a wedding to rememberWESTERN AUSTRALIAN

MUSEUM

— ARMSTRONG AND ROHR WEDDING

For many of our 190 guests they said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The venue looked absolutely amazing.

— ADAMS & BURRA-ROBINSON WEDDING

We have nothing but positive comments regarding the food and service and we are incredibly happy with the result.

— CHENG & YOUNG WEDDING

The Museum was an excellent and unique venue for our wedding reception.

a wedding toremember… the perfect venue for

We are delighted that you are considering

the Western Australian Museum to host your

wedding celebration and special day.

At the WA Museum, our venue hire team

is dedicated to help you create an

experience that you will treasure for years

to come.

To assist, we have collated a

useful resource which contains

information about our venue spaces, our

caterer, suggested wedding suppliers

and your own wedding planner and

budget.

Congratulations on your impending marriage.

The creative possibilities are

endless when you choose the Western

Australian Museum to host your wedding

ceremony or reception.

With unique and stunning locations in Fremantle and Perth, plus optional guided tours of galleries or travelling exhibitions, you’ll leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Western Australian Maritime Museum

With spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, the Western Australian Maritime

Museum provides the perfect location for a memorable and unique wedding

ceremony, reception or photographic backdrop.

Function Centre & BalconyGlass walls to the north of the function centre open onto the stylishly curved balcony where guests will enjoy the grandeur of uninterrupted views of Fremantle Harbour.

Glass walls to the south frame the imposing height of the pearl lugger Trixen and the dramatic display of Western Australian artefacts.

With its state of the art design, this sophisticated function centre and balcony set

the calibre for your special day.

CAPACITY

BANQUET

COCKTAIL

150

200

Australia II GalleryImagine seating your guests to starboard of Australia’s most famous ocean racer, the iconic Australia II. The America’s Cup winning yacht provides a wonderful backdrop for wedding ceremonies or intimate receptions in the Museum’s Australia II Gallery.

With its uninterrupted views of Fremantle Harbour and distinctive maritime displays, the gallery is the ‘perfect storm’ for a memorable wedding.

CAPACITY

BANQUET

COCKTAIL

60

150

Western Australian Museum – Perth

Located in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre on the fringe of the CBD, the

Western Australian Museum – Perth is the perfect location for an exclusive

and unique wedding reception or photographic backdrop.

Hackett Hall GalleryThe Hackett Hall Gallery is an extraordinary venue space, available for your exclusive wedding reception.

This architecturally and historically significant space, once used as the State Library, features finely crafted stonemasonry and brickwork and high ornate ceilings.

The Hackett Hall Gallery is available exclusively for bookings from 1 October through to 31 December each year, making

it a highly sought after venue.

CAPACITY

BANQUET

COCKTAIL

370

550

Hackett Hall FoyerThe Hackett Hall Foyer is the spectacular entrance to the Western Australian Museum.

An extraordinary design, its towering glass atrium is sharply contrasted against the tranquil backdrop of the Museum’s original historic buildings.

Located in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre, this sophisticated venue sets the calibre for your special day and a wedding your guests are sure to remember.

CAPACITY

BANQUET

COCKTAIL

70

170

Whether it is in the function centre overlooking Fremantle Harbour, beneath the world famous Australia II, or in the majestic ambience of Hackett Hall Gallery, our dedicated venue team will help you create your perfect day.

Heyder & Shears are the Museum’s exclusive

caterers and can satisfy all of your demands

for exquisite food, excellent staff, fabulous

décor and theming.

Heyder & Shears appreciate that your

wedding is unique and therefore pride

themselves on tailoring the occasion to

meet your expectations.

Their team of highly professional event coordinators and chefs will create a menu that will match your culinary desires and assist in planning your dream wedding.

