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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4.4  ( 43 reviews ) · 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, New South Wales (View Map) · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

Your guests will delight in exploring this modern yet classic venue. The clean, elegant architecture allows the beauty of the surrounding world-class Hunter Valley wine country to truly sing. For the ultimate wedding weekend experience, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers competitive rates for guests plus a complimentary night of accommodation for the wedding couple. 

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is the ultimate all-in-one wedding venue with four beautiful locations for your romantic outdoor ceremony: 4th Lake, Pine Way, North Lawn, and  our iconic gazebo. From your ceremony, your guests will delight in playing giant lawn games or mingling over a cocktail hour as you pose for wedding portraiture on the property. Then, with your choice of some of the most sought-after function rooms in NSW, your reception will follow with delicious dining and fine beverages to enjoy.

The passionate team behind Rydges Resort Hunter Valley are dedicated hospitality professionals who pride themselves on providing a smooth and exciting wedding planning experience for all couples. You’ll work closely with the Wedding Business Development Executive to bring your wedding vision to life utilising the comprehensive packages on offer. 

 

"We could not have asked for a better wedding day. The Rydges Resort Hunter Valley made our day perfect, even with the last-minute wet weather location change. All of our guests were very happy with the service during the reception and enjoyed their meal." - Ashley + Jake

 

What weddings at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley are like: 

  • Luxurious indoor and outdoor spaces. Rydges Resort Hunter Valley’s event spaces showcase the renowned beauty of the Hunter Valley, while offering all the modern conveniences of an inner-city venue. The Wedding Business Development Executive will assist you in selecting a space to best suit your unique wedding requirements. 
  • Beautiful accommodation. Relax in style pre and post-wedding with Rydges Resort Hunter Valley’s stylish resort accommodation. Included in every reception package is one night of accommodation for the wedding couple, including sparkling wine and chocolate-dipped strawberries. You’ll also enjoy an indulgent full buffet breakfast for two on the morning after your wedding. 
  • Generous wedding packages. Each wedding reception and ceremony package at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley comes packed with inclusions you’ll love. With plenty of personalisation options, you can have an unforgettable celebration tailored to your unique style. Optional upgrades and add-ons include golf buggies for photographs, giant lawn games, and outdoor fire pits. 

 

Highlights of working with Rydges Resort Hunter Valley on your wedding: 

  • The Hunter Valley's only over-water gazebo
  • A scenic, userfriendly 18-hole golf course
  • The soothing Ubika Spa
  • Specialist Wedding Business Development Executive to assist in your planning 
  • Space for weddings of 500+ guests 
  • Incredible catering  
  • Plenty of picturesque locations on-site for photographs 
  • On-site restaurant for your pre-wedding dinner 
  • Cutlery, crockery, and linens included 
  • Ceremony-only hire available

 

What if it rains on my wedding day? 

Rest assured, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley keeps an indoor space reserved for each outdoor ceremony in case of wet weather. The space allotted to your wedding will depend on hotel availability. 

 

"We would like to say a big thank you for all of the hard work leading up to the day and especially on the day. The communication leading up to the day was everything I was looking for. We would definitely recommend Rydges Resort Hunter Valley to anyone looking for a “hub” for their wedding. It was great to have the ceremony, photos and reception in the one location. We both look forward to coming back soon to celebrate our anniversary." - Chloe + Michael 

About

When you choose to hold your wedding at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, Madi promises to deliver nothing short of perfection. From your very first point of contact, Madi offers seamless service, expert advice and a detailed approach that will make planning your Hunter Valley wedding an enjoyable, stress-free experience.

Ms Madi Lanesbury

Wedding and Leisure

Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

Min 10 / Max 700 Reception guests

Price per head: Low $175 / High $ 250

Min 2 / Max 700 Ceremony Guests

Time restrictions: 12:00 AM

In-house catering

5.00 hours Event time included

Music must end by 12:00 AM

Wedding Brochure

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Brochure

View all of our features and complete package inclusions in our PDF wedding brochure.

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Packages

Exclusive Offer
Pokolbin Reception Package

Inclusions:

  • $500.00 off your chosen ceremony package
  • Five hour reception venue hire
  • Five hour ‘The Winery Tour’ beverage package
  • Your choice of two hot and two cold canapes – half hour service
  • Your choice of a two course plated menu selection or buffet
  • Personalised menus available
  • Dietary requirements catered for
  • Your wedding cake sliced and served on platters to guest tables with fresh berries and cream
  • Tea and coffee service
  • Your chosen seating configuration
  • Easel and frame with a personalized seating plan
  • Seating with a white chair cover and your chice of coloured sash
  • White linen for bridal and guest tables
  • Cutlery, crockery, glassware and napkins
  • Lectern and microphone
  • Dance floor
  • Complimentary car parking
  • Placement of guest name tags and gifts (provided by you)
  • A dedicated on-site planner / coordinator
  • Complimentary use of the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley’s estate for bridal party portraits
  • Complimentary overnight accommodation in a king standard room for the bridal couple on the night of their wedding with sparkling wine, chocolate dipped strawberries, buffet breakfast the next morning and a late check out
Exclusive Offer
Lovedale Reception Package

