We did really appreciate them providing some non-alcoholic apple cider for the bridal table, since the bride doesn’t drink, which was in tune with the ‘nothing is too much trouble’ vibe we got from Matt during the planning process. For the most part we really enjoyed our meals and the service from the staff was good during the reception, although the pork belly was also super salty so not particularly enjoyable and they pushed us to cut the cake before we were ready so we had to eat our dessert really fast and couldn’t enjoy it. The service on the day wasn’t as good as we had experienced in the lead up and during the tastings, with random strangers doing a tour when we were trying to take photos pre-ceremony, the promised canapés not brought to the bridal party until we asked, random flowers on the gazebo from another wedding that we had to ask to be removed, and the lights all turned off outside when we wanted to get night photos. We went to two tastings and the food was delicious too. The venue was also happy to set up some of our own decorations on the day for us which was a huge help. We asked a lot of questions and he happily answered them all, and postponing wasn’t an issue when our first date was affected by lockdowns. Matt was really easy to deal with throughout the planning process. The fact that everything was included in the package was a big positive. The ball room is also absolutely stunning, and we loved the fairly lights around the grounds. We loved both the indoor chapel and outdoor ceremony area so having to move inside due to cold/wet weather was totally fine by us. Nathania Springs is a stunning venue and we are so happy we decided to have our wedding there. Today, Nathania Springs is operated exclusively as a Wedding Venue and our mineral springs are protected by untouched forest, which can be viewed from our Dining Room and private Bridal Retreat. In 1921 the Gay family acquired the property, renamed it Nathania Springs and hosted visits from icons Dame Nellie Melba and Prime Minister Billy Hughes, as well as a royal visit from Prince Edward VIII in 1924. ![]() Visitors flocked to see the mineral springs at Nethania Springs and local tourist attractions at Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk. Simcox also established a farm, pond containing tame native Black fish and trout, a wishing well and guest house on the property, making it the first tourist destination in Monbulk. On discovering the mineral springs at Nathania Springs he appreciated their magic, which led to him naming the property “Nethania Springs”, meaning ‘a gift from God’.Īt a time when most settlers were clearing land, Simcox created mini botanic Gardens and a tourist resort at Nethania Springs, cultivating many of the native plants and large trees that remain on the property today.
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