Wedding Functions
Buffalo Motel & Country Retreat is located in Porepunkah, right on the Ovens River. With spectacular views of Mt Buffalo, it provides the perfect backdrop for your special day. We can cater for weddings from 50 to 150, with accommodation onsite for up to 50 guests.
Buffalo Motel Inclusions
- 20 x Motel Style rooms (additional cost)
- 3-day exclusive use, perfect for any pre & post
- wedding get togethers
- Exclusive Wedding Planner to help bring your dream day to life
- Glassware (water, wine, champagne)
- Cool Room hire
- Tea/Coffee Station
- Use of communal kitchen/BBQ, dining & lounge areas Wooden outdoor tables & chairs (approx 30)
- Gas heaters for cooler nights
- Fire pit area for cooler nights
- Ceremony & reception location
Wedding Planner Inclusions
- Full planning support
- Assistance sourcing vendors
- Access to our preferred suppliers PDF
- 4 x in person/video meetings
- (including 4 weeks before to finalise set up details)
- Unlimited email & text messages
- Vendor coordination in the lead up
- and on the day
- Writing the run sheet for the week
- before & on the day
- Ceremony & reception set up
- 5 hours the day before for any set up requirements including ceremony
- rehearsal
- 12 hours on the day coordination
- (usually until dance floor has kicked off)
- Fluffing the dress, taking the microphone off Uncle John, cueing dance floor confetti guns & so much more
- Pack down assistance the next day
After Party & Farewell Events
Host memorable on-site after-party or farewell gatherings to thank your wedding guests in style. Choose from self-catering or professionally catered breakfast and brunch options to suit your event.
Rooms
Reflecting the simplicity of a classic motel, all 20 guest rooms offer comfortable, cosy accommodation at a modest price. The rooms are presented in four separate wings, situated in five acres of gardens.
All rooms offer compact shower en suites, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, televisions, tea and coffee making facilities, bar fridge, ironing board, electric blankets and a table for two.