Wedding Reception Venues in Gymea

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Garden photos among magnolias and palms, or a pub reception with room for a long guest list: Gymea's wedding options split along those lines. Hazel Kitchen and Bar, on the Kingsway, is set among the Hazelhurst Arts Centre gardens, while the Gymea Hotel on Gymea Bay Road hosts wedding receptions in its larger rooms.

Comparing the reception set-ups:

Seated guests: Hazel seats up to 120 in its main room, and the Gymea Hotel's Sideline seats around 200, as does its Lounge.
Arrival drinks and photos: Hazel uses its gardens, with the original cottage, for both.
First dance: Hazel's marble bar looks over the dance floor, and the Sideline has room for a stage.
Speeches and slideshow: the Sideline has a seven-metre screen and a 100-inch TV.
Smaller weddings: Hazel's private dining area seats 48 behind a glass screen, with a door to the outside.

Hazel tailors wedding packages rather than publishing them, while the Gymea Hotel sets minimum spends by area, from $1,000 minimum spend.

Feasting-style plates shared at the table, or canapés on the move, all built on local produce, plus a cocktail made just for the wedding.
The Gymea Hotel offers canapé packages and three-hour drinks packages, or a bar tab with a set limit.
Hazel has a children's menu and high chairs for young guests.
A curated wine list at Hazel sits alongside the menu.

Getting guests there

The Gymea Hotel is directly opposite Gymea Station, with a large car park behind.
Hazel's car park gives wheelchair access to the gardens and restaurant.
The Hazelhurst Arts Centre can be reached by bus, train or car.
Dogs are welcome in Hazel's outdoor areas, if the family dog is part of the day.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Which Gymea venue has a garden for wedding photos?

Hazel Kitchen and Bar, whose gardens at the Hazelhurst Arts Centre, with magnolias, palms and the original cottage, are where guests gather for drinks and pictures.

What's the seated capacity for a Gymea wedding?

Up to 120 in Hazel's main room, or about 200 in the Gymea Hotel's Sideline or Lounge.

Can we see prices for a Gymea wedding before enquiring?

The Gymea Hotel works on minimum spends by area, starting from $1,000 minimum spend. Hazel's wedding packages are quoted after you submit an enquiry.

Is there a smaller space for an intimate Gymea wedding?

Hazel's private dining area seats 48 behind a glass screen, apart from the main room, and the Gymea Hotel's Owners Table seats 12 and stretches to about 30.

Wedding Reception Venues in Gymea