Weddingsat Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise

Congratulations

Congratulations on your Engagement

The essence of a Gold Coast wedding is sand, sun and sea. At Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise these elements combine with everything you would expect from a superior wedding venue. It’s the extra care you get that creates the perfection on your special day. Come and experience what most couples only dream about – A Wedding in Paradise!

Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise has a range of complete wedding packages to help you create perfect memories, alternatively we can tailor an exclusive package just for you.

With our professional Event Coordinators, every detail is effortlessly planned around you. Relax and enjoy your day while we ensure everything is taken care of.

We would be delighted to invite you to insect our contemporary wedding venue and to discuss the details of your forthcoming wedding. Please contact one of our Event Coordinators on (07) 5579 3499.

Kind regards

The Events Team

Wedding Ceremony Packages

Wedding Ceremony Packages

Garden Ceremony | $600

White bridal chairs (10)Red carpetClothed registry tableDecorated bridal archFloral arrangement for registry tableRose petals to scatter

Chapel Ceremony | $400

Gold Coast Arts Centre

* Please refer to last page for special considerations

Beach Ceremony | $600

White bridal chairs (10)Decorated bamboo runnerClothed registry tableTwo Bali flags ParasolsFloral arrangement for registry tableRose petals to scatter

Cocktail Reception

Cocktail Reception

$79 per personMinimum of 50 guests

Red carpet on arrival in the lobby

Choice of Menu - Stand up cocktail buffet OR choice of 6 canapés

DJ for 3 hours

3 hour basic beverage package

4 hour venue hire

Room decorations

Scattered seating with chair covers

Decorated cake and gift table

Lectern and microphone

Dance floor

Forever Wedding Package

Forever Wedding Package

Buffet $115 per personMinimum 50 guests Plated $120 per personRed carpet on arrival in the lobbyHalf hour pre-dinner drinks and canapés for guests and bridal partyThree course alternately placed menu or sumptuous buffet4 hour basic beverage packageDJ for 5 hoursDecorated bridal and guest tablesA choice of white or black lycra chair coversColoured chair sashes of your choiceTable centrepiecesDecorated gift and cake tablesDecorated wishing wellDance floor, stage and microphoneCommemorative menusVenue hire until midnightComplimentary Bridal Suite the night before your wedding dayComplimentary Bridal Suite with buffet breakfast for your wedding nightSpecial accommodation rates on the wedding night for wedding guests

Stand Up Cocktail Buffet

Stand Up Cocktail Buffet

Selection of assorted sushiVietnamese-style chicken saladMushroom aranciniTempura prawns with Ponzu dipping sauceButter chicken with saffron riceBeer battered fish with tartare sauceChicken skewer with satay dipping sauceSalt and pepper squidA selection of mini pizza’sAssorted mini quichesFruit tartletsMini passionfruit curd tartletsMini chocolate tartlets

Canapés

Cold Canapé | please choose 3

Tomato, pepper and red onion tarte tatin with Persian fetaSmoked salmon on a chive picklet with crème freshSesame crusted tuna with soy and mirin glazeAssorted sushi rolls with soy and wasabiMini goats cheese, roast pepper and rocquette tartletsThai beef roll with coriander lime dressingSpiced prawn with avocado mousse on brioche toastMini pumpkin scones with roasted tomato chutneyRoasted duck and rhubarb on toastAsparagus spears wrapped with parma ham

Canapés

Hot Canapé | please choose 3

Lamb kofta with cucumber riataTempura prawn with ponzu dipping sauceSoya and sesame chicken on spring onion pancakeAssorted steamed Asian dumplingsVegetable samosasPorcinni mushroom aranciniSalt and pepper squid with Nam Jim dressingPeking duck wontonSpinach and ricotta trianglesThree cheese risotto spoons

