Canberra's best suppliers to consider this wedding season

Hosting a wedding in the Canberra region offers happy couples a wealth of options, but with so many decisions to make, the planning process can be a daunting one. Fortunately, the nation’s capital is home to a range of talented professionals who can help bring your wedding vision to life.

Ahead of the 2024 wedding season, we’ve scoured the city to find the crème de la crème of wedding suppliers to ensure your celebration is as unique and memorable as your love story.

Venues

Midnight Hotel

Where: 1 Elouera Street, Braddon.

Kicking things off with plenty of contemporary style is Midnight Hotel. Set in the heart of Braddon, this luxury venue can host your wedding ceremony and reception, and provide catering, accommodation, styling, and more as needed.

Lake George Winery

Where: 173 The Vineyards Road, Lake George, Collector.

If an enchanting vineyard setting is more to your taste, Lake George Winery is worth a visit. Nestled along the shores of Lake George, this family-owned venue offers tailored decoration and bespoke catering, with award-winning wines paired to your taste.

Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club

Where: Mariner Place, Yarralumla.

Oh, to be married by the lake! Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club offers a range of function rooms and catering packages for wedding receptions of all sizes, set against the gorgeous backdrop of Lake Burley Griffin.

QT Canberra

Where: 1 London Circuit, Canberra City.

With eight unique event spaces and a capacity for 20 to 1000 guests, QT Canberra is certainly a versatile venue. The luxury hotel seamlessly caters for weddings of any style, from traditional to contemporary, and even a little bit quirky.

Florists

Peony n’ Pearl

Peony n’ Pearl has become a household name around Canberra over the last decade, known for timeless floral creations of the highest quality. While this florist no longer books directly, they do work with stylists and event organisers across the capital. Owner Fionna says she’ll be returning to the industry in full swing ‘when the time is right’, so watch this space!

Twyllo Flower Farm

This little family farm on the outskirts of Tharwa was once dedicated entirely to cattle, but the last few years have been all about the flowers. From Ranunculus to Dahlias and everything in between, Teigan and her family grow lush, one-of-a-kind florals for bespoke wedding decoration, bouquets and more.

Canberra Florist

Having spent many years fulfilling the dreams of couples getting married in the nation’s capital, the Canberra Florist team is more than qualified in the wedding floristry world. Their creations include bouquets, buttonholes, corsages, centrepieces, cake decorations, flower crowns, wedding signs and more.

Wedding planners

Canberra Event Management and Styling

Canberra Event Management and Styling has an outstanding reputation for unique, memorable weddings with five-star service. CEO/creative director Carissa Webster and her team have been named the region’s ‘Best Stylist & Director’ in the Wedding Industry Awards from 2020 to 2024, and ‘Best Wedding Planner’ in Canberra, as voted by couples, in 2023 and 2024.

A Touch of Elegance

A Touch of Elegance has more than 26 years of experience in Canberra’s wedding scene. The team caters for weddings of all sizes and styles. It’s famous for its flawless approach to ceiling canopies, wall linings, candelabras, flowers, mood lighting, table centrepieces, theme design and more.

Canberra Intimate Weddings

Specialists in small weddings and elopements, Canberra Intimate Weddings offers affordable ceremony packages in the nation’s capital on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. The bride and groom need only organise attire and arrive on the special day with their closest friends and family – Canberra Intimate Weddings expertly covers every other detail.

Cake-makers

La Ombre Creations

La Ombre Creations takes a classic, feminine approach to intricate wedding cake design. From her luxe designer cake studio in North Canberra, Saadia brings to life one-of-a-kind creations that are as delicious as they are beautiful.

Cakes of your Dreams

Susan Kruppai opened Cake of your Dreams in 1995. A fourth-generation pastry chef, Susan believes cakes are in her DNA. Her individually crafted wedding cakes are fun, floral and full of colour, expertly composed with plenty of love.

Rosie Cakes

Rosie of Rosie Cakes has more than a decade’s experience creating epic wedding cake designs that not only look the part but taste so good they entice the guests back for seconds. She also runs workshops teaching local mums how to bake at home.

Caterers

The Merchant’s Feast

Not keen on a formal dinner at your wedding and looking for something a little different? The Merchant’s Feast has you covered. This ‘digital deli’ caters for events large and small, specialising in delicious grazing tables, canapes, salads and more.

Sweet Bones: Weddings

Launched by Emily and Russell Brindley, Sweet Bones has been providing cakes and dessert bars for Canberra weddings since 2011. Their creations emphasise fresh fruit, berries, locally grown flowers and lush greenery.

Sitting Ducks Catering

Sitting Ducks Catering takes a fine dining approach to wedding and event catering. Making taste, quality, style and presentation their absolute priority, this team offers contemporary menus that focus on fresh seasonal produce.

Original Article published by Morgan Kenyon on Riotact.