3444
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Little Church specialises in intimate weddings for 20 guests and is located on 2 acres of beautiful gardens at Spring Hill Peony Farm. Nestled within ancient gum trees the charming little 100 year old church retains it original character and makes a gorgeous wedding ceremony venue or a beautiful backdrop for wedding receptions on the front lawn.
A modern reception space is available in the adjoining pavilion which also features a full kitchen and bathroom facilities. Expect affordable wedding packages, beautiful views and fields of peonies in Spring.
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