Tuesday 08 July 2025
Turn your big day into a full experience your guests will never forget
Why limit your wedding to one day, when you can turn it into an entire weekend of connection, celebration, and memories? With rolling countryside, boutique accommodation, cellar doors, and picture-perfect views, the Southern Highlands is the ideal backdrop for a wedding that goes beyond the ceremony.
At Growwild, couples often plan a multi-day celebration that brings their closest friends and family together for more than just a few hours. If you’re dreaming of a relaxed and romantic destination-style wedding – without the need for overseas travel – here’s how to make it happen.
Why Make It a Wedding Weekend?
Planning a wedding weekend allows you to:
- Spend real quality time with loved ones
- Ease the pressure on the big day itself
- Create more space for events like a welcome dinner, post-wedding brunch, or local adventures
- Give your guests a chance to enjoy everything the Southern Highlands has to offer
Best of all, it creates a relaxed, holiday-like vibe that carries through from arrival to farewell.
Your Ideal Southern Highlands Wedding Weekend Itinerary
Friday – Welcome Drinks or Rehearsal Dinner
Guests check into nearby boutique stays or cosy Airbnbs in Bowral, Mittagong, or Berrima. That evening, you might host welcome drinks at a local pub or winery, or a casual dinner to bring everyone together. It’s a great way for guests to settle in and for you to spend extra time with friends and family before the main event.
Saturday – The Big Day at Growwild
Spend the morning getting ready in peace, surrounded by native gardens. Hold your ceremony outdoors beneath the trees, then enjoy drinks and canapés in the sunshine. Move into the barn or marquee for dinner and dancing. The gardens, wildflowers, and soft country light create endless photo opportunities throughout the day.
Everything happens in one location, which means less stress, less movement, and more time enjoying the moment.
Sunday – Recovery Brunch and Goodbyes
The day after, keep the magic going with a relaxed brunch. This could be hosted at a nearby café, winery, or even a private property if you’re staying locally. It’s a perfect chance to recap the highlights, laugh about the dancefloor, and say proper goodbyes.
Why the Southern Highlands is Perfect for a Wedding Weekend
This region is known for more than just beautiful venues – it’s a destination in its own right. Your guests can fill their free time with:
- Wine tastings at cellar doors in Berrima, Sutton Forest, or Exeter
- Shopping and café hopping in Bowral’s main strip
- Scenic bushwalks or garden visits (hello, Red Cow Farm and Fitzroy Falls)
- Cosy nights by the fire in charming countryside cottages
It’s an easy drive from Sydney or Canberra, yet it feels like a complete escape.
How Growwild Brings It All Together
Growwild is perfectly suited for a weekend celebration. With on-site ceremony locations, flexible reception spaces, and a close-knit, experienced team, it’s easy to build an event that flows from one day to the next.
The property’s peaceful surroundings, wildflower gardens, and elegant marquee or rustic barn can be styled to suit any vibe – whether you're going classic and refined, or laid-back and nature-inspired. And because everything happens in one location, it simplifies your planning, your timeline, and your guest experience.
Final Thought
A wedding is more than a ceremony – it’s a chance to bring the people you love together for a shared experience. In the Southern Highlands, and at Growwild, you can turn your day into a weekend that’s as meaningful as it is beautiful.
Book a tour today and discover how Growwild can be the centrepiece of your perfect wedding weekend.