Sēlah Valley Estate Couple Information
Hello Selah Valley Estate wedding couples, we’re so excited to share your special day with you.
The below has been created to help assist you with your planning. Please use this as a guide to support you. The page may be periodically updated with relevant information.
If you need further information or guidance, please email us at events@selahvalleyestate.au
Entrance
Site Office
Creekside Suite
Venue Map
Our address is 110 Youngs Road, Limpinwood NSW 2484
For clarity, please note that Selah Valley Estate operates on NSW time zone.
When approaching Youngs Road you will travel over two causeways to reach our estate.
You’ll be welcomed by our Selah entry gates.
Please only drive on the gravel roads.
For selected guests and vendor vehicles staying throughout the event day, please park in the signed ‘event parking’.
Gravel paths to follow
The Pavilion
Guest and vendor amenities
Vendor bump in / out
Estate manager on site from 9am AEDT.
Vendors have access to the Pavilion from this time. Please note that the couple may have chosen to use our Selah Valley Estate tables/chairs, if this is the case, set up of furniture inside the Pavilion will be complete by us from 9am-Midday. We don’t set earlier due to the Pavilion being our fair weather plan.
Items such as hired furniture, installations, and vans must be removed from Selah Valley Estate prior to the couple checkout time. In most cases this is 10am AEDT the following morning.
Photographer | Taylah Jayne Weddings
Familiarising yourself at Selah Valley Estate
Our spaces include:
Cabins (set on the hillside)
Suites (set on the creekside)
The Pavilion is often the preferred reception space for couples with guests up to 100 seated. The Pavilion is also the fair weather plan should it rain.
Bathrooms are located opposite the creekside suites. On particularly warm days, we have shower facilities available should vendors wish to refresh, please bring your own towel.
Event lawn. This is often the primary ceremony location if weather is on our side. In some cases, we have couples that are planning towards an outdoor reception under a tipi, or under lighting in this space. Catering and bar teams need to be aware of the distance to serve food, a mobile service set up would be recommended in this case and should be discussed with your couple.
The deck. This is often the primary location for cocktail hour. In some cases, it is also the dance floor if couples are maximising seating capacity within The Pavilion.
Photographer | Van Middleton Photography
Event lawn
The deck
Event lawn outdoor reception example
Catering Teams
Our caterers love our new kitchen.
2 x ovens to utilise
2 x induction cook tops
2 x microwaves
2 x double fridges
1 x internal cool room
1 x cleaning area
Please ensure the kitchen is left clean as you have found it and take rubbish offsite with you.
Although we do have some crockery, glassware and plate ware that you’ll see stacked, these are not to be utilised for weddings. Please ensure you have made arrangements to supply this.
Photographer | Wander and Follow Images
Kitchen view
Cool room
Cleaning area
Bar Teams
Should a mobile bar be required, we have one available use. The mobile bar can be rolled out into position on the deck area.
Please ensure bar teams are using and replenishing with your own glassware.
It a requirement of Selah Valley Estate that the bar is operated by RSA staff.
Stylists
The Pavilion is 10.060m wide,12.800m long.
4 x feature beams 4.000m long x 0.200mm wide and 3.300m above floor level.
From the kitchen end to the centre of the first beam is 2.500m, then 2.600m centre to centre for the next 3 beams, 2.500m from centre of the last beam to the end brick wall.
There is a joinery unit at the kitchen end of The Pavillon that is 3.900m long x 510mm wide.
Photographer | Lauren Wild Creative
Coordination | Under the Arbour
DJ’s & Musicians
Music must not exceed 90 decibels as measured three metres from the speakers inside the reception building.
Music must not exceed 75 decibels as measured three metres from the speakers outside the reception building.
No percussion instruments (e.g. drums) are allowed at the venue. Cultural performances may be an exception, please ensure you speak with us in advance if this is the case.
A maximum of 4 band members can perform at any one time, inclusive of singers. Please speak with us if your couple has advised of pre-approval for an alternative arrangement.
DJ and musicians must comply with approved amplified music levels as controlled by Selah Valley Estate. Failure to follow rules will result in the music being switched off.
