Cool Venues For Weddings

For couples searching for a wedding venue on the NSW South Coast, photographs can only reveal so much and a place that looks inviting online may feel cold or corporate once you arrive. There is also the question about the people guiding you and if they will stay with you from the start or if you will find yourself handed over from one coordinator to the next. At Jaspers Berry, the unique charm you experience at our luxury wedding venue has been shaped over generations, beginning with the Magic Faraway Tree dating to around 1850 and the Old School House built in 1897. Woven through that history is a warmth that traces back to owner Rosi’s childhood in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, with colonial plantation homes, fine bone china and generous hospitality shaping the way she created the venue. Rosi and her trusted colleague, Sue, will guide you personally from your first enquiry through to your unforgettable wedding day. In addition, you can book an exclusive hire of the entire venue and grounds, ensuring your guests can freely enjoy the property without worrying about other events nearby. The village of Berry also adds to the experience with its colonial streetscapes, acclaimed restaurants and access to Seven Mile Beach. Whether you are researching ‘cool venues for weddings’ or ‘ceremony venues‘, you can expect personal guidance shaped around your priorities.

Your multicultural celebration should honour the traditions that matter to your families, rather than being forced into a one-size wedding approach. Couples can bring their cultural traditions into the celebration through Poruwa ceremonies, Mandap ceremonies, Persian banquets, Chinese tea ceremonies, Afro-Caribbean events and more, with our team working respectfully around what matters to each family. The Colonial Garden Party, part of our wedding packages, brings its own sense of generosity to the table, with Shared Platters encouraging feasting and conversation throughout the meal. Our Meadow to Table Philosophy means vegetables and salad leaves travel from the market garden at Jaspers Meadows, our sister property, to your table, joined by quality locally sourced ingredients and shaped by our in-house chefs. For the bridal party’s preparations, the Bridal Salon is available, with a dedicated makeup or hair station, a porcelain bath and more. Meanwhile, the groom’s group can stay at the Gentlemen’s Club Lounge, which has its own personal steward service. For couples who are curious about ‘cool venues for weddings’ and want to bring their own beverages, there is no corkage fee, allowing you to choose the wines, beers and spirits that suit your guests while keeping this part of your celebration personal. You can expect the same attention to your needs when you turn to us, whether you are searching for ‘cultural wedding venue‘, ‘chic wedding venues‘ or anything else.

Our Guest House provides on-site accommodation for up to 18 guests across 8 rooms, so close family members or members of the wedding party can remain at Jaspers Berry rather than arrange transport straight away. Inside each room there is air-conditioning, a bar fridge with refreshments, and tea- and coffee-making facilities while a central landscaped courtyard and plunge pool await when you open the door. Come morning, a country breakfast brings house guests back around a table, offering close relatives or friends more time together after the celebration. Should you need additional rooms, Jaspers Meadows sleeps up to 10 guests approximately 1 km away in O’Keeffe’s Lane, with a sandstone outdoor fireplace, a plunge pool and a meadow garden arrangement. A pre-booked taxi or minibus is also recommended for other guests travelling to Barry for the celebration, with the trip to and from the town taking about 5 minutes. Dogs can come as long as arrangements are made beforehand and they stay on a lead at all times. So, if you are looking up ‘destination wedding destinations‘ or ‘rustic wedding ideas‘, you will find something here that few comparable venues provide. For questions about ‘the wedding party‘, ‘costs for a wedding‘ or anything else, fill in our enquiry form, call 1800 817 402 or email info@jaspersberry.com.au. Contact us and check availability now.