frequently asked questions

We understand that choosing a venue is a big decision!

and you’ve got questions, so we’ll do our best to answer them.

Venue Hire & Use

  • -cocktail, 150 guests.

    -seated, 50-130 guests

  • Yes, the venue hire ends at 11:30 PM, with all music and events wrapping up by then. All guests must be off the premise at 12AM.

  • No, your venue hire ends at 11 am on Sunday, so the space is not available for a post-wedding breakfast. We can recommend nearby cafes or venues for a gathering.

  • No, the standard venue hire does not include Friday night for pre-wedding dinners. If you’d like to use the space, an additional venue hire fee applies.

  • Yes! Rehearsals can be booked for the day before your wedding, and we’ll send you a link a few months prior to lock in your preferred time.

  • The designated entrance for bridal cars is off 21 Orbona Street. No other vehicles are permitted to enter this way.

  • If rain is forecast, your ceremony will be moved inside the Barn function space, depending on your reception setup and requirements.

  • Yes, our midweek wedding package is cheaper with the same inclusions.

  • Yes of course. You are welcome to have a mid-week Ceremony / Elopement

    Weekends are only available within 6 months of requested date.

Planning & Coordination

  • The venue does not provide an on-the-day coordinator, but Sprout Catering offers this service to ensure your event timeline and flow run smoothly. An on-the-day coordinator is different from a wedding planner or stylist—they help manage the schedule and logistics on the day, but they don’t handle full-scale planning or styling.

  • While not required, having a planner or stylist can help bring your vision to life and take the stress out of the lead-up to your big day. We have a list of recommended suppliers if you’d like assistance.

    • Sprout Catering, with their on-the-day coordination service, will set your seated table.

    • Marybank provides all available venue furniture for you to use, but setup is your responsibility.

    • If you hire additional furniture, your vendors must set it up upon delivery, or you can hire a planner or coordinator to manage this for you.

  • The event management fee, charged by Olive by Sprout, is separate from the venue hire and covers essential coordination for your wedding day.

    It includes:

    • Event management leading up to your wedding, ensuring all logistics related to catering run smoothly.

    • An on-the-day coordinator who oversees catering service, timeline execution, and overall flow.

    • Management of dietary requirements for you and your guests.

    What it is NOT:
    Olive by Sprout provides event management, not full-service event planning. This means:

    • They do not handle vendor bookings, styling, or personalised wedding design.

    • They do not create detailed run sheets beyond catering and service logistics.

    • They are not responsible for florals, décor, furniture hire, or non-catering-related elements of your wedding.

    If you're looking for a wedding planner to manage the broader details of your day, including vendor coordination, styling, and logistics beyond catering, we recommend hiring a professional wedding planner separately.

    Olive by Sprout's role ensures your catering, service flow, and guest experience run smoothly so you can relax and enjoy your day without worrying about the finer details of food and service.

  • At Marybank Estate, your special day is our priority. Sprout offers an event Management, ensuring a seamless experience. The management handles everything from event coordination and run-sheet preparation to some venue setup. Please check with Sprout on the exact details for your event.

    *Please note they are not stylists or planners in relation to weddings.

Food & Beverages

  • Our exclusive catering partner is Sprout Catering, offering high-quality, seasonal menus tailored to your wedding style.

    • Weddings: Drinks service must be provided exclusively through Sprout Catering or an approved bar service.

    • BYO Drinks: You may only bring drinks if they are supplied through Sprout Catering. If drinks are brought into the venue without approval, they will be confiscated.

  • Yes! We can work with Sprout or an approved bar service to create a signature cocktail or specialty drinks station.

  • Yes! We can arrange this through Sprout or an approved bar service.

  • Absolutely! We love unique catering ideas. Just chat with us, and we’ll help coordinate the logistics. Please note that food trucks are an additional cost and do not replace Sprout Catering, which remains the primary caterer for weddings.

  • Yes! Sprout offers late-night snack options, or you can book an approved external vendor.

  • Yes! We have a list of recommended coffee vendors for you to choose from.

Barn Loft B&B

  • Depending on which Wedding package you have chosen. Yes, one night’s stay in the Barn Loft is included for the couple with our Midweek and Weekend Packages. It is not included with our Elopement, Ceremony Only & Saturday Only venue hire.

  • Our Bed & Breakfast can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests.

  • When you book our wedding venue, you'll enjoy one night of accommodation for two in our Chic Barn Loft on your wedding night. Please note that private event hires do not include access to the barn loft.

    Our Chic Barn Loft is perfect for up to two guests, featuring a luxurious king-size bed, a relaxing clawfoot bath, and a complimentary bottle of wine. You also have the option to extend your stay with an additional night for $365. This allows you and your bridal party to prepare comfortably before the ceremony.

