Silks Function Centre

Offering to plan both grand and elaborate celebrations, as well as quick, intimate wedding functions, Silks Function centre is suitable for couples who want to have a garden, marquee or any other wedding option. Situated at Bendigo Racecourse, it is merely minutes away from the CBD of the city. Be it a wedding, corporate event, or any other function; it can capably host several different celebratory occasions. For those who prefer an intimate, hassle-free wedding ceremony instead of a large-scale celebration, Silks Function Centre wedding venue also offers micro wedding packages that serve all the needs and requests of the clients.

Guests can choose from a spectrum of various function rooms, floor plans and event spaces.

● The venue can accommodate up to 230 guests in its biggest room, in a seated setting. For more informal, standing events, the indoor space can accommodate up to 350 guests.
● The outdoor space is astoundingly vast, capable of comfortable hosting of 15,000 guests.
● For its micro packages, Silks Function Centre wedding venue can accommodate up to 10 guests for an indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony.

● Silks
Space presents guests with a sweeping vision of the Racecourse, comfortably accommodating 180 guests.

● Ascot Lounge
Ascot Lounge is located just underneath the historic grandstand and provides direct access to a lovely and photogenic lawn. The space is capable of hosting up to 60 guests in a banquet-style setting, while in a cocktail set-up, up to 120 guests can be accommodated. This indoor space comes with a bar, dance floor that is centrally placed, and kitchen facilities. It is best suited for wet weather.

● Historic Grandstand
The historic grandstand offers two wonderful event spaces. While one area overlooks the Bendigo Racecourse, the other ceremonial space has the grandstand as the backdrop.

● Gardens
Several gardens serve as lovely wedding ceremony spaces, with superbly lush lawns, terrific palms and delightful, panoramic views.

● The Imperial and Victory rooms
With dazzling views, the Imperial and Victory rooms overlook the entire Racecourse, along with the exquisite green lawns and the yellow roses. These rooms are interconnected. The Imperial room comes with a separate dance floor and bar. Space has a seated capacity of 120 guests and standing capacity of 200 guests. The Victory room also comes with a bar and can accommodate up to 150 guests in a cocktail style event.

● The Watson Bar
With the hosting capacity of 100, the Watson Bar is just adjacent to the Victory and Imperial rooms. The event also has a stunning view of the Racecourse and is suitable for a cocktail-style event.

● Sailor's Guide Bar
Sailors Guide Bar is also located just beneath the grandstand. The lawn area of the space can easily host 70 guests in a cocktail-style event. Space comes with a bar and kitchen facilities and is perfect for hosting an outdoor event.

● The Deck
The historic grandstand serves as the background of this event space, that overlooks the Racecourse, eloquent lawns, and magnificent gardens. Suitable for outdoor cocktail events, or pre-dinner drinks and canapes, space comes with a bar and can accommodate up to 150 guests in a standing event. However, by adding an outdoor table and chairs on the surrounding lawn, space can host any guest size.

● The venue presents an opportunity for live streaming the entire event.
● The venue offers event planning services via a professional event planner, along with a celebrant and videographer.
● The venue offers flexible and versatile event packages that can suit different budgets, event sizes, and preferences.
● The venue can arrange outdoor bars and satellite kitchens.
● Wedding cake cutting and plating
● Even for micro packages, the venue offers services such as a glass of bubbles.
● For the convenience of the guests, the venue offers assistance in the operations of the outdoor event. Also, the venue provides suitable equipment and furniture that can be hired, including large celebration umbrella's, outdoor tables, chairs, tall, dry bars and stools, picket fencing, and linen.
● The venue enables a ceremony rehearsal, providing an exclusive hire of the entire property.
● There is the availability of a microphone and AV System, along with guest table allocation.
● The bridal party is given access to a private area for exclusive use, one-day before the reception depending upon the availability.

● In terms of decor, professional wedding planners offer suggestions and assistance about setting up the aesthetic and vibe of the event.
● The venue offers red carpet, registry table and chairs, table centres, wedding arch, white chairs, PA system, set-up with white linen and floral arrangements.
● Fully dressed bridal table, including white chair covers and additional floral arrangements, is provided.

● The venue offers a range of food and beverage choices, along with the option of getting a personalised menu.
● Options between tea and coffee buffet or desserts are available. Also, guests are served exquisite drinks and canapés.
● Menu and beverage options are available on request.

Located at a picturesque spot at Bendigo Racecourse, Silks Function centre wedding venue comes with multiple beautiful event spaces along with delectable catering. It offers modern design concepts to guests, making their wedding day extra special. Be it the immaculate and professional event planning provided by the venue, or the gorgeous-looking event spaces; couples have the opportunity to truly turn their wedding into a cinematic event at Silks Function centre. More details about the venue, along with pricing information, can be accessed by filling a brief form.