faq
We understand that MANY questions come with a wedding! We are here for you. Over time, we feel that we have had it all asked, and after all, no question is a silly question! Though, if you can’t see the answer to what you find yourself pondering, please get in touch! We are always happy to help anyway we can, so you can enjoy the planning of your upcoming wedding!
Is the venue exclusive to use for our entire stay? When can we arrive & check out?
You’ll have full use of the Inn and accommodation from the day before your wedding through to 11:00am the day after.
Exclusive use of the grounds and The Barn begins from 9:00am the day before your wedding and continues until 11:00am the day after, giving you plenty of time to settle in, set up and enjoy the property without feeling rushed.
The Stables are not included in exclusive venue use.
Can we bring our pet?
Yes, Collits Inn is pet friendly. Dogs are welcome on the property and can stay with you in the Inn with prior approval.
We just ask that dogs are clean and toilet trained, kept on a lead around the property when required, and are not allowed on beds or furniture.
Bringing your horse too? With prior notice, horses are also welcome to stay in one of our paddocks overnight.
Can we throw confetti?
Yes! As we have plenty of animals and wildlife that call Collits Inn home, we highly recommend using natural flower petals or eco-friendly confetti.
Please avoid standard or biodegradable confetti, as even biodegradable options can take quite some time to break down. Any non-approved confetti may incur a $100 cleaning fee.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
There is an accessible pathway from the car park to the Inn, The Barn and the bathrooms, where there is an accessible toilet.
As Collits Inn is a historic country property, some outdoor areas include gravel and uneven ground. Accessing ceremony locations on the lawn or in the garden may therefore require a little assistance for guests using wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
If you have any accessibility requirements for your guests, please let us know and we’ll help you plan the easiest access around the property.
How many cars can park onsite?
There is plenty of onsite parking available for your guests, with our team providing guided parking as they arrive.
We ask that all guests follow the directions of our team and park within the designated areas. Please do not park along Hartley Vale Road.
Is there room for the bus to drive in?
For larger buses and coaches, we ask that guests are dropped off at the front entrance on Hartley Vale Road, as there isn’t enough room for larger vehicles to comfortably turn around onsite. From there, it’s approximately a three-minute walk up the driveway to the venue.
Smaller buses can drive onto the property, drop guests off onsite and turn around behind The Barn.
Can we drive our wedding car in and park it on the grass near the ceremony?
Yes, weather and ground conditions permitting, wedding cars can be driven onto the grass and parked near the ceremony area.
Our team can direct your driver to the best access point and parking position on the day. If the grounds are particularly wet, we may need to arrange an alternative to protect both the property and your vehicle.
Can we drop things off in the lead up to the wedding?
Yes. If you need to drop anything off before the day prior to your wedding, just get in touch with us to arrange a suitable day and time. This ensures someone is here to meet you and that it doesn’t clash with another wedding or event.
Will we need to bring our own PA system?
We have a PA system set up in The Barn with a cordless microphone and two large speakers. An additional speaker can also be positioned just outside The Barn during canapés or in the marquee for speeches if required.
For your ceremony, we recommend confirming with your celebrant that they will provide a PA system for your ceremony music and microphone.
If you or one of your vendors would prefer to bring an additional speaker or PA system, power is available outside.
Is there Wi-Fi & phone reception?
Yes, you can connect to our Starlink Wi-Fi using the password provided during your stay. Mobile reception around the property can vary depending on your provider.
If you’re relying on music, playlists or anything important for your wedding day, we still recommend downloading everything beforehand rather than relying solely on Wi-Fi or mobile reception.
Can my friends or family camp onsite?
Unfortunately, camping is not permitted onsite at Collits Inn. There are campgrounds and other accommodation options nearby for guests wanting to stay locally.
Can we get a discount if we do not use the accommodation or have our ceremony on site?
Our wedding packages are priced as complete packages, so we don’t deduct costs for individual inclusions you choose not to use, including the accommodation or onsite ceremony.
You’re absolutely welcome to hold your ceremony elsewhere and join us at Collits Inn for your reception, or choose not to use the accommodation — the package price will simply remain the same.
Do you offer wedding package discounts?
Yes. Our Full Wedding Package receives a $2,000 discount for weddings held during June, July or August. We also offer a $2,000 midweek discount for Full Weddings held Tuesday to Thursday.
Winter and midweek discounts cannot be combined.
