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Celebrate your wedding day with us and we’ll send you on a luxurious 3 night stay at QT Hotels & Resorts

T&C’s Offer valid for new bookings between 01/05/19 to 30/06/20

Valid at QT Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Gold Coast Blackout dates apply & accommodation is subject to availability

Flights and incidental charges not included Minimum spend of $13,000 applies.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

SPEND $13,000 +

Receive a FREE

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Valued $1,000

04 04 ABOUT 05 DESINTATION

07 07 THE WEDDING CENTRE

08 Please be Seated 08 WEDDING PACKAGES 10 GOLD PACKAGE 11 PLATINUM PACKAGE 12-14 CATERING OPTIONS

15 Cocktail Soiree 16 WEDDING PACKAGE 17 CANAPE MENU

18 Beverage Packages 19 GOLD BEVERAGE PACKAGE 20 PLATINUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE

22 22 ACCOMMODATION

23 23 CONTACT

Explore GEC

GEC provides the perfect backdrop and venue for the most memorable wedding. Showcasing flexible venues, leading technology, inspiring food, wine and experienced staff to ensure a seamless event, from start to finish. From engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, wedding receptions to large cocktail soirees, we have the perfect venue to create the perfect day. Our stunning Geelong wedding venue offers the perfect blank canvas to create your happily ever after, your way. We create enchanting experiences for every style and size of celebration. Geelong Events Centre will help create a tailored experience, exceeding all your expectations and to truly create the perfect celebration. The team at GEC embodies one simple mission to provide an unforgettable experience.

Happily Ever After…

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Destination Geelong

Located in the heart of Geelong, our Wedding venues are located in the cultural, business and entertainment precinct of Geelong making it the perfect destination for your guests to enjoy easy access to the centre and nearby attractions. Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne Airport or 20 minutes from Avalon Airport, GEC is the perfect destination to spoil your guests. Enjoy sparkling Corio Bay and the lively foreshore of Eastern Beach or treat your guests to the splendor of the Great Ocean Road and Bellarine Peninsula only moments from Geelong Events Centre. GEC offers the perfect blend of inner city convenience and that scenic holiday feel. Our team can guide you to create the ultimate Geelong experience, enjoying everything the city and surrounds have to offer.

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Creating Your Perfect Reception

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The largest venue at GEC, The Wedding Centre features 300m2 of pillar-less floor space and a built in stage – creating the perfect dance floor. With an abundance of natural light from the retractable skylights, the space offers flexible setup options and modern furnishings throughout. The Wedding Centre features a private entrance from Myers St that opens up to a large foyer, ideal for pre-dinner drinks. - Private Entrance via Myers Street - Multiple access points for the Bride & Groom - Large foyer area with private bar for pre-dinner drinks - In-built Audio Visual facilities

The Wedding Centre

BANQUET 330

COCKTAIL

600

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09 Please Be Seated 12 BUFFET STYLE 13 PLATED MENU 14 GRILL MENU

15 Cocktail Soirees 17 CANAPE MENU

18 Beverages 19 GOLD BEVERAGE PACKAGE 20 PLATINUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE

Wedding Packages

Please Be Seated

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Gold Package $129 PER PERSON

Food & Drink • Menu tasting for the Bride & Groom • Chef’s selection of hot & cold canapes served with pre-dinner dinks for 30

minutes in Bellarine Bar • Plated two course or Buffet menu • Your wedding cake cut and served with cream & coulis • Gold beverage package for 4 hours (inclusive of pre-dinner drinks) Styling • Festoon lighting • Floral table centrepiece for each guest table (limited selection) • Parquetry dance floor • Cake table & cake knife • Gift table • Customized menus • Customised seating plan and easel Value Adds • Dedicated Wedding Co-ordination • Complimentary room hire for up to 5 hours • Private room for the bridal party prior to the reception • Overnight accommodation at Rydges Geelong including room service

breakfast for the Bride & Groom • Onsite car parking (subject to availability) • Customized webpage for discounted accommodation at Rydges Geelong

for wedding guests • Wedding set up and pack down • Honeymoon offer Terms & Conditions Apply Complimentary room hire is based on minimum numbers of 80.

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Food & Drink • Menu tasting for the Bride & Groom • Chef’s selection of hot & cold canapes served with pre-dinner dinks for 30

minutes in Bellarine Bar • Plated three course menu • Platinum beverage package for 5 hours (inclusive of pre-dinner drinks) Styling • Festoon lighting • Floral table centrepiece for each guest table (limited selection) • Parquetry dance floor • Cake table & cake knife • Gift table • Customized menus • Customised seating plan and easel Value Adds • Dedicated Wedding Co-ordination • Complimentary room hire for up to 5 hours* • Private room for the bridal party prior to the reception • Overnight accommodation at Rydges Geelong including room service

breakfast for the Bride & Groom • Onsite car parking (subject to availability) • Customized webpage for discounted accommodation at Rydges Geelong

for wedding guests • Wedding set up and pack down Terms & Conditions Apply Complimentary room hire is based on minimum numbers of 80.

