Bride and groom outside Old Government House

Perfect Place: Old Goverment House

Receptions // by Chloe Bassett

Turi and Rhys chose Old Government House and Room Three Sixty for their ceremony and wedding reception locations – and loved both venues. Here they share why …

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WHAT WE LOVED ABOUT THE VENUE…
Both Old Government House and Room Three Sixty work seamlessly together as if they were in the same building. But the reality is you get the best of both worlds… old school charm meets new sophistication. The view from Room Three Sixty is truly breathtaking – the best in Brisbane!

Bride and groom kissing on the steps of Old Government House with the bridal party watching on

THE FOOD AND SERVICE AT ROOM THREE SIXTY WERE…
Zen Catering are truly amazing. We chose the buffet which was a definite crowd pleaser. Everyone raved about the moreton bay bugs. And we also added the glazed ham and rolls for a late night supper treat which was well received by all. But the real gems were the staff – absolutely flawless.

All the wedding guests standing outside Old Goverment House.

THE BEST PHOTO LOCATIONS AT OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE ARE…
Our photographer was amazing and decided that there was nowhere else we needed to go other than Old Government House and its surrounds. It offered everything we needed and it was a bonus for us girls cause we didn’t have to walk much in our heels!

Reception setting at Room Three Sixty.

WE DECORATED WITH…
Bridal Bliss provided the roof draping to help obtain my vision of classic glam. But my vision would never have come true without Simone from Gathered Blooms who did all the flowers, candles and styling set up on the day.

THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE VENUE…
Stunning, breathtaking, panoramic.

Father daughter dance at Old Government house with light up DANCE sign.

WHAT OFF-SITE ACCOMMODATION WAS CLOSE BY?
We chose to stay at Oaks Casino Towers. They offer great sized apartments for both the bridal party to get ready in and it’s only a short 500m stroll to Old Government House.

Turi Steel and Rhys Hastings
Date of Wedding: 18th July 2015
Number of Guests: 125
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Ceremony: Old Government House
Reception: Room Three Sixty
Photography Just for Love Photography
Wedding dress: Karen Willis Holmes
Flowers: Gathered Blooms (Simone Thomas)
Stylist: Draping and chairs from Bridal Bliss, All other table styling by Gathered Blooms

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