Everything for an Engagement Party
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An engagement party sits between a casual get-together and a wedding: big enough to need a private space, relaxed enough that most couples skip the formal sit-down. On the Sunshine Coast the deciding question is often which water you want beside you – the Mooloolah River at Mooloolaba, the Kawana lakes and canals, a riverside garden at Tewantin, or a hinterland lake and lawn.
Pubs and taverns carry the lowest per-head prices, restaurants with private rooms sit higher, and a rooftop or exclusive hire is usually set as a minimum spend.
A price guide from the venues and suppliers here:
Summer weekends and the school holidays are the busiest times on the coast, so have a second date in mind when you enquire. For smaller dinners, compare private dining rooms.
Pub and tavern packages start from $24 per person, beachside rooms from $25 per person, and restaurant private dining from $60 per person. A rooftop in Mooloolaba works on a $3,000 minimum spend.
Mooloolaba has marina-side rooms on the Mooloolah River, Kawana has lakeside and canal decks at Parrearra, Bokarina and Mountain Creek, Golden Beach looks over the Pumicestone Passage, and Tewantin has a riverside garden. For a party out on the water, private cruises on the Mooloolah River take up to 45 guests.
A per-person package suits a fixed guest list and a set menu. A minimum spend gives flexibility on food and drinks, but you pay the full amount even if fewer guests come, so check what counts towards it.
Yes. Caterers and private chefs here cover the coast with canapés, shared feasts and plated menus, with catering from $140. Add sound hire from $150 if you plan speeches.
Plan it before the invitations go out. Book a shared car or minibus, suggest guests stay nearby, or hold the party at lunchtime so everyone heads back in daylight.
Summer brings humidity and storms, so ask each venue for its indoor fallback and whether the covered space holds your full guest list.
