FAQs: Reception

The Barn

    • Up to 114 guests seated

    • Up to 120 guests cocktail-style

    • Intimate celebrations from 50 adult guests

    • Stage suitable for DJs, bands or live entertainment (maximum 5-piece band)

    • Exclusive use of The Barn and adjacent Barn Gardens

    • 5-hours access (reception extension available)

    • Experienced wedding coordination throughout planning and on the day

    • Tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery and glassware

    • Cordless microphone for speeches and announcements

    • Complimentary styling items including napkins, tealight candles, easels, rustic table numbers and wishing well

    • Set-up and pack down of BYO decorations. Conditions apply

  • The reception space is step free and fully accessible.

    There is also a dedicated accessible bathroom available inside the Barn.

  • The Barn is a climate-controlled space equipped with both heating and cooling.

    During the cooler months, the large double-sided open fireplace is also lit, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere.

  • Yes, dry ice effects are permitted, provided they are supplied and operated by a professional vendor.

    Please note that dry ice machines often require a significant volume of water to operate, sometimes up to 20 litres. We ask that your supplier brings any water required, as this is not provided by the venue.

    We also ask that the dance floor and surrounding area are left clean and free of any residue following the effect.

  • Due to recent changes in council restrictions, sparklers are no longer permitted.

    For a memorable exit, consider alternatives like glow sticks, fiber optic wands, phone torches, or bubbles!

    Please be mindful of neighbours and wildlife when exiting the property.

  • The tram will be shut no later than 7.30pm.

  • Yes, absolutely! Providing it is not raining the fire pit can be lit for your reception.

    Please note, the fire pit will not operate during the official fire season.

    Please ask your coordnator for specific dates.

Food & Drinks

  • We offer dedicated tasting events for our seated menu options.

    These events are held twice a year in line with our spring/summer and autumn/winter menu releases. These events are exclusive to our booked couples.

    During this event you are able to taste the canapes and the main dishes that are available for your wedding, and sample both the standard and premium drink selection.

    Cocktail weddings are invited to join us for one of our seated menu tastings to experience our flavour profiles.

  • While we don’t have a BYO licence, we do offer two drinks packages for you to choose from. Our standard package is included in the per-person menu price, while our premium package is available for an additional fee per guest. Additionally, we’d be happy to order in your favourite spirit to ensure the evening reflects your preferences.

  • Last drinks will be called 30 minutes before the reception concludes, with the bar closing 15 minutes prior to the end of the event to allow guests time to finish their drinks before departing.

  • Yes, but due to their higher cost, weight, noise when being emptied into recycling bins, and the additional space they require in the cool room, they are limited to a maximum of two cases.

Styling

    • Napkins in two colours, natural and white weave

    • Tealight candles and holders

    • Black metal easels (3 available)

    • Decorative metal easels (1 white and 1 black available)

    • Rustic table numbers

    • Rustic wishing well

    • Rustic seating chart backing board

    • All of these items can be set by your Inglewood Estate coordinator

  • Suppliers have access from 10:00am on the day of your wedding to set up.

    Your cake and fresh/faux floristry must be delivered on the day of your wedding from 10:00 am onwards.

    All other BYO decorations can be delivered in the days leading up to your wedding by appointment.

    Please speak with your coordinator to arrange a delivery time.

  • We will set up your wishing well table, along with any BYO table or ceremony decorations, excluding hanging floristry or lights, which must be installed by a professional.

    Pre-arranged vases of flowers can also be placed for you.

    For more complex setups, an additional staff member may be required at an extra cost, or a friend or family member can assist on your behalf. Please speak with your event coordinator for more details.

    Our team will place BYO decorations to the stage for you to pack and remove the next day between 9:30am - 12:00pm.

  • For long tables (made up of two single tables), we recommend three arrangements, placed between the share plates.

    Smaller tables, consisting of a single table, will only require one arrangement.

  • You are welcome to bring your own pillar candles and tealights, provided they are fully enclosed in glass canisters. Alternatively, you may hire ours.

