Mount French Lodge: a place to pause, celebrate, remember
Set 600 feet above sea level on Queensland’s Scenic Rim, Mount French Lodge is a place that makes you pause. With expansive grounds, luxurious lodge apartments, and sweeping views, it offers a peaceful escape for couples wanting a wedding that’s both sophisticated and unhurried.
Every detail here is designed with intention — from the spacious Great Room with its 14-foot high ceilings and polished spotted gum hardwood timber floors to the sense of calm that settles over the property at sunset. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a weekend-long gathering with family and friends, this is a venue where things feel easy and natural, just like it should.
The view from Mount French Lodge
To get a feel for what makes Mount French Lodge so memorable, we caught up with Alison — the Head of Guest Experience — to learn more about what makes this Scenic Rim venue such a special place to celebrate.
“A place where dreams come alive”
As someone who’s seen countless weddings unfold at Mount French Lodge, Alison shared her favourite moments, memories, and advice for couples planning their day. “I love representing unique and luxurious properties. Mount French Lodge is elegant and peaceful… a place where dreams come alive.”
And while the scenery is striking, it’s the experience that stays with you. With an attentive Lodge Manager onsite and a close-knit team behind the scenes, couples are supported every step of the way, and always with warmth. Whether it’s sipping wine by the fireplace in the Great Room or wandering the grounds at golden hour, there’s a sense of calm here that’s hard to put into words.
The part of weddings we don’t talk about enough
Some of the most memorable moments here aren’t the ones you’d expect. “It may seem like a simple thing,” Alison says, “but seeing our bridal couples relaxing before and after the wedding, enjoying the grounds and views with their guests — that’s what stands out. Sometimes it’s the quiet moments that leave the biggest impression.”
And when everything comes together? “It’s a privilege to be part of that journey: seeing all the planning take shape, watching the couple experience it with their loved ones, then seeing it all over again through their socials… it’s incredibly satisfying.”
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Kindness is part of the package
Weddings can be emotional, which is why couples appreciate the calm, present energy of the Mount French Lodge team. “I genuinely care and am excited for their big day. I’m able to connect on an honest emotional level.”
It’s this sincerity — paired with polished service — that makes people feel so well looked after.
Real couple: Chantelle & Floyd
Final advice from the team? Keep it simple.
With so much going on during a wedding, the best thing couples can do is breathe it all in. “Stay calm and savour every little moment.”
And when it’s time to let loose on the dance floor? There’s one song that always hits: “Dancing Queen by ABBA.”
