Most Asked Questions

Q. How long does the reception go for?

A. Luncheon’s are a duration of 4 hours and a Dinner reception lasts for 5 hours.

Q. When does my ceremony/Reception have to start if my function duration is 4 or 5 hours?

A. Your Ceremony and Reception times are separate, so the 4 or 5 hour reception time would start from the commencement of pre-dinner drinks and canapés. An example would be; Pre-dinners starting at 6:30pm and the reception concluding at 11:30pm

Q. Can we have a longer duration than 5 hours for our reception?

A. Yes, you can pay for extra reception time. Pricing is on application.

Q. Do you ever have any more than one Wedding at a time?

A. No. At Bram Leigh we only have the single reception venue so there are no other weddings on at the same time as yours.

Q. Can you hire out the Chapel/Gardens for a Ceremony only?

A. Yes. If you already have a reception venue booked, but would like to hold your Ceremony here with us, your can hire the Garden’s or Chapel for a small fee. Pricing is on application

Q. Do you cater for specific Dietary Requirements?

A. Yes we do. All guests who have allergies or specific dietary requirements can be catered for. We just need the information prior to your wedding date and an alternative meal will be provided.

Q. Can we taste the food prior to booking?

A. Unfortunately, as we are not a restaurant or hotel, we do not have tastings available on request. We do however hold bridal expo’s here at Bram Leigh to invite current and future brides to come and see the venue set and taste sample of our menu.

Q. Can we book a rehearsal prior to our wedding day?

A. Yes you can. We encourage couples to make use of the Chapel or Gardens usually in the week before your wedding day. It helps your bridal party and guests who are doing readings/music to understand their role on your big day.

Q. How many guests can fit inside the chapel?

A. There is seating for approximately 100 guests in the beautiful wooden pews. With standing room for approximately 15-20 people.

Q. Can our guests throw Rice/Confetti?

A. No, unfortunately rice and confetti is quite damaging to the gardens and native birds that live in the area. A great alternative, which we encourage are rose petals or bubbles.

Q. If we book a Garden Ceremony, and it rains on the day, can we change to the chapel?

A. Yes, as there are no other Ceremonies booked at the same time as your Wedding, you can rest assured that if the weather does not permit, we can change your ceremony to the chapel.

Q. Can we have a date set aside whilst we decide?

A. Yes, if you would like to secure a date you are interested in, we can hold it for you, for an agreed period of time. View our calendar of current bookings to see if you date is available.

Q. Can I bring my own catering / alcohol?

A. Unfortunately, we do not allow own catering or alcohol. As we control all food preparation in accordance with Food & Health safety we do not allow outside caterers to provide meals for your guests. And to ensure your guests are monitored within Responsible Service of Alcohol regulations, we do not allow any alcohol to be brought onto the premises.

Q. How many car-parks do you have onsite?

A. We have onsite parking for 90 Vehicles, with road side parking available just outside the premises.

Q. Do you have disabled access?

A. Yes we do. We have access to the building through the beautiful gardens and disable toilets and facilities.

Q. When do we need to meet with you to organise and plan our final details?

A. We will meet with you approximately 6 weeks before the big day to discuss menu’s, decor, event schedule etc. But you are more than welcome to contact our professional staff with and queries you may have in the months leading up.

Q. What if I need to cancel or change my function date?

A. If you need to cancel your function date, the deposit less a $250 booking fee will be returned to you, given that your function date is re-booked for the same value. Should this date not be re-booked, your deposit is not refunded. If your cancellation occurs within months of your wedding date, a percentage of the function charge can be incurred. No charge is incurred if you need to bring it forward, or at least 6 months notice is given to changing it to a later date.

Q. Can you recommend any wedding suppliers, eg: Photographers, Florists, Celebrants, Transport etc?

A. Yes, we have a long list of well known and local wedding suppliers who we would happily recommend. We do not receive any commission from these suppliers, we recommend them as we constantly see the quality of the service they provide. View our recommended suppliers list.

Q. Do you have accommodation for guests who have travelled?

A. We do not have onsite accommodation, but we do run deals with local hotels/motels with shuttle bus services to and from the venue. Some conditions apply, please enquire here.

Q. What if my questions haven’t been answered here?

A. If we haven’t covered any questions that you may have, please feel free to contact our friendly staff. Our staff are dedicated in taking the stress out of planning and organising your big event. Feel free to email us at info@bramleighreceptions.com.au or phone our office on 9723 4888.