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Wedding Reception Kit

Ipswich’s premier wedding reception venue

A special ceremony

Ipswich offers you some of the most picturesque natural environments and iconic landmarks to create a truly memorable wedding ceremony. [1] Nerima Gardens Positioned within Queens Park, Nerima Gardens provides a place of peace and tranquillity – perhaps just the thing to calm the nerves on your big day. This Japanese- inspired paradise was opened in 2001 and is named after Ipswich’s sister city, Nerima. As well as offering an idyllic location to hold your wedding ceremony, Nerima Gardens also provides the ideal place to capture beautiful photographs, with an array of stunning and diverse

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backdrops available. [2] Kholo Gardens

Delight in this picturesque retreat filled with a charming and historic old church, lush gardens, a crystal clear lily pond, and the beautiful Tree Fern Lane which hosts a natural rainforest canopy.

[3] St Mary’s Church Arguably Ipswich’s best-known building, St Mary’s Catholic Church offers a breathtaking option for your wedding ceremony. This iconic structure oozes charm and character, with its two- storey locally sourced sandstone walls providing real presence and beauty. Inside, stunning artwork and stained glass windows add to the ambience, creating a very special and spiritual space to hold your ceremony amongst For a park with a true trademark heritage feel, head to Queens Park, one of the oldest in Queensland. A gracious, green expanse strewn with vibrant colours from seasonal flora will set the perfect tone for your special day. [5] St Paul’s Anglican Church For a ceremony that savours grandeur, step into St. Paul’s Anglican Church, located directly in the heart of Ipswich. The beautiful Cathedral style church will transport you and your guests to another time and place, and is the perfect location to create new memories. family and friends. [4] Queens Park

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Discover more Visit Discoveripswich.com.au to find other perfect locations within the Ipswich region for your special ceremony.

An elegant reception

Once you’ve held your wedding ceremony at one of Ipswich’s finest locations, it’s time to relax and let the real fun begin. And there’s no better place for this than the city’s charming and premier reception venue, Ipswich Civic Centre. With a number of flexible spaces and menu packages available, the Civic Centre is sure to provide a joyful and beautiful experience that will live long in your memory. George Hogg Auditorium Joined with the spacious foyer and terrace, the George Hogg Auditorium is located on the main level of the Civic Centre. The Auditorium provides the ideal space for those looking for a larger wedding reception, with capacity for up to 400 guests in a cocktail formation or up to 270 guests with banquet style seating.

Capacities:

Cocktail 400 270 * *May vary due to dance floor dimensions Banquet

Cunningham Room Located on the ground floor of the Civic Centre, the Cunningham Room offers the perfect space for those looking for an intimate and beautiful reception. It provides a comfortable, contemporary setting for up to 160 guests in a cocktail formation or up to 120 guests with banquet style seating. Cocktail 160 120 * *May vary due to dance floor dimensions Lockyer Room The Lockyer Room is the perfect place for more intimate wedding receptions, offering the opportunity to celebrate your special day with those closest to you. Banquet Capacities:

Capacities:

Cocktail

Banquet

80 50 * *May vary due to dance floor dimensions

Discover more Visit Ipswichcivicecentre.com.au/ weddings to review room options for your perfect reception.

Silver package

Gold package

$75 pp Let us help you design your wedding reception around this wonderful package that includes: • Five hour room hire and set-up • Your choice of a delicious 3-course menu served alternate drop • Tea and coffee • Elegant table decorating, including chair covers, table cloths and napkins • Choice of colourful chair sashes and table runners • Elegantly set bridal table with matching cake and gift table • Plating and serving of your cake • Themed room lighting • Dance floor • Lectern and microphone for speeches • Reserved on-site car parking for the bridal party • Minimum 50 guests

$90 pp Start your wedding reception in style with canapés for your guests and enjoy a package that includes: • Five hour room hire and set-up • Arrival canapés served for 30 minutes in the foyer/terrace • Your choice of a delicious 3-course menu served alternate drop • Tea and coffee • Sparkling wine for the bridal toast • Elegant table decorating, including chair covers, table cloths and napkins • Choice of colourful chair sashes and table runners • Elegantly set bridal table with matching cake and gift table • Plating and serving of your cake • Themed room lighting • Dance floor • Lectern and microphone for speeches • Reserved on-site car parking for the bridal party • Minimum 50 guests

Celebrate

in style

Diamond package

Premium drinks package Take the stress away, and select to upgrade to our premium drinks package catered to you on your special night. On offer is a delicious selection of Australian red and white wines, Australian and international beers, as well as soft drink and juice options. Options are available for a host bar tab or a cash bar as well.

