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15 Most Popular Brisbane Wedding Venues (2022)
Brisbane Wedding Venues
Brisbane has some amazing wedding venues. From beautiful riverfront settings, to gorgeous garden locations, all in one venues with accommodation, and impressive ballrooms! Here’s our list of the best Brisbane wedding venues.
Located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, impress your guests with 180 degree views of the Brisbane River from the Story Bridge down to the Kangaroo Point cliffs providing the ultimate backdrop for your ceremony and reception. Blackbird Private Dining and Events offer flexible food and beverage packages and aim to be all inclusive.
Victoria Park is a stunning venue located on the north side that reflects the essence of Australian wedding luxury. Celebrate under sparkling chandeliers with magical views of Brisbane’s city skyline and golf course rolling greens. All of Victoria Park’s wedding spaces feature private bars and exclusive outdoor terraces, perfect for entertaining your loved ones.
Wynnum Manly Leagues Club is Brisbane bayside’s premier wedding reception venue … perfect for sharing the most important day of your life with the most important people in it. Wynnum Manly Leagues Club caters for all styles of weddings, with various menu and budget options – there is something for everyone.
Mr & Mrs G Riverbar is an outstanding CBD setting for the perfect wedding celebration. This Brisbane riverfront bar can accommodate small groups of 10 for a sit down affair, or gatherings of up to 100 for lavish cocktail functions. You can secure the whole venue, or they can cordon off an area to suit the size of your party.
The Lushington is a 1920’s event hall, which has been lovingly restored to create the perfect location to host your wedding reception. This art deco warehouse features exposed brick walls, original timber posts, four metre high ceilings and polished concrete floors, delivering rich atmosphere and timeless appeal. The space can be configured to suit just about any event; from small, intimate sit-down receptions to stylish cocktail parties, large banquets.
With a sophisticated and luxurious Caribbean resort feel, The Komo provides the perfect mix of friendliness, tranquillity and relaxation in an elegant and refined beachside setting. Be indulged with the best of everything just the way you would like it; menus to tantalise your tastebuds, modern audio visual equipment, a stunning contemporary setting, dedicated bridal room with ensuite, and beautiful private pre-reception foyer with breath-taking views over Moreton Bay.
Boulevard Gardens is a Brisbane wedding venue prestigiously situated next to the Brisbane River. This secluded settings features gorgeous courtyards surrounded by blooming gardens, trickling water fountain and cascading water feature, all help to create an unforgettably romantic setting in which to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails for your wedding. Boulevard Gardens cater for all styles of weddings, with various menu and budget options – there is something for everyone.
Enjoy the elegance of colonial Queensland, featuring sweeping verandahs, stained glass windows, glittering chandeliers and ornate pressed metal ceilings as the perfect backdrop for your special occasion. United Service Club Queensland prides itself on providing the highest standard of service. Your guests will enjoy fine dining, silver service and exquisite cuisine complemented by carefully selected wines and beverages from the Club’s extensive cellar.
Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens is an unique award-winning rainforest setting so close to the city. Ceremonies can be held beside the meandering stream or beside the majestic trees in the Tree Grove. Enjoy relaxed canapés with a stringed trio or a jazz band in a special area dedicated to you and your guests before you sit down for dinner or lunch. Reception options include the fairy lit Treetops room surrounded by green leafy trees or a spectacular white silk-lined marquee lit by romantic candelabra, towering chandeliers and fairy lights.
Fix Restaurant offers a quality in fine food and beverage that surpasses the traditional. Featuring an artistic décor and a personalised approach to food and beverage they strive to offer a level of opulence and sophistication, making the Port Office Hotel a unique wedding reception venue. Located in Brisbane’s Heritage Quarter and adjacent to the Botanical Gardens and Brisbane River, the Port Office Hotel offers exquisite photography opportunities.
Glengariff Historic Estate is only 45 mins from Brisbane CBD, but feels a world away. Enjoy full exclusivity of the property and escape to a world of extravagance. This celebrated venue is a photographer’s paradise with its endless photo opportunities of over 30 different locations including the garden rooms, the vineyards, the lake, jetty, waterfall, rustic barn and classical stone arbours to name just a few.
