Victoria Park are excited to announce receiving third place and “best in Brisbane” at this year’s ABIA Australian Bridal Industry Awards, QLD Reception Centre Division!
The ABIA judging system is based on bridal feedback, where brides are asked to rate their wedding suppliers in the criteria of quality of product, quality of service, value for money and attitude of staff.
The ABIA then uses a mathematical calculation to determine the Winner & Finalists of each wedding category in each state.
To the Victoria Park wedding team are thankful to all the lovely couples who toe time to rate Victoria Park’s services and delighted to be recognised as a finalised this year.
Nicole was living in a share house when she met Wes, her house mate’s best friend. Wes and Nicole met on Valentine’s day, the very day Nicole moved into her new house….
What was the proposal like?
It was on our annual family holiday to Ballina and Wes took me out to dinner. Afterwards we took a walk on the beach at sun set. We walked out onto the rock wall watching the sun go down with waves splashing on our feet, then Wes proposed. I said yes of course. It was a perfect moment for us.
What was the location of you ceremony and reception?
The Victoria Park Garden Marquee for both ceremony and reception.
What (besides the obvious ‘I do’ was your favourite part of your wedding?
Spending our day with all of our closest friends and family. I highly recommend the extra money for the golf carts too! Was so much fun with our bridal party.
Why would you recommend Victoria Park to other people getting married?
The staff and location cannot be faulted. Our event planner was so helpful all the time. She really listened to all of our requests and went over and above to make it happen. You need this from a venue. The grounds are beautiful and would be very hard NOT to get amazing photos, and at night time our marquee was stunning!
Julie and Jake met out one night in Sydney watching a Sydney Swans game 6 years ago, and the rest as they say is history, but it wasn’t without its ups and downs….
Tell us about how you met?
When we met Jake was a rookie at the Sydney Swans, however 2 years into our relationship he sustained a back injury which, after a frustrating few months of x-rays/doctor visits/injections, eventually needed surgery. The surgery meant Jake could no longer play football. The career change saw Jake move back to his hometown of Brisbane whilst I stayed in Sydney, with both of us moving in with our parents while Jake decided what was next for him.
After several months of long-distance I made the move from Sydney to Brisbane. 10 months after my move, Jake was offered a role with Etihad, based in Abu Dhabi!
As Jake moved to Abu Dhabi to set up our life in the UAE, I returned to Sydney once more whilst looking for work in Abu Dhabi. More long-distance! Following nearly a year living apart, with only a visit every few months, I made the move to Abu Dhabi. Fast forward a few months and I had a beautiful ring on my finger!
What was the proposal like?
I proposed on Julia’s birthday. Initially I had planned to pop the question whilst jet skiing around Abu Dhabi islands at sunset. Unfortunately a huge sandstorm came around that weekend so that was out. Instead I arranged for Julia to get a birthday massage and changed the original jetski plan to dinner at Emirates Palace (a 7-star luxury hotel). After delicious Italian food and wine, Julia got the shock of her life when a golden platter came out containing the ring instead of dessert.
What was the location of you ceremony and reception?
The Victoria Park Ballroom
Why would you recommend Victoria Park to other people getting married?
Victoria Park were really helpful and responsive from the beginning. They had experience with weddings and were also able to arrange music, photobooth, styling etc which made a huge difference. It was all very easy. Of course the clincher was the venue itself – marquee overlooking the golf greenery for the ceremony and beautiful ballroom with chandeliers for the reception.
Seasoned Victoria Park golf coach Jim Barden may be one to fly under the radar but his students certainly do not. Andrew Dodt (pictured above) and Adam Blyth (pictured below) have both experienced a great season in 2016 with success on the Australasian Tour. Andrew and Adam have been coached by Jim for 12 and 15 years respectively and not only does Jim travel all over the world to watch them play but they both always look to fit in a lesson at the Victoria Park Golf Learning Centre when they’re back in Brisbane.
