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OUR STORY
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Your day 14 STAY WITH US
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Your wedding checklist 24
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Floor plans 12
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CONTACT DETAILS Back cover
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Our story
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Celebrate your special day in style at the award winning Hotel Realm, Burbury Hotel or Brassey Gardens. 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.
With capacity to accommodate intimate cocktail receptions, or up to 460 guests at a seated dinner, the National Ballroom is timeless in design.
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.
If you prefer the outdoors then look no further than the perfectly manicured Brassey Gardens with 1920’s charm. Hold a whimsical ceremony or cocktail reception of up to 100 people.
Whether it’s a cocktail reception or a seated dinner, the National Ballroom is designed to create the perfect atmosphere for your wedding.
The exclusive Burbury Terrace (with capacity for up to 80 guests cocktail style or a seated dinner for up to 50 guests) atop the Burbury Hotel boasts sweeping views across Barton and Lake Burley Griffin. The venue provides boutique ambiance and versatility in a modern setting. With capacity for up to 80 guests or a seated dinner for up to 50 guests.
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Awards HOTEL REALM 5 STAR: Australian Hotels Association best meetings and events hotel 2017 Savour Award ACT, Best Function and Convention Caterer 2017 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
“Timothy and I would like to thank you for everything you did for us not only on our special day but the lead up to it as well. The room looked absolutely amazing. Meals and service from all of the staff was perfect. We couldn't have asked for better. ”
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“It was a truly spectacular night and everything was fantastic, thanks to you & the team at Hotel Realm. We will definitely be recommending Hotel Realm to our friends and families.” H ELEN AN D MIC HAEL , 2017
“We absolutely loved having our reception at Hotel Realm. The suites were amazing and all of the food was excellent! We could not have asked for a better day” SHAN N ON AN D C A MERON, 2017
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Venues
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Doma Hotels offer luxurious, modern and sophisticated wedding venues. A destination precinct, our restaurants, bars, hair salons and various other facilities have cemented us as a preferred locale for discerning Canberran’s and visitors. Imagine hotels that combine the finesse and flair of a boutique establishment with the capacity and professionalism of a large chain: that is the unique aesthetic we have achieved. Located in Barton in Canberra’s beautifully planned and superbly maintained Parliamentary Zone, we are truly at the heart of the city and yet we present a wedding reception venue that can emanate a senses of intimacy and privacy.
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Ceremony HIGH COURT YARDS
UP TO 110 GUESTS
HOTEL RE ALM’S ARCHITEC TURALLY DESIGNED HIGH COURT YARD'S PROVIDE AN E XCITING ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY. WITH CURVED TIMBER WALLS AND HIGH CEILINGS, THESE SPACES ARE IDE AL FOR AN INTIMATE CEREMONY OF UP TO 100 GUESTS .
BRASSEY GARDENS
UP TO 100 GUESTS
IF YOU DESIRE AND OUTDOOR CEREMONY, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE BRASSEY HOTEL WITH 1920'S CHARM. HOST A GARDEN WEDDING OF UP TO 100 GUESTS IN THE PERFEC TLY MANICURED GROUNDS .
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PICTURED: N ATI O N A L BALLROOM
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Reception NATIONAL BALLROOM
UP TO 460 GUESTS
CRE ATE THE PERFEC T ATMOSPHERE IN OUR NATIONAL BALLROOM, C ATERING FROM 70 GUESTS UP TO 460 GUESTS FROM COCK TAIL RECEP TIONS TO SE ATED DINNERS .
BURBURY TERRACE
UP TO 80 GUESTS COCKTAIL STYLE OR A SEATED DINNER FOR UP TO 50 GUESTS
WITH ITS OWN ROOF TOP FUNC TION SPACE, THE BURBURY TERRACE IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER FUNC TION SPACE IN C ANBERRA . OVERLOOKING THE PARLIAMENTARY TRIANGLE, C ANBERRA CIT Y AND LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN, THE ROOF TOP VENUE AT THE BURBURY HOTEL IS PRIVATE, E XCLUSIVE AND UNIQUE FOR YOUR WEDDING. C ATERING FOR UP TO 80 GUESTS FOR A COCK TAIL RECEP TION, OR 50 GUESTS FOR A SE ATED DINNER.
BRASSEY GARDENS
UP TO 100 GUESTS
FOR THOSE WHO PREFER THE OUTDOORS, HOST YOUR WEDDING COCK TAIL PART Y IN THE CHARMING GARDENS OF THE BRASSEY HOTEL. GUESTS WILL EN JOY THE LIFE SIZE CHESS BOARD AND GARDEN GAMES .
HIGH COURT YARDS
UP TO 60 GUESTS SEATED
ENTER INTO THE BE AUTIFULLY DESIGNED HIGH COURT YARDS FOR AN INTIMATE DINNER OR COCK TAIL RECEP TION.