Set amongst the picturesque gum trees at the foothills of Mt Ommaney, you’ll find the perfect venue to host your special day. McLeod Country Golf Club cater to all tastes and budgets – BBQ’s, set menus, buffets and cocktail parties. Everything you need for your special occasion – wedding, engagement, anniversary, birthday or corporate seminar, all within 15kms of the CBD.
The Nudgee Golf Club offers an ideal location for your wedding reception venue. With a relaxed atmosphere, superior service and picturesque surroundings, Nudgee Golf Club can provide a special day for you, your family, and your friends.
Virginia Golf Club will ensure that your special day is exactly that. Their experienced staff take pride in ensuring that every component of your day is perfectly planned and executed. Located just north of Brisbane, their beautifully manicured fairways provide an amazing backdrop for special photos on your special day.
Royal on the Park Hotel Brisbane is a superb city botanic gardens location with impressive 576sqm pillarless Grand Ballroom, an elegant fabric-lined permanent chapel marquee, and customised all-inclusive package. The warm tones of the function rooms, attractive furnishings and superb decorations add flair and elegance to your ideal wedding reception.
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9 of the Most Popular Venues for a Gold Coast Wedding (2022)
Gold Coast Wedding Venues
The Gold Coast has some amazing wedding venues. From stunning waterfront settings, to beautiful garden locations, all in one venues with accommodation, and impressive function rooms! Here’s our list of the best venues for a Gold Coast wedding.
Amongst the flowering gardens and picturesque views, Coolibah Downs is the perfect venue for both your ceremony and reception. Enjoy on-site accommodation and dreamy photography within 10 acres of lush private grounds! Coolibah Downs is the ultimate Gold Coast venue, catering for all your needs in the one location.
Parkwood International is a superb venue for weddings, with its picturesque surrounds, excellent food and outstanding service, catering for up to 180 guests. An enchanting pavilion overlooking the golf course and beautiful lakes is available for your wedding ceremony, with landscaped gardens and grounds providing the perfect backdrop for your photos on the day.
Nestled at the base of the protected Springbrook National Park, Eco Studio Fellini is quickly becoming the choice du jour for weddings on the Gold Coast. Picture perfect five-acre grounds provide an idyllic backdrop with manicured lawns and gardens, featuring a subtle European influence amid the tranquil, primeval surrounds of the Gold Coast Hinterland – celebrating the green behind the gold.
You will fall in love with the magnificent gardens and architecture of the Links Hope Island, reminiscent of the style and charm of Venice. Links Hope Island boasts remarkable variety and value when it comes to planning your special day. Their experienced wedding consultant will provide you with personal and professional service from the time that you call them to the time you say your farewells.
Lakelands Golf Club have a gorgeous garden ceremony location on site, set under the shade of Jacaranda trees that come into full bloom in spring and with a waterfront backdrop, this location is truly stunning. Afterwards join your friends and family for your reception where you will experience the culinary delights of Lakelands and dance the night away.
The multi-award winning Waterside Events at Currumbin RSL, situated on the Currumbin Creek offers a variety of spaces available for your wedding reception or ceremony. Waterside Events can cater to any wedding style and are open to all types of unique and traditional celebrations.
An Island Hideaway is situated along a 23 kilometre stretch of National Park which is the only untouched coastline left on the coasts peninsula. An Island Hideaway is one of the only Gold Coast venues that offer its guests something completely out of the ordinary. Inspired by the native bushlands that protect us from the raw elements of the Pacific Ocean; the space and the tranquillity of our surroundings need to be seen to be believed.
The pristine, peaceful paradise enveloping Couran Cove Island Resort provides an exceptional setting for unique wedding ceremonies, gorgeous receptions and an amazing honeymoon. Whether you dream of an intimate celebration with just the two of you present, a barefoot Blue Gum Point ceremony or a formal extravaganza, Couran Cove Island Resort can easily be styled to meet your personal requirements.
