Cabins at LaPera Estate Lovedale Wedding Chapel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Allandale, Australia, hosting 130 at dinner and 150 standing. Best months: April, May, August, September.

Cabins at LaPera Estate Lovedale Wedding Chapel

AllandaleNew South Wales, Australia

Cabins at LaPera Estate Lovedale Wedding Chapel sits on private grounds in Allandale, with a chapel on site, vineyard and garden surrounds, and mountain views.

Guests
130 at dinner150 standing
Rooms
3 rooms, sleep 6
Cost
From A$155a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Aug–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
NTLabout 45 min by car

About the venue

Cabins at LaPera Estate Lovedale Wedding Chapel sits on private grounds in Allandale, with a chapel on site, vineyard and garden surrounds, and mountain views.

Couples can hold a legal ceremony on site, seating up to 120 for the ceremony, then move to a reception indoors or outdoors for up to 130 seated guests or 150 standing, with a dedicated dance space and bar.

Exclusive use is required and a full buyout is available, with three rooms sleeping six on site across One-Bedroom Chalets.

Catering starts from AUD 155 per head plus a venue fee of AUD 990, and music can run until the midnight noise curfew.

  • Chapel on site with legal ceremonies permitted, seating up to 120
  • Reception for 130 seated or 150 standing, indoors or outdoors
  • Exclusive use required, with full buyout available on private grounds
  • From AUD 155 per head plus a AUD 990 venue fee

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
130 guests
Standing reception
150 guests
Ceremony, seated
120 guests

Staying over

Rooms
3 rooms
Sleeps
6 guests
Room types
1 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Exclusive use required
Yes
Music until
00:00

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Nearest airport
NTL, 45 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The ceremony seats up to 120, seated dining is for up to 130, and standing receptions can take up to 150 guests.
Can we get legally married on site?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can be held on site, and there is a chapel on the property as well as the option of an outdoor ceremony with an indoor backup.
Is accommodation available at the venue?
Yes, there are 3 rooms sleeping a total of 6 guests, offered as One-Bedroom Chalets with a maximum occupancy of 2 each.
What does a wedding cost here?
Pricing starts from AUD 155 per head, plus a venue fee of AUD 990.
Who do we contact and how late can the party run?
Tracy, the Wedding Coordinator, can be reached on +61 447 923 888 or hello@lapera.com.au. There is an on-site coordinator, and the noise curfew is midnight.

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 130 guests

    “- SEATED 130”
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  • Standing reception: 150 guests

    “- STANDING 150”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 120 guests

    “Handcrafted pews comfortably seat up to 120 guests, making it ideal for both civil and religious ceremonies.”
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  • Rooms: 3 rooms

    “La Pera Estate offers charming on-site accommodation with three private one-bedroom cedar cottages, perfect for a romantic getaway or a serene retreat with friends.”
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  • Sleeps: 6 guests

    “- SLEEPS 6”
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  • Room types: 1 listed

    “One-Bedroom Chalet”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “When booked by couples getting married, the property remains exclusively theirs and they’re guests on the day with no other weddings taking place, providing a private and intimate experience for each couple.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Handcrafted pews comfortably seat up to 120 guests, making it ideal for both civil and religious ceremonies.”
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  • Chapel on site: Yes

    “Chapel/shrine”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “The Chapel since has had some 800 couples have their ceremonies in the Chapel and on the property (outside ceremonies) among the vines etc.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “The chapel wasn’t needed because we avoided the rain but it would have been a lovely wet weather option.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Our reception center is a fully licensed venue, offering couples various beverage packages to choose from and served by our qualified RSA Staff.”
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  • Price: From A$155 per head

    “Sunday to Friday Chapel hire – $750Saturday Chapel hire – $990Complete Reception package – starting from $155 per headA 10% surcharge is applicable on public holidays and the Easter Long Weekend.”
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  • Venue fee: A$990

    “Sunday to Friday Chapel hire – $750Saturday Chapel hire – $990Complete Reception package – starting from $155 per headA 10% surcharge is applicable on public holidays and the Easter Long Weekend.”
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  • Exclusive use required: Yes

    “When booked by couples getting married, the property remains exclusively theirs and they’re guests on the day with no other weddings taking place, providing a private and intimate experience for each couple.”
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  • Music until: 00:00

    “- CURFEW 00:00am”
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  • Nearest airport: NTL, 45 min by car

    “The fastest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lovedale is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7.07 - $10.87 .”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “• Free adjacent parking • Wheelchair access”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “• Free adjacent parking • Wheelchair access”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Inside, panoramic views can be enjoyed from every seat, thanks to expansive bi-fold glass doors that seamlessly connect the indoor and outdoor spaces.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Begin the celebration on the spacious deck, where drinks and canapés are served with sweeping views of the chapel, vineyard, gazebo, and beyond to the Watagan and Brokenback Ranges.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “The reception center has a Pioneer sound system along with Laser lights, where the Bride & Groom can provide there own music via an iPod, being for background music during when you will be served canapes and drinks on the deck & during service of dinner, also music for you to dance the night away.”
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  • Vineyard: Yes

    “The chapel sits adjacent to our vineyard, with a landscaped forecourt that overlooks a serene dam and picturesque gazebo.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Explore our landscaped gardens, filled with vibrant native plants, offering tranquility and beauty at every turn.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Our venue is situated on a 27 acre private estate with amazing, one of a kind views across the Watagans and Brokenback Mountain Ranges.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “The panoramic scenery stretches across the valley to the Watagans and Brokenback Ranges, creating countless picturesque photo opportunities.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our dedicated Wedding Coordinator and team are by your side every step of the way, ensuring your special day is as stress-free and joyful as possible.”
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From A$155a head

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