Wedding Reception Venues in Gembrook

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Gembrook's two wedding venues sit at opposite ends of the planning scale. Swallowfield Vineyards hands the couple a private 150-acre estate to fill with their own suppliers, while Forest Edge looks after the menu, the bar and the run sheet.

Both hold the ceremony and the reception on the same property. Neither publishes wedding pricing, so ask each for a current quote.

Comparing the two on the details that matter:

Guest numbers – the converted Stables at Swallowfield Vineyards seat 100 or take 130 cocktail-style, and Forest Edge seats 120 or takes 150 for cocktails
Ceremony spots – Swallowfield Vineyards uses the lawn, the family oak or the pine forest, and Forest Edge has a terraced garden and a French-inspired wine bar
Catering – everything at Swallowfield Vineyards is BYO, from food trucks to mobile bars, while Forest Edge cooks seasonal menus on site
Drinks – Forest Edge's wedding packages include five hours of unlimited wine, tap beer, cider and soft drinks; at Swallowfield Vineyards you bring your own
Exclusivity – Swallowfield Vineyards is hired by one wedding at a time, with access to bump in during the week before

Viewings at Swallowfield Vineyards are by appointment. Send an enquiry to either venue with a date and rough numbers.

The estate spreads across vineyard blocks, open fields, a pine forest, two ornamental lakes and a lily pond
Arbours, wine barrels and chairs come with the DIY package
A fitted bar, commercial kitchen and refrigeration are on site for your caterers
Bands, acoustic acts and DJs are welcome, with room for a dance floor and an open log fire in the Stables

Forest Edge: handled for you

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room face the Warburton and Yarra Ranges from the 20-acre hilltop
Forest Edge's kitchen offers canapés and grazing or plated meals of two or three courses, and caters for dietary needs
The events team plans the run sheet ahead and coordinates on the day
Ramps run throughout the grounds and parking is on site

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Can we bring our own caterer and alcohol to a Gembrook wedding?

At Swallowfield Vineyards, yes – it is fully BYO, and food trucks, spit roasts, grazing tables, pizza vans and mobile bars all work. Forest Edge prepares its menus on site and includes drinks in its wedding packages.

Which Gembrook venue has an indoor ceremony option?

Forest Edge's wine bar, with oak beams, a cathedral-height ceiling and a stone fireplace. Swallowfield Vineyards also has wet-weather alternatives on site.

How many guests fit at each venue?

Forest Edge seats 120 or takes 150 cocktail-style, and the Stables at Swallowfield Vineyards seat 100 or take 130.

Can we see the venues first?

Swallowfield Vineyards shows couples around by appointment. For Forest Edge, send an enquiry with a date to check availability and ask for menus.

Wedding Reception Venues in Gembrook