B Y H O T E L R E A L M & B U R B U R Y H O T E L
CLOSE YOUR E YES , TAK E A DEEP BR E ATH & SMILE YOUR WEDDING DAY H A S A R R IVED.
Hotel Realm 5 Star:
Inducted into the Australian Hotels Association ACT
Hall of Fame 2015
Australian Tourism Awards National Finalist for Best Luxury Accommodation 2014 & 2015
Australian Hotels Association Best Meetings and Events Hotel
in Australia 2012-2014
Australian Hotels Association Best Meetings and Events Hotel in the ACT 2010, 2012-2014
Australian Hotels Association Best Deluxe Hotel
in the ACT 2013 & 2013
Burbury Hotel 4.5 Star:
Australian Hotels Association Best Superior Accommodation in the
ACT 2014
Australian Hotels Association Best New Accommodation in the ACT 2012
Celebrate your special day in style at the award winning Hotel Realm or Burbury Hotel. Meet our dedicated Wedding Executive, and the team who will work with you every step of the way to ensure your wedding day is as perfect as you imagined.
Say ‘I do’ in the elegantly designed High Courtyard North, with its beautiful arched walls housing your closest loved ones, friends and family.
Relax and enjoy VIP treatment in a Realm Suite, as our dedicated wait staff serve you and your bridal party pre-dinner canapés and sparkling wine. Your guests will be taken care of by our expert events staff and chefs, as they eagerly await your first entrance as newlyweds.
Our STORY
Whether it’s a cocktail reception or a seated dinner, the National Ballroom is designed to create the perfect atmosphere for your wedding. With capacity to accommodate intimate cocktail receptions, or up to 460 guests at a seated dinner, the National Ballroom is timeless in design.
The exclusive Burbury Terrace atop the Burbury Hotel boasts sweeping views across Barton and Lake Burley Griffin. The venue provides boutique ambience and versatility in a modern setting. With capacity for up to 80 guests or a seated dinner for up to 50 guests.
“Everything went off with a bang and
everyone really enjoyed themselves.
We have had lots of positive feedback
(especially about the food, it was delicious)”
— Sarah and Marco 2016
“You have gone above and beyond our expectations and we thank you from the
depths of our hearts for all the time and effort you put in to make our wedding a spectacular
event.”— Richard and Claire
2016
“It was a fun and memorable day for us and everything went
seamlessly”— Henry and Vy
2015
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HIGHCOURTYARDNORTH
NATIONALBALLROOM
BURBURYTERRACE
Enter into the beautifully designed High Courtyard North for an indoor ceremony of up to 100 guests. Our wedding packages include up to 80 white chair covers, a carpet down the aisle and a signing table at the front of the room.
Simple yet stunning. The High Courtyard also offers an intimate venue for a smaller reception for up
to 40 guests.
With its own rooftop function space, the Burbury Terrace is unlike any other function space in Canberra. Overlooking the Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra City and Lake Burley Griffin, the rooftop venue at the Burbury Hotel is private, exclusive and unique for your wedding. Catering for up to 80 guests for a cocktail reception, or 50 guests for a seated dinner.
Create the perfect atmosphere in our National Ballroom, catering from 70 guests up to 460 guests from cocktail receptions to seated dinners.
Ceremony
VENUES
Reception
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NATIONALBALLROOM 3
90 PAX
NATIONALBALLROOM 2 & 3
290 PAX
FLOOR PLANS
NATIONALBALLROOM 1 & 2
160 PAX
NATIONALBALLROOM
460 PAX
HIGH COURTYARD
NORTH
WEDDINGS BY HOTEL R E A LM & BUR BURY HOTEL WEDDINGS BY HOTEL R E A LM & BUR BURY HOTEL
8AMHead down to Evo Health Club for a swim and sauna
6.30PMYour guests arrive and enjoy their predinner drinks and canapés looking out tothe beautiful architecture of the Hotel Realm lobby. YOUR day
8.45AMEnjoy a champagne breakfastin Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar
11.30AMMake up appointment with the teamfrom mudd The Spa
3.30PMCongratulations the official part is done! Now on to photos with your amazing friends and family
4.30PMYour guests can enjoy some drinks andnibbles at the Garden Bar in Ostani
6PMYour bridal party arrives at the hotel and are whisked away to a private room to relax and enjoy a drink and some nibbles before the reception
1PM A light lunch
2.30PMBig deep breath and take a step closer to being Mr and Mrs
9.30AMAppointment with the talented Kundalinihair stylists for the Bride and Bridesmaids
7PMGuests begin to be seated in the National Ballroom
7.30PMSpeeches begin and entrees are served
8.45PMTime to cut the cake and your first dance as Mr and Mrs
9.30PMTime to relax, the formalities are over!
MIDNIGHTGood night!
9PMDessert is served
8PMThe main course is now served
7.40PMSpeeches continue
7.15PMThe bridal party is announced into the room!
7.30AMWake up surrounded by your best girls
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STAY with US
WITH ACCOMMODATIONAVAILABLE FOR YOU AND
YOUR GUESTS, THE HOTELREALM OFFERS YOU A TOTALWEDDING PACKAGE WITH ALL
THE LUXURIES EXPECTEDFROM A 5 STAR VENUE.
