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Happy 15th Birthday In the Booth!

Happy 15th Birthday In the Booth!

What does a birthday party hire company do when it’s their own birthday?! It’s probably a given that we hire a photo booth!

Wow, fifteen years! It seems possible and not possible all at the same time. In the Booth officially opened in April 2009 at a Brisbane wedding expo. If you’ve read our company story you might know some of our background.

No one knew what a photo booth was back then, much less knew that you could get one for birthday party hire. “Sorry, what is it?” was a common question we received when guests first approached the booth. The questions might have changed but one thing certainly hasn’t. it’s the curiosity to know what’s going on behind that velvet curtain!

Prior to our launch, the only photo booths available were traditional passport style booths. These machines were design to stay in one place for passport photos. You can imagine it didn’t work out so well when people tried to move them around for birthday party hire and the like! We knew there had to be a better way.

And so In the Booth was born! We were the first company in Australia to reimagine the photo booth into ‘components’ to make it more portable. Past experiences in the event industry told us the booth had to be able to get in and out of tight spaces. We wanted to enhance the guest experience while still respecting the all-important floorplan.

Many things have changed with our booths as we reflect on the past fifteen years. It’s only natural that companies should grow with technologies and the changing needs of their customers. However, in a world where nothing is forever, we thought we’d celebrate a few things that have remained:

Customer Experience

If it’s not simple to use or doesn’t keep your guests ‘in the moment; we don’t develop it. It’s that simple! A celebration is just that. Our role for birthday party hire and wedding hire is to enhance that celebration, not complicate it. Guests are extremely excitable at events (which is great!). They need to be able to understand what to do, and quickly. We constantly work to seamlessly combine modern day technologies with an old-school simplicity.

Our booths themselves

Everyone reckons their baby is more beautiful and so it is for us! The physical appearance of our booths hasn’t changed since 2009, which we reckon means we got a few things right. Customers from all types of events love the classic styling of our booths and it’s not something we’re going to change any time soon.

Our dedication to old-school customer service

At In the Booth, you won’t be left “Waiting to hear back” or unclear on an answer. The event industry has no time for lack of clarity! We’re here to make your celebration more straightforward, period. There’s no point hiring a photo booth company that leaves you worrying that you should have done it yourself. Special events require specialised services. Don’t make excuses for companies that leave you hanging – seek out companies who give you the customer experience you deserve.

Happy fifteenth birthday In the Booth! Here’s to the next fifteen 🎈

Blackbird Brisbane Wedding for Joshua & Sonya

BLACKBIRD BRISBANE WEDDING VENUE

About Blackbird Brisbane

It’s hard to have a better location than Blackbird Brisbane! The superb riverfront address looks out over the Brisbane River vista including the Story Bridge. It’s a gorgeous setting for events. Furthermore, customers may just be lucky enough for a incredible lights display on the bridge if it’s a special occasion!

Blackbird Brisbane spans two levels of riverside real estate. This iconic space is home to a stunning function and wedding venue, three secluded private dining rooms and a popular bar. Blackbird is the place to be for after work drinks or a night out on the town. In the Booth Brisbane has been attending weddings and functions at Blackbird for many years! We never get tired of that view of In the Booth’s hometown.

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Joshua and Sonya’s wedding was a classically styled Brisbane affair! St Stephen’s Cathedral was the venue for their fairy-tale ceremony. Sonya was every inch the princess bride with her gorgeous train flowing over the cathedral’s altar steps. How beautiful is the stained glass window backdrop of their traditional church ceremony? The kiss outside the church after they were announced man and wife was a movie-star moment!

Sonya’s princess style gown was adorned with sparkle and had a dreamy cloud-like effect. The handsome groom was set apart from his groomsmen with the unique style of a white dinner jacket over black shirt, tie and slacks. The groomsmen were monochrome in the opposite pallate with black jackets and white shirts. We loved this subtle point of difference!

Sonya’s ladies wore white satin one-shoulder gowns. In addition, how fun to have your bridesmaids also dressed in white! The ladies completed their look with strappy heels, high ponies and gorgeous white roses.

