The Adelaide Hills is such a stunning part of the world, it was simply created for wedding celebrations. It not only offers a gorgeous landscape and backdrop for those idyllic photos, but it also contains some absolute treasures of wineries and restaurants perfect for unforgettable parties and good times with family.

The cuisine is bursting with big fresh flavours and the local wine is world class – your guests may not thank you openly because they will need to loosen their belts on the way home (but they will secretly be so happy!)

In a land made for romance, we have selected nine of the best venues to host a wedding celebration for the ages.

Here is our list of the editor’s choice Top 8 Adelaide Hills Wedding Venues

 

Auchendarroch House

The garden venue and historic mansion is famed for its incredible roses. You can choose from a variety of romantic settings for the different parts of your special day – from outdoors in the garden or a majestic marquee, to one of the many exquisite rooms in the manor itself.

While the venue is lovely just for photos, we think it is perfect for an entire wedding experience. This space suits both formal and informal wedding days beautifully and offers a complete sensory feast.

Capacity: 230

Type of Venue: Historic, Garden

Address: 17 Adelaide Rd, Mount Barker SA 5251

Phone: 08 8391 6100

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Mount Lofty House

Mt Lofty House is a designer boutique hotel that has become synonymous with romance and luxury. The venue is home to a three hat restaurant, an indulgent day spa, opulent accommodations, and lush vibrant gardens.

The refurbished manor and grounds offer a range of different spaces both large and small for all types of weddings, including the elegant Piccadilly Panorama with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the spectacular valley below. Words simply can’t do this venue justice, you really should treat yourself to a weekend away to inspect it properly!

Capacity: Contact the venue to confirm capacity

Type of Venue: Historic, Restaurant, Garden

Address: 1 Mawson Dr, Crafers SA 5152

Phone: 08 8130 9222

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White Hill Estate

The Oliver’s homestead was built in 1840 and hosted its first wedding in 1877, and has set the stage for thousands of loving couples to tie the knot since. This heritage property can host garden ceremonies or receptions, as well as formal and unforgettable functions in the rustic Chaff Shed.

Your wedding album will include pictures of sweeping lawns and extensive gardens as well as an orchard of heirloom, fruit trees. You can also stay in the remarkable old manor to really start your married life off in a fairytale.

Capacity: Contact the venue to confirm capacity

Type of Venue: Historic, Garden

Address: 271 Seaview Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171

Phone: 0407 209 486

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Marybank

Built in 1842, this lovely property sits in lush native bushland and mesmerising gardens, with romantic views over the city. This is one of the oldest homesteads in the area and has been perfectly reborn to make you feel as though you have stepped back in time.

Choose from the hedged Wedding Lawn, the historic barn (with loft accommodation for the bridal couple on the upper level), the reclaimed red brick terrace and many more locations and backdrops for your special day.

Capacity: 100

Type of Venue: Historic, Garden

Address: 404 Montacute Rd, Rostrevor SA 5073

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AL-RU Farm

Another remarkable location, you can feel the passion and love that has gone into creating this wonderful place. It is more than the historic rustic buildings and cottage gardens you see in every direction, it is more than the breathtaking views. There is something warm and welcoming and delicious about this venue that we just adore.

From a magical garden ceremony, photos by the lake or a reception under the stars (or the majestic marquee if you choose), this is where fantasy weddings come to life.

Capacity: Contact the venue to confirm capacity

Type of Venue: Rustic, Historic, Garden

Address: 1016 One Tree Hill Rd, Sampson Flat SA 5114

Phone: 08 8280 7353

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Longview Vineyard

The home of wonderful wine and heavenly cuisine, we love Longview Vineyard. They provide an incredible function room, the perfect blank slate for your personal wedding style and all the modern conveniences and luxuries you could hope for on your wedding day.

An award-winning venue of views, green lawns, sublime accommodation, and long summer days with family and friends.

Capacity: Contact the venue to confirm capacity

Type of Venue: Winery

Address: 154 Pound Rd, Macclesfield SA 5153

Phone: 08 8388 9694

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Mandalay House and Garden

Mandalay House is devoted to nothing but weddings and special events – and you will feel this devotion and experience everywhere you turn. With manicured gardens framed by the rolling countryside, you can choose a formal marquee, whimsical cocktail garden party or even a rustic barn wedding (and this is just scratching the surface of your wedding day options!)

They even offer opulent accommodation for the bridal party, where they have simply thought of everything. You will love it here.

Capacity: Contact the venue to confirm capacity

Type of Venue: Historic, Garden

Address: 271 Back Callington Rd, Petwood SA 5254

Phone: 0417 808 737

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Inglewood Inn

Inglewood Inn is both old and wonderfully new at the same time. A historic National Trust listed property, it has been recently transformed as an opulent, modern event venue for first-class celebrations.

From a ceremony nestled in serene native gardens to cocktails and canapes amongst the trees, your day will start off just right. The open glass function room provides panoramic views across the hills and the city and is ideal for your reception that lasts into the early hours. A country pub, and yet, so much more…

Capacity: Contact the venue to confirm capacity

Type of Venue: Rustic, Historic, Garden

Address: 1931 North East Road, Inglewood SA 5133

Phone: 08 8380 5325

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Check out our editor’s choice list of the

Top 30 Awesome Wedding Venues in Adelaide

 

Final Thoughts

The Adelaide Hills is home to some of Australia’s best wineries because of the Mediterranean-like climate – which also makes it ideal for weddings! Outdoor weddings are a feature, with your best times being spring and autumn for lovely long warm afternoons and evenings.

You will be spoiled for choice in your venues and the remarkable scenery – both are bursting with hidden corners, tiny details and fine touches for your guests to explore and uncover, as well as those huge WOW factor moments to blow you away.

 


 

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