Weddings at Lewana Cottages
Your Love Story Deserves A Magical Setting
Your wedding deserves more than a standard venue. It deserves a place where the atmosphere feels warm, the setting feels unforgettable, and the entire experience feels effortless.
Nestled in the Blackwood River Valley, Lewana Cottages is a sought-after wedding venue with accommodation in Balingup, offering couples an exclusive forest retreat surrounded by towering pines, rolling grounds, and peaceful natural beauty.
With private use of the property, no curfews, and on-site cottages for guests, Lewana is designed for couples who want to celebrate in their own way, on their own timeline.
A Forest Wedding Venue Full of Atmosphere
​If you’ve been dreaming of a romantic forest wedding venue, Lewana offers a naturally beautiful setting where ceremonies feel intimate, relaxed, and deeply memorable.
Imagine walking through the trees, saying your vows beneath the forest canopy, and celebrating surrounded by the people who matter most.
The natural surroundings provide a breathtaking backdrop without needing to overcomplicate the day.
From elopements and micro weddings to larger celebrations, Lewana offers a Balingup wedding venue where nature, connection and celebration come together.
Perfect for:
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Outdoor ceremonies
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Nature-inspired weddings
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Elegant rustic celebrations
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Intimate gatherings
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Sunset ceremonies
As one of the more flexible forest wedding venues in WA, Lewana adapts to your vision.
Celebrate Freely with Exclusive Use
Your Wedding, Your Pace
At Lewana, you’re not sharing the venue with other functions or working around rushed schedules. Exclusive use means the property is yours for the celebration.
Enjoy:
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No interruptions
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No venue curfews
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Time to truly enjoy the day
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Private moments with family and friends
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Space to celebrate into the evening
It’s this sense of space, freedom and privacy that sets Lewana apart from more traditional wedding venues in South West WA.
Rustic Barn Receptions with Character
A Warm & Memorable Space to Gather
The barn provides a warm and inviting space for your reception, where laughter, connection, and celebration flow effortlessly from day into night
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Whether you’re planning a long-table dinner, a cocktail-style celebration, or a lively evening with dancing, the barn brings a natural charm and character to your wedding day.
Reception Possibilities Include:
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Seated dinners
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Cocktail-style celebrations
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Grazing tables
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Live music or playlists
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Dancing into the night
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Indoor / outdoor flow
For couples searching for a rustic wedding venue, the barn offers an authentic, relaxed setting that feels full of character while still giving you the flexibility to create something uniquely yours.
Wedding Venue with Onsite Accommodation
Keep Everyone Together
One of the things couples love most about Lewana is the ease of having accommodation right on-site. As a wedding venue with onsite accommodation, you and your guests can stay on the property and enjoy a more connected, relaxed celebration from start to finish.
Benefits Include:
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No late-night travel or transport to organise
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More time to spend with family and friends
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Slow, relaxed catchups the morning after
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Easy, stress-free preparation on the day
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The option to turn your wedding into a full weekend experience
With everyone staying in one place, your wedding feels less like a single event and more like a shared getaway.
Why Couples Choose Lewana
Naturally Beautiful Setting
Towering pines, open parkland, and peaceful surrounds create a stunning backdrop without the need for over-styling.
Private & Relaxed Atmosphere
Celebrate your way, with no crowds, no curfews, and no interruptions - just you and your guests.
On-Site Accommodation
Keep everyone together with cottages just steps from the celebration, making the whole experience feel easy and connected.
Genuine Character
Heritage cottages and a rustic barn bring warmth, charm, and a sense of history you won’t find in standard venues.
Freedom to Personalise
Bring your own suppliers, styling, and ideas to create a wedding that truly reflects you.
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
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