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Posted by ido-admin in on August 27th, 2024
Stay at Idle Lake House – Unique Gippsland Accommodation in Lakes Entrance
Welcome aboard…
Nestled on the stunning Gippsland Lakes, Idle Lake House offers a one-of-a-kind escape where vintage charm meets modern comfort. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, searching for unforgettable Gippsland accommodation, dreaming of an intimate Gippsland elopement, or celebrating one of life’s most special moments, Idle Lake House is an experience unlike any other.
A Floating Escape on the Gippsland Lakes
Inspired by slow, salty days and the simple joy of switching off, Idle Lake House is a beautifully restored retro floating home, moored on a private bay along the Lakes Entrance foreshore.
Wake to uninterrupted water views from your queen-size bed, enjoy your morning coffee on the deck, soak in the waterfront bath house, or watch the sun disappear over the Gippsland Lakes as the day gently comes to an end.
Designed for couples, families and small groups, this unique floating accommodation comfortably sleeps four guests and offers the perfect setting for a romantic escape, weekend getaway, a Gippsland Elopement or intimate celebration.
A Beautiful Setting for Gippsland Elopements & Intimate Weddings
If you’re searching for a truly unique location for your Gippsland Wedding or Gippsland Elopement, Idle Lake House provides a breathtaking waterfront backdrop for intimate celebrations.
Whether you’re exchanging vows with just the two of you or celebrating with your closest family and friends, every moment feels relaxed, personal and unforgettable. It’s a beautiful choice for the modern Gippsland bride seeking something a little different.
On Board You’ll Find
* Two private queen bedrooms with beautiful water views
* Bathroom and powder room
* Private waterfront bath house with panoramic bay views
* Breakfast included for two-night minimum stays
* Fully equipped kitchenette with coffee machine, percolator, air fryer, BBQ, toaster and kettle
* Ethanol suspended fireplace
* Split-system heating and cooling
* Private boat mooring
* Expansive east, south and west-facing decks
* Complimentary Wi-Fi, Smart TV and Netflix
* Marshall wireless speaker
* Pet-friendly by arrangement
A Stay You’ll Never Forget
Every detail aboard Idle Lake House has been thoughtfully curated to create a stay that’s nostalgic, stylish and wonderfully unexpected. From the retro interiors and designer finishes to the peaceful waterfront setting, it’s a place where lasting memories are made.
As one guest shared:
“Such an incredible, unique experience like no other. The photos simply don’t do it justice. Every detail has been beautifully considered, from the retro furnishings to the waterfront bath house. We were already planning our next stay before we left.”
Another described Idle Lake House as:
“The ultimate waterfront escape. Swimming, relaxing on the deck, listening to music, watching the water and simply enjoying time together – it was everything we hoped for and more.”
Whether you’re planning a weekend away, celebrating an engagement, organising a romantic proposal, booking unique Gippsland accommodation, or dreaming of an intimate Gippsland Wedding, Idle Lake House invites you to slow down, reconnect and experience the magic of the Gippsland Lakes.
Planning a celebration with your favourite people? While staying at Idle Lake House, you can also explore our fun and creative hens party experiences with The Saltwater Creative Co designed to bring laughter, connection and unforgettable moments to your Lakes Entrance getaway.
Read all about Idle Lake House – A New Kind of Hens Party at Saltwater Creative Co.
Posted by Robyn Bull in on October 14th, 2025
Welcome to Barn Events at Homestead Park – Rustic Barn Wedding Venue in Gippsland
Celebrate your wedding amongst the rustic opulence of Federation-era buildings and breathtaking rural scenery at Barn Events at The Homestead Park — a Gippsland barn wedding venue filled with character, charm, and authentic country style.
A Heritage Barn with Country Elegance
Located just 50 minutes southeast of Melbourne, The Homestead Park wedding venue is a hidden gem set on 15 hectares of picturesque farmland. The lovingly restored Federation-era barn and adjoining milking shed blend rustic charm with contemporary elegance, offering the perfect setting for a celebration that feels both relaxed and refined.
The Barn comfortably seats up to 150 guests for a sit-down dinner or cocktail-style reception. With its soaring ceilings, original timber beams, and warm country ambience, it’s the ideal backdrop for unforgettable weddings and milestone events.
Your Day, Your Way
At Barn Events at The Homestead Park, it’s all about you, your day, and your way. Couples can choose their own catering style – from food trucks and cocktail canapés to fully catered dining — and enjoy the flexibility of BYO bar options.