Platinum Package $149 PER PERSON

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BUFFET MENU Included; Antipasto, Two Hot Dishes and Three Salads

ANTIPASTO CHARCUTERIE; Pork Rillettes, Prosciutto, Salami, Soppressata, Duck liver Pate BREADS + CRACKERS; Artisan Breads by ‘Born & Bread’, Lavosh, Olive torts, grissini CHEESE; Locally sourced Victorian cheeses MEZZE; Muhammara, hummus, labneh

HOT DISHES Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks, Apricot, Sultana, Apple Cous Cous Atlantic Salmon, Tarragon, Crushed Kipler Potato, Fennel Salad (GF)

Black Angus Striploin, Cauliflower Gratin, Pistachio Crust, Jus High Country Pork Belly, Sweet Potato, Roasted Almonds, Apple Sauce (GF)

Free Range Chicken, Pumpkin Puree, Potato Fondant (GF)

Vegetarian Lasagne, Bechamel Sauce, Parmesan Cheese (V)

Mushroom Risotto, Leek Ragout, Spring Peas, Marinated Fetta (V)

SALADS Baby beetroot, rocket, walnuts, blue cheese, capsicum Orechiette, Peas, Asparagus, Preserved Lemon, Parmesan, Cherry Tomato Vietnamese Rice Noodles, Wombok, Mint, Cucumber, Cashew Crushed Baby Potatoes, Lemon Mayo, Crispy Bacon, Herbs, Mustard Edamame Beans, Chickpea, Kale, Semi Dried Tomatoes, Rocket, Fetta Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Sun Dried Tomato, Hazelnuts, Goat’s Cheese, Rocket Freekah Tabouleh, Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Walnut, Fetta Garden Salad, Olives, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Balsamic Glaze

DESSERT Your Wedding cake cut and served with cream & coulis *Menus are seasonal and subject to change

Buffet Style

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Plated Option

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ENTRÉE Salt & Pepper Calamari, Soft Herb Salad, Lime Aioli High Country Sticky Pork, Thai Herb, Peanut, Lime & Chilli Tuna Sashimi Taco, Avocado, Pickled Cucumber, Wasabi, Coriander Twice Cooked Korean Fried Chicken, Kimchi, Chilli, Sesame, Mayo Bruschetta, Confit Heirloom Tomato, Marinated Fetta, Basil, Ciabatta Pumpkin Ravioli, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Pine Nuts, Goat’s Cheese Butternut Pumpkin & Roasted Kumara Soup, Crusty Bread MAIN Eye Fillet, Soubise, Baby Spinach, Pistachio Crumb, Jus Braised Beef Cheek, Creamy Mash, Roasted Baby Carrots Crispy Skin Tasmanian Salmon, Hummus, Apricot Cous Cous, Fennel Free Range Chicken, Pumpkin Puree, Potato Fondant, Asparagus, Jus Lamb Rack 3 Points, Mint Crushed Potatoes, Green Beans, Almonds, Jus Mushroom Infused Risotto, Leek Ragout, Spring Peas, Marinated Fetta High Country Pork Cutlet, Crackling Dust, Apple & Pear Puree, Broccolini DESSERT Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Ginger Nut, Macadamia Crumble Fresh Fig & Date Pudding, Caramel Ice Cream, Strawberry Chocolate Fondant, Strawberry Compote, Peanut, Vanilla Ice Cream Lemon Meringue, Shortbread, Freeze Dried Raspberries Apple Crumble Cheesecake, Oat Crumble, English Toffee Ice Cream Cheese Board, Muscatels, Fig Jam, Crisp Bread

*Menus are seasonal and subject to change

Grill Menu

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ENTRÉE Salt & Pepper Calamari, Soft Herb Salad, Lime Aioli High Country Sticky Pork, Thai Herb, Peanut, Lime & Chilli Tuna Sashimi Taco, Avocado, Pickled Cucumber, Wasabi, Coriander Twice Cooked Korean Fried Chicken, Kimchi, Chilli, Sesame, Mayo Bruschetta, Confit Heirloom Tomato, Marinated Fetta, Basil, Ciabatta Pumpkin Ravioli, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Pine Nuts, Goat’s Cheese Butternut Pumpkin & Roasted Kumara Soup, Crusty Bread MAIN Choice of two mains served alternate drop Eye Fillet, 200g Tasmanian Salmon Pork Cutlet, Crackling Lamb Rack, 3 Points Free Range Chicken Breast SHARED SIDES Choice of two sides served family style Crunchy fries, truffle oil, parmesan Creamy Mash Potato Roasted Duck Fat Pumpkin, Rosemary, Pink Salt Broccoli, Smoked Bacon, Smoked Almonds, Olive Oil Golden Beetroot, Baby Spinach, Marinated Fetta, Tarragon Caesar Salad, Anchovies, Garlic Croutons, Poached Egg, Grana Pandano DESSERT Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Ginger Nut, Macadamia Crumble Fresh Fig & Date Pudding, Caramel Ice Cream, Strawberry Chocolate Fondant, Strawberry Compote, Peanut, Vanilla Ice Cream Lemon Meringue, Shortbread, Freeze Dried Raspberries Apple Crumble Cheesecake, Oat Crumble, English Toffee Ice Cream Cheese Board, Muscatels, Fig Jam, Crisp Bread *Menus are seasonal and subject to change

