Wedding Reception Venues Moore Park

Moore Park suits a smaller, relaxed wedding reception with a green outlook close to the city. The suburb sits beside Centennial Park and the SCG, at Anzac Parade and Cleveland Street, and the listed venue is The Lower Patio Terrace @ Moore Park Golf Club, an outdoor terrace with rustic charm and the course as a backdrop.

What to know about holding a reception here:

• Getting there: light rail runs along Anzac Parade, and the golf club has free parking on site, which makes arrivals and departures straightforward
• Venue style: an open-air terrace with a rustic feel, suited to a garden-style reception rather than a formal ballroom
• Capacity: up to 60 guests, which fits an intimate wedding or a reception for close family and friends
• Booking lead time: outdoor spaces are most sought after in the warmer months, so enquire early if you're set on a particular season or date
• Pricing and catering: hire starts from a $350 hire fee, so ask the club how food and drinks are arranged for a wedding

With a guest list of around 60 or fewer, the terrace gives you a reception that feels personal, with the fairways doing the work of the decor. An outdoor reception does need a plan for the weather, so talk to the club about options before you book. Being a few minutes from the CBD means guests staying in the city can get there easily, and the free parking helps anyone driving in from further out.

When you enquire, ask how the terrace is typically set up for a wedding, whether a seated meal or a standing reception with canapés works best for your numbers, and how catering and drinks are arranged. Those answers, along with the weather plan, will tell you quickly whether the terrace fits the day you have in mind.