Whether you dream of a romantic outdoor ceremony or a cozy indoor celebration, the venue adapts beautifully to your vision. Exchange vows in the gardens surrounded by manicured lawns and countryside views, or say “I do” inside the Barn if the weather turns.
Scenic Grounds and Photo Opportunities
From tree-lined entrances and boutique gardens to lush lawns, cattle paddocks, and a nearby olive grove, Homestead Park offers endless photo opportunities. As dusk falls, the landscape glows with sunset hues – the perfect backdrop for your wedding portraits.
Guests can enjoy relaxed pre-dinner drinks and canapés by the roaring fire, lounge on vintage furniture, or chat around rustic wine barrels under the open sky.
A Venue You’ll Never Forget
For couples seeking a rustic wedding venue in Gippsland or a country wedding venue in Victoria, Homestead Park provides a bespoke experience from start to finish. Every element – from the Federation architecture to the tranquil gardens — is designed to make your celebration truly unforgettable.
Visit the Barn, explore the grounds, or download the brochure to start planning your dream day at Homestead Park – where rural beauty meets timeless romance.
Posted by Robyn Bull in on July 24th, 2024
Authentic, relaxed, bubbly and down to earth Gippsland based Marriage Celebrant, The Homegrown Celebrant, strives to add a pop of fun mixed with happy tears to wedding ceremonies. Based in Drouin, Gippsland, Alana specialises in warm, genuine, relaxed and personalised ceremonies tailored to suit you as a couple.
Alana is really approachable, friendly and with a down to earth presence, aiming to create a fun, relaxed and friendly approach to your wedding ceremony.
Alana is the perfect combination of relaxed and chill but also extremely organised and onto EVERYTHING.
After your initial contact/meeting with Alana her aim is to make you feel at ease, supported, understood and far less overwhelmed.
Always having time for your questions and swiftly putting into action any requests you might have, she makes every effort to get to know you and understand you as a couple so it truly comes across on your special day.
Bringing that touch of fun to wedding ceremonies so it’s the part you remember and cherish not the part you just wanted to get over with.
Elopements, small wedding, legals only, the big wedding or anything in between.
Alana is happy to do any type of wedding and will help make sure your special moment is exactly how you envisioned it to be.
Happy to travel to you as well.
For real wedding inspiration, explore our Real Love Section to see how Gippsland brides have used flowers to express their unique love stories. Want more planning tips and ideas, check out the I Do I Do Gippsland Planning Section.
Posted by Robyn Bull in on July 24th, 2024
Hello this is Mel from Mel Rose Couture. There is something about the whoosh of fabric being laid out on a cutting table. The feeling of the soft, luxurious fabric slipping through fingers. The click and snick of scissors. The whirring of a machine as it starts the very first stitches of a brand-new gown. This is my happy place. My sanctuary. Home.
The simplistic definition of the term Couture in the Oxford Dictionary does nothing to truly cover the beauty of the craft. Defined as “the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client’s specific requirements and measurements”. Couture encompasses so much more than its literal translation from French as “dressmaking or sewing”. For those of us who revel in the world of couture, it is our art, an expression of ourselves and our amazing clients, who entrust us with creating beauty just for them.
Starting Mel Rose Couture at 26 wasn’t in answer to a problem I came across or because I saw a space in a market not being catered to. It was the thing I had been training for my whole life. Watching my mum as she created dresses, gowns and special outfits for my sisters and I, was the jumping-off point for my love of fashion and creating pieces for an individual person. This love I carried through all my schooling years, where I developed and honed my skills. From scrunchies and pyjamas, to soft tailoring, dresses, gowns, and finally, costume and corsetry. There will never be an end to developing my skills in this industry. There is always some technique that can be developed or refined to make the art of couture that much more inspiring.
To create a couture gown whether it is for a client or for a collection, there is always the same starting point. Inspiration. For a client, this inspiration comes from discussing with them the vision they have for their wedding day. We will sit down and discuss the time of year, the location, the flowers, the colours and all the details they want to be a part of their special day. Then we will come to the gown. Details such as silhouette, fabrics, colours and shades, as well as embellishments will be talked about, but the most important questions I ask in this first meeting is:
How do you wish to be seen? AND How do you want to feel?
Once I have these answers, the designing begins. For me, a sketch is just an idea, a jumping-off point. From here the fabric choices, the changes to the silhouette to suit the individual client’s proportions, and the tweaking at every stage of the gown’s creation takes that sketch and morphs it into a one-of-a-kind gown that has been moulded and created to be the perfect reflection of the bride herself.
