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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 400 320 * *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 • Moroccan style lamb shoulder, preserved lemon, and roast vegetable cous cous (GF) • Master stock pork belly, scallop, sweet potato and egg salad, soy dressing • Deconstructed spiced chicken and avocado cocktail with creamy cheese dressing (GF) • Warm smoked duck, roasted beetroot, gourmet lettuce leaves, walnut and orange dressing (GF) • Sliced heirloom tomato, spiced pineapple, eggplant salad, apple jam (GF) (V) • Ocean king prawns, glass noodle salad, mixed beansprout, cashew nut, namprik dressing (GF) • Toasted brioche, grilled zucchini, sweet potato, brown rice, quinoa and pumpkin salad (V) • Corn and asparagus fritter with smoke salmon, baby rocket leaves and caramelised onion relish • Beef cheek braised in red wine, potato gnocchi, salsa verde (GF) • Fresh Oyster, octopus salad, tuna tataki with ponzu dressing, pickled shitake and mixed leaves (GF)

Hot canapés • Salt and pepper prawn with yellow lentil curry (GF) • Mini cheese kransky hot dog with onion relish, melted gruyere • Vegetarian arancini balls (GF) • Asian steamed dumplings with shredded vegetables, sticky sweet soy • Mini beef mignon, roasted tomato and shiraz sauce (GF) • Selection of mini frittata, tomato chutney, beetroot julienne • Spring roll, dipping sauces (GF) • Bbq beef skewers with teriyaki sauce (GF) • Chicken and chorizo slider burger with wilted spinach, house made tomato jam, melted gruyere • Steamed roast mini pork bao bun, honey crackle, carrot and mint salad

Cold canapés • Braised leek and camembert tartlet (GF) • Lemon crostini with smoked salmon mousse, avocado salsa • Smoked duck wrapped in tortilla, hoisin sauce, spring onion • Beetroot risotto cake topped with wild rocket, prosciutto ham (GF) • Selection of fresh sushi (GF) • Roasted baby tomato, mascarpone, marinated olive tarts • Fresh oysters, ginger, chilli and spring onion relish (GF) • Master stock pork belly, spiced pineapple (GF) • Chilled asparagus with orange hollandaise (GF) • Marinated ocean king prawns with lemon aioli (GF)

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

Desserts • Poached pear in red wine, orange and cinnamon syrup, mascarpone cream • Brandy snap sundae, vanilla crème, wafer crisp, assorted berries (GF) • Tim Tam chocolate brownie, white chocolate sauce, fresh strawberries • Espresso flavoured panna cotta, crumbled brownie and caramel popcorn • Coconut pavlova, strawberry and passionfruit, mango compote • Black forest sponge, sour cherry compote, ganache shavings • Apple tart, cinnamon streusel crumb, thick custard and cream • White chocolate baked cheesecake, blood orange jelly, honeycomb

Mains • Barramundi blue swimmer crumble, cauliflower pureé, asparagus and cherry tomato, butter sauce (GF) • Seared beef fillet, creamy potato and celeriac mash, buttered greens, thyme jus (GF) • Free range chicken breast, steamed yellow rice, carrot, coriander and charred lemon, mild tomato sambal • Wagyu petite beef tender, pea hummus, white beans, pickled fennel and blistered heirloom tomatoes (GF) • Herb crusted lamb rump, eggplant and red pepper, harissa yoghurt (GF) • Glazed duck breast, yellow lentils, baby beetroot leaves, coconut curry sauce (GF) • Blackened salmon fillet, parmesan kipfler potato, broccolini, bernaise sauce (GF) • Rolled eggplant, ratatouille, sweet potato puree, beetroot relish (GF) (V) • Quinoa and Provençal vegetables, buffalo mozzarella, pomegranate and basil salad (GF) (V) • Sous vide pork loin, apple and cranberry crumble, crushed potato, roasted peach

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