Photographer | Doe and Deer Photography
Musician | Michael Vos Music
What is the difference between venue management and on the day coordination?
Venue Management at Selah Valley: Under the Arbour are hired by the estate to assist with the management of the venue. For example, ensuring the kitchen is ready for the catering team, setting your ceremony chairs, ensuring power is operating etc. A member of the Under the Arbour team is on site from guest arrival until guest departure (based on the 8 hour package at Selah Valley).
On the day Coordination: This is a personalised service to support you as the couple with your wedding day. You may separately engage Under the Arbour to work with you approximately 6 weeks out from your wedding day to firm up your wedding day timeline. The team will then communicate a summarised version with your vendors and assist with bringing together your vendor teams on the day. On the day support may include support with your decor set up on tables (ie. placing menu cards out, any DIY items etc), and support with coordination of your ceremony, transition into the cocktail hour and reception. This service is based on a core 6 hours on the day (your peak set up/coordination period).
This is an add on service offered and one we know you’ll be so pleased to have the support of. You can view Under the Arbour’s coordination and content package inclusions here.
Photographer | Beatriz Weddings
Estate inventory
Please see this document to assist you with your planning. The document may be updated with additions from time to time.
Photographer | Lauren Wild Creative
Pavilion seating configurations
We hope these plans assist with determining the most appropriate configurations for you.
Please note that in most cases your dance floor area will be on the deck beneath the festoon lights.
The floor plans below are indicative only and are not to scale.
Our wooden trestle tables (timber laminate) are 1800mm x 750mm. Three of our black chairs fit along each side.
Link to the Pavilion seating configurations
Photographer | Lauren Wild Creative
Our Accommodation
We’re working our way through customising accommodation spreadsheets for each of our couples so you can plan your guest accommodation. In the meantime, please download the Selah Valley Cabin and Suite bedroom configurations for an overview of each cabin and suite.
Photographer | Wander and Follow Images
Other Accommodation Options
Have you considered your guests stay in bell tents at Selah Valley Estate?
With our exclusive package, additional camping tipis may be arranged through a preferred supplier.Please reach out to one of our Maka Tipi to assist you with planning an experience for your guests.
There is a one off camping site fee to consider as part of your planning ($500-$1500 based on your total guest numbers). This includes access to the amenities and an additional twin portable toilet. Please note the physical tents are not included in this site fee and should be arranged separately.
We are moving forward with this new approach and including a portable toilet cabin. Any questions, please reach out.
Other local accommodation options:
Celestial Dew Guesthouse
https://www.celestialdew.com.au/
Highfield Farmstay
Limpinwood Lodge
https://www.limpinwoodlodge.com.au/
Tyalgum Hotel
https://tyalgumhotel.com/index.php/accommodation/
Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat
Hillcrest Mountain View Retreat
Murwillumbah Motor Inn
Imperial Hotel Murwillumbah
Photographer | Gilded Images
Selah Valley Estate catering
We’ve been working hard as a team to plan towards offering our couples and your cabin/suite guests an in room catering option to assist with you experience at the Estate.
This is an option that you’ll be able to pre order per cabin/suite so that you don’t have to pop out for groceries while you’re with us and have enough yummy food to enjoy.
Please click here for the Providore menu.
You may reach out to Daina directly via daina@selahvalleyestate.au to make your order.
Photographer | Wander and Follow Images
Transport and parking
For guests exceeding 30, an organised coach is the preferred method at the estate to ensure your guests arrive and exit Selah Valley safely.
We recommend speaking with your coach company who will assist in identifying the best pick up locations for your guests.
Most recently, our couples are planning pick up locations on the Gold Coast, Casaurina, Kingscliff, or locally in the Murwillumbah town (a central location near to Airbnb options for guests). Murwillumbah is approximately 27 minutes drive from Selah Valley.
A new event parking area has been identified for your vendors and guests requiring an earlier departure or accessible transport. We expect this area is suitable for up to 20 cars.
Photographer | Lauren Wild Creative
Social Tags
We’d love you to tag and collaborate with us on your content from the day
@selah.valley
https://www.instagram.com/selah.valley/
Photographer | Lauren Wild Creative