Chateau Elan in Pokolbin is a luxury wedding venue, one of the Hunter Valley’s modern golf and conference centers. The Chateau is surrounded with scenic landscapes, vineyards and historic wine trails providing tranquil atmosphere and picture-perfect ceremony locations.

You can host the ceremony and reception at this beautiful venue or sign up for the elopement option at the Chateau Elan venue.

Wedding Ceremony Options at Chateau Elan and its Lovely Grounds

Depending on the weather and your preferences, you can choose indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies at function spaces:

Carriage House: Beautiful sandstone building for indoor ceremony, features air conditioning, registry table and chairs, microphone, access to Clubhouse gardens, antique wedding bell ring on the door; capacity: 100 guests seated with additional space for standing
Outdoor Spaces: Pick between three locations: Summerhouse Rotunda, Fairway Lawn and Carriage House Terrace for your outdoor ceremony; capacity: 100 guests seated with additional space for standing

Receptions Options

Decide between two options for your wedding reception:

The Barrington Room: Modern room with sophisticated details and golf course views; capacity: 90 guests banquet-style or 200 guests cocktail-style
The Founders Room: Spacious area next to the Chateau Elan Hotel, features flexible seating arrangements and golf course views; capacity: 150 guests banquet-style, 330 guests cocktail-style

Wedding Packages at Chateau Elan

Chateau Elan has two wedding packages, for seated or cocktail reception.

The seated wedding package includes the following:

5-hour room venue hire
Canape service half an hour
2-course alternate-serve dinner
5-hour premium beverage package
Your wedding cake cutting and plating
Dance floor, lectern, microphone
Coffee and tea station
Reception essentials
Venue coordinator
Menu tasting
Two-night accommodation
Golf cart transportation for photos
Decor signs

The cocktail wedding package is an excellent choice for more casual weddings. The inclusions are:

4-hour venue hire
Canape service four hours (3 hot, 3 cold and 1 sweet item, including substantials
4-hour premium beverage package
Cocktail rounds with stools
Wedding cake cutting and serving
Venue coordinator
Golf cart transportation for wedding photo shooting
Accommodation in a Spa Suite for the couple on the wedding day

Customisation Options at Chateau Elan

The packages cover basic services, but for the elevated experience, you can choose some of the optional package enhancements.

Vinnie the vintage van: Serve as a cocktail or dessert station
Carriage House flowers: Assorted flower arrangements
Theming package: Features sashes, centrepieces, table numbers, fairy lights
White Tiffany chairs
Banquet chair covers
Fire pit
Room hire extension
Plated dessert or additional course
Extra canape service
Recovery brunch
Children & crew meals

Accommodation at Chateau Elan

Chateau Elan offers discounted rates for the accommodation for your guests. Some options include one or two bedroom apartments, studios and deluxe spa suites.

Contact Chateau Elan for more information and book a venue tour.