SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS + MACATHUR WEDDING FLORIST
Stunning Weddings at
Bendooley Estate, Bowral
weddings at Bendooley Estate, Bowral
Everything you need to know including spaces, inclusions, options, packages and prices.
Party the night away in the iconic Book Barn – Bordered by a mesmerising walls of books, this divine grand barn conversion features cathedral ceilings and king-sized chandeliers creating an incredible space for your wedding.
Or check out the custom-built The Stables, with it’s distinctive rural glamour.
Set across the paddocks from the main buildings, with its own entrance and scenic setting, one end of this vast barn is made of glass and looks out onto rolling hills. Inside, a huge iron fireplace sits below modern rustic chandeliers that hang from the exposed beams of the cathedral ceilings.
What you need to know about
Bendooley Estate
Where the hell is it?
Bendooley Estate sits just outside the historic Southern Highlands village of Berrima.
Situated between Sydney and Canberra, the Estate offers an idyllic, intimate setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions. In autumn, spring and summer, the Estate’s magnificent grounds are rich in seasonal colour. In winter, the cool-climate gardens provide a truly spectacular backdrop for romance.
Can we have our wedding ceremony here?
When it comes to the perfect spot to exchange your vows, there are many choices at each venue. The Stables has its own space for romance, whether it be in front of the barn doors, water feature, or looking out over the vast countryside. For those selecting the Book Barn, the rose garden with the stunning lake as the backdrop, as well as our stylish lakeside pavilion, which is a custom-built wet-weather sanctuary which can also be utilised for our Lakeside Package post ceremony. Having said that, if a church wedding is your preference, nearby are two charming stone churches in Berrima (and larger churches in Bowral).
Can we have our wedding reception here?
Bendooley Estate is home to not just one, but two stunning wedding reception venues! At the heart of the Estate is the iconic Berkelouw Book Barn (my personal favourite). With its cathedral ceilings, exposed timber beams, vast stone fireplace and thousands of old and new books, the Barn is a unique, inspirational space and their largest reception setting.
If you’re after true rustic glamour, The Stables is a custom-built, architecturally-unique space set around a huge iron fireplace. Replicating the grandest of stables with its soaring ceilings and spectacular interior spaces, The Stables sets the scene for a country-style barn celebration with stunning rural views.
Is there wheelchair access?
Yep
Is there accommodation on site?
There are 6 cabins available on the estate. The studio, two and three-bedroom cottages all feature stunning views over the lake, paddocks and rolling hills – the perfect spot to get all dolled’ up and knock back a few pre-ceremony champagnes to help with the nerves!
Is there on-site parking available?
Yes, there is plenty of on site parking, however lots of couples like to opt for a bus service to pick up guests from their local accommodation
Is it pet friendly?
You can absolutely bring your pooch along for the ceremony. (And if you’re looking for someone to help out with your furry bestie on the day, look no further than Pawz + Me)
Are there any restrictions?
There are a couple to keep in mind – no external catering is allowed, including cheeses, desserts or lolly stations. You can BYO Wedding cake, but it cannot be substituted for a dessert course.
What are our catering options?
Given the surrounds of the local southern highlands, it’s not suprise that Bendooley Estate features only the highest quality produce, with food at the heart of this venue.
Depending on your vibe, the Table-Share Menu provides the ultimate country experience, sharing scrumptious food with family and friends is always a fun and lively way for your families and friends to connect and converse across the table.
Or, if you are looking for a slightly more formal event, they have a Three-Course Dinner Menu, along with canapés
For less formal stand-up events, we offer a feast of small-plate dining to an extensive selection of tasty and substantial finger-food. Savoury or sweet, our food is a modern take on country cooking with delicious flavour combinations and plenty of choice.
Personalise your special day – perhaps you’d like cocktails and canapés by the lake, or a hamper of scrumptious food delivered to your cottage to sustain you in style.
Alright then, what does it cost to have our wedding at Bendooley Estate?
Prices and packages at Bendooley vary depending on which space you have booked and what type of menu you select. All rooms come with a hire charge.
The Book Barn is the cheaper of the two reception spaces, with low mid week (Mon, Tues, Wed from the end June to Aug) starting at $2000, and at it’s peak (Saturday’s from Jan – May and Sep – Dec) from $9,950.
Hire costs include exclusive use of the venue + gardens and lakeside pavilion, all your ceremony furniture/PA system, reception tables/chairs/tableware etc, in house audio, and wedding coordinator.
While The Stables will set you back a little more. Low mid week staring at $2,000, and peak Saturday’s up to $11,950.
Hire costs include exclusive use of the venue + surrounding garden/courtyard, all your ceremony furniture/PA system, reception tables/chairs/tableware etc, in house audio, and wedding coordinator.
As for menus and beverages, Bendooley has a huge range of delicious offerings. Depending on your stye, the team can whip up a Share-style feasting menu or a Three-Course Alternate Drop menu from $148pp, while a Stand up Cocktail style wedding starts at $136pp. Their beverage packages are for 5 hours and start at $65pp for the Bendooley package (featuring all their own wines), or the classic package from $85pp.
But it doesn’t stop there – there are post ceremony options and late night goodies to add onto your wedding package as well. Cocktail hour (including 1 hour beverages and candles or grazing table) from $35pp, or whack an extra hour onto your beverage package along with a late night snack to keep the party going, starting from $27pp (or $18pp if you combine with a cocktail package)
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Bendooley Estate, Bowral!
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