Toowoomba business Gabbinbar Homestead wins Queensland’s best wedding ceremony and reception venue in 2023 ABIA Wedding Industry Awards
When it comes to the perfect wedding destination in the sunshine state, Toowoomba has officially been placed on the map after a local business was named Queensland’s best venue and received an almost 100 per cent rating. Details here.
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The Sunshine State’s best destinations have been revealed at the 2023 ABIA Wedding Industry Awards, with a popular Toowoomba venue taking out a golden prize.
Despite entering the competition for the first time this year, Gabbinbar Homestead was named Queensland’s best ceremony and reception venue at the prestigious awards.
Nearly 10,000 couples voted in the awards which provided the homestead with a 99.97 per cent and 99.93 per cent rating as a ceremony and reception venue.
Venue manager Rachel Jannusch said the achievement was a testament to the venue’s passionate, innovative and committed team.
“Winning the ABIA awards not only recognises the success of our past weddings, but also sets the stage for a brighter future,” she said.
“Our venue is a destination wedding venue and we bring over 20,000 visitors to Toowoomba each year.
“To be recognised with this honour puts Gabbinbar firmly on the map as an exceptional destination wedding location.”
The 160 year old homestead in Middle Ridge, hosts approximately 250 weddings every year and is surrounded by longstanding trees, spacious gardens and manicured lawns.
Going up against 21 other venues across the state, Gabbinbar was recognised for its service, grounds, facilities and value for money.
The Toowoomba venue faced off and won against several popular venues including Brisbane’s Victoria Park, Tweed’s Summergrove Estate and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s Flaxton Gardens.
Competition was fierce at the awards with all businesses requiring a rating of above 95 per cent to quality as a finalist.
The ABIA Wedding Industry Awards have been running for the past 25 years and are designed to celebrate Australia’s best professionals in the wedding industry.
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