Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Is it more expensive to have a dining seating versus a cocktail seating?
Answer: Our prices are for the full venue, both rooms, items, staff, hours and access to the property hire and these costs do not increase or decrease for seating arrangements it's all the same hire cost no matter what you choose.
Question: Why is it cheaper to do cocktail seating at other venues but not your venue?
Answer: We are not charging you for the time it takes up to set up the room because we are always flipping the venue its included that we have staff booked for shifts leading up to the wedding or event to reset the room this are not charged to booking.
You hire our venue and we include everything so how you ask us to set up the room does not change or adjust the price for weddings.
Question: Can I hold my ceremony at the venue as well as my reception?
Answer: Our venue offers the option to get married on site at the dam located above the top driveway and close walk to the beer garden. We do not charge a fee for the ceremony grounds and we even include cermeony chairs you can use 50 of them and a hexagon arbour and signing table and chairs.
Question: Do you only host wedding events?
Answer: We are beautifully set up with weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries in mind however we offer our venue for corporate events and functions as well as larger community events, speaking engagements, music events and much more so please contact our event liaison to learn more about our pricing and packages for the event hire in this perfect venue and location. alyssa@ivorypavilion.com.au
Question: Do you charge for cleaning or need me to return to clean up?
Answer: No, our fees include a professional cleaner making sure the place is sparkling so you don't need to return to clean up the next day.
Question: Do you set up the venue for my event?
Answer: Yes, In our meetings which we have around 8-4 weeks out one on zoom for all the runsheet and moving parts of the day questions and the other is in person so we can look at the floor plan together.
Question: Can I bring food trucks to Ivory Pavilion?
Answer: Food trucks, Vans and catering is absolutely welcome here. We do not offer self service and have our own perferred suppliers that we can work with to arrange the meals and food that suits.
Question: Can you recommend any suppliers and vendors in the local area?
Answer: YES! We suggest even if your traveling to have your event in beautiful Buninyong town that you explore our local businesses we have lots of brilliant options for you and when you book an event with Ivory Pavilion you have exclusive access to our business and suppliers directory to find everything you need on our tailor built website directory just for you.
Question: Are you a kid friendly venue?
Answer: As parents ourselves we understand a great event with kids is when they are free to play and are entertained so while we don't have a large outer area attached to run around we do have a large building and separate bridal suit for some separation when needed.
And of course you can take the kids to run around in the grassy areas to the side of the building downstairs but they must be supervised.
Question: Do you have wheelchair access?
Answer: We offer a wonderful venue that accommodates individuals who use wheelchairs. There is a ramp leading up to the second floor, accessible toilets located at the entrance of the building away from pedestrian traffic, and the entire venue is accessible from all areas. The Grand Room, Cocktail Lounge, Balcony, and Beer Garden are all wheelchair accessible.
Additionally, we have a car park conveniently located at the base of the ramp for easy transportation and drop-off/pick-up.
Question: Do I need plates, cutlery and kitchen utensils since you don't offer food at Ivory Pavilion?
Answer: We have it all covered. You might not need it if you're doing food trucks and they have boats or cones etc but when doing catering or buffet tables we have everything you need to serve food to your guests.