Dry Hire Venu
McLaren Vale institute Hall
In the heart of McLaren Vale Wine region
The McLaren Vale Institute Hall is a standout location nestled in the heart of McLaren Vale. This venue is an ideal location for weddings. The venue is heritage listed and includes two hall spaces. The larger hall features immaculate wooden floorboards with a large stage and bar area.
Hello!
If you’re in the process of planning your wedding or special event, you may have come across the term “dry hire” venue. This type of venue allows you to rent the space without any additional services or equipment included. It can be a cost-effective option for those who want to DIY certain aspects of your wedding. The McLaren Vale Institute Hall is a popular dry hire venue in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. With a capacity for up to 200 guests, this charming heritage building features polished timber floors, high ceilings, and a stage area perfect for live music or speeches. The hall can be configured in a variety of ways to suit your wedding needs & dreams But what if you don’t have your own celebrant or photographer lined up? No problem! The team at KISS Package can provide these services as well. Their experienced marriage celebrant can help you create a personalized ceremony that reflects your unique love story, while their professional photographer will capture all the special moments of your event. Booking a dry hire venue like McLaren Vale Institute Hall gives you the flexibility to customize your event exactly as you envision it. Plus the added bonus of on-site celebrant and photography services, you can relax and enjoy your special day knowing that everything is taken care of.
We Gotcha Covered! what do we offer?
Equipment and Facilities
- Small kitchen/servery includes fridge, stove, microwave
- Crockery and cutlery
- 15 Trestles
- 12 Round tables (seat 10)
- Chairs
- Large theatre style stage
- 3 Phase power
- Wooden floor
- Entire venue includes – access to both halls, large kitchen and the Piazza.
- Bond – $500
- Deposit as per our KISS Package booking fee from $800 includes Celebrant & photographer
Please note:
- Liquor License required to serve alcohol
- All tables and chairs are included and toilets are cleaned and fully stocked
- All areas must be cleaned by 8am the next day
Piazza della Valle
Is also included in your booking:
- Open space
- Granite steps
- Outdoor stage
- All-weather pavilion
- Water feature
Complete Package
+ Celebrant + Photographer
We can also help with any other suppliers you might need
Access to the venue is 8 pm the day before your wedding or subject to availability. Then all packed up & cleaned by 9 am the day after.
Dry hire Wedding Packages
Main Hall (large heritage listed)
Supper room (smaller hall)
Piazza della Valle
Celebrant & Photographer
We will work with you to create a tailored package for you
Package A
Venue Dry Hire
Celebrant
Photographer for 2 hours
starting from
Monday – Thursday
$3,550
Friday – Sunday & PH
$3,850
Package B
Venue Dry Hire
Celebrant
Photographer for 5 hours
starting from
Monday – Thursday
$4,750
Friday – Sunday & PH
$5,550
Package C
Venue Dry Hire
Celebrant
Photographer for 8 hours
starting from
Monday – Thursday
$5,650
Friday – Sunday & PH
$6,800
Why KISS?
ateBooking a celebrant and photographer with a package for your dry-hire wedding venue can offer many benefits beyond just having complete control over the venue. By choosing to work with a celebrant and photographer from the start, you can ensure that your vision for the wedding is fully realized and captured in a way that will last a lifetime.
Here are some of the benefits of booking a celebrant and photographer package for your dry hire wedding venue:
- Shared vision: When you work with a celebrant and photographer from the start, they are able to understand your vision and help you to achieve it. By collaborating with them, you can create a cohesive theme and atmosphere for your wedding that is unique and reflects your personality.
- Cost-effective: Booking a celebrant and photographer package can be a cost-effective way to hire two essential vendors for your wedding. You may be able to save money on individual vendor fees by bundling services together in a package.
- Time-saving: By working with a celebrant and photographer from the start, you can save time and stress by having two important aspects of your wedding planning taken care of in one go. This can leave you more time to focus on other aspects of your wedding planning, or simply allow you to relax and enjoy the process.
- Seamless coordination: When you book a celebrant and photographer package, you can expect seamless coordination between the two vendors. This can ensure that your ceremony and photography go smoothly, and that there are no delays or miscommunications between the two vendors.
In summary, booking a celebrant and photographer package for your dry hire wedding venue can be a great way to ensure that your vision for your wedding is fully realized and captured in a way that will last a lifetime. It can be a cost-effective and time-saving option, and can ensure seamless coordination between two essential vendors for your special day.
Recent Weddings
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Happy couples
Beautiful and magical venue. So extremely happy that we chose Sandy Hill Forest to have our elopement at, couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day or a more perfect venue. Highly highly recommend!
– Hannah & Josh
Lauren and Glenn were both very accommodating with our requests and vision for our big day. They helped us achieve what we were looking for and made the day very special. Thanks to you both for making the day so easy!
– Petra & Floyd
Where do we even begin! An absolute must location / package for those wanting a small intimate wedding! Lauren and Glenn (and their behind the scenes crew) were amazing from the very beginning. We planned our wedding whilst living interstate and both Glenn and Lauren made this ever so simple and hassle free! The package was affordable and every little detail had been thought of. On the day, Glenn and Lauren met timings perfectly and did this without being in your face during your special day. The planning and coordination was just perfect and everything you can ask for when planning a wedding. Communication throughout was thorough and clear. In addition, all staff were friendly, down to earth and kind – to the extent they just feel like extended friends involved in your day. Would not recommend anyone else!
– Kelly & Michael