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Floor plans
BURBURY TERR ACE
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DJ Area
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HIGH COURT YARD NORTH
40 guests
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MELBOURNE ROOM
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NATIONAL BALLROOM 1 AND 2
NATIONAL BALLROOM 3
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Sydney Room
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Void To Ground Floor
Melbourne Room
Sydney Room
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Melbourne Room
NATIONAL BALLROOM
NATIONAL BALLROOM 2 AND 3
460 guests
290 guests
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Your day 7.30am
1pm
Wake up surrounded by your best girls
A light lunch
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8am
9.30am
Head down to Hale Gym or Evo Health Club for a swim and sauna
Appointment with the talented Kundalini hair stylists for the Bride and Bridesmaids
11.30am Make up appointment with the team from Hale Spa or Mudd the Spa
2.30pm Big deep breath and take a step closer to being Mr and Mrs
3.30pm Congratulations the official part is done! Now on to photos with your amazing friends and family
8.45am Enjoy a champagne breakfast in Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar
4.30pm Your guests can enjoy some drinks and nibbles at the Garden Bar in Ostani
6pm Your 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.
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6.30pm
8pm
Your guests arrive and enjoy their pre dinner drinks and canapés looking out to the beautiful architecture of the Hotel Realm lobby.
The main course is now served
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7pm Guests begin to be seated in the National Ballroom
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7.15pm The bridal party is announced into the room!
7.30pm
8.45pm
9.30pm
Speeches begin and entrees are served
Time to cut the cake and your first dance as Mr and Mrs
Time to relax, the formalities are over!
Midnight Good night!
7.40pm
9pm
Speeches continue
Dessert is served
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Stay with us
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PICTURED: HOTEL RE AL M
With accommodation available for you and your guests, the Hotel Realm offers you a total wedding package with all the luxuries expected from a 5 star venue.
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BURBURY HOTEL
18 NATIONAL CIRCUIT BARTON AC T 2600 AUSTRALIA P +61 2 6163 1888 HOTELRE ALM.COM.AU
1 BURBURY CLOSE BARTON AC T 2600 AUSTRALIA P +61 2 6173 2777 BURBURYHOTEL.COM.AU
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BURBURY APARTMENTS
1 – 7 MACQUARIE STREE T BARTON AC T 2600 AUSTRALIA P +61 2 6173 2700 BURBURYHOTEL.COM.AU
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LIT TLE NATIONAL HOTEL
BRASSEY HOTEL
21 NATIONAL CIRCUIT BARTON AC T 2600 AUSTRALIA P+61 2 6188 3200 LIT TLENATIONALHOTEL.COM.AU
BELMORE GARDENS & MACQUARIE STREE T BARTON AC T2600 AUSTRALIA +61 2 6273 3766 BRASSEYHOTEL.COM.AU
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Pamper The multi award winning Realm Precinct offers Chef Hatted restaurants, a casual lounge bar, whole foods café, health club, hair salon and day spa.
REL A X ATION AND BEAUT Y SERVICES
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Escape to a place of complete indulgence and relaxation. Hale Spa provides a full complement of day spa treatments. Immerse yourself in the cave-like spa pool, or dissolve away your stress in the steam rooms and infrared saunas.
HALE SPA +61 2 6273 3101 halehealth.com.au
MUDD THE SPA +61 2 6162 0909 mudd.com.au
KUNDALINI HAIR +61 2 6273 7766 kundalinihair.com.au
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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Hale Gym is a place for body transformations, delivering measurable physical improvements. Surpassing all other fitness experiences in Canberra, Hale provides leading-edge Technogym equipment in a non-intimidating, contemporary, sophisticated environment. Try the 12-Week Method before your wedding for a total body transformation.
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BRUNCH
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Take some time out to enjoy our brunch at Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar, a bountiful spread that includes a selection of savouries, charcuterie and cheeses, and a selection of decadent desserts.
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HIGH TE A ON THE BURBURY TERRACE +61 2 6163 1894 hightea@burburyhotel.com.au
BRUNCH AT BUVE T TE +61 2 6163 1818 buvette.com.au
HIGH TEA Perched 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.
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OSTANI BAR AND LOUNGE Have your guests enjoy drinks and nibbles in Ostani Bar & Lounge in between your ceremony and reception.
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BUVET TE BISTRO & WINEÂ BAR Enjoy Dinner for two at Buvette, as included in your package, while you reminisce on getting married one year ago.
CHAIRMAN AND YIP Elegant Cantonese cuisine in spacious surrounds.
LILOTANG JAPANESE Japanese cuisine served in a slick restaurant with blonde-wood panelling and ceiling-high windows.
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Your wedding checklist
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6 MONTHS OUT
Select a wedding date and time
Order invitations and other wedding stationary
Call clergy/celebrant to confirm your date and schedule an appointment
Choose and order your wedding rings
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
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
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
1 MONTH OUT Book your menu tasting Choose your reception menu and drinks
Choose gown/veil/shoes/jewellery/accessories, and schedule gown fittings and confirm a delivery date
Trial make up and hairstyles
Plan and begin a complete beauty, health, and fitness program
Schedule wedding rehearsal
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
Confirm all official/legal documentation is in order
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
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2 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
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
Have a final consultation with florist, photographer, videographer, musicians/entertainers
Lay out everything that you will need on your wedding day
Have your engagement ring cleaned
Re-confirm arrangements with the florist and cake maker
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 — 2 DAYS OUT Drop off any supplies to the venue Go to bed early!
AFTER THE WEDDING Send out thank you notes
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Contact our wedding specialist
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