$130 pp Not just a fabulous dinner package, enjoy the luxury of our standard drinks package as well. Your diamond package includes: • Five hour room hire and set-up • Arrival canapés served for 30 minutes in the foyer/terrace • Your choice of a delicious 3-course menu served alternate drop • Five hour drinks package of Australian wine, beer and soft drinks • Tea and coffee • Sparkling wine for the bridal toast • Elegant table decorating, including chair covers, table cloths and napkins • Choice of colourful chair sashes and table runners • Elegantly set bridal table with matching cake and gift table • Our chef will cut and plate your cake • Themed room lighting • Dance floor • Lectern and microphone for speeches • Reserved on-site car parking for the bridal party • Minimum 50 guests

Our delicious menu options

Entrées • Asian style marinated beef salad, green papaya salad, sweet and sour dressing (GF) • Twice cooked pumpkin and cheese soufflé, apple, celery, walnut salad • Master stock chicken thigh, king prawns, Asian slaw, soy dressing • Tagine style lamb cutlets, couscous, micro salad, honey yoghurt (GF) • Warm duck confit, pomegranate, beetroot, Persian fetta (GF) • Wood smoked pork, honey crackle, spiced pineapple, eggplant salad, apple jam (GF) • Local ocean king prawns, glass noodles, pickled mango, avocado, nam prik dressing (GF) • Assiette of mushrooms • Wood ear, shitake and oyster mushrooms, silken tofu, creamy polenta, brioche croute (GF)

Hot canapés • Torpedo garlic prawns, smoked paprika aioli • Karaage chicken, pickled cucumber • Mushroom arancini balls (GF) • Gourmet beef meatballs, tomatoes, basil (GF) • Mini beef mignon, red onion relish • Vegetarian quiche • Spring roll, dipping sauces (GF) • Chicken satay, peanut sauce • Brioche lamb sliders • Fish goujon, lemon thyme dressing

Cold canapés • Braised leek and camembert tartlet (GF) • Sweet corn fritter, whipped fetta, slow roasted cherry tomatoes • Shaved Wagyu rump, soba noodles, wasabi mayonnaise • Olive tapenade, micro basil, tomato bruschetta • Selection of fresh sushi (GF) • Sweet potato, smoked chicken, goat’s curd tartlet • Fresh oysters, shallot and ponzu dressing (GF) • Pork belly, spiced pineapple (GF) • Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham, truffle oil (GF) • Avocado tostadas, micro basil, olive oil

* Dietary requirements can be catered for upon request ** Menu is seasonal and subject to change

Desserts • Citrus curd cheesecake flan, double cream, blueberries • Brandy snap sundae, caramel mousse, Tramontana chocolate, assorted berries (GF) • Tim Tam chocolate brownie, peanut fudge sauce, strawberries • Selection of fine Australian cheeses, quince paste, roast almonds, crackers • Vanilla bean panna cotta, raspberry jelly, pineapple, macadamia crumble (GF) • Shortbread pavlova, dollopped cream, seasonal berries • Chocolate marquise, chocolate meringue, berry sauce, baby mint (GF)

Mains • Barramundi blue swimmer crumble, braised fennel, prosciutto crisps, carrot sauce • Charred beef fillet, colcannon potato mash, bundled vegetables, bacon relish (GF) • Free range chicken breast, potato hash, fig and pecan stuffing, mushroom jus • Wagyu beef brisket, sweet potato, red pepper, smoked mayonnaise, gherkin, sour cream (GF) • Chermoula spiced lamb rump, Morrocan eggplant salad, harissa yoghurt (GF) • Glazed duck breast, yellow lentils, baby beetroot leaves, green peppercorn cream sauce (GF) • Braised chicken breast, red wine, gratin potato, wilted spinach, speck • Quinoa and Provençal vegetable tabbouleh, haloumi cheese, dried cranberry (GF)

Planning for your big day

We can help take care of all the details before your big day, so you can sit back and really enjoy your reception.

Special meals/dietary requirements We’re more than happy to accommodate any special meal or dietary requirements for your guests. Just let your co-ordinator know and we’ll be sure to organise everything. Chef’s table Menu tasting is available upon booking confirmation. Please note that numbers are limited. Decorating/theming All weddings are set with your choice of sleek and sophisticated black or white linen tablecloths, seat covers and napkins. Coloured seat sashes and table runners are also available at no additional cost. Children’s meals Just let your co-ordinator know if you’d like any children’s meals organised. Children under 3 years old are free. Parking There is a limited amount of free parking on site, subject to availability. Metered on-street parking is available on Limestone Street, Nicholas Street, South Street and

surrounding areas. Public transport

For people wanting to use public transport to access the Civic Centre, the Ipswich train station is just a block away, and multiple bus services are available within the CBD.

To start organising your perfect wedding reception, or for more information, get in touch with us today. Events phone (07) 3810 6695 Email Weddings@ipswich.qld.gov.au Address 50 Nicholas Street Ipswich Qld 4305 Get in touch

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PO Box 191 50 Nicholas Street Ipswich Qld 4305 (07) 3810 6695 Weddings@ipswich.qld.gov.au Ipswichciviccentre.com.au IpswichCivicCentre