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Ginninderry Homestead Canberra Wedding Venue

5.0  ( 34 reviews ) · 468 Parkwood Road, Wallaroo NSW, via Macgregor, Australian Capital Territory (View Map) · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

A mere 20 minutes from the heart of Canberra, Ginninderry is a fairytale-esque escape that will have you in the romantic mindset right from your arrival. The homestead itself offers a tranquil country retreat with four queen ensuite rooms, a formal lounge, a breakfast room, and an upstairs sitting area. 

Explore 70 acres of park-like gardens, which set the scene for a romantic ceremony with views of distant mountain ranges. The meticulously maintained gardens are also ideal for wedding portraiture post-ceremony; your wedding photographer will be spoilt for choice with the selection of stunning backdrops. 

For your wedding celebration, your guests will marvel at the ornate beauty of the Grand Reception Centre with its high ceilings, chandeliers, fireplace, and spectacular views from the French doors and outdoor entertaining area. Enjoy a delicious and personalised menu from Ginninderry Homestead’s award-winning chef.


"Dear Amelia & Family, we just wanted to send you a very heartfelt thank you for everything you did for us on our amazing wedding day. It couldn't have been more perfect, we feel so lucky to have had our wedding in such a beautiful place. The gardens were immaculate as was the reception room. So many of our family and guests were impressed with the beautiful setting and the food! Your professionalism and calm manner added to the enjoyment of the entire weekend for us both. Thank you so much for such wonderful lifelong memories’ - Tracey and Ian

 

What you'll love about your wedding at Ginninderry Homestead:

  • Picturesque surrounds. Discover the rolling acreage of Ginninderry Homestead with ornate water features, a burbling creek, and lush, green gardens. The backdrop of Ginninderry's mountainous landscape makes this a wedding location that is as breathtaking as it is statement-making. 
  • Stunning accommodation. Prepare for your wedding day in style in one of the elegant ensuite rooms of Ginninderry Homestead. The Georgian-style building is tastefully furnished in keeping with the old-world romance of the surroundings. Be sure to get some wedding morning photographs as you prepare in this beautiful space. 
  • An all-inclusive offering. Ginninderry Homestead has it all: award-winning dining, luxurious accommodation, plus gorgeous reception and ceremony spaces. Allow the expert wedding coordination team to take any troubles off your mind with their warm and attentive approach. Rich in natural beauty, this venue also requires minimal decoration. 

 

What weddings at Ginninderry Homestead are like:

  • 70-acre estate 
  • Dedicated wedding coordinator 
  • Talented culinary team 
  • Exclusive year-round hire 
  • A private space for your celebrations
  • Thorough communication in the lead-up to your day
  • Ample beautiful photo opportunities 
  • Beautiful spaces for wedding preparations 
  • Flexible and accommodating with special requests
  • Family-owned 

 

"This is truly one amazing venue. From when we first visited, to the wedding day the staff were fantastic and so accommodating. The gardens, the food, and the overall ambience make Ginninderry such a special venue. Thank you to Pam and Amelia for making our wedding such a perfect day." – Lisa and Tim

About

Having hosted weddings at Ginninderry Homestead for over 20 years, I will have all aspects of your wedding day covered and will provide an outstanding experience, both leading up to, and on your big day! My passion and mission is to create a seamless experience for my clients with a faultless end result. I would love to meet you and show you our beautiful estate, please reach out for our Wedding Brochure and to arrange a viewing. Looking forward to making your wedding day amazing! Amelia xx

Mrs Amelia Lacey

Events Manager


Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

Min 30 / Max 120 Reception guests

Price per head: Low $159 / High $ 219

Min 30 / Max 120 Ceremony Guests

Time restrictions: 11:30 PM

In-house catering

7.00 hours Event time included

Music must end by 11:00 PM


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Location

468 Parkwood Road, Wallaroo NSW, via Macgregor, Australian Capital Territory

Canberra
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FAQ

Absolutely!  We love four-legged friends at Ginninderry!  You pet is most welcome to be a part of your ceremony and photo session, and even attend your reception too!  Should you choose a pet chaperone service, we can work with them and arrange a pre-visit if necessary. 

YES! I am pleased to advise that our beautiful venue is BYO beverages - just place your drinks in the cool room and we do the rest!  We serve champagne, wine and soft drink from 'Sadie' our gorgeous vintage drinks caravan and have an awesome bath-tub esky for beer/cider!  We offer table service for seated menus.  Your guests would not know it’s BYO, you get your personal selection of drinks, and there is no extra charge for corkage?? We also have an agreement with Dan Murphy’s where they will take your personalised order, deliver it and then take back any leftover. A cost-effective way to celebrate with your beverages of choice on your big day.  

As our chef provides a full array of menus and can accommodate most dietary requirments, we do not allow external catering unless for dessert items, such as wedding cake or sweat treats to accompany the tea/coffee buffet.  

Absolutely!  We offer the Homestead accommodation with the option for your wedding night and the night prior.  It is the perfect location for bridal preparation and spending time with loved ones on your big day.

We have the perfect location for the groom and his party to get ready on the day!  The billiard room offers an on-site location for the boys to prepare and spend time relaxing before the ceremony.  The billiard room is seperate to the accommodation and comes with powder room access.  You photographer will love having the entire bridal party in one location!

We day bookings any day of the year (apart from Christmas day!).  

No way! Ginninderry Homestead offers a fully inclusive package, and no additional venue hire is required for booking your special day with us.  You can even choose components of our package to make your wedding weekend unique!

