Cottage Style Wedding Venues

Finding a luxury wedding venue often means trying to work out if a place will really feel as genuine in person as it does in photographs, especially if you are choosing a place for its character. The details at Jaspers Berry tell a story the moment you arrive. The Magic Faraway Tree has grown on this property since around 1850, while the Old School House has stood since 1897, together carrying a history that cannot be recreated elsewhere for your wedding. We are the first venue of our kind on the NSW South Coast and the years of welcoming couples have influenced our approach to food and personal service that grows from real experience, not passing trends. And for an unforgettable wedding day, the entire venue and grounds are available for exclusive hire, so no other event shares the property while you are here. Beyond that, the village of Berry rewards guests who travel from Sydney or Wollongong with more to experience, with its colonial streetscapes worth wandering, celebrated restaurants to enjoy and Seven Mile Beach just minutes away. As you look into ‘cottage style wedding venues’ or ‘country themed wedding venues‘, know that our destination already has its own story before your celebration even begins.

Every celebration is different, which is why we designed our wedding packages to suit a range of guest numbers and occasions, from the Traditional Wedding Package for larger gatherings to the Intimate Wedding Package, the Minimony Wedding Package and the Elopement Wedding Package for smaller celebrations. The Colonial Garden Party, a feasting experience that has welcomed couples for nearly 20 years and flows organically throughout the day rather than adhering to a formal course structure, is at the centre of the wedding menu. The day arrives to welcome your guests with lemonades and freshly made sandwiches, followed by a long canapé, a Vintage Gatsby Chocolate Bar, generous Shared Platters served ‘en famille’, mains with return service, and a late supper of ham, fruit cake, donuts, popcorn and port. Our in-house chefs work with vegetables and salad leaves from our sister property, a commitment we call our Meadow to Table Philosophy, ensuring exceptional service with quality locally sourced ingredients. Meanwhile, for wedding entourage prep, the Bridal Salon offers a beautifully appointed space with Hollywood Regency styling and professional preparation amenities. On the other hand, the Gentlemen’s Club Lounge provides its own character-filled retreat with steward service and an inviting collection of vintage treasures before the celebrations begin. If you are looking into ‘cottage style wedding venues’, ‘beautiful barn wedding venues‘ or ‘farm house wedding venue‘, you’ll find our packages are versatile enough to suit your preferences.

Sorting the practical details from the outset means you can get your guests to arrive and leave the celebration with more ease. Our location has ample parking on our property and cars can be left overnight at the owner’s risk, while taxis and minibuses into Berry should be pre-booked. For guests travelling from far locations, the Jaspers Berry Guest House sleeps up to 18 guests across 8 rooms, with each room opening onto a central landscaped courtyard with a plunge pool. For additional accommodations, Jaspers Meadows sits roughly 1 km away in O’Keeffe’s Lane and accommodates up to 10 people, complete with a plunge pool, sandstone outdoor fireplace and meadow garden setting. A country breakfast is served to house guests the following morning, giving close family and friends more time together after the celebration. When the weather turns against your outdoor plans, The Orangery and its nearby verandahs give you an alternate space to carry on. Plus, dogs are welcome with prior arrangement and must remain on a lead at all times, so contact us beforehand. As you research ‘botanic gardens wedding‘ or ‘unique places to have a wedding‘, you will be glad to know that your furry friends can join in the celebration. If you are interested in learning more about ‘all inclusive wedding packages‘ or ‘wedding venue bowral‘, arrange a viewing now.