Wedding Guides & Resources

A wedding day goes quickly. The best wedding venues slow it down. Discover why Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat might just be ideal wedstey for your dream wedding.

A joyful, colourful and deeply soulful midweek wedding at Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat, where Stacey and Lee gathered their favourite people for three unforgettable days of love, laughter, changing skies and relaxed celebration in the heart of Kangaroo Valley.

Jessica & Jed’s wedding was a special one for us, as the winners of our Channel 7 giveaway. They brought their dream midweek wedding to life at KVBR, with a multi-day celebration that gave them time to truly enjoy every moment with their guests. From yoga on the Sunset Deck to a ceremony in the Rock Cathedral and a beautiful evening celebration, their wedding felt relaxed, personal and unforgettable.

Laura & Ryan celebrated with family and friends at Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat, creating a wedding weekend that felt relaxed, personal and distinctly Australian. With guests travelling from overseas, including Laura’s family and friends from Wales, the setting left a lasting impression on everyone. From the ancient Rock Cathedral to the lush greenery and sweeping valley views, KVBR gave them the space to celebrate exactly the way they wanted.

Elyse & Jared’s wedding at Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat was nothing short of magical. Set among the ancient rock formations and rolling bushland, their day was filled with colour, laughter, and a golden April sunset that took everyone’s breath away. In their own words: “The Bush Retreat is such a stunning venue and all of our guests were in awe. Their management of the venue is absolutely flawless.”

Planning your wedding day? Explore a classic wedding timeline and order of events, with timing guidance, cultural variations, guest-flow considerations and ways to keep the day feeling relaxed.

When less becomes more For many couples, planning a wedding raises a familiar question: how many guests should we invite? Somewhere between the full guest list and the elopement is a quiet sweet spot — 50 to 60 people. It may not sound like much, but this size often creates a celebration that’s more intimate, more immersive, and more personal than weddings three times the size. A 60-guest wedding isn’t a compromise. It’s a conscious decision. The quiet confidence of a smaller