Top tips to tie the knot: how to plan the perfect country wedding within the Scenic Rim

For the ultimate activity-laden wedding, discover The Bearded Dragon Hotel in the village of Tamborine  nestled at the foothills of Tamborine Mountain. The 110 acres of farm, open fields and bushland offer a laid-back, Australian-style country wedding.

Space, convenience and comfort are in abundance at The Bearded Dragon, where 18 rooms allow wedding guests to stay close to the nuptials. Similarly, this country hotel has the capacity for a sit-down reception of 10 – 150 people, or a cocktail reception of up to 200.

Delivering breathtaking views of the mountain range, this venue offers everything from lawn games to espresso coffee service, it’s a spectacular place to host your wedding day.

Set amongst a picturesque vineyard on top of Tamborine Mountain, Cedar Creek Estate is the ideal location to say “I do”.

Offering a number of idyllic nuptial options, including the quaint non-denominal sandstone chapel and rows of vineyards, the venue has you sorted from formalities through to photographs.

The punch is in the packages on offer by Cedar Creek Estate, where you can scale your wedding from a simple ceremony on their grounds, to a complete event, including ceremony, dedicated photo time, cocktails amongst the vineyard, and a three-course harvest dinner.

Trust their team to make your wedding unforgettable, with premium packages sorting the finer details, including table décor, light-up signage, a DJ, and even the assistance of a professional wedding coordinator.

Set in the stunning Boonah countryside, the Old Church B&B is a venue that specialises in smaller weddings. The leafy gardens offer a private space to wed, while the Old Church itself has space to host up to 50 guests for a reception to remember.

The team at the Old Church B&B are experts in creating a wedding to your liking, which includes helping you choose a decor theme, organising fully catered sit-down meals or a casual BBQ.

You have the whole property at your disposal, so guests are welcome to wander from the chapel-style space to the specially-lit garden and verandas. To take the stress of travel away, the Old Church B&B offers accommodation for the bridal parties with space for up to 14 guests.

After the change in legislation allowing for same-sex marriage, now-owners of the Providence Farm Hall, Tegan and Emma, enjoyed their own special wedding day at this Beechmont venue. Emma and Tegan realised how special The Providence Farm Hall was and since purchased Providence Farm Hall to restore and renovate it into an inclusive country wedding venue that celebrates all love.

Lucky couples who wed at the Providence, can enjoy the choice of the fairy-lit inside space or the well-kept lawn overlooking the mountainous Scenic Rim to hold their ceremony.

The Providence team create memorable weddings from start to finish, with a ceremony and reception package (for up to 120 guests) that provides wedding coordination and support, planning meetings, a rehearsal day, wine barrels and umbrellas, bar service and glassware.

Set in the foothills of Lamington National Park, O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard has ample space to host a memorable country wedding. Their wedding packages secure you exclusive access to the entire vineyard from 4pm to midnight, where you can exchange vows beside the bubbling Canungra Creek, under towering silky oak trees or in the rows of vines.

After your ceremony, enjoy free range of the vineyard for a wine-derful photoshoot, then join your guests in the ‘Killowen’ wine cellar or under the marquee with festoon lighting to dance the night away.

Each wedding package is inclusive of exclusive access to the vineyard from 4pm to midnight and free ceremony setup at their Creekside ceremony location.

If you like the wines and team at Canungra Valley Vineyard, but are dreaming of a rainforest version, then add their sister venue O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat to your list. With spectacular views of the Lamington National Park, this is an ideal spot for nature-loving couples.

Looking for a venue that offers versatility and charm? Albert River Wines offers a flexible venue perfect for gatherings of 15 to 150 guests. With four beautiful spaces for your ceremony and three locations for a roaring reception, it’s an ideal choice for your special day. Hold your ceremony in the:

Jacaranda Gazebo – a courtyard surrounded by greenery, magnificent jacarandas and views of Tamborine Mountain. This space allows for up to 80 guests, and the pitched roof gazebo offers an intimate space to say your vows.

Historic Chapel – the Historic Chapel was relocated from its original home in Kingaroy to Albert River Wines to serve as a traditional marriage venue. Drive up the private pebbled driveway to the white-painted chapel for a quintessential country wedding.

Chapel Garden – this green garden caters for up to 60 guests, suitable for more intimate weddings. Have the gentle bubbling of the water fountain as the soundtrack for your nuptials.

The Fig Tree – providing a true country scene for your special day, the giant fig tree shades up to 120 guests on the manicured lawn, with views overlooking the Albert River.

Give guests an evening to remember in their three dedicated reception spaces: the Auchenflower Ballroom (120 capacity), Tamborine House (80 capacity) and the Vinyard Deck (150 capacity). Either way, enjoy a two-course alternate drop dinner and wedding cake, and ample opportunity to break out into a dance floor.