Joshua & Sonya’s Wedding Reception at Blackbird Brisbane

The celebrations continued at Blackbird Brisbane for Joshua and Sonya’s reception. Their three-tier snow white cake perfectly matched the timeless feel of their day. Hundreds of candles reflected in the glass outlook to the Brisbane Story Bridge. Joshua and Sonya’s guests enjoyed a delicious meal to start. The new Mr & Mrs took to the floor amongst indoor sparkulars and danced on a cloud.

The booth kicked the party up a notch! In addition Joshua and Sonya had chosen a classic black print design and backdrop to suit the feel of their day. Guests danced the night away and In the Booth Brisbane got a work out capturing every last wedding day memory!

Last but not least, thanks so much for boothing with us Jonathan and Sonya! We wish you every happiness in your lives together.

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A note from the Bride…

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“The most important part of our day was being with our family and friends to celebrate our marriage especially as we had a lot of family and friends who travelled inter-state and overseas for the special day. The theme of our wedding was white, classic and classy. All of our suppliers were amazing and everything came together perfectly. We couldn’t of asked for a more perfect day to celebrate our love.”

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To get a photo booth or to not get a photo booth?

WHY YOU SHOULD GET A PHOTO BOOTH

Wondering if you should get a photo booth for your next event? Spoiler alert: we reckon you should 😜 To be fair, we’ve got plenty of reasons to back up that statement. If you think the photo booth idea has been ‘done’ the below point should help remind you how awesome they are.

There are plenty of things that have been ‘done’ before at weddings and events. We see them as traditions rather than what’s already been done. For example, phone cameras are everywhere yet you won’t see a wedding without a professional photographer. Dessert is often served at a wedding yet it’s rare there will be a wedding without a cake.

Photo booths have reached that cult status! Let’s rewind to 2007 when In the Booth’s first photo booth was in the planning stages. No one knew what a photo booth was let alone understood what it meant to have one at an event! Fast forward to 2024 and everyone understands what a photo booth is. Guests no longer have to be introduced to the concept or told how to use a touch screen. In the Booth is celebrating our fifteenth birthday this year and it’s incredible to think we had to explain to customers what it meant to get a photo booth for their event! So let’s get down to it! Here’s our top reasons why you should absolutely get a photo booth at your wedding, party or corporate event.

Photos

This one you expected! You can never have enough photos. As opposed to the awkward photographer roaming the room, the booths draws guests in. The ‘PHOTOBOOTH’ sign on all our booths literally tells guests in one word the fun that’s to come. Guests are attracted to the booth like moths to a flame.

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Entertainment

This ties with our first point of photos. You cannot beat the entertainment the booth offers your guests. Photos almost become a by-product of the fun they have! Event entertainment needs to be inherently simple in design. If you’ve got a booth and dancing, your guests will have the best.night.ever.

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Guest Book

It goes without saying that guest books are kind of boring. Not so with a photo booth! Our guest books are a main attraction during parties and weddings. Guests love adding their photo strips and writing messages and captions. Also did you know the guest book isn’t an extra charge with In the Booth?

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Instant Prints

This one’s a biggie! There isn’t a more exciting photo booth hire moment that when those little prints pop out the side. Guests will tussle to get the first look! We only offer printing packages at In the Booth – we’re not fans of digital only because our guests aren’t. It’s for this reason we advise you check your photo booth company of choice actually prints.

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Video Guest Book

It’s time for your interview in the booth! Video messages are just plain fun. Furthermore your guests will sing, dance and ham up to the camera in our private enclosed environment. It’s our unique enclosed booths that allow us to capture high definition sound. That’s why you won’t find open photo booth companies offering video services.

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Digital Experiences

Finally, we’re living in 2024 so despite our vintage roots we’re fully on board with digital too. Our app in addition to Guest Cam, Gif and Slo-Mo round out our digital inclusions for guests to get stuck into. Each time they visit the booth they can choose from one of 5 different experiences. It’s as much fun as the playdough table at a kid’s party!

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Considering a Caravan Photo Booth?

Considering a caravan photo booth? Full disclosure – we don’t offer them at In the Booth and we’re happy to talk about why!

