Wedding Expo
The 2012 Rockhampton wedding and event expo is being hosted by Reef City Catering at the Rockhampton showgrounds on Sunday 19th February, with gates open from 10am, via Gate 9 New Exhibition Road.
The grand finale of the day will be the draw of the $9,600 win a free wedding competition drawn on the day at 3.pm. The lucky winner will receive $9,600 worth of fantastic inclusions.
The expo is being billed as one of the largest in the region with 60 of the region’s top wedding service providers showcasing their products and services.
Event Co-ordinator Rita Dadson said it will show the potential of the showgrounds as a premier wedding destination. “The showgrounds has recently undergone a facelift and I think it’s time to unveil the full potential it has to host a range of events including wedding ceremonies and receptions” commented Rita.
The Rockhampton wedding expo promises to be a great day out for anyone looking for ideas for their special day. Conveniently located in air conditioned comfort with live entertainment, all day cafe, fashion parades and live hair & make demonstrations throughout the day. For further details, phone 4938 7777.
Highlights
The James Lawrence Pavilion has recently undergone a facelift and Capricorn Event Decorator will be decorating the room in a spectacular winter-wonderland theme. A themed cake by “wedding cakes by Wendy”, will also be on display.
The adjoining JL room will be kitted out as a cocktail style function with a range of illuminated party equipment and decorations supplied by “Pimp my Party” and Stand out Events, showcasing the diversity that the showgrounds has to host a range of functions including corporate client functions, weddings and themed events.
A range of wedding cars will be displaying on the day along with CQ Party Hire who will have their Marquee on display in the Cremorne area. The Rotunda will even be decorated for a wedding ceremony. The highlight of the day will be two spectacular sound and light fashion parades hosted by “Hills of Hollywood” and “Bridal Affair”.
Entry Fee
Entry into the expo is just $5 and eligible brides can register for the draw upon entry to JL Pavilion. Entry to the showgrounds is via Gate 9 on New Exhibition Road.

Exhibitor List
| Site | Name | Business Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret | Goldston House | 4921 4186 | stay@goldstonhouse.com.au |
| 2 | Julianne Gough | CQ Photo Booths | 0419668130 | bookings@cqphotobooths.com.au |
| 3 | Leanne Smith | Celebrant | 0419394844 | leanne@leannesmith.com.au |
| 4 | Tamara | Confectionary Shop | 49214353 | rockhampton@partyshop.com.au |
| 5 | Vicki Wilson | Arbonne | 0417642516 | rockycrt@bigpond.net.au |
| 6 | Tracy | Bridal Reflections | 49211857 | info@bridalreflections.com.au |
| 8 | Suny | Belles & Whistles | 4925 0399 | suny@bellesandwhistles.net.au |
| 9 | Susan | Stand Out Events | 0400 162 621 | susan@standoutevents.com.au |
| 10 | Suzanne | Taste of Luxury | 0435 506 481 | tasteofluxury@bigpond.com |
| 11 | Helen | Terry White | 49280800 | helenjos@bigpond.com.au |
| 12 | Tim | Pimp My Party | 0419 703 011 | tim@pimpmypartyoz.com.au |
| 13 | Tim | Pimp My Party | 0419 703 011 | tim@pimpmypartyoz.com.au |
| 14 | Michelle Dunn | Capricorn Skin Centre | 49270648 | manager@simplyskin.com.au |
| 15 | Natasha Dunne | Stylish Events & Hire | 49222090 0438334401 | info@stylisheventsandhire.com.au |
| 17 | Ceona Mills | Gladstone Bridal | 49724603 | gladstonebridal@bigpond.com |
