BOUTIQUE WEDDINGS ELOPEMENTS CELEBRATIONS
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Where cherished memories and your forever begins
Nestled just three kilometers from Brisbane’s CBD and a short drive from Brisbane airport, Spicers Balfour Hotel is an intimate inner-city escape, blending European boutique sophistication with Queensland charm.
Our venue offers a range of stunning spaces for boutique weddings, elopements, and celebrations, from our enchanting courtyard adorned with frangipani blossoms and fairy lights to elegant reception rooms bathed in natural light. Whether you envision a casual, intimate affair or a glamorous soirée, every detail is tailored to reflect your unique style –even welcoming your furry friends to join the day.
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar award-winning team, under the leadership of Head Chef Tyson Murr meticulously source the best seasonal ingredients to devise a menu that is both fresh and indulgent. Choose a dining style most suited to your function, with both cocktail-style and sit down dining options available.
Offering set and bespoke packages, a dedicated Events Coordinator, and a warm, experienced team, Spicers Balfour is your canvas to create an unforgettable celebration. Let us bring your dream wedding to life in this enchanting and timeless setting.
Warm regards,
The Spicers Balfour Hotel Team
AWARDS:
2025 AGFG - Chef Hat
2024 AGFG Readers’ Choice Award – Chef Hat
2024 AGFG Readers’ Choice Award – Best Location
2024 Kayak Traveler Award
2024 QHA Finalist – Best Hotel Bar
2024 QHA Finalist – Best Hotel Restaurant
ABOUT OUR SPACES
Set across two historic buildings, Spicers Balfour Hotel blends contemporary luxury with timeless charm, offering a collection of beautifully designed spaces for your wedding. From shaded courtyards and modern suites to a rooftop bar and renowned restaurant, every detail creates an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication.
Exchange vows in the enchanting Courtyard, where twinkling fairy lights and lush greenery set a romantic scene. For your reception, choose between the intimate Simla Room, featuring art deco elegance, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a cozy fireplace, or the Balfour Room, a versatile space perfect for larger celebrations.
Every corner of Spicers Balfour is designed to craft unforgettable memories, ensuring your wedding day is as unique and special as your love story.
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CEREMONY
Say “I do” in a setting as beautiful as your love story. Choose from our leafy Courtyard, adorned with fairy lights for a romantic outdoor ceremony, the elegant Simla Room, rich in art deco charm, or the Rooftop bar, where breathtaking city views create a stunning backdrop for your vows.
Ceremony inclusions:
• Welcome easel (signage)
• Signing table
• Chairs to seat guests
Speak to our Wedding Coordinator about our available spaces for your wedding party to get ready for your special day.
RECEPTION
Spicers Balfour Hotel offers the perfect setting for an elegant and unforgettable reception. Whether you envision an intimate dinner, or a relaxed cocktail celebration, our versatile reception spaces provide the ideal backdrop for your special day.
With bespoke packages, award-winning dining, and a dedicated Events Coordinator, our experienced team will bring your vision to life, ensuring every moment is seamless and memorable.
Reception inclusions:
• Tables & chairs (inc. set-up)
• Cocktail high bars (if required)
• Linen, tablecloths, glassware, cutlery & crockery
• Tailored food & beverage menus (inc. trial tasting menu)
• Onsite wedding coordinator
• Balfour’s preferred suppliers list.
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RECEPTION PACKAGES
From $200pp - up to 70 guests
Includes:
• Canapes: 6 x hot / cold and 3 x substantial
• Grazing platters: Cheese and charcuterie
• Beverage package: 3 hour ‘Elegance’ package
• Dessert: Sweet treat platters, tea and coffee
• Cutting and serving of your wedding cake
From $190pp - up to 40 guests
Includes:
• Pre-reception canapes (selection of 3)
• 3 course menu
• Beverage package: 3 hour ‘Eternity’ package
• Cutting and serving of your wedding cake
From $220pp - up to 40 guests
Includes:
• Pre-reception canapes (selection of 4)
• 3 course menu
• Beverage package: 3 hour ‘Elegance’ package
• Cutting and serving of your wedding cake
From $280pp - up to 40 guests
Includes:
• Pre-reception canapes (selection of 4)
• 3 course menu
• Beverage package: 3 hour ‘Signature’ package including cocktail on arrival
• Grazing platters: Cheese and charcuterie (post-dinner)
• Cutting and serving of your wedding cake
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EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Host your dream wedding with exclusive access to Spicers Balfour Hotel, where timeless charm meets intimate luxury. Enjoy full use of our elegant spaces, including the lush courtyard, stylish rooftop bar, and sophisticated Balfour Room. Your celebration extends beyond the reception, with all nine boutique accommodation rooms reserved exclusively for you and your guests, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience.
