Elopement & Intimate Wedding Guide

Intimate, Personal, Beautifully Yours.

At Leaves & Fishes, we specialise in Elopements and Micro-weddings that feel intentional and memorable - whether its just the two of you, an intimate celebration with loved ones, or something in between.

Each Elopement and Intimate Wedding Package includes:

  • Exclusive access to our ceremony locations

  • Use of property for photography

  • Use of The Villa, the Commons, or Overwater Pavilion for your reception, package dependent

  • Tables and chairs for up to 50 guests

  • Use of the commercial kitchen

  • Exclusive 2-night accommodation at The Villa or Boathouses, package dependent

  • Venue access the day prior (bump-in) and the day after for pack-down

  • Freedom to choose your own styling and catering partners

Outdoor scene with two large floral arrangements in concrete vases on a wooden deck, set against a beige corrugated metal wall with greenery and vines, wooden framed glass door on the right, and trees in the background.
Wedding altar decorated with draped white fabric, candles, and floral arrangement underneath a rustic wooden structure.

An intimate ceremony (only)

Make your commitment to one another at one of our breathtaking outdoor ceremony locations with up to 50 guests.

Pricing & Inclusions

Use of the property for the ceremony and photographs, including bump-in/ out for up to 6 hours

Mid-week (Mon - Thurs) $2,600

Weekend (Fri - Sun) $3,600

Should the weather take a turn, The Commons or the Glass Room offer the perfect indoor alternative +$550

A bride and groom sharing a dance outside during sunset at their wedding.

Just the 2 of you

Escape to the sanctuary of our grounds and make your commitment to one another at one of our breathtaking outdoor ceremony locations.
Your dream elopement will be complete with a two night stay in one of our overwater boathouses.

Pricing & Inclusions

Two nights accommodation for a couple in a romantic Boathouse
Bottle of Champagne & antipasti hamper
Mid week (Tues-Thur) $3,300

Weekend (Fri - Sun) $4,600

Upgrade to the Villa for your two night stay +$1,200

A black and white photo of a newlywed couple kissing at their wedding reception. The groom is wearing a tuxedo with a bow tie, and the bride is in a white wedding dress with shoulder cutouts. There is a tower of champagne glasses with decorations on a table nearby.

Up to 20 guests

Just the two of you and your nearest and dearest.

Share your intimate commitment to one another with your chosen few in one of our stunning ceremony locations and host your private dinner in the exquisite villa, reserved exclusively for your special day.

Pricing & Inclusions

  • Use of The Villa for your celebration

  • 2 nights accommodation in the Villa and boathouses for up to 12 guests Mid Week (Tue/Wed) $8,200 / Weekend $10,500

Elegant dining table set with white tablecloth, glassware, floral centerpieces, and tall candles in a dimly lit room with sunlight streaming through windows.

Up to 40 guests

Share your intimate wedding with up to 40 of your closest family and friends, set against the backdrop of the European-inspired elegance of the Colonnade or the Commons.

Our rainforest walk is also the perfect alfresco location to celebrate, fully immersed in nature.

Pricing & Inclusions

  • Use of the Commons for your celebration

  • 2 nights accommodation in the Villa and boathouses for up to 12 guests Mid Week (Tue/Wed) $9,700 / Weekend $11,900

Long banquet table decorated with greenery, pink anthurium flowers, and lime green accents, set outdoors on a patio with pink drapery overhead and surrounded by a white railing.

Up to 50 guests

Celebrate with up to 50 of your closest family and friends on the deck of the Overwater Pavilion.

Our rainforest walk is also the perfect alfresco location to celebrate, fully immersed in nature.

Pricing & Inclusions

  • Use of the Overwater pavilion for your celebration

  • 2 nights accommodation in The Villa and Boathouses for up to 12 guests Mid Week (Tue/Wed) $10,850 / Weekend $13,100

Gourmet Food & Beverage

Book a dining experience at one of the finest Hunter Valley Restaurants to continue your celebration, or sip Champagne and celebrate your union dining on local delicacies on your private deck or reception location catered for by our wedding catering partners.

THE WILDERNESS CHEF

LITTLE CASTRO CATERING

HUNTER VALLEY CATERING

BYO beverages served by RSA qualified staff. Our team can be hired for the following time frames.

  • 3 hrs service $800 (min)

  • 4 hrs $1,100

  • 5 hrs $1,390

Includes glassware, ice and RSA qualified bar staff.
Beverage packages also available on request.

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All Inclusive Packages

Take the stress out of your wedding day with one of our all-inclusive packages, designed to make your celebration seamless and unforgettable.

With access to some of the Hunter Valley’s finest vendors, we’ve curated a collection of trusted professionals to bring your vision to life - so you can focus on enjoying every moment.

A black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo standing next to a woman in a dress seated in a vintage sports car, outdoors with trees and a building in the background.