Buffet Menu

Buffet MenuBaker’s basket of bread and rollsTasmanian smoked salmonMixed leaf saladPotato salad with roast garlic aioliRoma tomato, basil and Spanish onion saladAccompanied by selected condiments and dressingsChef’s soup of the dayPotato and chive frittata A selection of gourmet meatsMarinated supreme of chicken with tomato chutneyCharred loin of lamb, fresh herbs and garlicBreast of chicken on a ratatouille of winter vegetablesGrilled salmon fillet with a lime beurre blanc on braised fennelSteamed panache of vegetables with herb butterMinted new potatoesSelected cakes and slicesFresh sliced fruitsChantilly creamAustralian cheese with dried fruits and crackersFreshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffeeSelection of regular and herbal Pickwick teas

Seafood Menu Additions | $15 ppTiger prawnsPacific oystersMarinated green-lip musselsSeafood fried riceBarramundi fillet with native mint & mango salsa

Plated Menu Selection

Plated Menu Selection

Entrées | please choose 2

Chef’s soup of the day served with a crusty bread rollCaesar salad with garlic croutons and crispy proscuittoRoasted vine ripened tomato, Persian feta tart with pepper and onion marmaladeRocket, grilled eggplant semi dried tomato and marinated bocconcini salad with balsamic dressingMoreton Bay bug risotto with shaved parmesan and fresh herbsGrilled prawns accompanied by crispy noodle and julienne vegetable salad and drizzled with a lime coriander and soy dressingSpice chicken with avocado, baby leaf salad, and a tomato and roast pepper salsa

Main Courses | please choose 2

Maple glazed lamb rack on sweet potato puree with asparagus and red wine jusPan fried barramundi on a bed of scented jasmine rice steamed greens, and lemon hollandaiseThai pumpkin and eggplant curry on steamed jasmine riceBeef Tenderloin, mashed potato, baby carrots, wild mushroom sauce and topped with crispy proscuittoChermoula marinated chicken breast with charred capsicum, green beans and a lemon chardonnay cream sauceGrilled pork rib eye, roasted root vegetables, apple compote and a balsamic jus

Plated Menu Selection

Plated Menu Selection

Desserts | please choose 2

Rich dark chocolate tart with raspberry coulis and vanilla bean ice-creamPassionfruit pannacotta served with a compote of berries, double cream and a mango mint coulisSticky date pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla bean ice-creamSteamed summer berry sponge pudding with vanilla bean custardCrumble topped apple pie with mixed berry compote and vanilla anglaiseChef’s hand-picked cheeses with dried fruit and crackers

Beverage Package

Beverage Package

BeersVictoria BitterTooheys NewXXXX GoldCascade Light

WinesDe Bortoli Willowglen BrutDe Bortoli Willowglen Semillon ChardonnayDe Bortoli Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet

Fresh fruit juicesMineral waterSoft drinks

Children’s Prices

Children under 4 years ComplimentaryChildren 4-12 years of age $30.00* per child

*Special Children’s Menu applies

Children’s Prices

Ceremony Locations

Recommended Ceremony Locations

Garden CeremonyCascade Gardens2730 Gold Coast HighwayBroadbeach Qld 4218

John Laws ParkThe EsplanadeBurleigh Heads Qld 4220

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens – Rosser ParkAshmore RoadBenowa Qld 4217

Chapel CeremonyGold Coast Arts CentreBundall RoadBundall Qld 4217

Beach CeremonyBudds BeachRiver DriveSurfers Paradise Qld 4217

Tower 33Down from Q1Surfers Paradise Qld 4217

Froggy’s Beach*Coolangatta Qld 4228

Tallebudgera Beach*Tallebudgera Qld 4221

*Surcharge may apply due to locality

Recommended Wedding Services

CakesDesigner Creations by MadisonsOasis Shopping Centre Broadbeach Qld 4218T 07 5592 6933W www.designercreations.com

YenmartShop 7, Main Place2705 Gold Coast HighwayBroadbeach Qld 4218T 07 5570 2207W www.yenmart.com.au

Cars & LimousinesAffordable LimousinesT 1800 357 800W www.affordablelimousines.com.au

Wedding Services

CelebrantsMichele ProvestT 07 5510 3007M 0439 826 025W www.micheleprovest.com.au

Will ChartlonT 07 5522 8881M 0412 676 288E will@celebrationsontime.com.au

Event StylistElite Weddings & EventsJo VitelliM 0412 881 676E jo@eliteweddingsandevents.com.auW eliteweddingsandevents.com.au