Firstly, some background. Photo booth hire includes various components of equipment. Of course there is the ‘booth’ part itself that guests stand or sit in. Then there the technical gear which encompasses a printer, camera and computer system to run the booth’s program. It may seem like a good idea to put all this equipment on wheels in a caravan! Why a caravan photo booth? Well, on one hand most people love a vintage caravan. They’re cute for sure! Another key point from the supplier’s end is that their set up and pack time efforts are greatly reduced. All equipment ‘lives’ in the caravan so there are fewer set up and pack down components.

Some more things to consider when hiring a caravan photo booth:

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Indoor wedding reception?

A caravan photo booth will only work for your function if it’s being held in a warehouse style space with vehicle access. The vast majority of event venues we attend have guests celebrating indoors. A booth in a carpark or separate area comes with the ‘out of sight, out of mind’ issue. Guests tend to forget the caravan photo booth is there and results in less photos. For a photo booth to be truly successful, it needs to be in the same vicinity as your guests. The booth and the dance floor are a match made in heaven! If your guests are inside, so should the booth and dance floor.

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Wheelchair Accessibility

Caravan photo booths are of course raised off the ground on wheels. This means guests in wheelchairs or with mobility issues will struggle to use the booth. At In the Booth we include complimentary wheelchair access as standard along with our Guest Cam service for guests that wish to remain seated.

Just talk to our friendly bookings team when you enquire. We’d be more than happy to include our specifications for you and ensure it meets your guests’ needs.

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More image bang for your buck

Part of the fun of the booth is squeezing in just a few more! Caravans are surprisingly tight spaces once a few people are inside. Add to that a warm summer’s evening and no air conditioning and things can get a little…heated! Because of the tight space there’s only so much room to fit guests together in a photo. The vast majority of caravan booths require guests to be seated, which means a landscape photo. At In the Booth our images are all captured in portrait orientation. That means your gorgeous wedding dress will be captured in all it’s glory!

The best of indoor and outdoor boothing with Guest Cam

You’re not limited to one location for your event with Guest Cam. A caravan photo booth is tied to one spot in the traditional sense. Not so with Guest Cam! Our open, roaming booth experience lets guests travel your celebration space snapping photo as they please. Their photos will print out back at the booth and they can collect them later – or your friendly attendant may just hand deliver them! Some of our customers set up Guest Cam zones, especially for their guests to enjoy. We’ve seen everything from balloon backdrops to light up letters and everything in between.Wether you opt for an extra special custom backdrop or leave your guests to their own devices, Guest Cam is easy to use and heaps of fun for your guests.

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Marybrooke Manor wedding for Kristopher & Jessica

MARYBROOKE MANOR WEDDING VENUE

About Marybrooke Manor

In the Booth Melbourne East has been attended beautiful weddings at the historic Marybrooke Manor for many years. It’s a super popular Dandenong Ranges venue and why wouldn’t it be. Who wouldn’t want to get married at a beautiful Manor?!

Marybrooke’s historic estate dates back to the 1940’s. Nestled on the edges of the Sherwood Forest, even it’s location is straight out of a fairy tale. Marybrooke Manor offers the enviable advantage of 20 four star accommodation suites so your bridal party can stay in style.

In the Booth Melbourne East is predominately located in the Dining Room when celebrating weddings. In addition we have also been set up in the Lounge of Foyer. Our location depends on your guest seating plan. The lovely Deborah at Marybrooke will be able to advise you on the best location for the booth at your wedding.

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Kristopher and Jessica’s wedding was just gorgeous! Jessica was every inch the picture perfect bride in full lace gown. Kristopher stood out from his groomsmen with the unique choice of a different coloured suit which we loved. Jessica’s beautiful bridesmaids wore the most stunning blue gowns that all differed slightly in style. In addition the handsome groomsmen modelled blue ties and pocket squares to match the ladies. Unique touches such as these are what really makes a wedding day your own. Kristopher and Jessica certainly achieved that!

A few light sprinkles of rain on the day did nothing to dampen everyone’s spirits. In fact one of our favourite images from their day is that gorgeous photo under the umbrella. Lemon and Lime Photography caught the perfect moment at the perfect time wouldn’t you agree?

