Searching for the perfect backdrop to say ‘I do?’
The Scenic Rim is home to some of Queensland’s best and most beautiful wedding venues, from historic homesteads to wineries and lavender farms. With picture perfect country scenery, gorgeous sunsets, timeless venues and menus featuring local produce, your special day in the Scenic Rim will be unforgettable.
White Chapel Kalbar is something out of a dream. Tie the knot in this gorgeous, carefully restored white chapel filled with natural light. This vintage, elegant venue combines nostalgic country charm with modern luxury sitting atop landscaped gardens and mountain views. Continue the celebration of your love in the Black Hall, a converted Sunday school now draped in fairy lights and filled with rustic charm – perfect for every reception. The White Chapel Kalbar offers full, customisable packages designed to make your special day as wonderful as possible.
Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm seems too good to be true, but we promise it is every bit as magical as it sounds. Picture acres of vineyards, blooming lavender fields, olive groves and an open-air chapel with sweeping mountain views. This backdrop is a photographer’s dream, so expect the photos of your special day to be straight out of a bridal magazine! Join your loved ones for a stunning sit down reception at Kooroomba’s restaurant, looking out through floor to ceiling windows to the spectacular range. If you’d prefer a cocktail style affair, celebrate outside on the terrace overlooking the lavender field.
Historic country charm and enchanting gardens make for a wedding location unlike no other. The Old Church Bed & Breakfast offers a full, boutique experience for weddings big and small, including your accommodation, ceremony and reception. Say ‘I do’ in the carefully landscaped gardens and toast to your love on the large verandah overlooking the countryside.
If you’re dreaming of an open garden wedding, a sophisticated marquee celebration or a moonlight experience under the stars, Royston House (pictured above) is the venue for you. Think festoon lights, sunsets over the mountain range, fruit trees, sweeping country gardens and fresh country air. The large Queenslander homestead, with its wrap-around verandas, sleeps 12 guests. It’s the perfect place to host the most important people in your bridal party. This dreamy, intimate venue will whisk you away and make you and your other half feel like the most important people in the world.
Can’t decide between a vineyard or mountain wedding? Cedar Creek Estate does both! Perched on Mount Tamborine, the Estate has three beautiful wedding ceremony spots to suit every couple. Share your vows in the charming non-denominational sandstone chapel, set overlooking the vineyard and tree-lined lake. For those wanting an outdoor hinterland wedding, the gorgeous garden arbour that overlooks the lake makes for a charming ceremony.
Sarabah Estate Vineyard guarantees turning the wedding of your dreams into a beautiful reality. This romantic vineyard set behind the backdrop of Lamington National Park offers everything you could want when it comes to your special day. The hardest part of planning your ceremony will be the choice between the secret garden, olive grove, manor lawn, chalet or the stunning open-air marquee!
Sitting beneath the idyllic Tamborine Mountain, a wedding at the Bearded Dragon Hotel is unlike any other. This Gold Coast hinterland venue brings buckets of country charm to your celebration. Outdoor weddings are unmatched at the Bearded Dragon, with gorgeous garden ceremonies and receptions packed with croquet games and celebrating into the night.
On the hunt for a rustic venue? A wedding at The Royal Hotel Harrisville is one both you and your guests won’t forget. With historic, restored train carriages making for a unique photoshoot backdrop and both indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, this 145-year-old hotel is the spot for a celebration of love and authentic country charm. Full packages are available and can be customised as needed!
Nestled in the heart of the Scenic Rim, The Kooralbyn Valley is the epitome of luxury with a twist of a country wedding, offering accommodation, day spa and extra’s such as fireworks, your wedding will be a memorable experience and be talked about for years to come.
