The Briars

Make wedding day memories to treasure at The Briars! Your guests will be excited to explore the formal gardens surrounding the homestead, which make wonderful areas for ceremonies and outdoor receptions. The historic tennis lawn provides the perfect space for a marquee reception, with a commercial kitchen available for use by the caterer of your choice. The Briars is a place you and your guests will remember forever.

What you’ll love about working with The Briars: 

• The contrast of formal gardens with the peninsula's rugged, natural beauty. In addition to the formal gardens surrounding the homestead, The Briars is features spectacular natural beauty, showcased in The Wildlife Sanctuary and Chechingurk Bird Hide (available for intimate ceremonies). 
• The Briars Marquee. Sitting atop a hill on a historic tennis lawn, The Briars Marquee overlooks the vineyard and across the paddocks towards the setting sun. The marquee caters for 200 guests with both indoor and outdoor areas available.
• A number of rooms and venues available to hire. Select your space of choice to suit your wedding style and size. Regardless of the space you choose, you'll be surrounded by 230 hectares of rural bliss. 

Highlights of working with The Briars: 

• A commercial kitchen
• Just over one hour drive from Melbourne 
• 10m x 15m wedding marquee accommodating 200 guests
• Ample on-site parking
• Walking trails to explore
• Beautiful stargazing in the home of the Briars Astronomy Centre 
• Environmentally conscious
• Community-minded 
• Steeped in local history 

"Beautiful location and set-up. I recently had the pleasure of shooting a wedding here and was very impressed. I would recommend to any soon-to-wed couples" — Jessica P 

About

Situated at Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, The Briars is a beautiful conservation site comprising of a Wildlife Sanctuary, heritage homestead, nursery, eco-living display centre, eco-camp, eateries and astronomy centre.

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