The Venue
Branell Homestead
A historic Queensland homestead nestled in the Lockyer Valley
12 Paroz Road
Laidley, Queensland 4341
The venue has plenty of parking available on site
Stay
Here are some options to stay close to the venue
Having trouble finding accommodation?
We have some options for staying at the venue so please reach out!
Lake Dyer Campgrounds
Camping facilities with powered and unpowered sites
Laidley Showgrounds
Camping facilities with powered and unpowered sites
Gatton
A range of hotels, motels, and Airbnbs in the nearby town of Gatton
A bus will be provided to and from the wedding for guests who share their accommodation details with us. Just let us know where you're staying!
Attire
Garden Cocktail
Dress to impress with comfort in mind for an evening outdoors
- •We encourage colour, the brighter and bolder, the better!
- •Keep in mind it's an August evening - a jacket or wrap is a good idea
- •The ceremony is on grass so avoid thin heels that will sink in
- •Our wedding party will be wearing blue - we'd love to see guests in other colours to stand out!
The Weekend
Friday, August 21
3:00 PM
Set Up
Stop by anytime but be aware - you will be put to work!
7:00 PM
Casual Dinner
To celebrate the night before
Saturday, August 22
1:00 PM
Arrival
Welcome drinks and settling in
2:00 PM
Ceremony
Exchange of vows under the homestead tree
3:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
Canapés and refreshments while we steal away for photos
5:00 PM
Reception
Laughter, love, and celebration
6:00 PM
Dinner
A Greek feast made for sharing
8:00 PM
Cake
We cut, you eat, everyone wins
9:00 PM
Dancing
Good music, full dance floor, late night
Sunday, August 23
Morning
Pack Up
We're not above bribery! Lending a hand to pack up earns our eternal love and possibly a leftover slice of cake
10:30 – 11:30 AM
BBQ Breakfast
One more meal together before we set off home
Times are approximate — the most important thing is that you're there to celebrate with us
Questions
✦Can I bring a plus one?
We want our wedding to be filled with the familiar faces of our close friends and family, so we're not extending plus ones. Thank you so much for understanding
✦Can I give a gift?
No gifts required, we are glad to have you present to celebrate with us! If you still wish to give a gift, we would appreciate any contributions towards our honeymoon
✦Are children welcome?
We love your little ones, but our wedding is an adults-only celebration. We hope this gives you a chance to let your hair down!
✦How do I get there?
The venue is around 1 hour drive from Toowoomba or Brisbane along the Warrego Highway. For those staying close by, a bus will be provided to and from the wedding. Just let us know where you're staying!
✦Is there parking available?
There is around 40 off-street parking spots at the venue with plenty more on the road. We do recommend letting us do the driving by utilising the free bus service if you're staying close by
✦Can I take photos during the ceremony?
We kindly ask that you keep phones and cameras away during the ceremony so everyone can be fully present. After the ceremony, snap away!
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to send us an email at markobridget26@gmail.com