Wedding Reception Venues in Doncaster

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

For a suburban reception close to home, Shoppingtown Hotel on Williamsons Road gives couples a choice of rooms over several levels, with the deck and beer garden looking back towards the city skyline.

Its functions team handles both cocktail-style and seated celebrations, and a handful of guest rooms upstairs can house the wedding party. Shaping the reception around the room:

A full reception with dancing: the Cabaret Room has a stage, a dance floor, its own bars and a cloak room
A cocktail reception: the Galaxy Room holds up to 120 standing, with dance floor lighting and a private courtyard
An outdoor feel: the Garden Bar is weather-protected with festoon lighting and a private bar
A small family dinner: the air-conditioned Skyline Room off the bistro
Canapés for a cocktail-style wedding: from $29 per person, with a fuller option for more variety

Couples who want a seated meal can pick an alternate drop, a carvery buffet or a BBQ package, with extra platters brought out for supper.

Two projection screens in the Cabaret Room can show a photo slideshow during the toasts.
Its stage gives a band or DJ a proper set-up, with the dance floor in front.
The Galaxy Room adds a sound system and its own entrance, so guests arrive straight into the party.
Drinks can run on a bar tab or a digital package of tap beer, wine and soft drinks.

Planning details at Shoppingtown

The hotel faces the shopping precinct on Williamsons Road in Doncaster.
The Garden Bar can't be booked on a Friday night, so a Friday wedding uses one of the other rooms.
Room packages for the Galaxy Room and Garden Bar cover five hours of exclusive use.
Upstairs guest rooms mean the couple or out-of-town family can stay on site.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Which room at Shoppingtown suits a seated reception?

The Cabaret Room, with its stage, dance floor, bars and cloak room, is the space set up for big events.

Can the wedding party stay at the hotel?

The hotel keeps a handful of guest rooms upstairs.

What menu styles are offered?

Canapé packages, a two- or three-course alternate drop, a carvery buffet or a BBQ package, with sushi, antipasto and slider platters as extras.

Is there an outdoor space for photos and drinks?

The Galaxy Room has a large outdoor courtyard, and the deck and beer garden look towards the city skyline.

Wedding Reception Venues in Doncaster