Rain, hail or shine at Timbercutter’s

STORY: GEORGIA ROSSITER

GOT IT COVERED, RAIN OR SHINE

RAIN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY IS STILL WIDELY VIEWED AS A GOOD SIGN AND THE BEGINNING OF A STRONG MARRIAGE. BUT FOR SOME, WET WEATHER CAN WASH OUT ALL PLANS FOR AN OUTDOOR CEREMONY.

With this in mind, Kalli Crump and her partner Adam Smith have mastered the art of improvisation when it comes to outdoor weddings at the Timbercutter restaurant in Mathoura.

“The area inside and on the deck is so big that if everything needed to be moved, it’s an easy transition,” Kalli said.

The restaurant overlooks the junction of the Murray and Edward rivers.

Kalli and Adam wanted to celebrate the timber industry that built the Mathoura area, and the surroundings.

“We love the timber industry and what it’s done for the region,” Kalli said.

Kalli and Adam bought the 323 hectare property bordered by the rivers more than 20 years ago.

After a family member suggested that the area would be perfect for a venue, they decided to build the restaurant.

“Mum joked that we should put a café or something down there because it’s such a lovely spot,” Kalli said.

The Timbercutter has a permanent wooden arbour that stands close to the river junction, surrounded by tall gum trees. If inclement weather threatens, the celebration can just as easily take place on the red gum deck at the back of the venue.

“It’s still just as picturesque, but we don’t have any issues with organising shelter to go up over the arbour area either,” Kalli said.

However, they’ve only had to relocate a wedding to the deck once in the eight years since the venue opened its doors. If the weather forecast isn’t looking good, Kalli just suggests guests bring their umbrellas.

“We’ve had one wedding where they all had umbrellas, and the photos were just fabulous,” she said.

After the ceremony, the reception can take place at the restaurant and bar. The venue can seat about 150 guests inside and can accommodate even more out on the deck.

“We feel very lucky that people choose here to have such a significant event in their life,” Kalli said.

“We love to be able to share it with them and make it as special as we can.”

Scheduling your outdoor wedding in the warmer seasons, when it’s less likely to be rained out, is the top tip for planning a wedding at the Timbercutter. The venue is closed to the public for a few months over winter but things get up and running again in August.

For inquiries and bookings, contact the Timbercutter restaurant on social media or email bookings@thetimbercutter.com.au