Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort weddings: a photographer’s guide

Why we love Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a versatile, resort-style venue that combines the natural beauty of the Hunter with modern amenities. Rolling fairways, sparkling lakes, and bushland create a serene backdrop for ceremonies and portraits, while the reception spaces offer both elegance and flexibility. For us, it’s a venue where we can capture both sweeping landscapes and quiet, intimate moments tucked away under the trees. The sunsets here are nothing short of spectacular, spilling golden light across the hills — perfect for those breathtaking golden-hour portraits couples love. With everything in one place, it’s also a stress-free venue that ensures you can relax and soak in the day.

About Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a large resort in Pokolbin with around 140 rooms and villas, so it suits big weddings and guests who want to make a weekend of it. There is a space for almost any guest count, from an intimate lounge to a pillarless ballroom.

Ceremony and reception spaces

• The Lakeside Marquee looks out over the lagoon pool and suits larger receptions.
• The Venusta Centre has around 430 square metres of pillarless space, a lawn beside it for ceremonies and a terrace with valley views.
• The Pokolbin Centre is a pillarless room that can be divided, next to a lawn.
• The Members Lounge, with warm oak panelling, is for smaller weddings.

Seated dinners run into the hundreds in the largest spaces, so ask the venue for a room plan for your numbers.

Photo spots we look for

The lawns beside the Venusta and Pokolbin centres are ready-made ceremony and family-photo spaces, and the resort grounds give open views across the valley for sunset portraits.

Planning tips

With this many rooms, book a block for your guests early. Getting ready in a villa means everything happens on site and you keep more of the afternoon for photos.

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