Andrew recently enjoyed success with a 2nd place finish at the 2016 Australian PGA Championship and tied third the week following at he Hong Kong Open. Andrew is also a two-time European Tour winner and is currently ranked 215th in the world. He currently sits 2nd in the European Tour’s Race To Dubai.
Adam had a fantastic year with two 1st place finishes; the South Pacific Open Championship in New Caledonia and the New South Wales Open. He now sits at 276th in the world rankings and was recently awarded the 2016 ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia player of the year.
With such a strong year for both players Jim was proud to see his players’ finish 4th and 6th respectively on the 2016 ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit. You can see both players statistics here – https://www.pga.org.au/tourns/pga-tour/order-of-merit
No stranger to success, Jim has previously been awarded QLD PGA Teaching Professional of the year and is a former coach for the Queensland Academy of Sport. Jim coaches all skills levels of golfers and is available for lessons in the Golf Learning Centre Tuesday – Sunday. To find out more about our industry leading facility, visit – https://www.victoriapark.com.au/golf/learning-centre/
Brisbane’s home of Putt Putt, special events, and alfresco dining has officially opened their own wood fired pizza kitchen complete with a viewing window.
Nestled between the Victoria Park Bistro and the Victoria Park Orchard, the Victoria Park Pizza Kitchen will be serving traditional Pizzeria packed with flavour seven days a week from December 2016.
Boasting renowned Pizzaiolo’s from Italy spinning their dough, Victoria Park are keeping things as traditional as possible with the arrival of not one, but two experienced Chef’s from Italy joining the team to oversee the kitchens public launch.
“Our highly experienced Italian Pizzaiola’s have a genuine passion for the craft of wood fired pizza and working with our Executive Chef, are creating mouth-watering Napoletana style pizza” said Victoria Park Director Adam Flaskas.
“I wanted to ensure that our team received training from internationally experienced Pizza Chef’s in order to deliver the very best authentic Italian pizza to the Brisbane public” said Flaskas.
The Victoria Park Wood-Fired Pizza Restaurant Kitchen in Brisbane North offers wood fired pizzas topped with local, seasonal produce. Gluten-free and vegan-friendly options are available. To get your next wood fired pizza fix at the Victoria Park, make a booking with the Bistro today online or call us on 3253 2533.
Chances are you’ve been dreaming of your wedding for a while now but when it comes to the big day it can be stressful to achieve that dream. Wedding stylists are like a bride’s unofficial maid of honour – happy to listen, full of suggestions and a whizz at the organisation. Victoria Park have our own experienced wedding stylists on staff who know how to create a design concept to fit your personal style and taste. Find out what you need to ask your wedding stylist below.
WHAT ARE THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO ASK YOUR WEDDING STYLIST?
It is important to ask your wedding stylist what exactly is included in your package. Victoria Park offers a very inclusive package, providing table linen, tealight candles, name cards, a mirror seating list, table numbers votives and signature centrepieces – just to list a few. Make sure you ask your wedding stylist what items they need to arrange for you so it is one less thing for you to worry about for the big day.
It is also a very good idea to ask your wedding stylist what works well in your chosen ceremony or reception room. As we have seen many different types of theming and styling in all of our 5 beautiful spaces, we can recommend styles that work very well with the aesthetics of the room – what lighting works, colours, designs, layouts, etc.
On that note, you should also ask your wedding stylist what doesn’t work in the space. Don’t forget to check if there are any restrictions on styling or theming in the room before you begin planning.
WHAT IS A WEDDING STYLIST’S JOB IN THE LEAD UP TO THE WEDDING?
At Victoria Park, we ensure all of the styling and entertainment is locked in and confirmed, that delivery and bump in times are communicated and coordinated with suppliers, taking care of payments and invoicing for suppliers booked through us, and making sure everything is perfect and ready to go on the day.
WHAT SHOULD COUPLES LOOK FOR IN A WEDDING STYLIST?
A wedding stylist should listen to what you want and what you envision for your special day. They should guide you, with the ultimate goal of creating your dream day. It’s crucial that your wedding stylist is flexible and can tailor options to suit you, as every couple is different.
