Wedding Reception Venues in the Dandenong Ranges: A Local’s Guide
Couples searching for wedding reception venues in Dandenong Ranges are usually after one thing: cool climate forest scenery within easy reach of Melbourne. This local’s guide covers what actually counts as the Dandenong Ranges, what to check before booking a venue in the area, and where a property right on the edge of the ranges, […]
Wedding Venues Melbourne vs. Yarra Valley: What’s the Real Difference (and Which Is Right for You)
Most couples searching for wedding venues in Melbourne VIC eventually hit the same question: city or Yarra Valley? This guide compares the two honestly, atmosphere, cost, and guest travel, and looks at why a venue close enough to Melbourne to feel convenient, but far enough to feel like a proper escape, often ends up the […]
How to Budget for Your Wedding: A Realistic Cost Breakdown for Yarra Valley Couples
Learning how to budget for your wedding starts with knowing what things actually cost in your area, not a generic list of savings tips. This guide breaks the typical Melbourne wedding budget down category by category, venue, catering, photography, styling and more, so Yarra Valley couples can build a realistic number before they start booking […]
How to Choose a Wedding Venue in the Yarra Valley: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learning how to choose a wedding venue comes down to working through the same handful of decisions in order: distance, capacity, weather cover, catering, inclusions and booking timelines. This step-by-step guide walks through each one with a Yarra Valley lens, so you can compare venues on the criteria that actually matter, not just how good […]
What Is a Micro Wedding? A Complete Guide for Yarra Valley Couples
A micro wedding is a fully planned wedding — ceremony, reception, the works — scaled down to roughly 10–50 guests instead of the usual 80-plus. More Melbourne couples are choosing this format in 2026 as wedding costs climb. This guide covers what actually counts as a micro wedding, why the trend is growing, and how […]
Best Yarra Valley Wedding Venues Where You Can BYO Wine
If you’ve searched for a BYO wine wedding venue in the Yarra Valley, the answers online are murky. This piece explains what “BYO wine” really means for weddings, whether Victorian liquor law actually allows it, what corkage typically costs, and why an included beverage package is often the simpler, cheaper route to the same glass […]
Quick tips on how to have your perfect day without breaking the bank
Here at The Little Vineyard we understand that having your dream day comes with a price tag. In a world where the cost of living is getting higher and higher, it is getting harder and harder to make your dream wedding happen without breaking the bank. We are pleased to tell you here at The […]
First Looks at The Little Vineyard
First looks are becoming a popular option among our couples here at The Little Vineyard. How do they work? One half of the couple arrives first with the videographer and photographer, at a pre-determined spot on the property, their back is placed to where the other half will be arriving. When the other half arrives, […]
6 Things Every Person Should Know Before Getting
1. You’re Going to Disagree with and Feel Guilty About Something in The Lead up to Your Wedding This one is unfortunate but unavoidable. Not everyone is going to have the same views and values as you and some will make these known. It would be nice if it was always “Oh Karen I love […]
Jasminka and David
“It doesn’t matter if the guy is perfect or the girl is perfect, as long as they are perfect for each other.” – Robin Williams No truer statement could be made for the beautiful Jasminka and David. They truly are perfect for each other and love each other fearlessly. The beautiful pair tied the knot […]
Ashley and Gene
What a beautiful day it was for Ashley and Gene, who got married at The Little Vineyard on 22nd June 2019. They arrived in style in matching blue and white vintage cars, after their off site ceremony at their church concluded. When the guests arrived at the Little Vineyard, they were greeted with canapes and […]
The Little Vineyard – Venue Walk Through
The Little Vineyard is a miniature winery located right on the doorstep of the Yarra Valley. As you drive down the windy roads you will see the roadhouse like venue. The driveway is located just off the main road and instantly you will see the charming venue with the miniature vineyard located just to the […]