Please contact Heyder and Shears directly to discuss requirements for your wedding on:

Phone: (08) 9221 4110www.heydershears.com.au

catering

cold canapésWasabi & Garlic Crusted Banana Prawn

Tea Smoked Chicken, Celeriac & Pancetta Timbale, Red Pepper FondantRolled Beef Carpaccio, Artichoke, Shaved Parmesan, Extra Virgin, Black Pepper

Walnut & Feta, Eggplant Salad, Pumpkin & Chickpea Cake

hot canapésChilli Tomato Crab, Crisp Gnocchi

Roast Duck & Pea Arancini Cake, Brandy & Pinot Butter ReductionTeriyaki Lamb Cutlets

Silverbeet & Ricotta Rotollo, Roasted Tomato Fondant

substantialsSeared Salmon, Yam Mash, Grilled Courgettes, Green Tea Noodles,

Shabu Shabu Sauce, Pickled GingerPorcini Mushroom & Roast Tomato Risotto, Green Pesto, White Truffle OilMoroccan Crusted Lamb Loin, Preserved Lemon & Almond Cous Cous,

Cucumber Raita, Harrissa

cocktail desserts, tea and coffeeCayenne Dark Chocolate Custard Tart

Basil Scented Pannacotta, Caramelised Apricot & Lemon ZestDark Star Plunger Coffee & Fine Select Teas

Assam GFOP, Peppermint, Chamomile, China Green Sencha

sample sit down menucanapés on arrival

Seared Scallop, Fried Pork Rillette, Apple AioliLemon Zest, Turmeric, Carrot & Celeriac Fritter, Tsatziki Cream

breadsWholemeal Dinner Rolls

entreeGrilled Prawns, Baby Cos, Papaya & Cucumber, Dill & Avocado Aioli

vegetarian alternativeCaramelised Leek, Asparagus & Pecorino Tart; Braised Fennel & Grapefruit Salad

mainRoasted Beef Fillet, Wild Greens, Macadamia & Potato Gratin, Tamarillo Chutney

vegetarian alternativeAsparagus, Field Mushroom & Chive Open Ravioli, Mushroom Veloute

Thyme & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Infused Feta

dessertPassionfruit Curd Tart, Crushed Meringue Cream

and to finishDark Star Plunger Coffee & Fine Select Teas

Assam GFOP, Peppermint, Chamomile, China Green SenchaHandmade Belgian Chocolates

sample cocktail substantial menu

— LEANNE & GLENN RUCKS

We’ve had so many compliments on our choice venue – so many have said it was the most amazing wedding they’ve ever been to – so memorable …

Pace PhotographyPace Photography specialises in wedding

photography and tailored wedding packages to suit

your personalised needs and requirements.

Pace Photography captures your precious memories in

photographs that will last a lifetime.

You can feel confident knowing that you and your

cherished memories are in expert hands and your wedding day

will be a relaxing and carefree experience you’ll

treasure for years to come.

2 Price Street, Subiaco WA 6008 (by appointment only)

Mobile: 0407 380 864 Fax: (08) 9388 2996

Email: pacephotography@pacephotos.com.au

www.pacephotos.com.au

photography

Mobile: 0418 926 526

Email: kateraston@bigpond.com

www.irisphotography.com.au

Iris PhotographyIris Photography is a boutique wedding

and portrait specialist offering contemporary

and stylish wedding photography services

for your special day.

Iris Photography is a member of the Australian

Institute for Professional Photography.

photography

photography

invitations

White Tulip Photography

White Tulip Photography offers

natural and candid wedding imagery

with a colourful, romantic feel.

We love unique, whimsical weddings

with people that are madly in love!

Mobile: 0439 286 786

Email: info@whitetulipphotography.com.au

www.whitetulipblog.com

The Wren Press

At the Wren Press, we believe the invite is the

precursor of things to come. Beautiful invitations are

the introduction to a beautiful event.

You can choose from our wide range of invitations and

stationery, or request something designed personally

for you. Our graphic design team are always happy to

help design something fresh.

Please visit us in store or feel free to browse our website.

19a Green Street, Mt Hawthorn WA 6016

Phone: (08) 9443 5829

www.wrenpress.com.au

event stylingTouched by AngelsTouched By Angels has been creating breathtaking, bespoke weddings in Perth for more than a decade.

Their Nedlands’ showroom allows couples the opportunity to meet with an experienced event stylist to discuss the look and feel of their special day and to see and touch the exclusive decor on offer.

The team prides themself on innovation, unique style and attention to detail.

Contact Touched By Angels today to start planning the wedding that will be the envy of every bride-to-be.

43 Carrington Street, Nedlands WA 6009

Phone: (08) 9389 6011 Fax: (08) 9389 6044

Email: info@touchedbyangels.com.au

www.touchedbyangels.com.au

wedding cakesEdible ArtOur wedding cakes, cup cakes, birthday, celebration

cakes and desserts have been tried and tested by

thousands of clients for over 12 years.

