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Our Fave Portrait Locations

Trying to decide where to strike a pose for your wedding day portraits? Read on for our fave spots right outside The Refinery’s door and in the surrounding ‘burbs!

May 12, 2023
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Our Fave Portrait Locations

Austin St & Newstead Tce

12 Austin St, Newstead, QLD 4006

  • 2 minutes walk!
  • Prioritise your party time by heading for some photos right outside The Refinery’s front door! This street has everything to offer, from industrial backdrops, lush jacarandas (late Oct!) and of course, our iconic black wall.
  • No transport required, just take a little wander and enjoy the variety.
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Newstead House & Newstead Park

Cnr Breakfast Creek Rd & Newstead Ave, QLD 4006

  • 9-minute walk or 3-minute drive
  • This heritage listed home is a classic backdrop - wander into the surrounding gardens for towering palms and riverfront spots perfect for catching sunset!
  • If you’re up for a stroll you can get here on foot down the leafy backstreets of Newstead.
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James Street

Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

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  • 4-minute drive
  • This upscale, iconic precinct is just around the corner and boasts ivy covered walls, inner-city streetscapes and an abundance of glossy windows to check yourself out in!
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The Powerhouse & New Farm Park

119 Lamington St, New Farm, QLD 4005

  • 7-minute drive
  • Two vibes in one location! Opt for sprawling sandstone walls and artsy graffiti at this renovated power station turned theatre, or pop out to the adjoining park for last light over manicured rose gardens and massive fig trees.
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The Calile

48 James St, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

  • 5-minute drive
  • Stay the night here and enjoy the Mediterranean style curved balconies overlooking a luscious pool. The honeymoon starts early!
  • Booking The Calile Suite or The Ada Suite will give you access to a peach-toned private terrace, perfect for a first look.
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McWhirters Car Park

13 Warner St, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

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  • 5-minute drive
  • Pics on another level… the rooftop! The perfect spot for urban portraits above the shimmery city skyline with one of Brisbanes most iconic art deco buildings as your backdrop.
  • Hot tip: Grab a unique snap in one of the many nightlife venues on the way home, from speakeasies to retro arcade bars!

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Teneriffe

Teneriffe, QLD 4005

  • 4-minute drive
  • This neighbouring suburb dominated by renovated warehouses has plenty of red-brick facades and overgrown vines to fill your frames. Editorial, much!
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Parliament House & QUT

2A George St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000

  • 15-minute drive
  • Hit the cobblestones at this historic site! One of the best places to visit if you’re looking for a regal, fairytale backdrop and some lush grounds to lounge about in between shots - the Botanic Gardens are on the doorstep.
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Liquid Laundry

10 Austin St, Newstead QLD 4005

  • Less than a minute walk
  • Book in with our next-door neighbours on the left to spend some time under the festoons at dusk or against the graffiti feature wall. Liquid Laundry charge a small fee to use their space, enquire here for more info!
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Find answers to common questions and gain confidence in your venue choice.

Can we book a ceremony only?

As we only host one event per day, unfortunately we only offer on-site ceremonies in conjunction with one of our reception packages.

Can we book a reception only?

Absolutely! Whether it’s a seated or cocktail-style, our reception packages include 5 hours venue hire.

Do you host micro-weddings/elopements?

Unfortunately we don’t offer specific packages for elopements as we only host one event per day at The Refinery. For our space, we recommend a minimum of 30 guests and upwards for a seated reception, and a minimum of 70 guests and upwards for a cocktail-style reception.

Can we BYO food and drink?

All food and drink is catered by our amazing in-house team! We do not allow external catering with the exception of wedding cakes, take-home guest favours and gelato carts.

We typically do not offer BYO alcohol, however, do contact us to discuss corkage charges if you would like to bring in something special for your day.

What time can we start/finish our weddings?

Ceremony & Reception Packages may be booked from 1pm onwards between March-October and from 4pm onwards between November-February.

Standalone Reception Packages may be booked from 12pm onwards between March-October and from 4pm onwards between November-February.

Friday-Saturday events must end by 11pm.
Sunday-Thursday events must end by 10pm.

At the agreed end time the bar will close, music concludes, lights are turned on and bump out commences. We allow a 30 minute grace period for guests to wrap up and head off premises.

What time can vendors bump in on the day?

Reception Package — from 11am on the day.
Ceremony & Reception Package — from 9am on the day.

We will liaise with all of your vendors in the lead up to the day to confirm a bump in/bump out time.

When do we have to bump out?

Any hired furniture, hired table settings, large styling pieces, aerial/floral installations and lighting must be bumped out upon the conclusion of the event.

While it is preferred that all belongings and gifts are collected at the end of the night, overnight storage can be arranged if required for pick up the next business day.

What furniture is included in the venue hire?

You can view our full inventory of the furniture and stationery/signage included, here.

Where can we go for portraits nearby?

Check out our resources to find some of the fun portrait locations nearby!

Are we allowed confetti?

We get it — every couple needs that confetti moment! We allow a maximum of 25x cones of confetti for the end of the ceremony, which incurs a $200 clean up fee. Confetti cannons are not permitted.

Are you pet-friendly?

Absolutely, we love all kinds of furry friends! We just ask that you have someone dedicated to looking after your pet so that they are taken care of at all times. Check out our recommended pet assistants!

Still have questions?

We've collated some amazing resources for you here. If you can't find what you're looking for, please reach out as we'd love to help!

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Our Fave Portrait Locations