Venue Operating Times

Venue hire of the venue runs from 9am to 11pm. After 11pm all guests who are not staying overnight at our lodges must make their way home.

Capacity

Set on over five acres, Kwila Lodge has a space to suit any ceremony or event, ranging from intimate groves for two, right up to spaces that can accommodate 140 guests.

Food & Beverage

Ridgeway Catering, who have developed bespoke menus with a distinct local flavour, will take you on a culinary adventure for your event. Our specialty is feasting tables, but we can cater to a variety of dining styles. Please note, we do not accept external caterers.

Onsite Accommodation

Kwila has five self-contained private lodges conveniently located on our grounds, available to hire for you and your guests. Our premium accommodation offerings, The Great Lodge and The Bungalow are available for hire for wedding preparations and overnight stays.

Making Your Day Happen

Our venue is inclusive of event coordination. The coordination team will manage your entire day and personally oversee the execution of your venue set up, and work with all involved (from musicians to your MC) to ensure your day runs smoothly. You will also have access to your own online planning portal and work with our team’s wealth of knowledge and wonderful preferred suppliers to help create your dream day.

Wedding Inclusions

We want to take the work out of your big day, we have a variety of options our team can discuss with you. All full day hire packages include:

• Planning tools: floor plans, itinerary, supplier list

• An event coordinator for your wedding day

• Garden ceremony location

• Dining tables and chairs for up to 160 people

• Cockail hour furniture and market umbrellas

• Cutlery, crockery, glassware, napkins

• Cutting and serving wedding cake

• Cake knife

• Signing furniture for your ceremony

• Easels

• Lawn games for cocktail hour

• Indoor lighting; outdoor fairy lights and features

• On-site toilet amenities

• Access to the whole estate for photographs

• Liaising with vendors prior to event for bump in and out

• On-site car parking spaces

Banned Items

Fireworks, paper lanterns in sky or waterways, balloons, rice or non-organic or edible confetti. Open fires or fire pit. If you have an ‘out of the ordinary’ wedding idea please contact us prior for pre-approval.

Sound Restrictions

Music must not exceed 86 decibels as measured three metres from the speakers inside the reception. No percussion instruments (e.g. drums) are allowed at the venue.

Animals/Pets

Written permission must be sought from Kwila if pets or animals are sought to be included in the ceremony proceedings. Kwila reserves the right to decline the request or impose limitations to ensure alignment to environmental commitment and safety.

Recommended Vendors

We do have a supplier list which we share with our booked couples. These are vendors who we have worked with previously at Kwila, know the venue and create stunning work. There is no obligation for you to book our recommended vendors. You are most welcome to book who you choose.