IDEALLY, HOW SOON SHOULD COUPLES CONSULT A WEDDING STYLIST BEFORE THEIR MARRIAGE?
Around four to six months out is a very good time to start thinking about ideas and styling for your wedding. As we find trends do change, we do not recommend locking items in too much earlier than this, but around that four to six month out mark is a great time to start. We would recommend having your styling and theming locked in and confirmed around two months before the wedding.
WHAT SPECIAL SERVICES DOES VICTORIA PARK ORGANISE FOR WEDDINGS?
Victoria Park can arrange many aspects of your special day all in the one place. We can help with everything from entertainment, centrepieces, table décor, bridal backdrops, lighting, floral bouquets and even to have your names up in lights with fireworks synchronised to your favourite songs. Victoria Park’s styling team can tailor and source items to suit, so whatever it is that you envision for your special day, we can do our best to arrange it for you.
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Victoria Park is honoured to be named “Wedding Venue of the Year 2020 – Brisbane” in the prestigious LUXlife Global Wedding Awards!
The LUXlife Global Wedding Awards present a series of awards to businesses around the world who have demonstrated exemplary work and achieved high client satisfaction scores in their category.
This is the second year in a row that Victoria Park has received this incredible designation, receiving the title in the 2019 awards season as well.
“It’s all thanks to the amazing couples who have celebrated their wedding days at Victoria Park Wedding Venues and continue to speak highly of our services” said Victoria Park Wedding Executive Samantha Pearson. “On behalf of the entire Victoria Park team, thank you to all current and past wedding couples for your continued support” said Pearson.
Victoria Park Wedding Venue is a collection of 5 premier wedding spaces in Brisbane. Weddings at Victoria Park are complete with stunning golf course and city views, floor to ceiling windows, sparkling chandeliers and private bars. Couples can choose to hold both ceremony and reception at Victoria Park and on-site parking is provided to all guests complimentary. For more information on Victoria Park’s 5 Brisbane Wedding Venues please click here.
Victoria Park is your choice for a spectacular yet affordable wedding reception venue
Some of the most fabulous weddings in Brisbane have been held at Victoria Park. Stunning scenery, awesome city views and first class food all come together to make Victoria Park the ultimate city venue for a magical wedding.
Whether you’re looking at budget wedding reception venues or have free reign to spend big on a luxurious wedding, Victoria Park has some of the most spectacular options for you to choose from.
This little known heritage listed public parkland is located in Herston on the north side of the Brisbane River and currently consists of 27 hectares of beautiful undulating land. The large grassed areas and mature eucalyptus, figs, palms and ornamental trees, including lots of lovely shade trees and planted beds, provide an endless supply of vignettes for the perfect outdoor wedding.
Victoria Park offers six venues for you to choose from
Winning the Most Romantic Brisbane Wedding Venue QLD in 2018 and the Wedding Venue of the Year QLD in 2019, it’s no surprise that Victoria Park is a popular luxury wedding destination. Offering six different wedding and reception venues, featuring private bars and exclusive open air decks, you have everything you need for your special day.
1. The Marquee
The Marquee is perfect for a large wedding. Sitting between 120 and 380 guests, the Marquee has a fabulous dance floor, stunning crystal chandeliers, indoor cherry blossom trees, and a massive elevated deck and patio with Brisbane city and parkland views. It’s light, bright and airy with a wonderfully romantic decor. There’s even room for a band or a DJ! Why not have your wedding ceremony outdoors under a floral pergola with seating for everyone and just a few steps away from your reception venue?
2. The Ballroom
With its classic Victorian charm, you can sit 60 to 180 guests comfortably in the Ballroom. An extensive outdoor patio with oodles of seating, high ceilings and awesome elevated city and parkland views, as well as a compact dance floor provides all the room you need for a fabulous wedding. Quality decor, sparkling chandeliers and drapery backlit by twinkling stars make the Ballroom a delightful option for your special day.
