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Joy at St Peter and St Paul’s

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Joy at St Peter & St Paul’s is little old country chapel in Tregeagle, in the beautiful Northern Rivers hinterland, not far from Byron Bay.

Heidi and I came across the heritage-listed chapel a few years ago and fell in love with it. Built in 1899 and called St Peter and St Paul’s, it’s a lovely old cedar building with beautiful stained glass windows, loads of character and a pretty special setting amongst the rolling green hills.

We’ve spent the last few years lovingly restoring it, trying to strike the right balance between preserving everything that makes it special and making it a beautiful, comfortable place for people to enjoy again.

Our idea for Joy was always pretty simple. We wanted to create somewhere couples could get married without having to follow someone else’s idea of what a wedding should look like.

We only host intimate weddings of up to 50 people, and we leave the rest up to you. We don’t have set packages or a long list of things you have to do. You can bring in the people you like, make the space your own and celebrate in whatever way feels right for you.

Some couples want to keep things really simple, while others have a much bigger vision. We’re equally happy with either.

We’ve put a lot of love into bringing this old chapel back to life. It’s really nice to think it will now be part of so many people’s stories.

We hope you love it as much as we do.

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Northern Rivers NSW

FAQ

Do we get exclusive use of the chapel and grounds for our wedding?

Yes, absolutely. When you book Joy, the whole place is yours. There’s no other wedding happening before or after yours on the same day, and no strangers wandering around in the background of your photos. You’ll have the chapel and its beautiful grounds to yourselves, with plenty of time to settle in, enjoy the occasion and make the most of the setting.

Are there good places for wedding photos at Joy?

Plenty! The chapel itself is full of lovely details, from the stained glass windows and old timber to the beautiful natural light inside. Outside, you’ve got the rolling green hills of the Northern Rivers, established trees and the chapel’s historic exterior. One of the things we love about Joy is that you don’t need to go anywhere else to find a beautiful backdrop for your photos. But if you want to, our close neighbour has set up their farm specifically for wedding photos. Contact us to find out more.

What's included when we hire Joy for our wedding?

We like to keep things pretty straightforward. You’ll have exclusive use of the chapel and grounds, with seating for up to 50 guests inside. There’s also a handy little servery with industrial stainless steel benches, a sink and an under-counter fridge, making it easy to organise your own catering and refreshments. We take care of the gardens and cleaning, so everything is looking its best when you arrive. Beyond that, it’s really up to you. Bring in your own suppliers, add your own touches and make the place feel like yours for the day. Your booking also includes cleaning and rubbish removal afterwards.

Can we decorate the chapel to suit our wedding style?

Absolutely! We’ve kept the chapel fairly simple on purpose, so couples can put their own stamp on it. The stained glass windows, beautiful old timber and historic character provide a lovely starting point, but there’s plenty of room to make it your own. Some couples might prefer to let the building speak for itself, while others might bring in flowers, styling and a few personal touches. We love that the same little chapel can look and feel completely different depending on who’s getting married.

Can we come and have a look at Joy before booking?

Of course! We have a self-guided viewing process, so you can access the chapel and have a look around at a time that suits you. We’ll also provide all the venue information and inclusions to help you plan. Simple!