Wedding Reception Venues in Clematis

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Paradise Valley Hotel brings a pub wedding to the Dandenong Ranges, in a building that has traded in Clematis since the 1880s. Couples can hold a cocktail reception in the rear gardens for 50 to 500 guests while the Puffing Billy steam trains run past.

For a seated dinner, the bistro and its glassed-in deck among the treetops can work together or apart.

Ways to lay out a Clematis reception:

Garden cocktail party – the rear gardens take 50 to 500 standing, and minimum spends apply to garden bookings
Seated banquet – the bistro seats 150 with bar access, or holds 230 for a standing reception
Treetop setting – bi-fold doors open the bistro deck onto the main room or close it off
A small wedding – the Clematis Room seats 24, or 45 for canapés and drinks
Under canvas – the outdoor deck can take a marquee, lights and music

Wedding prices aren't listed, so a quote depends on the space and the menu. Send an enquiry to arrange an inspection of the gardens and bistro.

Canapés suit a garden reception where guests mingle rather than sit
Share-style platters bring a relaxed, family feel to long tables in the bistro
A set-course menu keeps a seated dinner moving between the speeches
Drinks packages range from beer and wine to premium, or guests can pay as they go

Band, speeches and the late finish

Outside bands or DJs can be booked, subject to the pub's approval
A microphone and speakers are ready for the speeches, and a screen can play a slideshow
The licence ends at midnight, the natural close for the celebration
Guests can leave their cars in the on-site car park

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

How many wedding guests fit in the Paradise Valley Hotel gardens?

Between 50 and 500 for a cocktail-style reception, with minimum spends applying to garden bookings.

Can we hire the Clemo exclusively for our wedding?

Exclusive hire is possible depending on which space you choose. Minimum spends apply to exclusive events.

Is there an indoor option for a seated reception in Clematis?

The bistro seats 150, and the glassed-in deck beside it can be opened up to the room with bi-fold doors.

Can a band play at a Clematis wedding?

Yes, outside bands and DJs are welcome with the pub's approval. The night wraps up by midnight, when the licence ends.

Wedding Reception Venues in Clematis