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A Hunter Valley wedding usually runs as one long day in one place, so the reception venue tends to decide where the ceremony happens, where guests sleep and how they move between the two. Start with your seated number; it rules out more venues than anything else.
For large receptions, Ben Ean's heritage-listed courtyard seats up to 300, and Mount View Estate has two halls and a rooftop terrace, with a full-estate takeover and on-site accommodation available. Chateau Elan's Founders Room holds 330 for a cocktail reception, with the resort's rooms looking over The Vintage golf course.
Couples wanting the place to themselves have a few routes:
For a relaxed reception after a small ceremony elsewhere, Twine Restaurant's barrel room takes 150, and Huntlee Tavern in North Rothbury builds food and drink packages around the budget, with a DJ or band on request. In town, The Family Hotel on Maitland's High Street hosts parties of 25 or more.
Greystone Estate's 15 king suites sleep 32, so a core group can stay the weekend. Mount View Estate can arrange a full-estate takeover with on-site accommodation, and Chateau Elan is a resort with its own rooms.
Ben Ean's courtyard holds 300 seated or 450 standing, and Mount View Estate's rooftop terrace takes up to 1,000. Chateau Elan fits 330 for cocktails and Krinklewood Estate up to 250.
Greystone Estate on Hermitage Road is hired exclusively, with no other guests on site. Iron Gate Estate on Oakey Creek Road offers whole-estate hire for up to 100, from $1,000 minimum spend.
Starting prices include Krinklewood Estate from $50 per person, Chateau Elan from $79 per person, Ben Ean from $80 per person and Greystone Estate from $85 per person. Your quote will depend on the menu, drinks and date.
Huntlee Tavern in North Rothbury has indoor and outdoor areas and can arrange a DJ or band. The Family Hotel on Maitland's High Street has a stage and hosts groups of 25 and up.
