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5 REASONS TO HAVE AN OUTDOOR WEDDING

2/15/2021

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  1. The backdrop
    An outdoor location means you don’t have to worry about excessive decorations, as the surroundings are the focus and provide more than enough to look at. Our ceremony space, The Amphitheatre, is set amongst towering palm trees, and overlooks the lily pond with views towards the bay. The views are certainly the talking point when your guests reach the reception space, The Pavilion, with an expansive view towards Stradbroke Island.

  2. Fresh air
    Is there anything better? Particularly given the current circumstances, there is nothing people like better than fresh country air, with room for your guests to breathe. South East Queensland has beautiful temperatures year round, so make the most of it! We welcome guests to wander through the gardens to experience the vast array of flora and fauna while they're here.

  3. Stunning photographs
    With almost 5 acres of gardens, take your pick of wedding photograph locations, and you won’t be disappointed. Save the time and hassle of finding off site photo locations, and trying to organise getting from A to B. You’ll arrive at the venue knowing that you don’t have to leave. We have hundreds of photography spots on offer, from gardens filled with the colour of bougainvillea, our Lotus Pond which crowds with incredible Lotus flowers in the summertime, the Rainforest which provides a green, leafy backdrop, and of course the top of our mountain, which looks out towards the West and takes in the sunset. 

  4. The ambiance
    You truly have to see the venue in person to appreciate the serenity and atmosphere; a quiet country feel, whilst still only being 40 minutes from the CBD. Take in the sound of the trees blowing in the wind, whip birds singing, roosters crowing, and water flowing.
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  5. Versatility
    ​Our venue will mould to fit your tastes - whether you are wanting a rustic, elegant, bold or simple theme for your wedding reception. 
Photographs by White Parrot Photography
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THE MOST POPULAR GARDEN PHOTOGRAPH LOCATIONS

2/14/2021

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The Amphitheatre

Photographs by Bird & Boy Photography, Figtree Wedding Photography, By Grace Images, and Ivory & Rose Photography

The Chapel

Photographs by Tom Hall Photography & Figtree Wedding Photography

The Lotus Pond

Photographs by Taylor Kezia Photography, Figtree Wedding Photography & Genevieve Althea Photography

The Rainforest

Photographys by Peppermint Photography, Figtree Wedding Photography & Bird & Boy Photography

The Jetty

Photographs by Bird & Boy Photography, Salt Media, Figtree Wedding Photography & Tom Hall Photography

The Mountain

Photographs by Tom Hall Photography, White Parrot Photography & Film, Figtree Wedding Photography & Bird & Boy Photography

The Chalets

Photographs by Two Wild Hearts Photography & Salt Media

The Alpacas

Photographs by Figtree Wedding Photography & Taylor Kezia Photography
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YOUR GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE WEDDING TIMELINE

2/9/2021

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There's no need to stress when it comes to organising your wedding timeline or itinerary - we meet with you for a Planning Session and do all the hard work for you. But this gives you a rough guide to start with in the meantime!

When does the venue open?

45 minutes prior to your ceremony start time

What time should my wedding ceremony start?

We base our timings by the sun. Our Amphitheatre ceremony garden is perfectly situated to be shaded by the sun in the late afternoon. We'll guide you on the perfect ceremony start time during a Planning Session. But to give you a rough idea; if your wedding is in late November, chances are it will be fairly hot and you don't want your guests sitting in the sun melting away, right? So for those warmer months, we suggest a 3.30pm or later start, but if you're looking at the chillier months, you're welcome to start at 3pm. 

How long does a wedding ceremony last?
Usually 20-30 minutes, but it's dependent on the ceremony your celebrant has written. If you are having a religious ceremony, it can sometimes take up to one hour.

How long are the wedding group and family photos?
We generally allocated 30 minutes to this part of the day - you want to make sure you're organised with a list of the photo combinations so it's a quick process.

How long should we spend doing the bridal party photography session?
We usually allow 1.5 hours for your photography session - it's not too long that your guests are getting bored without you, but enough time that you aren't rushing to get the photos you want.

What time do we start the reception?
We recommend serving your main meal when it's dark outside (about 30 minutes after actual sunset time). This also means that the couple themselves will have returned from their sunset photograph session.

How long do the meals take?
For an alternate drop or set menu, we recommend allowing 30 minutes per course. For a buffet, we allow 45 minutes. 

When do we cut the cake?
Cake cutting happens prior to your speeches; you'll but the cake, then we take it away for the Chef to cut while your speeches are happening. Or, if you want to get it out of the way, you can do your cake cutting after the bridal party entry.

How long do speeches take?
We recommend giving guests a 5 minute time limit for speeches - any longer and guests tend to lose focus. We usually allow 30 minutes for the speeches portion of the night.

When does the first dance happen?
Usually after the speeches - it's generally the last of the formalities before the party gets started!
Photographs by Figtree Wedding Photography
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TIPS FOR ATTENDING A GARDEN WEDDING

2/1/2021

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Wear flat or sensible shoes

As well as navigating your way through grass and gravel pathways, our venue is located on the side of a mountain, so some pathways have a slight incline. There's nothing that can dampen your wedding spirits more than sore feet when it comes to dancing time at the end of the night! We recommend flat or sensible shoes, but if you can't go past your stilettos, find a pair of heel caps so you don't sink into the grass!

Bring a jacket

We're blessed with beautiful weather in South East Queensland, but as an open air venue, you can never be too prepared for a chilly wind. Bring along a light jacket, and leave it in the car  if you don't think you'll need it. You'll thank us later!

Don't forget your sunglasses

We plan our wedding ceremonies around the sun, so you won't be glaring into the sun, but a pair of sunnies never go astray when you're outside for the afternoon.

Pack an umbrella

Just in case! We lend out umbrellas for our guests, but it's always nice to know you've got an umbrella in the boot if you need it.

Arrive early

Aim to arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior the ceremony start time, so you have time to park and wander through the gardens. We offer a buggy service to drive you from the carpark to the ceremony, but it's a beautiful stroll through the gardens if you have the time. Enjoy the fresh air and take in the scenery. You'll arrive at the Amphitheatre feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Pre-order your ride

Order your taxi or Uber before you call it a night - they do service the area, but if all of the guests order at 10pm, there can be a backlog. Don't dampen the night by waiting around for your ride!
Photographs by Ivory & Rose Photography
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