EXCLUSIVE VENUE HIRE COST
Weekend (Fri-Sun): $8500 *^ + Reception cost
Mid-week (Mon-Thu): $2500 *^ + Reception cost
Choose between The Balfour ‘Signature’ or Cocktail Reception. Public Holidays incur a surcharge.
Includes: Exclusive access, Accommodation, Reception and Ceremony.
^Minimum numbers apply.
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3 COURSE MENU (SAMPLE)
ENTRÉES
• Slipper lobster, yuzu bearnaise, green mango salsa (gf)
• Beef tartare, katsuobushi, chives, taro crisps (gf,df)
• Chicken and leek terrine, satay sauce, house pickles, sourdough
• Roast portobello, ssamjang cream, grana padano, malted rye (vego)
MAINS
• Mala lamb shoulder, coconut and mint lassi, charred capsicum and hazelnut salad (gf,df)
• Roast barramundi, tomato pickle, lemongrass and ginger cahn, papaya salad (gf,df)
• Black angus striploin, mustard and anise jus, charred salsa verde, fennel (gf,df)
• Coconut braised umami bamboo, zucchini and edamame salad, pickled mustard greens (vegan, gf)
• Served shared style with steamed rice and dressed leaves
DESSERT
• Meringue, pandan Chantilly, macerated berries, mint (gf)
• Vietnamese chocolate fondant, Miso semifreddo, mandarin
• Maple and anise panna cotta, toasted sesame tuile, seasonal fruits (vegan)
All menus are subject to change and ingredients may vary based on seasonality or availability.
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COCKTAIL MENU (SAMPLE CANAPES)
COLD
• Tea smoked trout bellini, crème fraiche, Vietnamese mint
• Tomato and garlic chive bruschetta, Thai basil pesto (vegan)
• Sesame chicken tartlet, smoked macadamia romesco
• Duck pate en croute, black cherry jam
HOT
• Hoisin duck vol au vents, pho spiced pomme puree
• Mini beef sliders, house pickles, mozzarella, tomato sambal
• Miso eggplant, flatbread, ponzu aioli (vegan)
• Steamed Char Siu pork buns
SUBSTANTIAL
• Chicken karaage, calamansi hollandaise, kimchi and tomato salsa (gf)
• Tamarind pork belly bao, sriracha slaw (df)
• Gochujang salmon poke bowl, assortment of seasonal crudites and pickles (gf,df)
• Mushroom mapo san choy bow, yuzu mayo, puffed sesame rice (vegan, gf)
All menus are subject to change and ingredients may vary based on seasonality or availability.
PACKAGE NAME
BEVERAGE PACKAGES
ETERNITY PACKAGE
• 1 x sparkling wine
• 1 x white wine
• 1 x red wine
• 3 x beers (heavy, mid-strength & light)
• Non-alcoholic (soft drink and juices)
ELEGANCE PACKAGE
• Eternity package + additional wine choices
• 1 x rosé
SIGNATURE PACKAGE
• Elegance package + additional wine choices
• 2 x white wine
• 2 x red wine
• 1 x arrival cocktail per person
All beverage packages require a minimum of 10 guests.
ADD-ONS
Speak to our onsite Wedding Coordinator who can tailor your individual wedding requests.
• Recovery brunch
• High tea bridal shower
• Additional canapes
• Cocktail on arrival
• Additional hour on beverage package
• Getting ready platters
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ACCOMMODATION
Experience boutique luxury at Spicers Balfour Retreat, a tranquil retreat in the heart of New Farm, just minutes from Brisbane’s CBD. With 17 beautifully designed rooms across two historic buildings, your wedding party and guests can relax in style.
Choose from nine contemporary European-style rooms in the main Balfour Hotel or indulge in one of eight spacious Balfour Suites in the Simla building, featuring art deco charm, a separate sitting area, and luxury amenities—perfect for getting ready or unwinding after the celebrations.
Welcoming couples, guests, and even furry friends, Spicers Balfour Hotel offers an elegant and intimate stay for your special day.
Please contact our Events Coordinator to arrange a personalised quote or book a time to come and meet us here at Spicers Balfour Hotel.
*Prices advertised are valid until 31 December 2025. For dates in 2026 and beyond, please email events.balfour@spicersretreats.com for more information. Spicers Retreats respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land on which we operate - the Turrbal people. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their connection to Country and role in caring for and maintaining Country over tens of thousands of years.