Marybrooke Manor Wedding Reception

Kristopher and Jessica’s reception kicked off in the evening at the timeless Marybrooke Manor. A gorgeous combination of white roses and gum leaf greenery dressed the guest tables. Candles twinkled among the white napery and florals. Soft white draping and a breathtaking chandelier set the stage for the bride and groom’s first dance.

The best was yet to come when the bride and bridesmaids surprised everyone (especially Kristopher!) with a feature number singing Shania Twain’s ‘From this Moment On’. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house!

Guests quickly got stuck into the party phase of the evening. The photo booth went off with a bang! Kristopher and Jessica chose our ever-favourite silver glitter backdrop We thought it set off the bride and groom portraits perfectly! Our lovely couple chose our ‘Two Hearts’ print design in soft pink to complement their sweet colour theme.

Last but not least, congratulations Kristopher and Jessica! Thank you for booking with In the Booth Melbourne East. We wish you both every happiness in your lives together ❤️

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A note from the Bride…

Marybrooke Manor Wedding

“We didn’t have a theme per se, although we did have a colour theme/motif. Ours was blue (bride’s favourite) and green (groom’s). In my opinion, what made our day uniquely ours is the fact that I, together with my bridesmaids and my brother (on the piano), sang a surprise song, “From this Moment On” to the groom.”

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Planning your own wedding at Marybrooke Manor? We’ll help make it even more awesome!

Audio Guest Book…but with Video!

Audio guest book hire has been introduced to the wedding market in recent times. Have you seen an audio guest book at a recent wedding? They are usually a vintage style telephone that guests can pick up the handset and record a message to the bride and groom.

We’ve had clients ask us if we provide audio guest book hire and we’re happy to say, yes we do! However there’s a few main differences with In the Booth’s service though which we’ll detail below.

Our audio guest book includes video

First and foremost, our favourite reason! In the Booth launched our video guest book service back in 2011 to rave reviews from our customers. Guests can simply select ‘video message’ via the photo booth touch screen and record a fifteen second video. Our enclosed booths record crisp high definition sound along with video of your guests. If you’d like an even more special reason to see why our video booth is a better option when balanced against audio only – check out video #4 below ❤️

We take care of everything

Most audio guest book services will ship you the telephone and associated devices. The customer (that’s you!) is responsible for setting up the equipment at their event. We’ll let you in on a little industry truth – weddings are hectic! Even a job as simple as plugging in and testing hired equipment can add complications to your day. Sure, you can allocate a family member or guests to the task. However, they’re going to have a busy day too. Remember, they’re there to see you get married! If there are any technical problems (and believe us, we’ve seen them all!) who is going to sort those out on the day? The last thing you want is no option for your guests to leave you messages at all.

We include a photo guest book too

But wait, there’s more! All our packages include a physical, traditional style guest book for your guests to add their photos and write personalised messages. In other words, In the Booth hire packages include two types of guest book – video and print. Both are huge hits with different guests for different reasons. The younger crowds absolutely love leaving video messages. Comparatively the older folk write the most beautiful and heartfelt messages in their own words.

The after care is on us

Finally with audio guest book hire you’re also expected to return the telephone recorder to the company you hired it from. It’s just one more thing you need to coordinate and require people power for after your wedding. Hopefully you’re jetting off to Europe, so you don’t want to be worried about who’s taking care of what! In the Booth will collate all your video messages in your beautiful USB folio ready to be shipped to you at a date of your choosing. Honeymooning at home? Great, it will be on the way to you in between 7-14 days. In Europe for a month? Perfect, we’ll automatically ship it to you as soon as you’re home.

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In the Booth Photobooths has a new website!

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We’re super excited to announce In the Booth Photobooths has a sparkly new website! 🍾

Providing photo booth hire in so many locations means a website upgrade has been almost a year in the making. We’re passionate at In the Booth about transparency with all our inclusions and services. One thing you won’t find on our website is a one line text description for our inclusions such as ‘photos on USB’. What does that mean? What does the USB look like? Is it professionally packaged? When will it be delivered after my event?

