Wedding Reception Venues in Dromana

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Couples choosing a Dromana winery are deciding between an intimate lake setting and a large marquee. Crittenden Wines pairs vows by the water with dinner in its restaurant, and The Marquee @ Trofeo Estate is the pick when the guest list nears 200.

Both handle catering in-house and plan the day around each couple.

Comparing the two for a wedding:

Vows by the water – willows and vines circle the lake at Crittenden Wines, where the ceremony takes place.
Dinner with a vineyard outlook – after the ceremony, guests move into Crittenden's restaurant, and packages bend to each couple's plans.
Big guest lists – the Trofeo marquee is climate-controlled, so a winter wedding of 200 stays comfortable.
Florals and dancing – there is space for large floral installations, a timber floor for the first dance and a bar kept for the wedding.
Two reception choices at Trofeo – the restored 1930s cannery or the marquee, after a ceremony on the estate.

Both estates shape their packages around each couple. Enquiries go through Party Hero, so include your preferred season and rough guest count.

Crittenden's cellar: estate-made Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for the toasts.
Trofeo's cellar: its own wines, aged in terracotta.
Crittenden's kitchen: modern Australian food from local produce.
Trofeo's kitchen: an in-house chef shapes the menu for each event.

Planning with the estates

Crittenden: a Sales and Events Manager handles the wedding from first enquiry to the day.
Trofeo: an events coordinator talks through dates and menus.
Weather: the marquee's open sides bring in air and light, and its temperature control covers the colder months.
Grounds: the 50-acre Trofeo Estate has lawns around the marquee.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Can we have the ceremony and reception at Crittenden Wines?

Yes. A ceremony beside the lake is followed by a reception in the restaurant, which looks across the vineyard.

How many guests does the Trofeo Estate marquee seat?

As many as 200 for a seated reception. The marquee comes with its own bar, separate from the restaurant.

Does Trofeo Estate offer a smaller wedding space?

Yes. Couples can hold the reception inside the restored cannery, a brick-walled restaurant with tall windows, rather than in the marquee.

Is catering included at the Dromana wineries?

Both cater in-house: Crittenden's restaurant kitchen and Trofeo's own chef.

Wedding Reception Venues in Dromana