Wedding Reception Venues in Wollombi

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Behind the sandstone facade of Grays Inn, on Wollombi Road in the centre of the village, a walled garden has been rebuilt stone by stone for weddings and private events. The Garden @ Grays Inn Wollombi hosts wedding ceremonies and smaller receptions, which means a couple can exchange vows and sit down to dinner without anyone leaving the property.

The parts of the garden that work hardest on a wedding day:

The lawn: enclosed by a curved sandstone circle and big enough for long dining tables or a marquee
The pergola: covered in wisteria, a soft backdrop for the ceremony or for photos
The fire pit: a half-circle between two old water tanks, where guests can gather after the speeches
The slab hut: a timber hut that adds to the rustic feel of the space
The lighting: spotlights on the trees and stone walls, with low lights along the hedges, once the sun goes down

Wollombi's historic main road and rural surrounds give a wedding here a village character. Guests coming from Maitland, Cessnock or further away will need a transport plan, and the inn's three guest rooms can be set aside for the couple or family.

Hold the ceremony in the garden, then turn the lawn into the reception with long tables or a marquee
Plan the speeches while guests are seated, then move to the fire pit for the evening
Leave room on the lawn for a first dance under the lit trees
A smaller guest list suits the space best, as the inn describes its receptions as smaller ones

Catering, suppliers and the quote

The inn can arrange catering and event logistics for the day
Couples who already have a caterer, florist or band in mind can bring them in
SIP Wollombi Village on the property stocks small-batch Hunter wine, spirits, beer and cider, worth asking about for the reception
There's no published price or capacity, so send the date and guest numbers through the Functions enquiry option or call

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Can we have the ceremony and reception at the same venue in Wollombi?

Yes. The Garden @ Grays Inn Wollombi hosts both wedding ceremonies and smaller receptions in the same walled garden.

What's the history of the garden?

Local stonemasons, landscapers and carpenters rebuilt it using sandstone from a nearby quarry and convict-cut blocks from an old Wollombi property, behind an inn built in the 1800s.

What happens if it rains on the day?

The lawn can take a marquee as well as long dining tables, so ask the inn about a marquee when you book.

How many wedding guests can the garden hold?

The inn doesn't publish a capacity. Share your expected guest numbers when you enquire and the team will tell you what works.

Wedding Reception Venues in Wollombi