Weddings by Spicers | Spicers Peak Lodge

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Welcome to Spicers Peak Lodge; the home of love

Spicers Peak Lodge is one of Australia’s most awarded and luxurious venues, specialising in exclusive use destination weddings for up to 60 guests. The scene for your perfect day is set 1,100 metres above sea level on a stunningly beautiful grassy plateau where a majestic, architecturally designed cedar and bluestone lodge frames your perfect day. Perched at the peak of our 8,000 acre property and surrounded by picturesque mountain views, it is truly a destination like no other.

We would be delighted to host your wedding in a personalised and intimate environment for just you and your guests. Spicers Peak Lodge offers the convenience of holding your ceremony and reception all at one venue, with accommodation for up to 26 guests.

Our awarded chefs will impress; turning your wedding reception into a culinary experience, and are able to cater for all dietary requirements. This dining experience is complimented by the attentive and genuine service of our team who find nothing more rewarding than creating incredible memories for each and every guest. Our experienced wedding coordinator and team will ensure that your special day runs seamlessly and is one of pure indulgence. However, the Spicers magic can only truly be experienced when you meet onsite with our team to create the wedding of your dreams. Arrange a meeting on the mountain and start envisioning your perfect day.

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CEREMONY

Spicers Peak Lodge is the perfect place for an intimate ceremony on our lawn with panoramic mountain views, within our lush countryside full of nature’s hidden gems, or beside the striking bluestone fireplace.

Ceremonies are available anywhere in our maintained grounds of the Lodge for up to 60 guests with a range of popular options ideal for stunning photo opportunities. Every wedding package we offer includes 60 French oak crossback chairs, a signing table and a portable PA system with a wireless microphone; all complimentary for use during your ceremony.

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While our stunning scenery will enchant your guests, of equal beauty is the main lodge; incorporating a lounge, dining room and terrace. Spicers Peak Lodge offers various options for your pre-dinner canapés and reception to suit your wedding size and requirements.

Styling for your wedding includes: table linen, napkins, French oak crossback chairs, personalised menus, PA system and microphone, speaker system for streaming music, gift/wishing well table, cake table, designer cake knife set, hurricane vases and candles for your table and an easel for displaying a welcome sign or seating plan.

THE TERRACE

Enjoy the opulent surroundings and bask in outdoor dining for your reception on our beautiful terrace. We provide one long table complete with up to 60 French oak crossback chairs, which are perfectly paired with a fireplace and outdoor heating to make The Terrace the perfect location for intimate and larger weddings alike, any time of the year.

THE LOUNGE

For those cooler evenings enjoy the warmth and homeliness of the main lounge. The architecturally designed lounge offers floor to ceiling windows to take in the mountains and sunset. Spicers Peak Lodge can then reconfigure your design to offer a lounge in another area.

MARQUEE WEDDINGS *

Enjoy a beautiful setting under the stars with the mountains and the lodge as your view, hosting up to 100 guests. This unique backdrop offers the flexibility to create the reception space of your dreams. Marquee wedding prices start from $95,000. Please contact our Wedding Coordinator for a tailored quote.

*Please note marquee weddings have additional terms and conditions.

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ALL INCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGE

The ultimate wedding package, combining our luxury all-inclusive accommodation with everything you need for a lavish and luxurious wedding.

Begin the celebration with a light lunch as your guests arrive, then enjoy relaxed drinks and canapés around our firepit. Spend quality time with your loved ones while sharing the 5 course Chef’s Tasting Menu with paired wines. The following day, relax at breakfast with your choice of a share-style meal or our à la carte menu, followed by a grazing station lunch or lunch delivered to your rooms.

Tie the knot on our front lawn, overlooking the Great Dividing Range and enjoy the signature Peak experience with drinks and canapés, a 3 course menu, late night fork food and a tailored beverage package. Continue the celebration with a group morning-after breakfast and leisurely checkout.

This luxurious three-day celebration includes:

DAY ONE

• À la carte lunch on arrival

• Campfire canapés with selection of beverages

• Chef’s tasting four course dinner with paired wines

• Luxury accommodation

DAY TWO

• À la carte breakfast

• Charcuterie and cheese grazing station or lunch delivered to your rooms while you get ready

• Signature Wedding Package including tailored beverage package for before and after the ceremony

• Reception canapes on our lawns followed by a three course dinner on our terrace

• Luxury accommodation

DAY THREE

• À la carte breakfast

OTHER INCLUSIONS:

• All inclusive drinks (excludes cellar master wines, premium spirits and cocktails)

• Mini bar refreshed daily

• Exclusive use of the Retreat for the wedding day

• Use of the day spa to get ready

• Use of the conference room for set up/prep

• One complimentary guided activity per wedding (e.g. a guided walk.)

Sunday - Wednesday = $57,500

Friday and Saturday = $65,000

DINING PACKAGES

Our onsite restaurant, The Peak, is regarded as one of Queensland’s finest. It is an exceptional dining experience using the best of Australian produce, sourced as locally as possible. With an array of fresh options this is truly dining at the height of luxury. The restaurant has achieved two Chef-Hats in the Australian Good Food Guide for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

ULTIMATE

PEAK*

Selection of three canapés

3 course menu - alternate drop or shared banquet

Cheese platters or late night fork food

Daily beverage package

Selection of three canapés

Meet with our Executive Chef to discuss and create a personalised

5 course tasting menu

Cheese station or late night fork food

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ARRIVAL LUNCH

Two course set menu - dine at your leisure

(Select one entree and one main or one main and one dessert)

