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We absolutely love the photos we received from our Wedding day! Great communication and experience from start to finish. Made us feel so at ease on our big day and captured the most beautiful memories. Thank you so much!
Venue guide · Hunter Valley
Calais Estate weddings: a photographer’s guide
Palmers Lane, Pokolbin · Hunter Valley
Why we love Calais Estate
Tucked away in the heart of Pokolbin, Calais Estate is a Hunter Valley gem that offers both elegance and intimacy. Surrounded by lush vineyards and rolling hills, the estate is home to a charming sandstone cellar door, manicured lawns, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels warm and relaxed. We love photographing weddings here because it blends refined style with a homely, romantic vibe. Ceremonies beneath the trees are beautifully framed by the vines, and golden hour portraits across the property are nothing short of magical. Calais Estate is perfect for couples who want a vineyard wedding that feels authentic, personal, and full of timeless Hunter Valley character.
About Calais Estate
Calais Estate is a winery on Palmers Lane in the heart of Pokolbin, with sprawling grounds and three reception spaces, so it suits both intimate and large weddings.
Ceremony and reception
Ceremonies can be held anywhere across the grounds. For receptions:
- The Barrel Room: about 180 seated or 300 cocktail.
- The Verandah: about 60 seated or 90 cocktail.
- The Courtyard: about 40 seated or 120 cocktail.
Listings mention an 11 pm curfew.
Staying on site
Calais House has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, enough for the wedding party or family.
Photo spots we look for
The barrels give the reception warmth and depth, and the vineyard and grounds give open space for golden-hour portraits.
Calais Estate wedding FAQs
How many guests can Calais Estate hold?
Up to about 180 seated or 300 cocktail in the Barrel Room.
Is there accommodation?
Calais House has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
Venue details from loverly.com, venuenow.com, checked October 2026. Always confirm with the venue.
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Kind words
200+ five-star reviews from our couples
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"One word - perfection."
We absolutely love the photos we received from our Wedding day! Great communication and experience from start to finish. Made us feel so at ease on our big day and captured the most beautiful memories. Thank you so much!
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"We always felt like we were in such good hands."
We honestly couldn’t recommend Chris, Jacob, Casey and the entire Bedroom Studios team enough! … Casey was amazing throughout the entire lead-up to our wedding. … Then, on the day, Chris and Jacob were absolutely incredible. They were so professional, fun, relaxed and easy-going, and made us feel completely comfortable from start to finish…
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"They absolutely nailed the brief."
We absolutely adore our preview pictures and cannot wait to see our full album already. They absolutely nailed the brief and matched the vibe we were going for incredibly well. Super talented and easy to deal with from the get-go. Casey is wonderful to deal with and makes everything super easy and seamless.
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"Felt relaxed throughout the day."
Chris, Kate and Stephen have been awesome capturing our moments before and during our wedding day. We had a wonderful time with Kate and Stephen on the wedding day; we enjoyed their enthusiasm and passion on photography and videography and felt relaxed throughout the day…
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"Absolute legends!"
Super easy to work with and so professional. Cannot recommend them higher! Brilliant photographer and an even better person.
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"Captured our special night beautifully."
Our photographer was wonderful and captured our special night beautifully. Highly recommend!