Couture gowns generally take 12 to 18 months to create. Because of this longer timeframe, brides coming to their initial appointment sometimes express concern that they might not be at their goal weight or shape for the wedding and ask how will that affect the creation of the dress?
This is the beauty of the couture process. Every gown is tweaked in fit at every stage of its creation, making sure the fit is perfect come the day of the wedding.
What excites me about bridal fashion today is that brides are no longer pigeonholed into one of six different bridal style categories and made to choose from either white or ivory gowns. Today, a bride can truly be as unique in her choice of attire as she wishes. Gowns, mini dresses, pantsuits, jumpsuits, colourful prints, jewel tones, huge bows, enormous trains, and gloves are just some of
My favourite trend that is now becoming the norm for bridal fashion is colour. Pastels, metallics, jewel tones and bold prints. A bride now doesn’t have to settle for the obligatory white or ivory. She can shine in whatever colour she desires.
Personalised service is the main focus of Mel Rose Couture. I’m not interested in dressing the masses; I’m interested in dressing the person. Taking the skills I have honed and using them to create amazing pieces that embody who that client is. Making sure that the experience each client has in the Mel Rose Couture Studio is personal, relaxed and enjoyable is paramount.
Posted by Robyn Bull in on July 24th, 2024
Your Warragul dentist with the friendliest team, world-class technology and Bruce the therapy dog. At Dentélle by WDC you’ll always leave with a smile on your face. We’ve been a locally owned dentist for over 40 years and love welcoming families from Warragul and surrounding Gippsland. Dentélle by WDC is Gippsland’s premium cosmetic dentist for clients who want that little bit extra. Our trusted team of experienced practitioners are ready to create a smile that captures your beauty and confidence.
Our stylish, purpose-built cosmetic dentist clinic comes with the friendly down-to-earth service you know and love from Warragul Dental Care.
It’s a place to relax. Be listened-to. And feel confident knowing that our team are masters at creating smiles that look stunning and, most importantly, feel like you.
And a little about Dentélle by WDC you’ll find all our cosmetic dentist services under one, stylish roof. If you’re wondering, ‘can you…’, the answer is yes.
Here are our most popular cosmetic dental treatments.
Porcelain veneers / Composite veneers / Invisalign / Orthodontics / All on 4 implants / Dental implants / Teeth whitening
Call the Dentélle team today to book your Cosmetic Smile Consultation and take the first steps towards your dream smile.
Your future self will love you for it.
Posted by Robyn Bull in on July 8th, 2024
Panthers Menswear – Gippsland’s Men’s Wedding Outfit Specialists
For over 60 years, Panthers Menswear has been helping men look their absolute best on their BIG DAY. With decades of experience, we pride ourselves on providing expert advice, quality outfits, and exceptional service to grooms, groomsmen, and all wedding party members across Gippsland.
We operate four convenient stores to serve our Gippsland customers: our flagship store in Traralgon, along with branches in Moe, Leongatha, and Wonthaggi. Each store offers a welcoming, professional environment where you can browse, try on, and select the perfect outfit with ease.
At Panthers Menswear, we are your wedding outfit specialists. Explore our extensive range of top brands and styles, all under one roof, to create the perfect look for your wedding day. From beach or resort weddings to casual country celebrations, through to formal and black-tie events, we can help turn your style ideas into reality.
We also cater for page boys, larger men’s sizes, and provide a tailoring service to ensure every outfit fits flawlessly. Whether you’re after classic elegance, contemporary style, or something uniquely you, our team is here to make sure you feel confident, comfortable, and stylish as you step into one of the most important days of your life.
Posted by Robyn Bull in on July 24th, 2024
Benita Tscharke Floral – Boutique Floral Design for Weddings & Events
Benita Tscharke Floral is renowned for crafting exquisite floral experiences, from breathtaking bouquets to stunning ceremony florals and unforgettable reception arrangements. Specialising in weddings, private functions, and special events, Benita combines meticulous attention to detail with a boundless creative vision, ensuring every floral design is a true reflection of each client’s personality, style, and individuality.
With over 18 years of experience in the floral industry, Benita has cultivated a reputation for excellence across Melbourne and East Gippsland. In January 2017, she established Benita Tscharke Boutique Floral Design, creating beautiful, bespoke arrangements from her home studio in Nicholson. Though based locally, Benita regularly travels throughout Gippsland and beyond, delivering and styling flowers with precision and care for weddings and special events of all sizes.