3. Garden Marquee
As one of the more popular venues for garden weddings, the Garden Marquee provides seating for 60 to 100 guests. Located in a picturesque spot in our gardens, the Garden Marquee offers sweeping garden and Brisbane city views. There’s easy access to the extensive patio and deck area with plenty of room for your undercover wedding ceremony, surrounded by beautiful mature trees and flowering plants. With a sparkling dance floor and plenty of room for a band or DJ, you have the ideal venue for your wedding.
4. The Alabaster
The Alabaster offers a more intimate setting for between 40 to 90 guests with a large casual seating area, massive dance floor and fabulous undercover outdoor area, just perfect for your ceremony. Stunning views of the parklands and city provide plenty of photo ops and with adjacent parking bays, your guests won’t have to walk far to your wedding venue. The Alabaster is ideal for guests who like to meander through the gardens, while you focus on photo ops for your album!
5. The Quartz
The ultimate in bijou weddings, the Quartz venue offers an exclusive undercover patio space with staged area for your ceremony and wonderful city and landscaped views. There’s an extensive bar and dance floor, comfortable seating area and seating for between 30 and 58 guests. The Quartz is one of the best venues for those looking for an intimate setting.
6. Garden Ceremony: “The Courtyard”
Maybe the patio and decking area of your chosen venue isn’t quite large enough for your ceremony? Maybe you prefer a special outdoor wedding ceremony amongst beautiful manicured lawns and gardens with fabulous city views? Then our designer inspired garden ceremony venue “The Courtyard” will be perfect! With a specially made arbour that can be highlighted with billowing romantic drapes, garlands and floral decorations, and seating for all your guests, the Victoria Park garden ceremony venue gives you lots of stunning options.
With stunning parkland and city views, it’s easy to see why Victoria Park has some of the most popular luxury and budget friendly wedding reception venues in Brisbane.
Victoria Park Wedding Packages
To help our happy couples organise their weddings, we have created two well-received wedding packages. Our first package is for 50+ guests and offers a complimentary ceremony, canapes on arrival and a discount on your reception costs if you book an off-peak date. Our second package for 80+ guests is for evening weddings and receptions booked on a 5 hour beverage package, where the bridal couple receives a $500 special gift.
Why not visit our parklands and check out our range of wedding reception venues? You can also check out our wedding venues and wedding packages online, or simply call the team at Victoria Park on 07 3252 0666 for more information.
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Born and raised in Brisbane, Scott first hit the chef scene in the Moreton Bay region. Right from the beginning of his career Scott was exposed to the fantastic produce available in South East Queensland by supporting local farmers.
Having spent time immersing himself in the hospitality industry in Brisbane and Sydney, Scott then set off across the world. First stop was Hong Kong where he worked in some of the biggest catering companies, noting this as one of the highlights of his career. He then spent many years in the fine dining scene of Germany, enjoying an occasional trek across Europe to enjoy local cuisine and curate inspiration.
Returning to his Brisbane roots, Scott aims to continue with Victoria Park’s fresh, local food philosophy and share his worldly knowledge with the team.
Here’s what Scott had to say when we sat down with him recently…
Where do you like to draw inspiration from?
I frequently dine at local restaurants and food venues, finding that the best place to draw inspiration from is my own dining experiences.
What’s your favourite dish from the new menu at the Bistro?
My crab linguini is a dish I am very passionate about. It is such a unique dish so suited to the Brisbane lifestyle. So light but packed full of flavour.
What’s the one thing you can’t go without in the kitchen?
Fresh local produce is the cornerstone of my kitchen, and it’s a great way to support local businesses.
What’s your go to dish when cooking at home?
I am very grateful to have spare time with family and friends. I love cooking the whole 3 course journey, and it must be with a great bottle of red.
What’s one food that you always crave?
Tom Yum Soup. I love the freshness, alongside the spicy and sour hit you get from the soup.
Victoria Park’s Bistro is reopening from 19th June for breakfast and lunch, Wednesday – Sunday.
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