Songbirds Rainforest Retreat offers a beautiful environment for your special day, featuring absolute privacy in a setting amongst 51 acres of rain forest, surrounded by lush greenery, exotic plants and the melodious singing of numerous birds! You and your guests will feel transported into a different world and will leave Songbirds with a lifelong memory.
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5 of the Most Popular Venues for a Sunshine Coast Wedding (2022)
Sunshine Coast Wedding Venues
The Sunshine Coast has some amazing wedding venues. From stunning waterfront settings, to beautiful garden locations, all in one venues with accommodation, and impressive function rooms! Here’s our list of the best venues for a Sunshine Coast wedding.
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort is a tropical wedding destination located on the southern end of the Sunshine Coast, only an hour’s drive from Brisbane. Set on ten acres of sweeping tropical landscape, the resort features a picture-perfect lotus-filled lagoon which will act as a flawless backdrop to your wedding vows. Everything you could need is conveniently located at the resort, and you and your guests can retire to stylish and modern hotel rooms just steps away from the venue, and wake up to an expansive breakfast overlooking the lagoon.
Caloundra Power Boat Club pride themselves on creating exactly the reception you have dreamed of, offering a range of styles to suit your individual taste and budget. Their superbly landscaped gardens and romantic gazebo provide a sophisticated setting on the waterfront for a tranquil ceremony.
Tanglewood Gardens provides the perfect setting for an intimate wedding ceremony, baby naming or renewal of vows. You can choose from a beautiful rainforest chapel or tropical gardens for your ceremony. Intimate receptions can be held in a function room or a garden marquee.
At Montville Country Cabins the possibilities for your perfect day are endless. Whether it’s a lakeside ceremony followed by a casual garden party, or evening nuptials accompanied by a more formal affair; they can promise that your special day will be one to remember.
Located right on the stunning Noosa River and boasting sweeping river and hinterland views, the Noosa Boathouse offers a truly unique setting for your special day. Spanning over 3 levels, the Noosa Boathouse delivers memorable events tailored to your needs with flexible venue options and layouts that can easily be configured to suit receptions of any style or size.
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5 of the Most Popular Venues for a Cairns Wedding (2022)
Cairns Wedding Venues
Cairns has some fabulous wedding venues. From stunning waterfront settings, to beautiful garden locations, all in one venues with accommodation, and impressive function rooms! Here’s our list of the best venues for a Cairns wedding.
Imagine the memories you and your guests will take from celebrating the most important day of your life in this unique location. From canapes to food stations and sit down meals, let your vision come to life with the full hire of Salt House, with unsurpassed views of the Cairns Marina and Trinity inlet, your event is sure to hit the mark.
Choosing a perfect wedding venue in Cairns has never been so easy. With eternal greenery, and stunning waters of Trinity Bay at their door step – the lush tropics is the perfect wedding backdrop you have always dreamt of. The unique and versatile spaces of Harbourside Bar & Kitchen are ready to be transformed to match your vision and encapsulate memorable moments of your most special day.
Ellis Beach Bar & Grill understand that every couple is different and every wedding is unique, therefore they are open to working with you to put together a tailor made package to suit your individual requests and budgets. With a 5km stretch of unspoilt golden sands and a tropical rainforest backdrop, Ellis Beach provides stunning views overlooking the Coral Sea as well as ample photo opportunities all in one location.
Mulgrave Gardens is the ultimate tropical garden wedding venue. Spacious and private, Mulgrave Gardens is set on 12 acres of private property. Carefully curated lush and colourful gardens provide stunning options for ceremonies and receptions alike. Your celebration can be carefree and casual or elegant and sophisticated. An intimate wedding, a large group or an elopement can all be accommodated. Mulgrave Gardens is the perfect place to celebrate your love all year round.
If you are looking for the ideal location for your wedding in Far North Queensland, look no further than The Billabong. Tucked away on 165 acres of private property, The Billabong is perfect for wedding parties of almost any size. Picture the calm tranquil waters of the billabong, the luscious green World Heritage listed rainforest and the rustic wooden saloon with timber deck stretched out over the water, it truly is a slice of heaven on earth.
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