East Gippsland is where wild coastline, calm lakes and country towns all meet – a dream setting if you want your wedding to feel like a getaway as well as a big day. The region stretches from Bairnsdale and the Gippsland Lakes through to Lakes Entrance, Metung, Paynesville, Orbost and all the way to Mallacoota in the far east.

You’ll find weddings happening by the water on the Gippsland Lakes, in coastal spots along the Wilderness Coast, in garden estates and homesteads, and on rural properties surrounded by forests and rolling hills. It’s perfect for lakeside ceremonies, sunset photos on the jetty, beach elopements or relaxed country receptions.

Because there’s so much space, East Gippsland works beautifully as a full weekend wedding: guests can stay in local hotels, Airbnbs, cabins or holiday parks, and spend extra time exploring beaches, rivers, national parks and cute towns.

If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels open, natural and a little bit adventurous, East Gippsland gives you endless backdrops and plenty of local venues and suppliers to bring it all together.