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Wedding guests standing to applaud beneath jacarandas in full purple bloom, paper lanterns strung between the branches at Historic Rivermill

Sunday 22 November 2026 · 11am–3pm · Free entry

Rivermill Wedding Expo & Open Day Gold Coast

Walk the grounds under the jacarandas in full bloom, meet the local vendors who work here, and see the place dressed for a wedding day.

What the day is

A Whole Wedding Venue, Open to Walk Through

Most couples choose a venue from photographs. This is the day you get to stand in it. The chapel, the riverbank, the jacaranda gardens and the barn are all open, at the one time of year the trees are in full purple bloom.

Meet the vendors

Local florists, cake makers, celebrants and photographers who already work at Rivermill, on site and ready to talk about your day.

See every ceremony spot

Walk the chapel, the riverbank and the jacaranda gardens, and work out which one is yours.

Talk to our team

Ask about dates, guest numbers, catering and accommodation, with no appointment needed.

Sun 22 Nov 2026The date
11am – 3pmOpen all day
FreeEntry & parking
Jacaranda seasonTrees in full bloom
Mount NathanGold Coast Hinterland

Why November

The Jacarandas Are Out

For a few weeks each spring the trees turn purple and the lawn goes with them. The open day is timed for it, so you see the grounds exactly as they photograph.

A long reception table beneath jacarandas in full bloom, lanterns strung overhead
A bride at a dressed reception table, fallen jacaranda petals carpeting the grass around her
Guests applauding a reception seated beneath jacarandas in bloom, paper lanterns strung above the tables

Can't wait until November?

Book a Venue Tour Instead

Small group tours run through the year, and take about forty-five minutes.

Book a Venue Tour
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