Upgrade to three course +$10 per person

ENTREÉ

Chef’s seasonal soup

Cured Atlantic salmon, house pickle, garden herbs

MAIN

Sweet potato gnocchi, kale verde, brassicas, parmigiano

Market fish, charred broccolini, fennel puree

Wagyu beef brisket, mashed potato, seasonal vegetables

DESSERT

Almond panna cotta, mango sorbet, coconut and oat crumb

Baked cheesecake, mixed berry compote, biscuit crumbs

POST CEREMONY CANAPES

Select three

Upgrade to four canapes per person + $1.50 p/p

COLD

Compressed cucumber, lemon verbena, caper creme fraiche (V, GF, DF option)

Tomato bruschetta, feta cream, house focaccia

Cured kingfish, ponzu dressing, avocado cream, nori

Lamb carpaccio, sourdough, mint labneh, native pepper

HOT

Coconut and mushroom pate, vol au vent, toasted coconut

Baked scallops, miso butter, roasted grapes

Salmon croquette, dill creme fraiche, salmon roe

Glazed tofu, pickled ginger, sesame aioli

PREMIUM + $3.50pp

Appellation oysters, champagne mignonette

Firewood baked oysters, charred Davidson plum

Butter poached lobster, cocktail sauce, brioche

Wagyu beef toast, horseradish cream, caviar

WEDDING DAY RECEPTION DINNER SAMPLE MENU

Three course alternate drop

ENTREE

Roasted beetroot, goat cheese foam, candied walnut, truffle honey

Jerusalem artichoke tartare, gentleman’s relish, chilli crisp, compressed apple

Yuzu cured Murray cod, finger lime emulsion, pickled vegetables, garden herbs

Spiced duck rillette, foie gras pate, cherry jus, lavosh

Mooloolaba king prawn, carrot gnocchi, fennel salad, bisque sauce

Kangaroo carpaccio, soy glaze, lemon myrtle labneh, spiced toast, parmigiano

MAIN

Feta ravioli, grilled zucchini, macadamia dukkha, parmigiano

Pan seared barramundi, spiced cauliflower, citrus beurre blanc, dill oil

9Dorf roasted chicken, braised leek, soubise, black garlic, chicken tuille

Twice cooked junabee pork, sweet potato mash, spiced apple puree, kale chips

Braised lamb shoulder, saffron polenta, garden herb salad, mint jus

Black angus eye fillet, swede puree, glazed carrot, mushroom jus

DESSERT

Dark chocolate marquis, house honeycomb, white chocolate dust, raspberry sorbet

Lemon verbena panna cotta, citrus and pineapple compote, native pepper sable

Charred plum, vanilla crème pâtissière, blueberry gel, meringue

Apple tart, almond frangipane, clotted cream, cinnamon syrup

Strawberry mousse, strawberry compote, créme chantilly, sponge cake

BEVERAGE PACKAGES SAMPLE MENU

PEAK PACKAGE

Select one sparkling, two white and red wines, one dessert wine and three beers.

SPARKLING

NV Barringwood Brut Cuvee - Barrington

NV Clover Hill Sparkling Rose - Pipers River

WHITE WINE

2021 Mitchell Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley

2022 Nick Spencer Pinot Gris, Gundagai

2020 First Creek Chardonnay, Hunter Valley

2021 Saint and Scholar Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills

ROSÉ

2021 Dominique Portet ‘Fontaine Rose’, Yarra Valley

RED WINE

2020 Save our Souls Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula

2020 Stonehorse Shiraz by Kaesler, Clare Valley

2021 Aphelion ‘Welkin’ Grenache, McLaren Valley

2020 Irvine Estate Merlot, Eden Valley

2020 Bleasdale ‘Second Innings’ Malbec

BEER/CIDER

Stone & Wood Green Coast Crisp Lager 3.5%

Asahi Super Dry 5%

Burleigh Brewing Co Tropical Ale 4.2%

Little Creatures Rodger 3.8%

The Hills Cider Company, Pear 5%

4 Pines Ultra Low 0.5%

SOMETHING EXTRA

FRENCH CHAMPAGNE

If you would like to celebrate with Champagne this can be arranged by adding on consumption to your package.

TAILORED BEVERAGE MENU

Meet with our onsite sommelier to curate your personalized beverage menu, selecting your favourite blends and brews to enjoy on the night of your wedding.

Additional information

Spicers Peak Lodge offers a maximum of 7 hours of beverage service, with all beverage service ceasing by 11pm. Guests not staying onsite are required to depart by 11:30pm. All beverages listed in the packages are subject to change and based on availability. Our tailored beverage menu includes a selection of wines, beer and spirits of your choice, within the beverage allocation. At the conclusion of your beverage allocation, Spicers Peak Lodge will offer house beverage selections of similar blends and regions which will be charged on consumption. There is a beverage consumption allocation per person in the all inclusive package. Special order beers available on request are subject to surcharge based on pricing and availability of product and would be a substitute for one of the inclusive options. All wines are subject to availability and change in vintage. Any replacement products would be similar in style and characteristics.

Peak packages also include soft drinks, tea, coffee and mineral water. Beverages listed are subject to change. A similar varietal and region will be offered.

ACCOMMODATION

Our exclusive accommodation consists of ten luxurious suites and two private lodges sleeping up to 26 of your closest family and friends.

Our wedding accommodation package includes your luxury accommodation and à la carte breakfast.

Check in is from 2pm. If guests wish to have the room earlier then they are welcome to book the room the evening before. To extend your stay please speak to us about a discounted rate. Additional day beds are available at $600 per person per night for an all-inclusive stay.

Minimum 2 night bookings are required for weddings that fall on weekends, public holidays, during peak seasons or for ceremonies before 2pm.