About Pioneer Settlement

Located in Swan Hill, Murray Region, the Pioneer Settlement has featured severally as one of the best locations to hold wedding receptions and ceremonies. This credit is due mainly to the presence of the historical surroundings and lovely river frontage.
This venue makes different spaces available to make your reception a unique one. Among its spectacular features are the rustic wharf area and the new deck. Every single location at this venue adds to the drama and memories created on your big day.

Facilities and Capacity

Pioneer Settlement offers a variety of locations that you can employ to make your wedding highly spectacular.
• Riverfront Lower Murray Inn: This space has adequate room to accommodate 250 cocktail style guests and 100 seated guests. Also, you can turn it into a black canvas to design the kind of reception you have always wanted. A unique feature about this space is that they can take it off the main site and simply customise it into a more private space for your reception.
• Lower Murray Inn Deck: The deck can accommodate 50 seated guests with additional standing space available.
• Pyap Wharf: The rustic setting, a backdrop of magnificent gum trees and the flow of the river at your feet make it a fascinating ceremony venue. It has a capacity for 50 seated guests with an additional standing room.
• Historic Red Brick Church: Featuring beautiful stained glass windows, antique candle holders and wooden pews, the Pioneer Settlement Church can accommodate 80 seated guests.
• Heartbeat Hill: Having a capacity of 50 seated guests, it is at the highest point of the Pioneer Settlement and offers panoramic views of the river bend and its surrounds.
• PS Pyap: This private cruise creates a remarkable experience along the Murray River, offering a scenic natural environment and views of the historic Murray Downs Homestead. It can accommodate between 70 to 200 guests, depending on water levels.

Services

The following are the different types of services offered at the Pioneer Settlement:
● Event planning
● On-site photography
● PS Pyap cruise on the Murray River

Decoration

At the Pioneer Settlement, they decorate the Murray River with such elegance that it creates a backdrop for taking amazing photos. Furthermore, this venue brings back some historical feelings that project it as a rustic delight.

In-House Catering

The family-friendly restaurant, Paragon Café, is available to treat you to a variety of delectable dishes. Their renderings include:
● Bacon and egg roll
● Club sandwich
● Nutella pizza
● Eggs Benedict
● Iced coffee, etc.

Accommodation

You and your guests can book accommodation in one of the 30 guest rooms at the Pioneer Station Motor Inn. It is about five minutes’ walk from the Pioneer Settlement Museum. Additionally, it features some facilities aimed at making your stay more comfortable. These facilities include:
● Free Wi-Fi
● Outdoor swimming pool
● LCD TVs
● Microwaves
● Ironing boards
● Refrigerators
● Coffee makers

Besides the ever-functioning event team at the Pioneer Settlement, there are other spectacular features at this venue.
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Pioneer Settlement Features

What is the type of venue?: Garden & Outdoor Weddings
What style is your venue?: Country/Rustic Traditional Boat & Cruise Museum
What kind of scenery is your venue set in?: Riverside
What kind of reception types does the venue offer?: Ceremony-only Cocktail Dining
Which types of catering options do you offer?: 3rd party catering
What kind of services, facilities and amenities do you offer?: 3rd party provider Church & Chapel Wedding Planner / Coordinator Chairs Flatware Glassware Lighting Tables Photos Venue Food

Pioneer Settlement Features

How many hours can the event last?: 4
Can the event time be extended?: Yes

Pioneer Settlement Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guest capacity of Pioneer Settlement?: Pioneer Settlement has a maximum capacity of 275 people for a dinner wedding and a maximum capacity of 90 people for a cocktail wedding.
What kind of services and facilities are offered in Pioneer Settlement?: Pioneer Settlement provides events such as food, flatware, glassware, 3rd party provider, tables, venue, church & chapel, wedding planner / coordinator, chairs, lighting and photos.
What kind of events does the Pioneer Settlement carry out?: Apart from weddings, Pioneer Settlement provides services such as ceremony and reception.
Does the venue provide an accommodation service?: No
Which services can be used from 3rd party providers?: Foods & Beverage

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