Marybrooke Manor is a Tudor-style wedding and accommodation venue at 10 Sherbrooke Road, surrounded by eight acres of gardens and forest. Built in 1940 and listed by the National Trust, the manor offers an indoor chapel, an outdoor ceremony setting and a reception space for up to 110 guests. Its main role is hosting booked celebrations, with on-site rooms allowing wedding guests to stay close to the event.
The manor and ceremony settings
The building’s Tudor character and wooded grounds provide several settings for a wedding day. An indoor chapel and a garden gazebo offer different ceremony options, with the lawns and surrounding trees also contributing to photographs. The value of inspecting is seeing how these spaces work together, including the walking route guests will take and where they can wait comfortably.
Discuss a wet-weather plan when comparing ceremony options. Consider the season, the amount of daylight available for photographs and how guests will move between the ceremony and reception. If someone needs step-free access or a short walking route, ask to see the relevant entrance, ceremony area and bathroom during your inspection.
Wedding packages and reception planning
Guest numbers and inclusions
Marybrooke advertises weddings for up to 110 guests. The current Manor package combines a five-hour celebration with a ceremony, canapes, a three-course reception and beverages; the Heritage package extends the event and adds further styling and accommodation inclusions. Confirm the package that applies to your date and what can be adjusted for your guest list.
Smaller weddings
A micro-wedding package is also advertised, with a minimum of 25 guests and a separate venue-hire component. Compare the total quoted cost rather than only a per-person rate. For any package, ask about children, supplier meals, dietary needs, additional time and whether particular styling or equipment is included.
Request the full terms with the quote, including deposits, payment dates and cancellation arrangements. Agree on the event’s starting and finishing times, when suppliers can access the property and who coordinates the sequence on the day. These details help you judge whether the package fits your plans as well as your budget.
Staying at Marybrooke
The estate has 20 boutique guest rooms. Confirm room allocations and configurations directly when reserving. Staying on site can simplify the end of a wedding reception, particularly for close family and guests travelling from outside the area. Breakfast for the morning after a wedding can be arranged with the venue.
Check room availability alongside the event booking, and decide who will allocate rooms and handle payment. Confirm check-in and check-out times, room configurations and any accessibility requirements directly. Do not assume that all accommodation is included in a wedding package or that each room can fit the same number of guests.
Inspections, other events and high tea
Book a private inspection through the venue’s calendar or by contacting the team. Confirm the available inspection dates and times when booking. An appointment does not provide unrestricted public access: the estate is a booked venue rather than a public garden. Contact Marybrooke on (03) 9755 2755 or enq@marybrooke.com.au, with your proposed date and guest count. A live virtual inspection is also offered for couples who cannot travel to Sherbrooke, allowing questions as the team walks through the property.
The venue also invites enquiries about other celebrations and corporate events. Explain the type of occasion and ask which space, catering format and accommodation arrangements are available. If high tea is your main reason for visiting, enquire about a current advertised service or a private arrangement before travelling. High tea should not be treated as a regular walk-in Sunday service.
Getting to the Sherbrooke property
Navigate to 10 Sherbrooke Road, Sherbrooke, VIC 3789, and use the venue’s instructions for the event entrance and guest parking. Give guests an arrival time that allows for parking and making their way to the ceremony. If arranging group transport, confirm a suitable collection point and the evening departure time before sending invitations.
Marybrooke Manor FAQs
Can I visit the grounds without arranging it?
Marybrooke is a private wedding and accommodation venue. Book an inspection, stay or event visit rather than arriving for an unrestricted garden walk, and ask which areas will be available at the agreed time.
How many guests can a wedding accommodate?
The operator advertises up to 110 guests, with smaller celebrations catered for through separate packages. Check capacity for your ceremony and reception layout together, since furniture, a dance floor and event timing influence how the space works.
What ceremony choices are available?
An indoor chapel and garden gazebo provide alternatives within the wooded estate. Inspect the guest route and agree on a wet-weather plan, including when the outdoor decision will be made, before settling on the ceremony setting.
Can wedding guests stay overnight?
The estate has 20 boutique rooms, and a next-morning breakfast can be arranged. Confirm your allocation and room configurations with the venue, and establish what your wedding package covers before telling guests their stay is included.
How do I book a venue inspection?
Use the booking calendar or contact (03) 9755 2755 or enq@marybrooke.com.au. Confirm the available appointment dates and times, with a live virtual inspection available if you cannot visit in person.
Can I come for high tea?
Enquire about a current advertised service or private arrangement before travelling. An old recurring Sunday listing is not enough to establish present availability, and a high-tea visit needs its own confirmation rather than a wedding inspection booking.
How should I compare wedding prices?
Request a written quote for the date, guest count and chosen package, including venue hire, accommodation, catering and optional extras. Confirm minimum numbers or spend, supplier access and payment conditions so the quoted total reflects the whole occasion.
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