Our Midweek Micro Wedding Package is already specifically priced for Tuesday to Thursday weddings, so these additional discounts do not apply.
Can you cater for any dietary requirement?
Yes, we can cater for most dietary requirements with prior notice. Please provide all dietary requirements and allergies with your final guest details so our kitchen team can plan accordingly.
If you have a guest with a severe allergy or particularly complex dietary requirement, please let us know as early as possible so we can discuss this with our chef.
Can we BYO alcohol?
No. As Collits Inn is a fully licensed venue, all alcohol consumed during your wedding must be supplied and served by us.
Spirits are not included in your six-hour drinks package but can be purchased from the bar. We stock a range of standard spirits, and if there’s something particular you’d like available, chat to us beforehand and we can look at sourcing it for you.
In accordance with our RSA requirements, bottles of spirits cannot be left on guest tables and all alcohol must be served by our RSA-qualified staff.
Outside of your included wedding drinks package, a mini bar is available in the Inn for you to purchase alcohol during your stay.
Can we bring in outside catering?
Outside catering is not permitted for your wedding reception, as the food, presentation and shared dining experience are an important part of a Collits Inn wedding.
You are welcome to organise your own food for other parts of your stay, such as dinner the night before, lunch while getting ready or breakfast, where these are not already included in your package.
Will there be enough alcohol for our wedding?
Absolutely. We order and stock alcohol specifically for each wedding based on your final guest numbers and our many years of experience hosting weddings at Collits Inn.
We make sure there is plenty available for the duration of your drinks package, so this isn’t something you need to organise or worry about.
Can I have a cocktail-style wedding?
Our wedding receptions aren’t traditional cocktail-style, but they’re certainly not a formal sit-down wedding either.
The Collits Inn style is relaxed and social, beginning with canapés in the garden before moving into The Barn for shared entrée and main courses served on platters to the tables. Your wedding cake is then cut and served for dessert.
It gives you the relaxed feel many couples are looking for without your guests needing to stand for the entire reception — plenty of time to mingle, eat, drink and enjoy the night.
Can we add Pre & Post-Wedding meals?
Absolutely. You’re welcome to organise additional meals during your stay, including a BBQ or dinner the night before, breakfast while getting ready or a recovery breakfast the following morning.
We can recommend local caterers, cafés, pubs and nearby venues throughout the Mountains for rehearsal dinners and recovery breakfasts, as well as options you can bring back and enjoy at the Inn.
If you’d like to host a recovery breakfast at Collits Inn that continues beyond your 11:00am checkout time, please chat to us beforehand. Additional venue hire fees may apply for use of the property after checkout.
If you’d like to use our BBQ during your stay, just let us know.
How is the food served? Do you offer alternate drop?
Our food is served in a relaxed shared style rather than alternate drop. Your menu begins with canapés in the garden, followed by shared entrée and main courses served on platters to each table in The Barn.
Our chef prepares the platters to suit the number of guests seated at each table, with plenty of food to go around. For example, if you have 14 guests at a table, two platters may be served with enough for seven guests on each.
Shared dining works particularly well at Collits Inn — it suits the relaxed style of The Barn, allows for a smoother and more efficient food service and means everyone at the table can enjoy the meal together.
Due to the size and layout of our kitchen, we don’t offer alternate drop or individually plated meals.
Do you offer meals for children & teenagers?
Yes. Children and teenagers are absolutely welcome at Collits Inn, and we can provide meals to suit younger guests.
Children’s meals are available as an alternative to the shared wedding menu, while older children and teenagers can be catered for depending on their age and your preference.
Just include any children and their ages with your final guest numbers and we’ll help you work out the most suitable meal option for them.
What’s the difference between a Full Wedding & a Midweek Micro Wedding?
Our Full Wedding Package is available for weddings of 40–80 guests and is priced for 80 adult guests. If your final adult guest numbers are below 80, $100 per adult is deducted from the package price, down to the minimum of 40 guests.
Our Midweek Micro Wedding Package is available Tuesday to Thursday for smaller celebrations of 20–40 adult guests. The package starts at $11,100 for 20 adults, with additional adults charged at $150 per person.
Both packages still give you the full Collits Inn wedding experience, including use of the Inn, The Barn and grounds, accommodation, food and your six-hour drinks package.
