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VENUE ROUND-UP: Best pet-friendly venues
If you’re anything like some of our team, you’ve always loved your pet like a child and would never dream of getting hitched without them by your side. While not all venues understand this unbreakable animal/human bond (and admittedly some have very legit reasons for not welcoming pets), we’ve got a collection of cool cats (pun very intended) that can welcome your hairiest, stinkiest, drooliest – even poopiest – loved ones.
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For the pet lovers out there, we’ve pulled a list of some of our favourite pet-friendly venues so you can have your furry friend dressed and present at your ceremony and reception.

Plus, if you want a Fairy Pet God-Mother onsite at your wedding caring for your baby, then we recommend Wedding Paws. Their motto? To make your day absolutely paw-fect.

 

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Featured image: Ashleigh Haase. 

Photo credit: Henry Paul.

Mayfield Garden

Country New South Wales, NSW

Spanning 160 acres, Mayfield is one of the largest cool climate gardens in the world and offers top-notch catering, multiple ceremony and reception spots and a luxury guesthouse for 10.

Photographed by: Chasing Moments Photography.

Glenrock Farm

Gold Coast, QLD

We love the idea of stepping back in time, when the world was a little less confusing and everything was built to last. Glenrock Farm is a little bit of history that has recently opened its doors to engaged couples (and their pets). One of the region’s first dairy farms, it’s located just minutes from the beach and features a century-old barn that seats 130 guests.

Barn wedding venue at The Stables of Somersby

Photographed by: Light Pictures Studio

The Stables of Somersby

Central Coast, NSW

This stunning property has it all – a rustic barn, sprawling lawns, a boathouse and jetty, and on-site accommodation. There are also plenty of props and a marquee.

Photo credit: Sarah Eliza.

Willie Smith’s Apple Shed

Southern Tasmania, TAS

Just outside Hobart is this 132-year-old apple orchard. The shed combines a casual country feel with modern design and there is plenty of Willie Smith’s organic cider on tap.

Photo credit: Ashleigh Haase.

Camp Sunnystones

Central Victoria, VIC

A gorgeous, 50 acre property with killer views, this place is perfect year-round with plenty of space for a marquee, tipi and a stone homestead and commercial kitchen.

Wedding venue at Taradale House Estate

Photo credit: Taradale House Estate.

Taradale House Estate

With several, fully self-contained cottages, this elegant garden venue can sleep 32 guests (plus your furry friends). It also has a marquee, pool, sauna and more.

Photo credit: Kelly Harwood Photography.

Swings & Roundabouts

Margaret River, WA

An idyllic winery wedding venue, Swings & Roundabouts is passionate about creating unique events alongside animal-loving couples who value good food, quality wine and local produce.

 

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Check out our animal cameos at weddings here and here.

Engaged or have an inkling you might be heading down that path soon? Here are 10 tips to help you find the perfect venue.

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