  • It includes full kitchen facilites including stove, oven, espresso machine, fridge,microwave, bathroom with claw-footed bath, living room with smart tv and bluetooth speaker, huge bedroom with a king sized bed and stunning views. Continental Breakfast provisions and bottle of Marybank Wine included.

  • Yes, you can swap the night, but you cannot have both unless you book the additional night separately.

  • Yes, you can book additional nights at our standard rate.

  • Only if you have booked it for the night before your wedding.

Bookings

  • Marybank Venue Booking Fee is $1000.00 which is payable 1 week after filling in the Booking form and signing the Terms & Conditions. The Booking Fee, Booking Form & T&C’s must all be complete in order to hold your date. This amount is subtracted from your total cost. Sprout Catering require a separate $1000 booking fee.

  • Booking fee – payable at time of booking to secure your date

    Balance of venue hire is due 6 months prior to your wedding date.

  • Yes, a refundable security bond on $1000 is required in case of damages or breaches of venue policies.

Furniture, Décor & Inclusions

  • CEREMONY:

    -4 timber bench seating for up to 16 guests

    -2 wine barrels

    -antique timber signing table and 2 benchwood chairs

    COCKTAIL:

    -20 black tall stools

    -4 tall grey bar tables (50cm by 2.4m)

    -20 grey metal high bar chairs

    -5 wine barrels on wheels

    -Cake display table and gold cake knife

    -Cafe blinds to enclose the verandah in the event of cooler weather

    SEATED BANQUET:

    -12 white trestle tables (1m by 2.4m) but will require table clothes.

    -white crockery, silver cutlery for up to 100 guests.

    -Cocktail furniture (as listed above)

    -50cm x 2.2m timber display bench suitable for wishing well or bonbonniere

    -Cake display barrel and gold cake knife

    -2 x outdoor Gas Heaters (gas not included)

    -Cafe blinds to enclose the verandah in the event of cooler weather

    -Skips for caterer’s & bar waste – general rubbish, cardboard & bottles

    -FIREPLACE; If booking the Barn during the cooler months, use of the wood burning fireplace is also included. The fireplace hearth is 1.6m wide.

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  • Depending on your Reception set up we can offer the undercover verandah as well as inside the Barn as a back up option for your ceremony.

    Adelaide Hills Party Hire have the perfect Clear Marquee to enclose our Deck. You still get the view! the lights look stunning in there and you’ll keep your guests dry.

  • Confetti must be natural, like rose petals or lavender. Biodegradable confetti is not allowed because it doesn't break down and clumps when wet. Sparklers are allowed in the gravel area but not on high fire danger days.

  • Smoking, including vaping and the use of e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere on the Estate.

  • Unfortunately our main Bridal entrance driveway is NOT suitable for Limos. There is no turn around space near the Barn. Entrance can be into the lower carpark although the driveway is on a slight slope. Best to have your transport company give us a call.

  • These are notes that are required for your MC to mention on the night.

    -The designated smoking area is located at the front of the Barn on the gravel where ashtrays are provided.

    -Toilets are located in the building at the front of the Barn.

    -In the unlikely event of a fire emergency the muster location is located in the carpark.

    -This beautiful property is also a private residence, working winery and functioning farm. Please respect this.

    -For those with children present tonight please ensure they are supervised at all times and remain closeby.

  • No, because of Insurance and patron Safety. But we have recommended lighting suppliers who can provide additional options.

  • Candles and open flames are allowed provided they are contained and have drip trays. However, they are not permitted on days when a total fire ban is in effect.

Entertainment & Unique Requests

  • Yes! You are welcome to book a DJ or band, but all music must end by 11.30 PM.

  • DJ & DANCE FLOOR OPTIONS:

    The front of The Barn is a beautiful spot to have dancing under the stars.

    You can dance on the bricks or hire a dancefloor. This is the best spot for a band as they have space but there is no overhead cover.

    The DJ also works well positioned on the bricks under the verandah projecting out to the Deck. This enables the dancefloor to be on the bricks & spill out onto the Deck under the festoon lights.

  • No, Marybank is not set up for helicopter landings.

  • Yes! Marybank is pet-friendly for ceremonies, but pets must be well-supervised, on a lead at all times and cannot stay overnight.

Post-Wedding & Cleanup

  • All personal items must be removed by 11 AM the day after your event, unless prior approval has been granted for vendors to collect items at a later time.

  • No, as venue hire ends at 11 AM on Sunday, the space is not available for post-wedding events.

  • Yes, Marybank Estate is fully insured for events.