The Micro Wedding Package is specifically priced as a midweek offering, when venue rates are lower. Friday, Saturday and Sunday dates are reserved for our Full Wedding Package and are priced at our standard weekend rate.
Can we have our wedding cake, flowers or other items delivered to the venue?
Yes. Wedding cakes, flowers and other wedding items can be delivered to Collits Inn, but please arrange the delivery day and time with us beforehand so we can make sure someone is here to receive them.
We have refrigerated storage available for items such as wedding cakes, flowers and food where required, subject to available space.
If you’re organising grazing boxes, food or other deliveries for your stay, please also let us know beforehand so we can help coordinate the best time for them to arrive.
Can we have sparklers?
Yes, sparklers are welcome, provided conditions are safe on the day and there are no fire restrictions in place.
Once completely extinguished, all used sparklers must be placed in the bin provided and not left or thrown on the grass or around the property.
Can we have candles?
Yes, candles are welcome in The Barn. We just ask that all candles are contained or have something underneath them to catch any dripping wax and protect our tables and linen.
Any damage caused by candle wax may incur a cleaning or replacement fee.
Can we bring in outside vendors?
Absolutely. You’re welcome to bring in your own vendors to help create the day you have in mind — you’re not restricted to our recommended suppliers.
We just ask that you keep us updated with who will be working onsite and provide any required documentation prior to the wedding.
If a vendor would like to visit Collits Inn beforehand, please arrange a time with us prior to their visit.
You can also view our Recommended Vendor List for a collection of trusted local suppliers who know Collits Inn and the property well.
Where can people smoke?
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the Inn or The Barn.
Designated smoking areas are available outside, with smoking buckets provided for cigarette butts. We ask that guests use these areas and dispose of cigarette butts responsibly to help us look after the property.
Will the fire pit & fireplace in The Barn be lit?
Yes, weather and fire restrictions permitting. Our team will light and manage the fire pit and fireplace in The Barn, so we ask that you leave this one to us.
During a Total Fire Ban or when conditions are considered unsafe, the outdoor fire pit may not be able to be used.
The fireplace inside the Inn must not be lit without prior confirmation from our team.
Do we need to BYO firewood?
No need — we’ve got you covered! Firewood for The Barn fireplace and outdoor fire pit is provided by us.
Can we go foraging for flowers or greenery on the property?
Usually, yes — but please check with us first before cutting or collecting anything from around the property. We’ll let you know what you’re welcome to use and what needs to be left alone.
Please don’t enter neighbouring properties or collect any flowers, branches or greenery from outside the Collits Inn property.
Can we move things around?
Some of the larger features and furniture in The Barn and around the grounds are fixed in place and cannot be moved. If there’s something you’d prefer to have packed away for your wedding, just chat to us beforehand and we’ll let you know what can be moved or removed.
Furniture, décor and other items from inside the Inn must remain in the Inn and cannot be taken outside or used elsewhere around the property.
If you have a particular setup or styling idea in mind, just check with us first and we’ll help you work out what’s possible.
Can we replace the reception chairs with others hired from elsewhere?
Yes, you’re welcome to hire alternative reception chairs from an outside supplier. Please keep in mind that our Barn layouts and seating capacities are based on the size of our existing chairs, so changing them may affect how many guests can comfortably fit around each table and within The Barn.
A $100 fee applies for our team to move and store the Collits Inn chairs. As we don’t have enough undercover storage onsite for all of them, you may also need to arrange and cover the cost of a suitable marquee or other protected storage area during your wedding.
You can view our Recommended Vendor List for local furniture hire options.
If we do not use all the accommodation, can it be booked by other guests?
The Inn accommodation is exclusively yours as part of your wedding package, so it’s completely up to you who stays.
We don’t book unused rooms out separately to the public or other guests during your wedding stay. If you don’t need all of the rooms, they will simply remain unused.
Can I bring a cake? Do you charge a cakeage fee?
Absolutely. You’re welcome to bring your own wedding cake and we do not charge a cakeage fee.
After your cake cutting, our team will take the cake to the kitchen where it will be cut and served on platters for your guests as dessert.
If you’re still looking for a cake maker, you can find some of our trusted local suppliers on our Recommended Vendor List.
What are the wet weather options?
We have a few wet weather options depending on the forecast and how you’d like your day to flow.
Our Star Event Marquee is available to hire and can be set up on the grounds as a wet weather backup for your ceremony or as a covered area for canapés.
