Soho Estate

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Capacity: 150 guestsPricing: From $7,150 room hireCategory: VenuesLocation: 1/29 Soho Rd, Drysdale VIC 3222

Highlights

Exclusive use of a 40-acre heritage estate near Drysdale for the whole wedding
Carriage House and Terrace Pavilion seat up to 150 guests for the reception
Microwedding package for up to 50 guests from $7,150 room hire

About Soho Estate

Soho Estate is a restored 19th-century station homestead on Soho Road in Drysdale, set on 40 acres of the Bellarine Peninsula east of Geelong. The grounds take in botanic gardens, lakes, broad lawns and heritage-listed buildings, with rural and coastal outlooks towards Swan Bay. The estate is hired by one wedding at a time, so the couple and their guests have the whole property for the length of their package. Packages run as a single 12-hour day, a Saturday-to-Sunday weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday long weekend. Ceremonies can be held at the Rose Rotunda and rose gardens, beside the ceremony lake, on the front homestead lawn or under the oaks, each seating up to 150. For wet weather there is the main house veranda and the Carriage House. Pre-dinner drinks spread across the lawns, the lake gardens and the pool area. Receptions are held in the Carriage House and the adjoining Terrace Pavilion, which together take 150 guests seated or standing. The 150-year-old former stables keep their character, and Walter's Bar inside was crafted from the original horse stall timbers. The precinct includes a bridal table, bar, dance floor and garden space for mingling. Food and drinks are arranged separately. The events team shares a list of preferred caterers and works with your own choice too, from a formal seated dinner to pizza, paella or Mexican food vans on the lawns. Drinks must be served by RSA-certified staff. Tables, bentwood chairs, ceremony seating, an arbour, lawn games, tennis gear and festoon lighting are part of every package, along with a personal event manager and parking for about 80 cars. Two heritage cottages on site give the wedding party somewhere to get ready.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Estate / Garden

Budget

$$$ (Higher)

Food & drinks

Catering Available

Features

Banquet/Sit-DownCocktail/StandingIndoorOutdoorWater ViewsExclusive Venue HireRelaxed Vibe

Facilities

Dance Floor

Pricing

The microwedding package is $7,150 for six hours with up to 50 guests including the wedding party, available Wednesday to Sunday. Full one-day weddings run for 12 hours and cost $13,200 for up to 100 guests or $15,400 for 101 to 150.

Two-day weekend weddings are $15,400 or $17,600, and three-day long-weekend weddings are $17,600 or $19,800, depending on guest numbers. Interest-free payment plans are available on all packages, and catering is extra.

Food

Catering is not part of the venue packages. The events team helps couples work out their food plan and budget, offers a list of preferred caterers and supports outside vendors. Options range from a formal seated dinner in the Carriage House to food vans in the olive grove, by the pool or beside the lake.

Beverages

Drinks are arranged separately from the venue package, through the preferred vendor list or your own supplier. Alcohol must be served by staff holding RSA certification. The Carriage House has Walter's Bar with fridges and a coolroom for the reception.

Availability

The estate is booked for one wedding at a time, with full packages run as one-day, weekend or long-weekend events and microweddings Wednesday to Sunday. Couples can visit by appointment to plan, and tours of the estate can be arranged before booking.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Soho Estate hold for a wedding?

The full packages are priced for up to 100 guests or for 101 to 150 guests, not counting the wedding party. The Carriage House and Terrace Pavilion seat 150 for dinner, and the microwedding package is for up to 50 people including the wedding party.

What does a full wedding package cost?

A one-day wedding of up to 12 hours is $13,200 for up to 100 guests or $15,400 for 101 to 150. A two-day weekend is $15,400 or $17,600, and a three-day long weekend is $17,600 or $19,800. The estate offers interest-free payment plans on every package. Bookings further ahead are priced on a higher table, so confirm the rate for your date.

Is catering included?

No. The packages cover the venue, furniture, set-up and an event manager, but food, drinks, a celebrant and photography are arranged separately. The team provides a list of preferred caterers and also supports vendors you choose yourself, including mobile food vans.

Do we have the estate to ourselves?

Yes. Every package gives the couple and their guests exclusive use of the estate for the length of the booking. Full packages also include two days of set-up access and a clean-up day for suppliers and helpers.

Is there somewhere on site for the wedding party to get ready?

The two-bedroom Bridal Cottage is included for preparation with every full package. The three-bedroom Shearers Quarters, sleeping up to 10, is added for weekend and long-weekend packages.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Wedding Reception

Reviews

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Heather Boyd

7 months ago

Stunning venue. Beautiful cottages to rent. Big lake ideal for weddings.

Sophie Jones

9 months ago

Soho Estate is an absolutely stunning wedding venue. From the moment you arrive, the gardens and property feel considered, romantic, and incredibly special. Every space is beautifully maintained and thoughtfully designed…

Madeleine Grubb

a year ago

My husband and I had our wedding here late last year and it was magical! We had the ceremony by the lakeside and the reception inside a gorgeous heritage building. There are large lawns with stunning views, the gardens a…