We’re big on clear and plentiful information about each of our services so our customers can make informed choices. We’ve made sure our new website enhances our customer browsing experience and has them feeling more informed than ever! That’s why every single one of our photo booth experiences and inclusions has it’s own dedicated page on our website. If there’s something you need to know, it should be at your fingertips in our mobile friendly menu. Can’t find exactly what you’re after? Just reach out via our contact form and one of our friendly team will be right with you.

For our return customers, we hope you enjoy the improved navigation features and modern layout. Our old site has served us well with many of our customers telling us they loved it’s clear menu and easy to follow layout. Rest assured we’ve kept those things and just added some 2024 enhancements! Video features were a challenge on our outdated site so it’s been super exciting to add more “real life” video examples of our guest experiences throughout the site.

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Happy 15th birthday to In the Booth Photobooths!

The new In the Booth Photobooths website has launched just in time for our 15th birthday too! After months of hard work, it feels like the best birthday gift ever. We can hardly believe that 2024 will bring us into our fifteenth year of boothing. We’ve seen so much growth and change over those fifteen years but of course, there’s been some serious challenges too. Recent years have shown us all that nothing is certain, and especially so in business.

Our tight knit team and dedication to provide the best possible service to our customers that sees us still capturing magic in our booths today.

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Deepest thanks from In the Booth Photobooths

Many, many thanks to Dean and the team at Thrive Digital for their patience and assistance for creating our new website. You guys listen and make it happen. We appreciate you!

Thank you also to Ben and the team at Recap Media for our new video capturing the magic that happens in the booth and for being so great to work with. It feels like the icing on the cake of our new website!

Finally, so many thanks to our team at In the Booth Photobooths who have helped see this project through. Team work makes the dream work!

Christmas Photobooth Hire closes off for 2023

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Booking Office closes for 2023: 16th December 2023
Booking Office re-opens for 2024: 8th January 2024

The last of our Christmas party hires are coming to a close over the next couple of weeks for 2023! Like most event hire businesses, In the Booth hits November and just keeps running! School formals make way for Christmas parties from late November. This year has been a flurry of last minute bookings which we always do our best to accommodate.

We’ve loved welcoming back so many of our return corporate customers from 2022 and earlier. We truly look forward to celebrating with your crews each year! Our attendants report back with stories of guests stating “oh, we’re so glad that got you guys back again this year, it’s the best part of our Christmas party!”. This is great to hear and drives us forward to making each year better and better for our return customers.

2024 is well on the road to filling date availability with many of the most popular celebration months booking out earlier than previous years. Please contact us soon if you’re looking to celebrate a special event in 2024! There’s no such thing as booking to early as there’s always some dates that prove more popular than others.

We have some exciting things on the horizon for 2024 and can’t wait to share them with you in the new year. Can you believe that we’re celebrating our 15th year in 2024?! Neither can we…! The only reason a business can exist to celebrate these milestones is their customers. No customers equals no business. As such, we are and will be eternally grateful for our customers and their amazing support.

A peaceful, blessed and very merry Christmas to those following along on the In the Booth journey! We feel honoured to be here.

Christmas Photo Booth Designs

Christmas photo booth hire is one of our favourite things we look forward to at In the Booth each year. It’s always an honour when we have return customers for their Christmas parties. Feedback such as “we couldn’t not have you back again, there’d be mutiny from the staff!” really makes our year!

A Christmas photo booth for your end of year party ticks a lot of boxes. Nothing couples entertainment and instant gifts quite like a photo booth. Not to mention, how are you meant to entertain everyone from Karen in accounts to Colin in despatch? The answer is always found in the booth!

Photo booth hire is the ultimate ice breaker. It can be quite difficult to entertain people in the “right way” at a corporate event. The booth takes away this worry for you. Rest assured guests will be raving about the booth for years to come – which is why so many of our customers ask us back year after year.

“Happy new year. Hope you had a fantastic break. I just wanted to thank you for your services and helping us make our Christmas party a huge success. The photo booth was a big hit and everyone loved it. Also, thank you for the Christmas card and USB containing all the pics/gifs. Cannot wait to start sharing these around. Would definitely look into working with you in the future.” IDP Education

Enquire for your Christmas photo booth hire now!