    Tapered or standard dinner candles must be hired from Inglewood Estate.

  • Yes, absolutely! Depending on your floor plan, wedding size, and whether you’re having live music, there may be space inside the Barn for a photo booth.

    Alternatively, you can set up in the undercover area of the Barn Gardens.

  • We kindly ask for no confetti or glitter products.

    All decorations must be freestanding and cannot be permanently affixed to any surface, including walls, ceilings, pews, floors, or furniture, using blu tack, nails, hooks, adhesives, or any other fastening methods

Music & AV

  • Yes. To manage volume levels and comply with the 94-decibel limit set by the EPA, we have installed a state-of-the-art JBN sound ceiling system.

    All music - whether performed by a band, DJ, or played from a playlist - must be run through our sound ceiling.

    Bands and DJs are required to arrive at least one hour before the reception begins to allow time for setup and a sound check with a member of the Inglewood Estate team.

    For those opting for a playlist, a BYO device must be provided by the couple, with all playlists downloaded onto the device. We will supply the necessary cables to connect it to our sound ceiling.

    Your MC or a trusted friend can manage song cues as needed.

  • Yes, Inglewood Estate will provide a microphone for speeches and announcements.

    Our team will approach the MC whenever an announcement is required, so there is no need for them to watch the clock or manage the timeline. They simply need to be comfortable using a microphone and making announcements to your guests.

  • Playing music in the Barn Gardens, whether live or through a speaker, is not permitted. Your guests will have access to both the Barn and its adjacent gardens during the canapé hour. Music from the stage is audible throughout this part of the event and complements the ambiance without any issues.

  • Yes, absolutely! Depending on your floor plan, wedding size, and whether you’re having live music, there may be space inside the Barn for a photo booth.

    Alternatively, you can set up in the undercover area of the Barn Gardens.

  • Yes, dry ice effects are permitted, provided they are supplied and operated by a professional vendor.

    Please note that dry ice machines often require a significant volume of water to operate, sometimes up to 20 litres. We ask that your supplier brings any water required, as this is not provided by the venue.

    We also ask that the dance floor and surrounding area are left clean and free of any residue following the effect.

  • Due to recent changes in council restrictions, sparklers are no longer permitted.

    For a memorable exit, consider alternatives like glow sticks, fiber optic wands, phone torches, or bubbles!

    Please be mindful of neighbours and wildlife when exiting the property.

Parking & Guest Access

  • Yes!

    Our main car park has ample parking available.

    Additionally, cars are welcome to stay in the main car park overnight. We kindly ask that guests return the next day prior to 12.00pm to collect their vehicles as the main car park may be needed for another wedding in the afternoon.

  • Ubers are generally very reliable at the property and can be pre-booked for extra peace of mind - up to 90 days in advance, from what we’ve been told! We always ask the MC to include a reminder during the housekeeping announcements, encouraging guests who need transport home to pre-book their Uber to avoid delays at the end of the reception.

    If your celebration falls on a weekday, it may be helpful to mention Uber’s pre-booking option on your invitations, as there are typically fewer drivers available compared to a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

    Unfortunately, taxis have not always been reliable, even when pre-booked, so we wouldn’t recommend them as a transport option.


    If you’re considering arranging a bus for your guests, please note that coaches cannot be accommodated at the property as we do not have a turning circle. A bus with 33 seats or fewer is ideal.

  • Upon arrival, they will proceed to the ceremony space and are welcome to enjoy the Chapel Gardens.

    Once the reception begins, we ask that they remain within the Barn and Barn Gardens, which provide plenty of beautiful photo opportunities and picturesque backdrops for your celebration.

    For health and safety reasons, guests are not permitted to roam the property.

  • No. If leaving a car overnight, please move it to the main car park, as the Cottage parking area may be required in the morning.

    Vehicles must be collected by 12.00pm the following day unless otherwise arranged with the General Manager..

  • If you are getting ready in the Cottage, you can utilise the private Cottage car park during the day whilst you are getting ready.

    If you are getting ready offsite, please park in the main carpark.