Wedding Reception Venues in Burleigh Heads

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Couples looking at Burleigh Heads have two receptions to compare, and neither is a traditional ballroom. Mo's Desert Clubhouse is a live music venue that suits a party-first wedding, while Burleigh Heads Bowls Club is a casual community club.

Reception basics for each Burleigh venue:

El Ranchero at Mo's Desert Clubhouse seats 40 or stands 60, with a deck and a stage, and suits intimate ceremonies as well as receptions.
The Warehouse at Mo's seats 100 or holds 160 for cocktails, under floor-to-ceiling murals.
Open both rooms at Mo's and the wedding has 140 seated or 250 standing.
Burleigh Heads Bowls Club has no private function room, so guests share the clubhouse and greens with others.
Fusion 88 Bistro at the bowls club prepares group platters, and the club is fully catered.

A large stage, green room and concert-grade PA in the Warehouse mean a band won't need to bring a rig.
The team's music industry contacts can line up entertainment for the reception.
Catering and bar packages are tailored per event, so quotes come after you share your date, numbers and idea.
Very large guest lists can look at the carpark party, with 200 seated behind festival fencing.

A casual reception on the Connor Street greens

Barefoot bowls can be part of the celebration, with flat shoes or bare feet required on the green.
You are welcome to decorate, with early set-up organised at least three days ahead.
Outside food and drinks aren't allowed, though a speciality cake can be arranged in advance.
Guests sign in at reception with photo ID or a reciprocal club card, so warn them before the day.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Can we hold the ceremony at Mo's Desert Clubhouse too?

El Ranchero suits intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions, so a small wedding can stay in one place. Ask about larger ceremonies when you enquire.

Is the Burleigh Heads Bowls Club reception private?

No. There is no private function room, so it suits a casual get-together better than a closed-door event.

How many seated wedding guests fit in Burleigh Heads?

Mo's Desert Clubhouse seats 40 in El Ranchero, 100 in the Warehouse, 140 across both and 200 at a carpark party. The bowls club does not publish a seated figure.

Is a homemade cake allowed at the Connor Street club?

Yes, a speciality cake is allowed if arranged in advance. Other outside food and drinks are not.

Wedding Reception Venues in Burleigh Heads