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Payment Terms:
The Darling St Chapel will hold space for up to 7 days without a
deposit; however, a non-refundable booking fee of $70 is
required at the time of booking, plus a bond of $350 is charged
for the Ultimate Wedding Package. Silver & Reception Only
Functions bond is $250. All bonds are fully refundable at
conclusion (paid by cheque within 3-5 days after function) as
long as there is no damage/cleaning fee charged and all
conditions of hire are met throughout your wedding and
reception.
PLEASE NOTE: Prices
and conditions may change subject to Darling St Chapel
management discretion.
Cancellations
If your function is cancelled, the following conditions apply:
• Notice of more than six months: 50% bond fee will be refunded
• Notice of 6 months or less due to costs incurred/lost
bookings, unfortunately no refund can be made on bond fee.
• Booking date transfers can be made at a cost of $100
• No refunds on settled accounts if wedding is cancelled or does
not proceed on the day.
Hire Conditions
Darling St Chapel has a standard 5hr venue hire for all wedding
receptions and functions. Extended hours are charged at $100
p/hr or their part of and are generally deducted from bond
deposits unless the extended hours are pre-paid. For the comfort
of our neighbours all functions have a strict 11.30pm curfew.
For wedding ceremonies Darling St Chapel will open 30 mins prior
to your wedding with car parking reserved at the front of the
centre for your bridal vehicles. As a general rule depending on
guest numbers management can convert your chapel venue to
reception venue in approx 1hr. No guests are permitted to remain
in our centre whilst reception set-up takes place.
Ipswich Grammar School gardens and waterfalls are provided for
use free of charge for all weddings. All patrons are advised
that NO ALCOHOL is permitted on Ipswich Grammar School grounds
nor are guests permitted to enter areas other than the gardens
and waterfall area.
Darling St Chapel is available for Ceremony Rehearsal on the
night prior to your wedding for a fee of $100. (maximum 2hrs)
Food and Beverage Minimums:
The food and beverage minimum at The Darling St Chapel is 50
people regardless of chosen wedding package. The minimum
requirements are inclusive of GST. Children attending your
wedding are charged at $5 per year of age until they reach the
normal rate charged for your chosen wedding package i.e. 5yrs of
age x $5 = $25. Your minimum amount of 50 people must be reached
before the children’s rate takes effect.
*Minimum of 60 people for Sept – Oct weddings
BYO Alcohol Policy
The Darling St Chapel is a BYO facility which provides substantial savings compared to licensed function venues. The following conditions apply for all functions:
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Music
The Darling St Chapel provides In-House music and DJ for $$125 for all functions. If you choose to bring your own CD/music compilations for your function the $$125 DJ charge will be waived as music can be played by Darling St Chapel bar staff. Remember if this option is chosen you must supply all music by CD or USB memory stick. Our staff will simply play the music compilations you have made. As a general rule no outside DJ’s are permitted in our venue.
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