Why wait? If you have fallen in love with our country estate be don't hesitate to book in your big day!  Availability changes daily so securing your date will give you peace of mind knowing that you can start planning the other elements of your wedding day. 

We would love to show you around our beautiful venue!  We host viewing afternoons every fortnight, generally on a Sunday.  Please reach out and we can advise of specific dates and times.  Appointment bookings are essential so that we can dedicate to you the time to explain our venue offerings and show you all our hidden photo locations!  During this appointment, we can answer any questions that you may have, check availability and even confirm a booking date on the spot if you have fallen in love with our stunning Ginninderry!


34 reviews 5.0 Write a Review

October 2024

When we first saw Ginninderry Homestead we immediately fell in love with it and knew it would be the perfect spot to celebrate our wedding and it did not disappoint. From our first engagements with Amelia, we knew we were in good hands as we received plenty of helpful guidance and support throughout the whole process. The location was perfect and provided a beautiful stage for the day, with plenty of romantic and scenic locations we could ensure we got everything we could possibly want out of the day. Amelia and the team at Ginninderry made sure our day went off perfectly, they were a delight to work with and didn’t experience a single stress or concern, meaning we could be completely engaged on the day. We really could not have dreamed of a more perfect location, organised venue and wonderful team to share our day with. If you are looking for a serene location, one which has a bed and breakfast component (even more convenient!) and a team that will make sure your day runs without any dramas, then look no further, Ginninderry Homestead is the wedding venue for you. Edward and Liana Farrell

Edward F.

Ginninderry Homestead Canberra Wedding Venue

Edward and Liana! Thank you so much for your kind words. I will never forget your big day - Liana, the dress that you made was so beautiful and I can't believe that this was your first masterpiece! Your wishing well was genius and last but definitely not least, you were the most wonderful couple to work with. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for choosing Ginninderry and let's keep in touch. Amelia + Team

April 2024

A gorgeous setting, friendly and helpful venue coordinator (nothing was too much trouble), excellent food and staff! So happy with our choice of Ginninderry Homestead. It was the perfect setting for our wedding vision!

Belinda C.

Ginninderry Homestead Canberra Wedding Venue

Hello Belinda! Oh, your wedding was just so lovely and we are so pleased that you decided to celebrate your special day at Ginninderry. You were both so amazing to work with and it was a pleasure hosting your friends and family, such a great celebration. Wishing yourself and Zach all the best and once again, thank you for choosing Ginninderry! Amelia

March 2024

We want to thank you for allowing us to have our wedding at your beautiful home. Many of our guests have commented on how lovely the venue was. There wasn't any convincing required, we knew from our first visit to Ginninderry Homestead that it was where we wanted to get married. Your team and your vendors did not disappoint. The service on the day was fantastic and we have received so many compliments about the food. Our one regret was not getting any time to eat the platter that was brought up to the veranda after the ceremony 🙁 The process was so easy. You communicated clearly throughout, and we were never left wondering what was happening next. We really appreciated your prompt responses and your willingness to answer all our questions.

Kirstie B.

Ginninderry Homestead Canberra Wedding Venue

Hello Kirsty! Thank you so much for your very kind words - your wedding was truly amazing and yourself and Patrick were so lovely to work with. I loved everything about your wedding and I am so pleased that it all came together as we planned. It was absolutely my pleasure working with you both to make the wedding of your dreams come true! Thank you for choosing Ginninderry for your big day. Amelia + Team

December 2022

My husband and I fell in love with Ginninderry Homestead the moment we drove down their beautiful driveway. This venue should be the first choice for every couple looking to get married in Canberra. It captured perfectly the fun, relaxed, happy and loving vibes that we had hoped would fill our day. Sharon took charge of the day amazingly. She was so invested in making sure our day ran perfectly (and it did) that I didn't have to do a thing. She saw my vision and created the perefect wedding. The food was what I expected from a 5 star restaurant, the staff where the most patient and happy people I have ever met, the grounds were maintained with so much love and care ... I simply can't reccommend this venue enough. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to all the Ginninderry staff

Ingrid

Ginninderry Homestead Canberra Wedding Venue

Thank you, Ingrid! Hosting your wedding and just seeing the most amazing day unfold for you was my absolute pleasure! You were such a dream to work with, and all of the Ginninderry Team enjoyed hosting your day with us! Wishing you both all the very best for your future together! Best wishes, Sharon and the Ginninderry Team :)

May 2022

From the moment my husband and I stepped foot onto Ginninderry Homestead, we knew we’d found the venue we wanted for our wedding. The grounds are magnificent and fitted with the rustic country estate vibe that we were going for. Also the fact that you book the entire venue from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning, with enough accommodation on site for the bridal party meant that set-up and logistics was an absolute breeze – we were able to do a ceremony rehearsal on site on the Friday and set up random bits and pieces for the reception. Sharon and Amelia were wonderful to work with both in the lead up and during the event – no question or request was too much and communication was excellent throughout. Sharon became like our fairy godmother in the lead up, we had a few last-minute unanticipated changes and she did everything in her power to make sure everything was perfect for us. The food was also incredible, and we had so many compliments afterwards from guests saying that it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding! Thank you so much to Sharon and her team for making our day truly magical – we would highly recommend Ginninderry Homestead as a venue for any function, but particularly for weddings, it’s a magical place that needs to be seen and experienced first-hand!

Shelley Y.


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