Imagine a hotel that combines the finesse and flair of a boutique establishment with the
capacity and professionalism of a large chain...
Stay the night before your wedding in an Atrium Suite and wake up with a leisurely breakfast with your ladies or gentlemen.
Spend your wedding night in a Realm Suite, included in our wedding packages or choose to upgrade to one of our luxurious Penthouse Suites.
Your wedding’s guests will receive 15% off their accommodation if choosing to stay in the Realm Precinct, including Hotel Realm, Burbury Hotel, Little National Hotel and Brassey Hotel.
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HIGH TEAPerched on the rooftop of the award winning Burbury Hotel with stunning views over Canberra, the Burbury Terrace offers you the most exclusive high tea. With a selection of finely made French cakes & tarts, delicate savouries and traditional scones, accompanied with TWG fine teas and freshly brewed coffee, Burbury High Tea is the perfect setting for your bridal shower!
EVOHEALTHCLUB
KUNDALINIHAIR
MUDDTHE SPA
THE MULTI AWARD WINNING REALM PRECINCT OFFERS CHEF HATTED RESTAURANTS,
A CASUAL LOUNGE BAR, WHOLEFOODS CAFÉ, HEALTH CLUB, HAIR SALON AND DAY SPA.
Pamper
PETIT FEAST
Take some time out to enjoy our Petit Feast at Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar, a bountiful spread that includes a selection of savouries, charcuterie and cheeses, and a selection of decadent desserts.
OSTANIBAR & LOUNGE
BUVETTEBISTRO & WINE BAR
CHAIRMAN& YIP
MAPLE& CLOVE
LILOTANGJAPANESE
Have your guests enjoy drinks and nibbles in Ostani Bar & Lounge in between your ceremony and reception.
Enjoy Dinner for two at Buvette, as included in your package, while you reminisce on getting married one year ago.
Dine
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12 MONTHS OUT
Select a wedding date and time
Call clergy/celebrant to confirm your date and schedule an appointment
Decide on the size and formality of your wedding
Choose wedding day theme and colours
Discuss the budget and how expenses are shared
Book the venue for your ceremony and reception
Select a wedding photographer and videographer
Book a pre-wedding or engagement photo shoot
Begin drawing up your guest list
Organise the MC for your reception
Give interstate and overseas guests notice of your wedding date
Choose gown/veil/shoes/jewellery/accessories, and schedule gown fittings and confirm a delivery date
Plan and begin a complete beauty, health, and fitness program
Select and book appointments with a hair stylist, beauty therapist, and make up artist
Choose a florist and discuss floral design
Choose a cake-maker and book your cake
Select entertainers/musicians/DJ for your ceremony and reception
Look at wedding ring designs
Research honeymoon destinations and make bookings
Select and book wedding cars for the bridal party
6 MONTHS OUT
Order invitations and other wedding stationary
Choose and order your wedding rings
Choose music/songs for your ceremony and reception
Start making transport and accommodation arrangements for out of town guests and the wedding party
Begin personal shopping for the clothes you’ll need for pre-wedding parties and honeymoon
1 MONTH OUT
Book your menu tasting
Choose your reception menu and drinks
Trial make up and hairstyles
Confirm all official/legal documentation is in order
Schedule wedding rehearsal
Finalise reception seating and floor plan
Begin organising changes on personal documentation if you plan to take your husbands name
Ensure you have all the necessary accessories for your wedding gown and bridesmaids
Buy groom’s, bridesmaids’, and other personal gifts
Book babysitters for the wedding day
YOUR checklist2 WEEKS OUT
Provide the venue with your suppliers details
Complete final fittings of wedding attire, and confirm pick up details
Confirm your final guest numbers and inform the venue
Have a final consultation with florist, photographer, videographer, musicians/entertainers
Have your engagement ring cleaned
Prepare your vows and speech
Pack a wedding day emergency pack (safety pins, bobby pins, tissues, perfume, Panadol, bandaids, etc)
Check that all pre-payments have been made and prepare payments for all outstanding amounts
Confirm your hairdressing/make up appointments
Sit down with the groom and organise the wedding day timetable, and give copies to the bridal party, MC, photographer, videographer, etc
Take some time out and relax!
1 WEEK OUT
Have a final catch up with the venue to confirm all details for the day
Re-confirm your hairdressing/make up appointments for the day
Confirm that the best man has the wedding rings
Lay out everything that you will need on your wedding day
Re-confirm arrangements with the florist and cake maker
1 — 2 DAYS OUT
Drop off any supplies to the venue
Go to bed early!
AFTER THE WEDDING
Send out thank you notes
HOTEL REALM; THE PERFECT SETTING
TO CREATE EVERLASTINGMEMORIES OF LOVE
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS — The Robertsons Photography (Cover, Pages 2, 5) , Van Dang Photography (Page 4), Keepsake Photography (Pages 5, 7, 12, 13), Thorson Photography (Pages 6, 7, 10), Prue Hazelgrove Photography (Page 6)
CONTACT OUR WEDDING SPECIALIST
+61 2 6163 1800 [email protected]
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