Inclusions:

  • $500.00 off your ceremony package
  • Five-hour reception venue hire
  • Five-hour premium ‘Hunter Valley Favourites’ beverage package
  • Your choice of two hot and two cold canapés – half-hour service
  • Two-course plated menu selection
  • Personalised menus
  • Dietary requirements catered for
  • Your wedding cake sliced and served to individual guests with berries and cream
  • Tea and coffee service
  • Your chosen seating configuration
  • Easel and frame with a personalised seating plan
  • Seating, chair covers and your choice of coloured sashes
  • White linen for bridal and guest tables
  • Cutlery, crockery, glassware and napkins
  • Placement of bonbonnieres & name tag
  • Lectern and microphone for speeches upon request
  • Dance floor
  • $400.00 styling credit with Affections Wedding and Event Hire
  • A dedicated on-site planner/coordinator
  • Complimentary use of the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley’s estate for bridal party portraits
  • Discounts on guest accommodation
  • Complimentary parking
  • Complimentary overnight accommodation in a king standard room for the bridal couple on the night of their wedding, with sparkling wine, chocolate dipped strawberries,  buffet breakfast for two included the following day and a late check out

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Location

430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, New South Wales

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FAQ

We would love to welcome your guests over the wedding celebrations. Special rates are made available to your guests for all room types. Your wedding coordinator will issue your personalised website link prior to your wedding date for your guests to book their accommodation when ready. 

If you opt for an outdoor ceremony or reception, we will always have a wet weather back up for you. 

Check in is 3PM and check out is 11AM. Early check in and late check out can be requested and is subject to availability. 

43 reviews 4.4 Write a Review

April 2024

Rydges was the perfect base for us to stay for our wedding. The well set out and spacious rooms were excellent for all our getting ready needs on the day of our wedding. It was so great to have all our wedding guests also stay at the same venue and get to have breakfast with them the morning after the wedding. It was also such a beautiful surprise when we got back to our room after the wedding to find complimentary chocolates and wine as well as the the rose pettles laid out in the room. The staff at Rydges really go the extra mile for all their guests and it made it a really memorable experience for us. We would definitely stay here again!

Ashlee M.

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Hi Ashlee, Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure having you. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. -Alyssa + the Rydges Resort Hunter Valley team.

March 2023

We had both Alyssa and Caitlin help us with the wedding planning. We were stressed and only had a vague idea of what we wanted. The girls has AMAZING communication and had an answer for every question we had. They not only helped us prepare for the day, but Caitlin was there for the day and she truly was amazing. She was so calm and collected and very professional. She kept in contact with everyone, helped us get from our villa to the ceremony location and just truly went over and above. It was the best day and Caitlin and the staff truly were amazing and I can't recommend them enough.

Kia

Chenoa N.

November 2022

We couldn't have asked for a nicer morning to be married out in the gazebo overlooking the water - it was perfect. We chose to do a Champagne Breakfast for our reception. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. Alyssa, our wedding co-ordinator was lovely and helpful. She checked in on us throughout the day and made us feel very comfortable. We stayed in the accommodation for a week with family and friends. The rooms are clean and comfortable. There is so much to do in and around the hotel.

Chenoa N.

Stacy H.

November 2024

We booked Rydges in October 2024 for accommodation for our wedding nearby. We had around 80 guests also book Rydges to stay from 1-3 nights. Rydges created us a wedding accommodation website, you do lock in your rates via contract for guests but this was perfect as you could include this on your invitation and or wedding website if you have one. So much easier if you want your guests in the one space where possible and easy for guests as they don't have to think about where to book! We had a welcome drinks event which allowed us to book a space at "The Deck" and had all of our guests attend this the night prior to the wedding so everyone could mingle and make the most of the weekend. We had platters delivered to the bride and groom apartments the morning of the wedding for breakfast and lunch which were very generous sizing. The buffet breakfast was walk ins only but you were never waiting long and such a wide selection. I highly recommend Rydges as your space for functions and or accommodation. A big thank you to the event coordinators I dealt with being Alyssa and Madi. Both were fantastic start to finish answering all queries and organised everything beautifully.

Stacy H.

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Hi Stacy, Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure having you. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. -Madi + the Rydges Resort Hunter Valley team.

April 2024

I stayed at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley for the entire time over the span of Easter 2024 for my wedding. Alyssa from the wedding coordination team was absolutely amazing and took the stress out of the day getting ready, she really went above and beyond. The accommodation was lovely, so clean and comfortable. The buffet breakfast is a must!!! We ate there every day. Will definitely return!

Katelyn P.

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Some venues operate on a booking window which might not allow you to book more than 12 months out while other venues book out two years in advance. I would generally recommend to be flexible with your date to avoid disappointment and to start looking at venues approx. 18 months out from your wedding. 

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