Couple & 2 Witnesses

  • Ceremony location + Celebrant

  • 2 hrs onsite photography

  • Styling + Floristry to the value of $3,000

  • Hair + Makeup for one person, in house

  • 2 nights accommodation for couple in our King Boathouse

  • Bottle of champagne and antipasti hamper

    Mid-week (Tues/Wed) – $9,950

    The Ultimate Upgrades

  • Bespoke ceremony +$350

  • 2 Hrs videography +$1,100

  • Mini wedding cake +$110

  • Upgrade to stay 2 nights in the Villa +$1,200

  • Private dinner for 2 in the Villa +$650

An outdoor wedding or event setup with a long table draped in white cloth, lit by tall white candles, under an elegant fabric canopy, with sunlight shining through the canopy fabric, surrounded by stone columns.

An Intimate Wedding (20 pax)

  • Ceremony location, celebrant + bespoke ceremony

  • 5 hrs onsite photography

  • Styling + Floristry to the value of $4,000

  • Hair + Makeup for 1 person, in house

  • 1 Hr post ceremony canapés

  • Shared main course for 20 people served in the Villa or outdoor location

  • Wedding cake

  • 5 Hrs bar service of your supplied beverages

  • 2 nights accommodation for couple in our superior villa and 8 guests in 4 x king boathouses

Mid-week (Tues/Wed) – $21,675

A long dining table set with white tablecloth, glassware, white napkins, and floral centerpieces, illuminated by tall candleholders with white candles, in a dimly lit room.

An Intimate Wedding (40 pax)

  • Ceremony location, celebrant + bespoke ceremony

  • 5 hours onsite photography

  • Styling + Floristry to the value of $5,200

  • Hair + Makeup for 1 person, In house

  • 1 hour post ceremony canapés

  • Shared main course for 40 people served in the Commons or outdoor location

  • Wedding cake

  • 5 hours bar service of your supplied beverages

  • 2 nights accommodation for couple in our superior villa and 8 guests in 4 x king boathouses

    Mid-week (Tues/Wed) – $26,600

An Intimate Wedding (50 pax)

  • Ceremony location, celebrant + bespoke ceremony

  • 5 hours onsite photography

  • Styling + Floristry to the value of $6,000

  • Hair + Makeup for 1 person, In house

  • 1 hour post ceremony canapés

  • Shared main course for 50 people served in the Overwater Pavilion or outdoor location

  • Wedding cake

  • 5 hours bar service of your supplied beverages

  • 2 nights accommodation for couple in our superior villa and 8 guests in 4 x king boathouses

    Mid-week (Tues/Wed) – $29,700

The Ultimate Wedding Upgrades

  • Additional nights accommodation for 8 guests in our 4 king boathouses + $1,600 per night

  • Additional nights accommodation in the villa + $800

  • Hold your event in the restaurant instead of store +$1,100

  • Add the use of the restaurant (& store) +$2,200

  • Additional 3 hours photography +$1,300

  • 5 hours videography +$1,500

  • Styling + Floristry upgrades $POA

  • On Your Day Co-ordination +$1,500

  • Hair / Makeup additional person +$170 per service

  • Additional protein & dessert grazing selection +$35pp

  • Additional hour bar service +$250

  • 1 hour couples massage +$350

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Your Team

Book a private tour with us today

Leaves and Fishes is a private property with a range of beautiful and unique spaces that can cater for the smallest and most intimate gathering of just 2 people to the largest of celebrations of up to 150 guests.

We look forward to discussing your celebration in more detail and would be happy to tailor a package for your specific needs.

Please contact Kristy on 0438 985676 or events@leavesandfishes.com.au for further information or to book a visit click through to see availability below.

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  • ‘Best Elopement Venue Ever.'

    Angela, October 2025

  • 'We couldn't have chosen a more beautiful venue for our wedding. The setting is absolutely stunning.. Kristy & her team were wonderful to deal with and made the planning process smooth & stress free. '

    Ashley, January 2026

  • 'Leaves & Fishes is the most insanely beautiful space, I had my wedding there and stayed on site with my family and it was honestly perfect. Could not recommend enough!'

    Georgia, September 2025

  • 'We celebrated our intimate wedding with 8 guests and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From our very first viewing to the big day itself, Kristy & the team went above and beyond to make everything seamless and stress free.'

    Jodie, September 2025

  • 'Thank you so much to Kristy & the amazing team for making our wedding an unforgettable experience. We felt so calm and informed throughout the process. Kristy was very patient with our phone calls and questions. Highly recommend to anyone getting married.'

    Gabi, August 2025

FAQs

  • Yes, once you’re ready to book, we’ll issue a deposit invoice (25% venue hire & 50% planning fee) to confirm your date and begin the planning process.

    The remaining payments are staggered across agreed milestones

  • Yes of course! LGBTQIA+, no matter how you identify and regardless of how you define your relationship, we'd love to be a part of your wedding day. Love is love and we’re 100% here for it!

  • Absolutely. Every element from the vendor team to styling, ceremony flow, and catering is customisable. We’ll guide you through the process, so your day reflects your values, energy, and priorities.

  • Yes, from our covered deck to the rustic Store or overwater restaurant, we have beautiful wet-weather options that require zero compromise on style or atmosphere.

  • We require anyone not staying to be off the property by 11pm for weekend weddings and 10pm midweek.

  • Organise your guest list, a vision board, your wedding attire, alcohol and we will walk you through the rest!