Weddings at Merilli1885
A Different Kind of Wedding Stay
Merilli1885 offers something quieter around your wedding. A place where the experience begins, and where it gently comes back down.
At Merilli1885 there are no shared spaces, no interruptions, and no sense of being anywhere but here. Just a private place to gather before the day, and retreat to after it.
While we do not host large events, we welcome intimate pre and post wedding stays for couples (up to four guests), including bridesmaids or those closest to you, offering a setting that feels calm, considered, and entirely your own.
The property offers beautiful vistas and considered locations for pre wedding photography, with soft natural light, open padocks, and the character of the original stone cottage creating a setting where images feel effortless and genuine.
Our professional photographer can be arranged to capture the lead-up to your day in a natural, unhurried way. Helicopter and chauffeur services are also available for transport to and from your cermony and reception venues if required.
Before the Wedding
A place to land
The lead up to a wedding is rarely as calm as imagined.
What matters most is having somewhere to arrive that feels settled, private, and quietly beautiful.
Merilli1885 sleeps up to four guests across two king suites, offering exclusive use of the entire cottage and surrounding grounds. It is ideal for couples, or a small group of those closest to you.
Mornings begin slowly here. Coffee on the verandah or by the fire. Light moving across the paddocks. The kind of quiet that steadies you before a big day begins.
The kitchen is designed to be used, whether that is a long breakfast together or a relaxed evening meal. For something more considered, a private chef can be arranged, turning the night before into its own kind of celebration.
The property also lends itself naturally to photography. Soft morning light, original 1885 stonework, open paddocks, and unhurried moments create a setting where nothing feels staged.
The Wedding Night
A place to exhale
When the day is done, what most couples want is something simple.
Stillness. Privacy. Space to come back to themselves.
Merilli1885 offers a wedding night that feels entirely different to a hotel stay. No corridors. No shared walls. Just a quiet return.
The cottage is warm, intimate, and deeply considered. A fire if the season calls for it. A deep bath. Soft linen. A bed you will sink into without thinking twice.
Arrive late. Open a bottle. Sit quietly. Let the day settle.
After the Wedding
Stay a little longer
For many couples, the most memorable part is not just the day itself, but what comes after.
A slow morning. No schedule. Time to take it all in.
Merilli1885 is well suited to extending your stay for a night or two beyond the wedding. To recover, reflect, and enjoy the space without interruption.
Perfectly Positioned for Fleurieu Weddings
Merilli1885 is located in Currency Creek on the Fleurieu Peninsula, within easy reach of many of South Australia’s most sought after wedding venues.
Nearby regions include McLaren Vale wineries including Coriole, d’Arenberg and Wirra Wirra, Langhorne Creek wineries including Bleasdale, Lake Breeze and Bremerton, Mount Compass and Ashbourne including Mt Beare Station and The Greenman Inn, and Goolwa, Middleton and Port Elliot for coastal ceremonies and receptions.
Most venues are within a comfortable 20 to 40 minute drive, allowing you to stay close to the celebration while still having a private place to return to.
For couples searching for wedding accommodation on the Fleurieu Peninsula, accommodation near Mt Beare Station, The Dairy Farm, Kingsbrook Estate or where to stay for McLaren Vale or Langhorne Creek weddings, Merilli1885 offers a quiet, considered alternative.
Designed for Couples
Merilli1885 is best suited to couples or small groups seeking a private, design led stay.
It is not designed for large group accommodation or guest transport.
What it offers instead is something more intentional. Space, privacy, and a setting that allows you to experience the moments around your wedding in a way that feels calm and complete.
Enhance Your Stay
A number of experiences and services can be booked alongside your stay including:
Private chef dining
In-house massage and wellness
Local wine and produce on arrival
Picnic Hampers
Professional Photographer
Helicopter and Chauffeur Services
Enquire Early
Wedding dates, particularly through spring and autumn, tend to book well in advance.
If you have a date in mind, we recommend reaching out early. We can tailor a package for you to make your day and the lead up even more special.
