The Brae Dawesley
Historic farmhouse and repurposed barn venue situated on a 150-acre working farm in the Adelaide Hills.
Capacity
Up to 250
About
The Brae Dawesley is a DIY wedding venue located on a 40-acre historic site in the Adelaide Hills, approximately 40 minutes from Adelaide. Originally established as a copper smelter in 1847, the property features heritage stone and cinder block buildings repurposed for events. The venue offers exclusive use over three days for setup and pack down, with a flat hire fee and a dry-hire policy that allows couples to select their own catering and beverages while the venue provides bar service.
Key features and policies include: - Capacity for up to 200 seated guests, 200 for ceremonies, or 250 for standing receptions.
- Indoor spaces such as the Long Barn, featuring exposed wooden beams and concrete flooring, and The Stables, a rustic barn with timber Dutch doors.
- Outdoor ceremony locations including under large gumtrees or a Hawthorn Tree.
- Onsite boutique accommodation at Dawesley Cottage, a restored stone building included in wedding packages for the couple.
- Operational hours starting at 12:00 pm with last drinks served at 11:00 pm.
- Facilities are LGBTQIA+ friendly, with restrictions applying to children and pets.
Features
Ceremony & Reception
Outdoor
Indoor
External Vendors
On-Site Parking
BYO Alcohol
Accommodation
Exclusive Use
No Noise Curfew
Common questions
- How many guests can The Brae Dawesley hold?
- The Brae Dawesley holds up to 250 guests.
- Can you hold the ceremony and reception at The Brae Dawesley?
- Yes. The Brae Dawesley can host both the ceremony and the reception on site.
- Does The Brae Dawesley provide catering?
- Catering is not supplied in house, so you would arrange your own caterer.
- Can we bring our own vendors to The Brae Dawesley?
- Yes. The Brae Dawesley allows external vendors, so you can bring your own suppliers.
- Can we bring our own alcohol to The Brae Dawesley?
- Yes, The Brae Dawesley allows BYO alcohol.
- Is there accommodation at The Brae Dawesley?
- Yes, The Brae Dawesley has accommodation on site.
- Is there a noise curfew at The Brae Dawesley?
- No, The Brae Dawesley has no noise curfew, so the celebration is not cut short by a volume limit.
- Do we get exclusive use of The Brae Dawesley?
- Yes. The Brae Dawesley hosts one wedding at a time, so the venue is yours for the day.
- Is there parking at The Brae Dawesley?
- Yes, there is on-site parking for guests at The Brae Dawesley.
- Is The Brae Dawesley wheelchair accessible?
- The Brae Dawesley is not listed as having wheelchair access. Check with the venue about your guests' needs.
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