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The Ballara Wedding Venue
Ballara Receptions offers a timeless and unforgettable setting for your wedding day. Our all-inclusive packages provide exclusive estate use, allowing you to enjoy every moment of your ceremony and reception. From your first inquiry to the final farewell, our dedicated team will ensure every detail is taken care of.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garden ceremonies at the gazebo or courtyard typically include:
– 60 white Americana chairs with bows and florals on every second aisle chair
– Standing room for up to approximately 100 guests
– Lanterns or white and green floral decorations on wine barrels
– Red carpet aisle
– Signing table with two chairs
– Cordless microphone and sound system operated by your function manager
A rehearsal is not compulsory, but many couples find it helpful. It allows you to practice entrances, timing and music cues, and helps the bridal party feel comfortable and relaxed.
The wedding party can arrive up to one hour before the ceremony. You have exclusive use of the grounds and the wedding suite for final preparations and pre ceremony photos.
Yes. The private chapel provides a beautiful indoor alternative for rainy, very hot or windy days. Your ceremony plan can be adjusted to suit the weather on the day.
Yes. Ballara is an all in one venue, so you can host your ceremony, photos and reception in one seamless location without your guests needing to travel between sites.
Chapel ceremonies typically include:
– Seating for 100 guests with white bows and flowers on every second pew
– Additional standing room for approximately 60 guests
– White and green florals throughout the chapel
– Optional red carpet entrance
– Signing table with two chairs
– Lectern and wireless microphone
– In house sound system operated by your function manager
In the Prestige Package, the ceremony in the chapel or gardens is included at no extra charge.
In the Estate Package, the ceremony can be added as an optional upgrade.
Ballara offers several romantic ceremony settings:
– The Chapel with white ceilings, rustic beams and stained glass windows
– The Lakeside Gazebo overlooking the private lake
– The Courtyard and garden settings
– Jetty by the lake for photos and intimate moments