Weddings at Lewana Cottages
Your love story deserves a magical setting.
Nestled in the heart of the Blackwood River Valley, Lewana Cottages is a South West WA wedding venue in Balingup, offering a unique forest setting surrounded by towering pines, rolling parkland and a peaceful dam.
With exclusive use of the entire property, Lewana is the perfect place to create a wedding that feels relaxed, personal and completely your own - with no curfews, no interruptions, and the freedom to celebrate at your pace.
🌿Forest Weddings at Lewana
Dreaming of a forest wedding in WA?
Exchange vows beneath the trees, celebrate with your favourite people in our rustic barn, and dance the night away under the stars. With no curfew to rush your evening, you can truly soak in every moment and let your celebration unfold naturally.
With on-site accommodation just steps away, you and your guests can fully immerse yourselves in the experience - from your ceremony through to a slow, relaxed morning after.
From elopements and micro weddings to larger celebrations, Lewana offers a Balingup wedding venue where nature, connection and celebration come together.
What's included:
✨ Multiple ceremony locations throughout the forest and grounds
✨ Rustic barn, cocktail bar and reception spaces
✨ Furniture hire options to make setup simple
✨ BYO-friendly venue with no lockout restrictions
✨ No curfews - celebrate into the night, your way
✨ On-site accommodation for you and your guests
✨ Space for food trucks, grazing tables and long-table dining
A Relaxed, All-in-One Wedding Experience
At Lewana, your wedding is more than just a day - it’s a full experience.
Stay on-site, celebrate without time pressure, and enjoy the freedom to create a wedding that reflects you. Our South West wedding venue is designed for couples who want a laid-back, nature-filled celebration with space to gather, connect and unwind.
A Venue with Character
Blending heritage charm with a forest setting, Lewana Cottages offers a truly unique atmosphere that can’t be replicated. If you’re searching for a forest wedding venue in WA with personality, flexibility and natural beauty - you’ve just found it.
Start Planning Your Forest Wedding Today!
Download our wedding brochure for packages, pricing, FAQs and inspiration, or get in touch to book a viewing and experience Lewana in person.
For general events, please see our Events Page.
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We offer wedding walks at 10am and 12pm most days but they need to be booked in advance.
If you get married at the dam, you will have a natural bush forest backdrop to your wedding. Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Carisse Antonas
Photo by Carisse Antonas
Photo by Victoria Baker
The historical machinery barn has been refurbished ready for your wedding or event. The space includes festoon lighting, dance floor and firepit (only available for use in winter month's) Photo by Red Eclectic
The historical machinery barn is perfect for a rustic, country style wedding. Photo by Red Eclectic
Enjoy an entire wedding weekend surrounded with family and friends who can stay in our accommodation on site. Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Victoria Baker
Our small gazebo can be used as a cocktail bar. Photo by Red Eclectic
Our small gazebo can be used as a cocktail bar. Photo by Red Eclectic
The Boho Triangle Arbor is a permanent fixture in front of the dam, a great spot for your wedding!
Our small gazebo can be used as a cocktail bar for post ceremony drinks. Photo by Red Eclectic
Nestled amongst trees in the Blackwood River Valley, there are loads of green backdrops for your wedding. We encourage our guests to be mindful of the natural environment. In this wedding the bride and groom's family threw natural confetti - heart shapes cut out of leaves! Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Carisse Antonas
This country style wedding had a grazing table for their guests. All the furniture is available for hire from Lewana Cottages. Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Victoria Baker
This country wedding was set up with several long tables. All the furniture is available for hire from Lewana Cottages. Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Carisse Antonas
Photo by Carisse Antonas
The only thing we don't offer is catering! But we know some great foodtrucks who can help you, like Peace Pizza mobile wood fired pizza truck.
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The only thing we don't offer is catering! But we know some great drinks service vendors who can help, like the Handsome Stranger bar caravan.
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Photo by Victoria Baker
With everything on site, guests can walk from each station - in this case the guests have walked from the post ceremony cocktail area to the reception area at the machinery barn.
Photo by Carisse Antonas
The Lewana Swing is the perfect spot for a photo! Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Victoria Baker
The dam makes a gorgeous location for your ceremony or photos. Photo by Red Eclectic
No need to scout for nearby photo locations - there are lots of great photo opportunities right here at Lewana Cottages like this sun filled forest scene.
Photo by Carisse Antonas
No need to scout for nearby photo locations - there are lots of great photo opportunities right here at Lewana Cottages. Here the bride and groom carefully walked across the Balingup-Nannup Road. Photo by Red Eclectic
Guests can enjoy a post ceremony cocktail at the cocktail bar area while the bride and groom get some photos around the Lewana Cottages property.
If you choose your wedding ceremony at the dam, the bridal party can lead all the guests to the next stop - a celebratory drink! Photo by Red Eclectic
Our machinery barn has a purpose built adjacent dance floor magically lit by the festoon lights. Photo by Red Eclectic
Beautiful at night, the machinery barn is perfectly lit by festoon and pendant lighting. Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Victoria Baker
Party in the machinery barn. All the furniture is available for hire from Lewana Cottages. Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Carisse Antonas
The only unexpected guests you'll get at your wedding are some friendly kangaroos! Photo by Red Eclectic
This wedding has been setup for several socialing stations. All the furniture is available for hire from Lewana Cottages. Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Carisse Antonas
No need to scout for nearby photo locations - there are lots of great photo opportunities right here at Lewana Cottages. The couple snuck off at sunset for some dramatic sunset photos. Photo by Red Eclectic
No need to scout for nearby photo locations - there are lots of great photo opportunities right here at Lewana Cottages. The couple snuck off at sunset for some dramatic sunset photos. Photo by Red Eclectic
No need to scout for nearby photo locations - there are lots of great photo opportunities right here at Lewana Cottages. Photo by Red Eclectic
Eat your meal in the machinery barn. All the furniture is available for hire from Lewana Cottages. Photo by Red Eclectic
With Lewana Cottages being located in the Blackwood River Valley, your backdrop is a perfect shade of green. Photo by Red Eclectic
Photo by Victoria Baker
Photo by Carisse Antonas
Photo by Carisse Antonas
Video by Oikos Studio
Video by Les Petits Films
Video by Corey Kirwen
We spent three incredible nights at Lewana Cottages for our wedding, including a welcome dinner, our big day with the ceremony and reception, and an after-party. We couldn’t be happier with our experience. From start to finish, the level of care and service provided by Errol and Nola was exceptional. The location is absolutely stunning, with incredible versatility and options that made our wedding truly unforgettable.
The accommodations between the cabins and the glamping tents provided by a vendor were exactly what we needed to suit our guests. Everyone has been gushing with compliments about the venue, and the recommended vendors exceeded all expectations.
Despite an unexpected curveball with summer rain, Nola went above and beyond to ensure our guests were comfortable—she was spotted running up the driveway with extra umbrellas to rescue some VIP guests from the weather. It was such a thoughtful and heartfelt gesture that exemplified the dedication and care the hosts put into every detail.
The dam was beautiful to swim in, and communication leading up to and during the event was seamless, making everything stress-free. We now have a lifetime memory to treasure and can’t wait to return to celebrate anniversaries in the future. Many of our friends are already asking about this hidden gem for their own events.
Thank you, Errol and Nola, for making our special day so perfect. You’ve created something truly magical at Lewana Cottages!
— Josh Pullman, January 2025