Original Gold Rush Colony - Wedding Planning

The Colony's dedicated and experienced wedding coordinator is happy to help plan your South Coast wedding. When you book your Wedding Ceremony or Reception at the Original Gold Rush Colony, you will find the staff to be friendly and flexible.

Ideas may be suggested to help you plan your big day, but the bottom line is - it is YOUR wedding and we are here to help you make it truly special and unique - from elopements to grand affairs.

Almost anything is possible - you could:

• Release butterflies at your wedding ceremony.
• Arrive in a fire truck.
• Transport your bridal party in our unique Gold Rush Express.
• Hire a romantic horse and buggy for the bride’s arrival.
• Hire A Golden Rolls Royce or Harley Davidson.
• Arrive in a helicopter?
• Arrange a romantic gourmet breakfast hamper for two.
• Set up ????

Are you looking for:

• A celebrant?
• A wedding cake?
• A decorator?
• A florist?
• A local hairdresser?
• A pre wedding massage to relax you?
• A DJ or a Bush Band?

We can help take the stress out of planning your special day right up to your last minute needs and details. Nothing is too much trouble.

Alternately, if you would like to source providers for all your wedding needs, those that we can personally recommend are:

Civil Celebrants:

Margaret McDonald               Phone: 0409 724420
Mary Hill                              Phone: 0432 890363
Sonia Collins                        Phone: 0402 615330    
Vivienne Benson-Hodge        Phone: 0407 264665

Limousine Hire:    
Priors Rolls Royce Hire         Phone: 0403 021505
South Coast Classic Limos    Phone: 4478 6066 

   
Wedding Cakes:
Q-up                                   Phone: 0412 492366  

Q-up offers memorable wedding cakes, fresh wedding flowes, delicately tinted everlasting bouquets and sweet treat buffet tables. All your needs catered for in one place. Susanne offers a dedicated and personalised service, and her cakes not only look beautiful but are also delicious.

Kay Richards Cakes              Phone: 0244 717703

Kay has provided many of the wedding cakes for brides at The Original Gold Rush Colony, all unique and perfectly suiting each occasion.

Venue Decorator:

Leslie's Wedding Decorations              Phone:  0244 711133

Leslies beautiful ceiling draperies complete with twinkling fairy lights turn The Diggers Rest Tavern into a venue fit for a princess. 

Photographers:
Shoalhaven Studios              Phone: 0402 121100    
A Shot in the Dark                Phone: 0415 690623    

Our venue offers unique opportunities for your celebration. Let us help you make this a day to remember.