Benita is passionate about sourcing locally grown flowers and foliage wherever possible, supporting regional growers and guaranteeing the freshest, highest-quality blooms. Her designs often incorporate unique textures and materials such as moss, herbs, succulents, unusual foliage, and natural sticks, layering colours and textures to create a distinctive atmosphere and mood within each venue.
Every wedding and event begins with a personalised consultation, allowing Benita to understand your vision, theme, and budget. From concept to final installation, she brings creativity, professionalism, and a deep love for floral artistry to every project, ensuring each celebration is not only visually stunning but also truly memorable.
Posted by Robyn Bull in on July 24th, 2024
Welcome to Rebecca Farley Photography, your Gippsland Wedding Photographer.
Congratulations on your engagement!
Every wedding is unique, special, and full of beautiful moments—and I absolutely love being part of them. At Rebecca Farley Photography, my goal is to capture your wedding in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and completely true to you. I want you to enjoy your day, have fun, and feel comfortable in front of the camera while we create memories you’ll cherish forever.
My photography style blends candid moments, capturing the real connection you share with your partner and your loved ones, with a few gently guided posed photographs to highlight your personalities. With me, there’s no awkward posing—just natural, effortless images that reflect your love story.
I also enjoy getting creative with light, composition, and unique settings to create stunning, artistic wedding photography that elevates your images beyond the ordinary. During your reception, I adopt a documentary-style approach, capturing genuine celebrations, laughter, and all the special moments between family and friends—like a fly on the wall, ensuring nothing is missed.
Based in Gippsland, Rebecca Farley Photography has experience capturing weddings of all styles—from intimate elopements and rustic country weddings to grand, elegant celebrations. My passion is creating timeless, heartfelt images that you and your family will treasure for generations.
I would be honoured to be part of your wedding day as your Gippsland Wedding Photographer and help tell your story through beautiful, authentic, and meaningful photography. Reach out to Rebecca Farley Photography to start planning how we can capture your love and your special day perfectly.
Posted by Robyn Bull in on July 24th, 2024
Daizies Function Venue – Our country location, in the lush rolling hills of West Gippsland, just south of Warragul, is the ideal venue for your special day. Offering everything you need in the one location, be it an intimate function or a grand affair. You can choose to enjoy your ceremony in the Garden Chapel in a formal garden setting with large old trees and plenty of shade, or the unique, rustic style Stables & Bar with wooden pews, manicured lawn and panoramic country views. This indoor/outdoor area can also be used to begin celebrations with pre-dinner beverages and canapes. Our team will take the stress out of wedding planning, by working with you to tailor-make the perfect package for your event.
The reception area is only a short stroll from the ceremonial spaces, surrounded by photogenic landscapes of gardens and farmland. It houses a fully stocked licensed bar, seating up to 120 guests and catering for stand-up events to 150 people. The atmosphere is relaxed, yet still elegant and you may feel free to add as much or as little decoration as you like. A cosy fireplace awaits you in the winter months and a cute children’s room will occupy those wishing to include children in their day. Our kitchen team is very flexible, catering to any food requests and offering quite a variety of options, using local produce where possible.
We look forward to showing you around our Daizies Function Venue.
Posted by Robyn Bull in on July 24th, 2024
The Vines on Avon – Magical Weddings in the Heart of Gippsland
Nestled just a stone’s throw from the heart of Gippsland in Maffra, Victoria, The Vines on Avon is a hidden oasis offering breathtaking views of surrounding mountain ranges, lush vineyards, and open fields—creating the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos. Our winery combines natural beauty with modern elegance, providing a magical setting for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding day.
We offer a variety of ceremony spaces to suit all styles and sizes, from expansive garden weddings among the vines to intimate gatherings in our newly developed beer garden. Speeches and celebrations can take place under soft festoon lights that line both our indoor and outdoor dining areas. Whether it’s a warm summer evening or a crisp winter day, our outdoor bar and newly renovated polished concrete area, complete with shade sails, heating, and green lawns, create a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere for your guests.
The venue provides flexible round or long table seating, accented with a loveseat and cozy fireplace to enhance the romantic vibes. For your wedding photography, there are endless options: wander through the vineyard, capture rustic charm with gum trees and mountain ranges, or use the ever-changing farmland as a dramatic backdrop while the sun sets on your special day.
Tamara, along with her dedicated team, has completed numerous large-scale renovations to the property, introducing modern, contemporary touches and multiple new ceremony locations, ensuring couples can tailor their wedding to their unique vision.
From start to finish, Tamara and her team are committed to creating a relaxed, seamless, and memorable experience for every couple. To discover more about our offerings and start planning your dream day, please contact Tamara at The Vines on Avon.