Couple planning their Hunter Valley wedding at White Barn Pokolbin

Plan with clarity

Your checklist beyond the package

White Barn packages cover the estate, catering, beverage service, and on-the-day coordination. You still choose the people and details that make the day yours-celebrant, look, music, florals, and personal styling.

How it works

Two sides of the same day

White Barn package

Estate hire, kitchen and bar teams, catering, beverage service, coordination, and the inclusions listed in your tier.

Package inclusions →

You arrange

Personal suppliers and creative choices that reflect your style-celebrant, look, music, florals, cake, and guest travel.

Recommended vendors →

On the day

Venue coordination vs wedding planner

Sue and Anna build and run your curated run sheet, liaise with suppliers on the day, and keep the barn, chapel, kitchen, and bar in sync. You do not need a separate venue planner for logistics here. Many couples still hire a florist, stylist, or full wedding planner for creative design-that is separate from what your package includes.

Meet the team →

Item by item

What you organise

Each card contrasts your suppliers with what your White Barn package already covers.

Celebrant

You arrange

Book your authorised marriage celebrant, ceremony script, and legal paperwork (Notice of Intended Marriage).

Included with your package

Ceremony spaces, seating, silk arbour, staging, climate control, and PA in the White Chapel (tier-dependent). Our team coordinates timing with your celebrant on the day.

Tip: Anna is also an authorised celebrant through From Anna With Love-an option if you want ceremony and venue under one roof.

See recommended celebrant →

Photography & video

You arrange

Engage your photographer and videographer, agree shot lists and timings, and share their contact details for the run sheet.

Included with your package

Scenic locations across the estate, coordinator support for group photos and supplier access.

Tip: Open day is a great time to meet photographers we recommend.

See recommended photography & video →

Hair & makeup

You arrange

Book artists, trials, and a schedule that fits your ceremony time.

Included with your package

Getting-ready timing woven into your run sheet; guest house (Signature tier) suits bridal prep.

See recommended hair & makeup →

Attire

You arrange

Wedding dress, suits, shoes, accessories, and any steaming or delivery logistics.

Included with your package

Private spaces for preparation; no dress hire or styling boutique on site.

Tip: Plan transport for garments if you are staying off-site.

Florals & event styling

You arrange

Florist, stylist, or both-for bouquets, arbours beyond the silk arbour, table centres, signage, and any personal décor vision.

Included with your package

Tables, chairs, glassware, linen, and baseline venue styling pieces listed in your package inclusions-not full event design.

Tip: This is the area couples most often underestimate. Share mood boards early so installs fit our load-in windows.

See recommended florals & event styling →

Band, DJ & ceremony music

You arrange

Live band, DJ, acoustic duo, or playlist plan-plus MC if you want one beyond our announcements.

Included with your package

PA and sound in the chapel and barn where your package lists it; coordinator cues for key moments.

Tip: Suppliers must carry appropriate insurance and brief us on power and bump-in needs.

See recommended band, dj & ceremony music →

Wedding cake

You arrange

Your baker, design, and delivery time-unless you use our kitchen cake option where offered.

Included with your package

Cake cutting, dessert canapé table, and gelato bar per package tier.

See recommended wedding cake →

Transport

You arrange

Guest shuttles, luxury cars, or buses-especially for Hunter Valley accommodation blocks.

Included with your package

On-estate flow coordinated on the run sheet; no mandatory transport hire through us.

See recommended transport →

Guest accommodation

You arrange

Rooms for guests and wedding night stays outside the on-site guest house.

Included with your package

Three-night guest house stay on Signature; optional add-on on other tiers when available.

Tip: We list trusted local stays on our vendors page.

See recommended guest accommodation →

Stationery & personal touches

You arrange

Invitations, menus, place cards, welcome signs beyond venue pieces, and favours.

Included with your package

Some package styling pieces (e.g. lawn games, selected décor)-see inclusions for the full list.

See recommended stationery & personal touches →

Timing

When to book what

  1. 12–9 months out

    • Set your date and secure White Barn with deposit.
    • Book celebrant and photographer.
    • Rough guest count for package tier and catering.
  2. 6–3 months out

    • Confirm florist or stylist and music (band/DJ).
    • Hair and makeup trials; attire fittings.
    • Share supplier list and draft timings with our team.
  3. Final month

    • Finalise run sheet with Sue and Anna.
    • Confirm dietary requirements and beverage brief.
    • Walk through bump-in plans with stylists and entertainment.

Next step

Ready to align your shortlist?

Compare tiers, meet suppliers at an open day, or walk the estate on a private site visit.

Guides & venue pages