Christmas photo booth print designs is where we really shine. We have seen every theme in our 14 years of Christmas parties! Enquire now and tell us all about your theme. Our designers would be happy to create a sample for you upon request. Providing us with your Christmas party event invitation is always a good place to start. That way we can ensure your photo booth print design is a spot-on match.

Christmas Photo Booth Hire

Last but not least, our Christmas props are always a huge hit at every Christmas party or end of year celebration. At In the Booth we keep it classy with our props! You won’t find any $2 store items here. Our booths are full of top of the line equipment and we see no reason why this shouldn’t extend to props too. We want your photos to be of a high standard so we ensure our props match our expectations.

So what are you waiting for? Enquire for your 2023 Christmas party now! (It’s not too late!!)

Perth Event Venue

Perth event venue search on your mind? We hope your Google search bought you to our blog today! In the Booth Perth have been attending Perth event venue celebrations since 2014! Notwithstanding Perth is a thriving city with a multitude of choices when it comes to venues for your next wedding, party or corporate function.

Perth Event Venue Options

Perth City Farm:
If a DIY wedding is more your style, make sure you check out Perth City Farm. Perth City Farm is the perfect venue if you’re wanting rustic to meet urban. With three different areas to choose from, you will be able to decorate as you please and dance the night away with guests!

Caversham House:
Nestled in the town of York just over an hour from Perth CDB, will find the most beautiful two storey historic stone building. Caversham House offers perfect and picturesque gardens and rolling green lawns for your wedding guests to admire. This wedding venue will cover everything from ceremony and reception all the way through to accommodation for the evening.

Tsunami:
Tsunami is truly one of Perth’s most unique wedding venues. If a Japanese oasis surrounded by fairy light and lush greenery then look no further! Tsunami can cater for groups of 10 – 250 and everything in between, teppanyaki style of course.

Crystal Swan Cruises:
Wedding reception on a boat? Why not! Guests can easily board from Barrack Square where they can enjoy your wedding reception and take in beautiful views of the Swan River. Crystal Swan Cruises can help tailor your day to suit your needs!

Shorehouse:
If a more casual, beach wedding is your style, then make sure you check out Shorehouse in Swanbourne Beach. Offering both indoor and alfresco areas, Shorehouse is guaranteed to impress your guests with their extensive wine list and seasonal menus showcasing local produce.

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But wait…there’s more!

The Old Laundry:
If a more intimate affair is your style of wedding, this might be the venue for you! For up to 100 guests, you can enjoy the indoor and outdoor spaces The Old Laundry has to offer. Easily located just north of Perth CBD, rest assured your wedding guests can dance the night away while they enjoy amazing food, drinks and music!

Old Tower House:
Wanting a venue that oozes romance? The streets of Old Tower House are lined with jacarandas and building boasting beautiful Italian architecture. Old tower house would perfectly suit a couple who are after a small wedding, micro wedding, elopements and registry style, civil ceremonies.

Peel Manor House:
Peel Manor House is the perfect weekend retreat for a private relaxed and intimate wedding ceremony looking out to 12 acres of lush greenery. Suitable for up to 45 wedding guests, Peel Manor House is perfect for couples who are after a more intimate affair. Your wedding guests will experience the luxury of staying on site and waking up to a full English breakfast all included.

Oxford Hotel:
This may be the local watering hotel for some, but The Oxford Hotel is ideal for a relaxed wedding reception. In addition their private event spaces boast cathedral like ceiling and rustic finishing ideal for a romantic and relaxed wedding. Your guests will enjoy the delicious array of canapes and premium selections of house wines.

Rebel Wedding Chapel:
Finally, a Vegas inspired wedding on the cards? Well take a look at Rebel Rebel Wedding Chapel! This bright and bold wedding venue is ideal for couples looking to just tie the knot! Bring just a witness or up to 15 if your closest friends to help celebrate your wedding ceremony then dance the night away at Perth’s hottest bars on Chapel Street.