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Peterson House Weddings [Updated 2025]

I have lost count as to how many weddings I have photographed at Peterson House and you really can’t go wrong with Peterson House weddings in the Hunter Valley.

It is located right in the heart of Pokolbin on the corner of Broke Road and Wine Country Drive. So pretty much everyone visiting the Hunter Valley will drive past Peterson House. It is best known for its amazing sparkling wines. Who knew there were so many types of sparkling wine? They are so good and we actually bought cases of their sparking and used it for our own wedding.

It is also known for its award-winning food, that comes out of Restaurant Cuvee. So it is pretty obvious why Peterson House is so popular for weddings!

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Peterson House Wedding Chapel

Peterson House also recently build one of the best sandstone wedding chapels in the Hunter Valley. And I really mean that. It is a beautiful sandstone building with handcrafted timber trusses and it has been cleverly designed and it great for photography. There are large double wooden doors, high ceilings, a rustic chandelier and it can accommodate up to 150 wedding guests.

It is spacious, yet still feels quite intimate when you are inside. There is also an upstairs balcony section where more people can sit. They have also built a church bell. So the bells can ring out across wine country when you are officially married!

It also is fully air-conditioned!! Woo hoo!

In Summer, I hate churches or chapels in the Hunter Valley that are not air-conditioned. Why? Because they tend to be about ten degrees hotter inside than outside. And it can get very hot in the Hunter Valley. It routines goes above 40°C and I have had three weddings where people have collapsed from the heat of a church or chapel in the Hunter Valley. So by having your wedding ceremony here, you can rest assured that your guests, and particularly your older and very young guests, are comfortable and well taken care of.

Here are a few photos from weddings I have photographed at Peterson House Chapel. This will give you a good look at the set up of the chapel and what it looks like before guests arrive.

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The styling from this set of photos was done by Jade Macintosh.
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petersons house hunter valley wedding
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petersons house hunter valley wedding
This is the view from the balcony area
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Here are some photos from real weddings photographed at this beautiful chapel. As you can see there is a large area for guests to mingle as well a pretty grand driveway and fountain.

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petersons house hunter valley wedding
peterson house weddings

Garden Wedding Ceremonies

If you prefer the outdoors, you can also choose to have your wedding ceremony in the gardens. There is the option to have your ceremony down by the vineyard with the jetty and dam in the background.

Or you can have the ceremony in front of Petersons House restaurant itself. It is a lovely aluminium and sandstone building with a high pitched roof and it makes a nice rustic backdrop for your ceremony. Before the chapel was built in 2019, this was the main location used to have most of their wedding ceremonies. I think it gives a nice relaxed garden atmosphere to weddings.

I love outdoor wedding ceremonies but the only issue I have with outdoor ceremonies at Peterson House is the lack of shade. So on hot summers days, you will be in full sun. So I would not recommend an outdoor ceremony here is Summer. Winter would be perfect! Autumn and Spring would also be lovely but later in the day, towards sunset. For a summer wedding you should really consider their beautiful wedding chapel for the ceremony.

Peterson House Wedding Photos
Peterson House Wedding Photos
Peterson House Wedding Photos

Peterson House Wedding Photos

Peterson House is a beautiful location to have your wedding photos. There are a few locations onsite for photos. There are a large number of vines surrounding the property. As well as some lovely gardens areas between and around the buildings on the property. They also have a beautiful dam with a small jetty which is perfect for photos at sunset.

As with all the wedding photos, the best time for photos is at sunset. And I would definitely recommend doing your couple portraits at sunset. If you do choose to do them earlier when the sun is still high in the sky, the light can be pretty harsh and unflattering, particularly if there are no clouds. There are a couple of shady spots where you can head to. A small cluster of trees is located near the entrance to the property. As well as another cluster of trees on the other side of the lake. And at the very back of the property, there are a few big trees and some more lovely vineyards.

It is also worth noting that you are not able to do any drone photography at Petersons House as there is a small airport located right across the road.

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The jetty with Peterson House in the background.
Peterson House Wedding Photos
These are the vines that look out from the reception room.
Peterson House Wedding Photos
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Peterson House Wedding Photos
The best photos at the jetty will be taken at sunset.

Peterson House Wedding Venue

There are three locations where you can hold your wedding reception. In The Marquee, Restaurant Cuvee or in Peterson House Chapel.

Peterson House Marquee

The Marquee at Peterson House is a permanent structure located on the grass near the vines. Peterson House recently did a big upgrade on the Marquee and made it the best option for a reception in my opinion. They have put in concrete floors, it is now fully air-conditioned and there is now a toilet block. It is such a huge improvement over the restaurant. Highly recommend the Marquee if you are having a Peterson House wedding. It can hold more than the restaurant, with a capacity of 200 guests. It can fairy lights, chandeliers and the side of the marquee open up fully, so it will almost feel like you are dining in the vines.

The Marquee

Restaurant Cuvee

Restaurant Cuvee is where couples used to have their Peterson House weddings before they upgraded the marquee. It is located in the main sandstone building but at the opposite end to the wine tasting room. The room has huge beams of recycled timber and iron and it has beautiful views over the vineyards. It has a lovely rustic elegance to it. The restaurant has won numerous industry awards over the years so you know that the food is amazing. So you know you will never run out of bubbles.

I have photographed smaller more intimate wedding there as well as larger weddings as well. It is nice… but it is a restaurant trying to accommodate weddings. The layout is awkward, it has pillars and the lighting in the room isn’t great for photography. Their other spaces are much better in my opinion. They can accommodate up to 140 wedding guests.

This is the reception room. On the right-hand side of the building is the reception room. On the left-hand side is generally the dancefloor area.
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Peterson House Wedding Photos
Peterson House Wedding Photos
Peterson House Wedding Photos
Peterson House Wedding Photos
Peterson House Wedding Photos
peterson house weddings
The dancefloor was in a different location for this wedding. Inside the restaurant on the timber floors, as opposed to on the verandah area.
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Peterson House Chapel

Peterson House Chapel is also an awesome option for your wedding reception. The sandstone walls, tall ceilings with large timber beams will give your wedding an amazing ambiance and look that is hard to find in the Hunter Valley.

It is fully airconditioned and has a stage that is perfect for a dancefloor or band. I would say that it is perfect for smaller, more intimate weddings with one or two long tables

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peterson house wedding reception in the chapel. Bride & groom first dance.

As one of my past couples, Sarah & Luke, said in an interview with Hunter Valley Wedding Planner Magazine:

“Peterson House was the perfect balance of elegance and homeliness without pretension. We were able to have a small, intimate wedding at a beautiful location, at a reasonable price.”

Sarah & Luke. (The Peterson’s who actually got married at Peterson House)

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