Cocktail Soirees

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Cocktail Package $119 PER PERSON

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Food & Drink • Menu tasting for the Bride & Groom • Antipasto station • 4 hours of canape service including your selection of 4 classic or dessert

canapes, 3 premium canapes and 2 fork canapes • Your wedding cake served as a roaming dessert • Gold beverage package for 4 hours Styling • Festoon lighting • Floral table centrepiece for each guest table (limited selection) • Parquetry dance floor • Cake table & cake knife • Gift table • Customized menus • Customised seating plan and easel Value Adds • Dedicated Wedding Co-ordination • Complimentary room hire for up to 5 hours • Private room for the bridal party prior to the reception • Overnight accommodation at Rydges Geelong including room service

breakfast for the Bride & Groom • Onsite car parking (subject to availability) • Customized webpage for discounted accommodation at Rydges Geelong

for wedding guests • Wedding set up and pack down Terms & Conditions Apply Complimentary room hire is based on minimum numbers of 80.

CLASSIC CANAPÉS Mini bruschetta • tomato • basil • bocconcini Spiced beetroot & goat cheese tart, toasted walnut, fresh thyme (gf) Spiced coconut, peanut and lime satay skewers (gf) Twice cooked Korean fried chicken • kimchi • chilli mayo Porcini mushroom & truffle arancini • grana • roast garlic aioli Gyoza style dumplings veg/ lamb • chillI caramel sauce Smoked salmon roulade • lemon mascarpone (gf) PREMIUM CANAPÉS Freshly shucked oyster • lemon (gf) Rare beef crouton • capsicum butter croute • horseradish cream High country roasted pork belly • apple compote (gf) Fillet mignon bites • smoked bbq sauce (gf) Mini wagyu burger • melted aged cheddar • pickle • tomato sauce Ocean trout rillette • cornichon • caperberry • charred sour dough FORK CANAPES Battered flat head tails • chillI salt • lime mayo Salt & pepper crusted calamari • spicy mayo • lemon wedge Japanese hand roll • soy • wasabi • pickle ginger (gf) Braised ox cheek • potato puree • crispy onion • micro herbs (gf) mushroom risotto • leek ragout • peas • marinated feta hickory pulled pork bun • slaw • BBQ butter chicken masala • cashew rice • mango chutney • pappadum DESSERT CANAPE Mini éclair trio; fresh cream • coconut • passionfruit Hot Churros • cinnamon sugar Brandy snap • fresh cream Lemon meringue tarts

*Menus are seasonal and subject to change

Canapés

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Beverage Packages

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Gold Package Pepperton Estate Sparkling Wolf Blass Sauvignon Blanc Wolf Blass Shiraz Eton Rise Moscato Carlton Draught James Boags Premium James Boags Premium Light 5 Seeds Apple Cider Selection of soft drink, juice Tea & Coffee

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Platinum Package Portarlington Ridge Sparkling Portarlington Ridge Sauv Blanc Portarlington Ridge Shiraz Eton Rise Moscato Furphy James Boags Premium James Boags Premium Light 5 Seeds Apple Cider Selection of soft drink, juice Tea & Coffee

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Your Day Your Way

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GEC is located beside the 4 star Rydges Geelong Hotel, providing stylish and convenient accommodation for you and your guests. Offering spacious hotel rooms, apartments and suites with warm service, free Wi-Fi and a range of modern amenities. Enjoy easy access to Eastern Geelong Golf Course, Eastern Beach, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong Arena and GMHBA Stadium. With shopping centres, markets and various fashion boutiques close by, and a collection of restaurant, bars, museums and galleries only moments away. With 138 well appointed rooms and suites, Rydges Geelong offers the following amenities: - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry Service - Rydges Dream Beds - Non-smoking Rooms - On-site parking - 24 Hour Reception - Zenith Restaurant & Bar

Accommodation

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Contact Us

Location

03 5223 6250 events@geelongeventscentre.com

Cnr Gheringhap & Myers Street, Geelong VIC 3220

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