Your ceremony can also be held in The Barn, or on the front lawn with the two of you under the Inn veranda and guests provided with our clear umbrellas.
We’ll keep an eye on the weather with you in the lead-up and work through the best option for your day.
Can you help us choose our ceremony start time & plan our run sheet?
Absolutely. We’ll help you put together a tailored run sheet for your wedding day, including recommended ceremony and reception timings based on the season, daylight savings and how you’d like your day to flow.
We’ll also include the sunset-to-twilight times for your wedding date, which is especially important during the winter months when the sun sets much earlier. If you’d like to duck away for golden hour photos, we can build this into your timeline without interrupting the flow of your day.
With plenty of Collits Inn weddings behind us, we know what works well throughout the different seasons and can help create a timeline that gives you plenty of time to enjoy your day without feeling rushed.
What is the booking process & when are payments due?
Once you’re ready to lock in your date, let us know and we’ll send through your booking details, Terms & Conditions and deposit invoice.
For our Full Wedding Package, a $5,000 deposit is required to secure your date. For our Midweek Micro Wedding Package, the deposit is $2,500.
You’re welcome to make additional payments towards your wedding along the way in whatever amounts suit you.
Your final guest numbers and remaining package balance are due four weeks prior to your wedding, with any additional charges or bar tabs to be finalised before departure.
Your booking is confirmed once your deposit has been received and your Terms & Conditions have been signed.
What time does our wedding need to finish?
For weddings held Tuesday to Thursday, our venue curfew is 9:00pm. For Friday, Saturday and Sunday weddings, the curfew is midnight.
The curfew marks the end of your wedding reception in The Barn, including amplified music and bar service.
If you and your guests are staying in the Inn, you’re welcome to continue enjoying your time together after the reception has finished. We simply ask that noise is kept to a respectful level once the venue curfew has been reached.
What is included in our drinks package?
Both our Full and Midweek Micro Wedding Packages include a six-hour drinks package.
During canapés, sparkling wine, beer, soft drink and water are available. Once you move into The Barn for your reception, white and red wine are also added, with sparkling continuing to be available throughout the reception.
Spirits are not included in the drinks package but can be purchased from the bar. Premium beverage upgrades and cocktail keg options are also available if you’d like to add something extra.
If you’d like to extend drinks beyond your included package, chat to us beforehand and we can discuss bar tab options with you.
How do we finalise our menu & wedding details?
We’ll work through all of your wedding details together in the lead-up to your day, including your menu selections, drinks, dietary requirements, timeline, table layout and other final arrangements.
These can be discussed over the phone, via email or by video call — whatever works best for you.
If you’d like another look around Collits Inn during the planning process, we can also arrange a second venue visit by appointment, subject to availability around other weddings and events.
What décor & styling is included?
We have a collection of décor and furniture available for you to use throughout the property, including ceremony seating, aisle décor, arbor options, signing table and chairs, rugs, shepherd hooks, candle holders and a range of garden furniture.
You’ll also have access to our styling shed, where you can browse through additional pieces available to use for your day.
Our team will set up your ceremony and take care of the main venue setup, including your reception tables and chairs. Centrepieces and personal table styling are left to you, your family or your stylist, giving you the freedom to make the space your own.
At the end of the night, we ask that personal décor and centrepieces are removed from the tables and placed aside ready for collection the following morning.
Can we extend our stay or book additional nights?
Yes, additional nights in the Inn may be available either side of your wedding stay, subject to availability. Just get in touch with us if you’d like to extend your stay and we can confirm availability and pricing.
Please keep in mind that booking an additional night in the Inn does not automatically extend your exclusive use of The Barn or grounds. If you’d like to continue using the venue beyond your included access times — for example, for a recovery breakfast after checkout — please chat to us beforehand as additional venue hire fees may apply.
What happens if our guest numbers change after we book?
That’s completely fine — we know guest numbers can change throughout the planning process. Your final guest numbers aren’t required until four weeks before your wedding.
For our Full Wedding Package, the package is based on 80 adult guests. If your final numbers are lower, $100 per adult is deducted down to the minimum of 40 guests.
For our Midweek Micro Wedding Package, $11,100 includes 20 adult guests, with additional adults charged at $150 per person, up to a maximum of 40.
Your final package balance will be adjusted to reflect your confirmed numbers at the four-week mark.
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