We would be honoured to create something sweet for you.

We’d love to tell you all about ourselves, however we will

simply let our cakes do all the talking.

Our cakes are produced in Margaret River and sent all over the

state, travelling as far as Bangkok in Thailand.

Unit 4, No 8 Owen Tucker Lane,

Margaret River WA 6285 (by appoinment only)

Phone: (08) 9757 6024 Mobile: 0438 910 192

Email: cakes@edibleart.com.au

www.edibleart.com.au

entertainment

accommodationQuest Harbour Village

Quest Harbour Village offers a range of one, two and

three bedroom apartments with panoramic harbour-side

and ocean front views.

Quest Harbour Village’s spectacular location offers easy

access to the restaurants and attractions of Fishing Boat

Harbour and Fremantle, and is a short distance from the

Western Australian Maritime Museum.

Mews Road, Challenger Harbour,

Fremantle WA 6160

Tel: (08) 9430 3888

Email: questharbourvillage@questapartments.com.au

www.questharbourvillage.com.au

BBC EntertainmentBBC Entertainment is WA’s largest and most experienced

entertainment booking agency. We’ve been operating for

over 40 years and have organised in excess of 100,000

successful events for clients, large and small.

From bands to belly dancers, clowns to comedians,

didgeridoo players to magicians, we have a vast and

diverse range of acts on our books. We will arrange the

perfect entertainment for your event.

Contact BBC Entertainment today to discuss entertainment

for your special day.

Phone: (08) 9472 5500

Email: info@bbcentertainment.com.au

www.bbcentertainment.com.au

Natural Art by Rebecca GraceAt Natural Art by Rebecca Grace we appreciate the natural

beauty of the flower. Our aim is to create sophisticated yet

simple floral arrangements with unique designs.

While our primary focus is on arrangements for gifts and for

the home, we also cater to more large-scale events such as

private parties, business functions and weddings. We strive

to imbue these events with a sense of your own personality,

creating unforgettable impressions. We provide flowers and

décor elements, and full event service is also available if

required.

26 Graylands Rd, Claremont WA 6010

Phone: (08) 9284 2772 Fax: (08) 9284 2778

Mobile: 0412 470 757 Email: info@naturalartflowers.com.au

www.naturalartflowers.com.au

floral designs

themingOMG Events by Tony Salom

OMG Events by Tony Salom is the

best in production management for

your wedding or special event.

See for yourself.

Claremont WA 6010

Mobile: 0411 88 6868

www.omgevents.com.au

formal wear

formal wear

Brittons FormalwearBrittons Formalwear has a long-standing reputation for

quality in the suit hire industry, specialising in stylish and

elegant formal attire for weddings.

Brittons Formalwear can also provide retail sale services for

the groom wanting to own his wedding suit.

Brittons – PERTH

618 Hay Street Mall, Perth WA 6000

Phone: (08) 9325 7390

Brittons – JOONDALUP

10/21 Joondalup Drive, Edgewater WA 6027

Phone: (08) 9301 1744

www.brittonsformalwear.com.au

Donna Tobin CoutureSince its inception in 1995, Donna Tobin Couture has continued to grow and receive esteemed recognition within the fashion industry. Donna’s distinctive style and flair for

bridal couture has earned her multiple awards including the ‘Supreme Award’ at the WA Fashion Design Awards.

Donna is extremely passionate about her work and offers each of her ‘brides to be’ a friendly and relaxed experience when

creating their perfect dream.

Donna Tobin Couture

Distinction in designer bridal wear

254 Barker Rd, Subiaco WA 6008

Tel: (08) 9381 7771 Fax: (08) 9381 7222

Email: donna@donnatobin.com.au

www.donnatobin.com.au

Phone: (08) 9431 8323 venuehire@museum.wa.gov.aumuseum.wa.gov.au

All featured photographic material in this publication is reserved as the property of Western Australian Museum unless indicated otherwise. Photographs featured on pages 5, 6, 25, 26, and edited for use on pages 1 and 2 are supplied courtesy of Pace Photography; photographs featured on pages 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 18 and 21 are supplied courtesy of White Tulip Photography; photograph featured on page 17 is supplied courtesy of Iris Photography.

© Western Australian Museum, 2012.