Hair & Make-UpT&K Hair & Make-Up ArtistsT Tina – 0408 875 078 / Kristen – 0401 958 950E tina.kristen@hotmail.com

FloralB Sweet FlowersM 0432 394 412W www.bsweetflowers.com

PhotographerSOL PhotographyDan Bastick & Rebecca WrenM 0449 048 160E info@solphotograhy.com.auW www.solphotography.com.au

Terms & ConditionsWedding CoordinatorAt the Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise, your wedding is just as important to us as it is to you. Our experienced team of wedding planners are professional and innovative, ensuring your every expectation is met. Once your wedding is confirmed and contracted, one of our experienced wedding planners will arrange to meet with you to discuss your very special day. Your wedding planner will be with you from the initial planning stages through until your Wedding Day and will work with you to ensure your dream wedding is as exciting and individual as you are.

Event ThemeingIncluded in the wedding package are all table centrepieces, chair covers, sashes and decorated bridal and cake table. You will also receive a complimentary consultation with our event stylist to discuss your wedding requirements.

Menu TastingA menu tasting is a necessity when planning a wedding and the Hotel’s Executive Chef is happy to cater to all requirements. Chef’s assistance with your wedding menu will reflect the Hotel’s food innovation and creativity with your wedding day dreams. Menu tastings are offered for plated menus only, once contracted.

CeremonyCeremony packages are only available when holding a wedding reception at the Hotel. A permit to hold a ceremony in a public venue is required from the Gold Coast City Council. Seating and capacity limits apply. Application forms can be downloaded from the Council website http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au. Alternatively your dedicated Event Coordinator will be able to assist with additional information.

GardenMaximum 20 chairs are permissible. Approximately a limit of two (2) hours is permitted for the ceremony and set up to take place. Ceremony only and the party is to be limited to a maximum of 50 – 70 people. If access is limited to site – set-up fee may apply. Decision to hold ceremony in our indoor venue in the event of wet weather must be reached at least three (3) hours prior to ceremony.

BeachMaximum 10 chairs are permissible. Approximately a limit of one (1) hour is permitted for the ceremony and set up to take place. Ceremony only and the party is to be limited to a maximum of 50 people. If access is limited to site – set-up fee may apply. Decision to hold ceremony in our indoor venue in the event of wet weather must be reached at least three (3) hours prior to ceremony.

Bookings and ConfirmationBookings can be made on a confirmed basis twelve months from the date of your wedding with an initial deposit of $1,000, for receptions in our Boulevarde Room. This confirmation is also available for bookings in our Sunset Room providing there is a minimum of 100 guests - $1000 initial deposit also required. Should your reception be less than 100 guests and you wish to utilise the Sunset Room, Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise is able to hold the function space on a tentative basis twelve months from date of your wedding reception with confirmation advised six months prior to the date of your function. A catering confirmation agreement will be issued and a signed copy of this agreement is required within 14 days to confirm your booking. A second deposit equal to 50% of your final account is due 60 days prior to your event. The balance of the account is due 7 days prior to your function. All prices are inclusive of GST and are valid 1 January 2010 – 31 December 2010.

CancellationThe management of the hotel reserves the right to cancel the booking and allocate the venue to another client if confirmation is not received by the due date. Should you wish to cancel your booking prior to the confirmation date, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can release the booking and allow the space to become available to other clients. No charges will be incurred.If your function is cancelled after the confirmation date, the following conditions apply:

6-2 months prior to the event, the Hotel shall retain the initial deposit of $1,000.Within 60-30 days of the event, the Hotel shall retain both the initial deposit and second deposit, equal to 50% of the total estimated expenditure.Within 30 days of the event, the Hotel shall retain 100% of total estimated expenditure.

Non Smoking PolicyIn accordance with Qld State Law, the Courtyard by Marriott Surfers Paradise Hotel is a non smoking venue.

MiscellaneousA surcharge of $200 will apply for the cleaning of embellishments used in the rooms, i.e. confetti, rose petals, table scatters.

Terms & Conditions