Wedding Reception Venues in the Upper Hunter

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Upper Hunter weddings split between town and bush. Muswellbrook offers a race club with an upstairs reception room for a long guest list, while Moonan Brook, at the western edge of the Barrington Tops, has a private cottage property for a small weekend wedding.

Town or bush – how the two Upper Hunter options differ:

Guest numbers: Silks Function Centre @ Muswellbrook Race Club seats about 200, while Moonan Cottage hosts receptions of up to 50 in its marquee.
Weekend format: Moonan Cottage packages run over three nights, arriving Friday and leaving Monday.
Beds for guests: the cottage sleeps eight, the bunk house another 17, and campers or caravans can be fitted in too.
Ceremony settings: under a Camphor Laurel or beside the brook at Moonan Brook, or on the lawns at the race club.
Pricing: the cottage starts at $8,800 room hire, and the race club prices each event on request.

Guests should know that Moonan Cottage has no mobile signal or TV, which is part of its appeal for a switched-off weekend.

Marquee: a styled 12 x 12 metre marquee holds the tables, a buffet and a bar area.
Suppliers: bring your own vendors, or take a package that adds the celebrant, a sharing-feast dinner, a photographer, music and flowers.
Help on the weekend: planning sits with a dedicated co-ordinator, and a host is around all weekend.
Surroundings: swimming holes upstream and bush tracks close by for the days either side of the wedding.

An Upper Hunter town reception in Muswellbrook

Room: Silks is on the upper level beside the members' lounge, looking over Skellatar Park.
Ceremony first: the club's lawns, shade trees and undercover area host outdoor services.
Pre-dinner drinks: guests can gather downstairs in the Garden Bar & Café, which takes about 40.
Quote: send the club your date, numbers and timings to have packages priced.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Which Upper Hunter wedding venue suits more than 50 guests?

Silks, the race club room in Muswellbrook, sits around 200 for a reception dinner, four times the Moonan Brook marquee.

Can Upper Hunter wedding guests stay on site?

At Moonan Cottage, yes: the cottage and bunk house sleep 25 between them, and camping or caravan space can be arranged for the rest.

Is there phone reception at Moonan Cottage?

No. The property is out of range for mobiles and phones and has no TV, which is part of the escape.

Can we use our own suppliers for an Upper Hunter bush wedding?

Yes. Moonan Cottage lets couples bring in their own vendors, or choose a package that brings them in.

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