Wedding Reception Venues in Braddon

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Two Braddon hotels handle wedding receptions, and they suit different weddings. Canberra Rex Hotel is built for scale, with two ballrooms and a rooftop bar, while Mercure Canberra pairs a garden ceremony with a reception room for up to 180.

Comparing the two Braddon hotels for a reception:

Canberra Rex Hotel's Great Room takes 350 for a banquet, has its own bar and foyer, and splits into five rooms for a smaller guest list.
Its Grand Ballroom, finished in marble, suits a formal dinner for 150 and can be halved.
Mercure Canberra's Carlton and Grosvenor rooms combine for up to 180 with a bridal table and dance floor.
Mercure Canberra's reception-only package in the Carlton Room starts From $99 per person, for at least 40 guests.
Upstairs at the Rex, the hotel's glass-roofed rooftop bar can be hired exclusively for a wedding party.

Mercure Canberra's landscaped courtyard lawns are used for ceremonies, photos and garden-party receptions.
Welcome drinks or a cocktail reception can move to its terrace, which overlooks the gardens.
Couples can stay on site at Mercure Canberra on the wedding night.
Canberra Rex Hotel arranges site visits before you commit, and builds a package around each event and budget.

Planning a large reception at Canberra Rex Hotel

The Great Room has no columns, a high ceiling and coloured LED lighting overhead.
The kitchen caters in-house, drawing on local and international produce.
The hotel's audiovisual team backs every room, useful for slideshows and speeches.
The hotel's Swan & King lounge can be booked privately for a cocktail-style wedding party of up to 100.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

How many guests can a Braddon wedding reception hold?

Up to 350 seated in Canberra Rex Hotel's Great Room, or 180 across Mercure Canberra's combined Carlton and Grosvenor rooms.

Can a Braddon hotel host our garden vows as well as the reception?

Mercure Canberra offers garden ceremonies in its courtyard followed by a reception in its function rooms.

What is the starting price for a Mercure Canberra reception?

Its reception-only package in the Carlton Room is From $99 per person, with a minimum of 40 guests.

Does Canberra Rex Hotel publish wedding package prices?

No headline price is listed. Packages are tailored to the event and budget, so ask for a quote with your guest numbers and date.

Wedding Reception Venues in Braddon