Hopewood House

A venue can look impressive in photographs yet feel entirely different when you experience it in person. Especially when choosing a place on the NSW South Coast, that difference becomes important if you want somewhere personal rather than cold or corporate. At Jaspers Berry, that character is rooted in its history, from the Magic Faraway Tree dating back to around 1850 to the Old School House built in 1897. With owner Rosi’s childhood in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, Jaspers Berry’s story is just as personal, as it shaped an approach drawn from colonial plantation homes, fine bone china and generous hospitality. Together with Sue, her trusted colleague, Rosi guides you personally from your first enquiry through to your unforgettable wedding day, so the same people are with you from beginning to end. As a luxury wedding venue, we offer exclusive hire of the entire venue and grounds, giving you and your guests privacy. The village of Berry itself deepens the experience further with colonial streetscapes, acclaimed restaurants and access to Seven Mile Beach, all making the visit from Sydney worthwhile. With us, you can expect warmth, generosity and wonder, whether you are searching for ‘hopewood house’ or something similar.

For wedding prep, the Bridal Salon gives you a quiet place to begin the day, with sumptuous Hollywood Regency rooms, full-length mirrors, a porcelain bath and a dedicated makeup and hair station for your own artists. Within the same property, the Gentlemen’s Club Lounge offers the groom’s party somewhere of their own, complete with personal steward service and curiosities such as a 1950s Whisky Cabinet, Oxford Canoe, Vintage Boys Planes, and Chesterfields & Tartans. Access to these rooms can be part of the wedding packages, helping ensure that neither side feels crowded or rushed. The Colonial Garden Party menu has been the signature of Jaspers Berry for nearly 20 years, and it is here at the table that the celebration truly settles in. The eating starts with arrival sandwiches and lemonades, moves through a long canapé service and the Vintage Gatsby Chocolate Bar, and then into mains with return service and a late supper of fruit cake, donuts, ham, popcorn and port. Served as Shared Platters, the menu brings guests together over generosity, feasting and conversation. Vegetables and salad leaves also come straight from the market garden at Jaspers Meadows, our sister property, as part of our Meadow to Table Philosophy. Whether you are interested in ‘unity ceremony ideas‘ or ‘hopewood house wedding cost‘, our amenities and offerings are ideal for weddings of various sizes and formats.

When you have people travelling from afar, Jaspers Berry Guest House sleeps up to 18 guests across 8 air-conditioned rooms on-site, each opening onto a landscaped courtyard with a plunge pool. Jaspers Meadows, meanwhile, sits around 1 km away in O’Keeffe’s Lane and provides overflow accommodation for up to 10 guests. There is generous on-site parking at our main location, where cars are welcome to stay overnight at the owner’s risk and taxis or minibuses into Berry need to be arranged ahead of time. Also, whatever the weather brings, the festivities carry on through every season with The Orangery providing an air-conditioned interior. Your dog is welcome to join the celebration, too; just let us know in advance and make sure your furry one stays on a lead the whole time. Your wedding package will be explained from the beginning when you contact us for clear pricing and planning, while you can consider external costs such as photography and videography, hair and makeup artists, entertainment, floral arrangements and your wedding cake separately. As you learn more about ‘Bendooley Estate‘ or ‘garden party wedding attire‘, know that midweek dates are also available for couples seeking greater flexibility. Book a private tour today, whether you have been researching ‘venues for marriage‘ or ‘simple wedding mandap‘.