Williams-Carter Wedding

Williams-Carter Wedding

Travelling Guests

We appreciate that many of our guests will need to travel for the wedding. We’ve managed to secure a few deals from local vendors that might help to make your trip a little easier.

Accommodation

Ideally located within the Pakenham Race Club Precinct, Mercure Pakenham offers luxurious and contemporary accommodation.

Mercure Pakenham have kindly offered 10% off when booking directly using the code WED10 through call or email.

Visit Mercure Pakenham to see more.

Melbourne’s most centrally located accommodation, Mercure Welcome Melbourne hotel is surrounded by the city’s popular venues, including Emporium shopping centre, theatres, galleries, bars & restaurants, along with its own Louden Kitchen & Grill.

Mercure Melbourne have kindly offered 10% off when booking directly using the code WED10 through call or email.

Visit Mercure Welcome Melbourne to see more.


Veriu Group have offered a dynamic discounted code of 10 – 15% from the public base rate for Punthill Caroline Springs. This location is close to our wedding venue.

If you’re keen to explore Melbourne city, they’ve also offered membership discounted rate at their Punthill Flinders Lane and Punthill Little Bourke locations when you book directly with them.

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Sail the Yarra on Australia’s Favourite Electric Picnic Boats. Set sail from the heart of the city in Melbourne, cruise past some fantastic bars and scenery, with BYO drinks and food in hand!

GoBoat has offered 20% off on all Monday – Thursday bookings in November 2025 (excluding Melbourne Cup Day). Use code wcwedding at checkout.

www.goboat.com.au

If you love exploring exclusive and fascinating bars, then IceBar Australia has you covered! With a stylish, cool-themed bar made entirely of ice, it’s the perfect setting for drinks with friends, a date night or even a family fun day.

IceBar have offered a discount code for Monday – Friday bookings. Details are to be confirmed in October 2025, so watch this space!

www.icebaraustralia.com.au

Only an hour’s drive from the heart of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is the birthplace of Victorian wine. Despite its 170-year legacy, it’s far from old. In fact, it’s a hub for innovation and home to some of the most progressive, dynamic winemakers in the world.

Red Carpet Wine Tours have generously offered a 10% discount off their daily Yarra Valley Public Wine Tour, using code wedding. This code is valid for November 2025.

www.redcarpetwinetours.com.au

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ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) in Melbourne is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to film, television, digital culture, and art.

While general admission to the center is free, there may be charges for special exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, and other events.

https://www.acmi.net.au/

Located in the heart of Melbourne, the Queen Victoria Market is a bustling destination offering a feast for the senses. Explore a diverse range of stalls featuring fresh produce, gourmet delights, artisanal crafts, fashion, and more. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as you sample local flavors, engage with passionate vendors, and discover the unique charm of this iconic market.

Home to hundreds of small businesses, it’s the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

www.qvm.com.au

Affectionately nicknamed ‘The Tan’, The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria are botanic gardens across two sites–Melbourne and Cranbourne.

Melbourne Gardens was founded in 1846 when land was reserved on the south side of the Yarra River for a new botanic garden. It extends across 38 hectares that slope to the river with trees, garden beds, lakes and lawns.

www.rbg.vic.gov.au

Explore timeless masterpieces and contemporary art at the National Gallery of Victoria, showcasing a diverse collection that captivates and inspires visitors from around the world.

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and culture within Melbourne’s premier art destination.

www.ngv.vic.gov.au

Accommodation

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