| 18 | Sandra & John Beggs | Wild Lily Australia | 49395046 | sandibeggs@hotmail.com |
| 19 | Jason & Pardis | CQ Party Hire | cqpartyhire@bigpond.com | |
| 20 | Jason & Pardis | CQ Party Hire | cqpartyhire@bigpond.com | |
| 21 | Judys | Judys Wedding Bouquets | 4922 2205 | judyswed@bigpond.net.au |
| 22 | Aleisha | Pretty My Love | 49749143 | prettymylove@gmail.com |
| 23 | Ellie | Rockhampton Jockey Club | 49271300 | elspeth@rjc.com.au |
| 24 | Rene | Leichardt Hotel | 49276733 | leichhardthotel.functions@ourhotels.com.au |
| 25 | Bob Whyte | Bob Whyte | 4922 1182 | bobwhyte@bigpond.com |
| 26 | Caroline Farmer | Caroline Farmer | 49387243 | info@cqweddings.com |
| 27 | Jarrod | The Lucky Charm | 4927 2227 | rockhampton@theluckycharm.com.au |
| 28 | Amber Thorn | Addiktion Hair | 49221798 | amberthorn@hotmail.com |
| 29 | Micaela Carter | The Stationery Boutique | 49262438 | micaela@thestationeryboutique.com.au |
| 30 | Pia | Dance Heads CQ | 0428 713 353 | dionpia@bigpond.net.au |
| 31 | Wendy Morgan | Wedding Cakes by Wendy | 0429383723 | wendy@weddingcakesbywendy.com.au |
| 32 | Amanda | Capricorn Caves | 49342883 | admin@capricorncaves.com.au |
| 33 | Len Bauer | Len Bauer | 49222059 | lenbauer@aapt.net.au |
| 34 | Ricky England | Ricky England | 49211971 | info@rickyenglandphotography.com |
| 35 | Cedar/Kessie | Satori | 49391162 | satoribeauty@gmail.com |
| 36 | Jess Mergard | Ace Wedding & Party Hire | 49140639/ 0418735480 | aceparty@optusnet.com.au |
| 37 | Nicole Arnold | How Divine | 0422 615 571 | sales@howdivine.com.au |
| 38 | Margie Duke | City Printing Works | 49272533 | admin@cpw.com.au |
| 39 | Courtney & Samantha | Wandal Hair and Beauty | 49273343 | wandalhairbeauty@bigpond.com |
| 40 | Matt | Denison Hotel | 49237378 | contact@denisonhotel.com.au |
| 41 | Clint | Vision Focused Media | 0417708774 | clintkirkbride@gmail.com |
| 42 | Celeste Hinton | Celeste Hinton Hair | 0417 618 517 | celeste.hinton@optusnet.com.au |
| 43 | Daniel & Raymond | Julray Entertainment/CQ Jukebox Hire | 0408872151 | danielthomas1970@bigpond.com |
| 44 | Peter Eaton | Peter Eaton Video | 0409758220 | peter@petereatonvideo.com.au |
| 45 | Amanda | Keppel Bay Sailing Club | 49399537 | marketing@kbsc.com.au |
| 46 | Tanya Paul | Creative Memories | 0408210733 | catp95@gmail.com |
| 47 | Helen De Palma Day | Barefoot Weddings | 0411 082 948 | barefootwedding@live.com |
| 48 | Allie | Purely Venus | 4927 9999 | info@purelyvenus.com.au |
| 49 | Mark | Mark Bunt Menswear | 49276166 | sales@markbuntmenswear.com.au |
| 50 | Stephanie | Bridal Affairs | 4922 3555 | bridalaffair@bigpond.com |
| 51 | Jenny | Hills on Hollywood | 4921 1779 | jenny@hillsinhollywood.com |
| 52 | Belinda | Capricorn Event Decorator | 49211959 | capricorneventdecorator@bigpond.com |
| 53 | Wanda | Suna Shoes | 3861 0225 | andrew.burns@suna.com.au |
| 54 | Margaret | Rosslyn Bay Inn | 49336333 | rosslynbayinn@bigpond.com |
| 55 | Carissa | Capture The Moment | 0402 067 060 | crossygc1@bigpond.com |
| 56 | Rockhampton Lux Limo | Cathy | 0428354531 | rockylimo@bigpond.com |
| 57 | Business Class Limos | John Gladwell | 4922 2299 | book@bclimo.com.au |
| 58 | Gold Coyne Limos | Stephen | 4926 8396 | susan.albertsen1@gmail.com |
| 59 | Hummer Limo CQ | Bill | 0421272351 | enquiries@hummerlimocq.com.au |
| 60 | Dana Answer | Divine Eyelashes | 0417114412 | divineeyelashes@optusnet.com.au |
| LIMO 1 | Katherine & Zach Curry | Simply Music | 0478101904 | simplymusic@hotmail.com |