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Testimonials

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We value the relationships we have created with our clients, and we have clients that return every year for their annual events. Please find below a few of the testimonials clients have sent our team.

“Just a huge thank you, it was a wonderful evening and i think all families had a memorable time celebrating their students year 12 formal. Thank you so much” Sonia Stephens, Bellarine Secondary College Valedictory

“Event specialists to the highest degree. An amazing venue, an amazing team – you’re in safe hands with The Pier” – Pieter van Pinxteren, 24th Annual Victorian Teachers’ Games

“The Pier was amazing to work with organising our event, and I can’t think of anything of fault. We really appreciate our on-going relationship with the Pier, and look forward to coming year’s events” Lily Bingham, Marcus Oldham Parent Student Charity Ball

“We were really happy with the service and attention to detail. The venue is beautiful and all went really well. Thank you for a great experience!” Kirsten Van Cleef, Geelong College Year 12 Formal

“Incredible venue and exceptional service” – Peter Wilkins, Geelong Grammar

“Fantastic venue, perfect room for the large number of people we had attending. the team were so professional and prompt, so great to deal with and patient with all of the questions I had. Thank you!” – Tracy Bridges, Customer Care Group Leader, Energy Australia

“The team at The Pier were extremely helpful and professional during the planning of our event. The service on the night was outstanding!! All guests were very impressed by the whole experience. Thank you and we will be back next year! Awesome at everything, thank you all” – Maree Robertson 

“The staff did more than their “job”. We all felt very welcome and “at home” in the venue and the highly professional, warm, courteous relationship interactions with staff. Thank you for helping me host a wonderful celebration” – Janis Lampard 

“The staff were all very friendly, helpful; and professional. The staff were excellent – VERY professional, flexible and kind in her role and was also very organised, efficient and great communicator. Thank you, The Pier was fantastic!!” – Lucy Johnson, Deakin Mediacal

“The Pier has become a premier dining venue in Geelong. Unparalleled views of the bay, fine food and excellent service” – Deidre Pike, Oberon High School

Testimonials

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Planning a wedding is a truly unique journey, one where couples build relationships and trust with a range of wedding suppliers whom assist in ‘pulling together’ their big day

Below are testimonials from a few of our most recently married couples, their families and friends. As you can see – our staff are integral in the wedding planning process. We are truly blessed with staff that love planning weddings and are true professionals in delivering unforgettable events.

8th January 2023
“The Pier is not only a romantic and elegant place to have as a wedding venue but also have lovely staff who will assist you before and during the event. They also offer services that will meet your needs and even grant your special requests. They made our wedding day truly special and memorable. Thanks for the excellent service and staff.” Anne & Ed (Bride & Groom)

7th January 2023
“The Pier was a beautiful venue for our wedding. Organising was a breeze, the staff were so attentive, the food was beautiful. Couldn’t have asked for a better night!” Hayley & Colin (Bride & Groom)

10th November 2022
“Our overall experience with The Pier was excellent from start to finish. The assistance and co-operation from the staff contributed to the success of the day.” Bev (Mother of the Bride)

29th October 2022
We had a fabulous time at our wedding at The Pier. From the booking to the planning process and the evening itself, all the staff went above and beyond to make our day special. 10/10 recommend.” Melissa & Yono (Bride & Groom)

1st October 2022
“Following our event, we have received comments from several of our wedding guests about how stunning our venue was, especially the ceremony area (The Terrace). One of our guests even told us it looked like something out of a magazine. Simply beautiful. We also received compliments on how lovely the red wine was (Chain of Fire Cab Sauv and Mt Duneed Pinot Noir). My husband and I also did not do any taste testing of the meals however were extremely impressed on the night at how delicious the food was!! Special shout-out to the Pumpkin Gnocchi which was amazing!” Bianca & Sean (Bride & Groom)

7th May 2022
Our wedding was the most incredible experience and everything we hoped it would be. We can’t thank The Pier enough for all your help and support. It really was the best day of our lives.” Cass & Jarred (Bride & Groom)

25th March 2022
“We just wanted to pass on some feedback from our wedding we had at The Pier on 25.03.2022. We wanted to say a huge thank you to The Pier team. From the moment we walked in on Thursday to set up, the staff were nothing but friendly and helpful. Throughout the whole wedding, the Food and Beverage Manager checked in with both myself and my parents to make sure the wedding was running well and we had everything we needed. We honestly could not speak higher of him and his service throughout the wedding. Thank you for contributing to our special day! As for the venue and ceremony, everything ran so perfectly and it truly was the best day of our lives. We are so happy we picked The Pier as our wedding venue.” Maddie & Max (Bride & Groom)

21st March 2022
“We were honestly blow away with everything – the venue, the food, the staff, all of it! All of our guests have also expressed how impressed they were! Thankyou for giving us such a magical day – we could not have asked for anything more perfect and we will treasure it!” Amie & Blake (Bride & Groom)

24th April 2021
“We recently had our wedding ceremony and reception here on The Terrace and in the Lillias Room.⁠ After being delayed due to Covid we didn’t know what to expect, but it was absolutely AMAZING!⁠ The staff were incredibly helpful from the start of organising everything up until the last minute when we left for our wedding night. We had our 8 month old son there and they were incredibly accommodating and helpful with him.⁠ The food was amazing, there was so much and everyone commented how delicious it was.⁠ The bartenders were great and constantly had all the drinks flowing and available for our guests.⁠ Finally, the Lillias Room looked amazing, we had simple flower arrangements for the room and it still looked stunning as the view from the room at night itself is enough.⁠ Thank you for making our wedding amazing!!” Beckk & Ben (Bride & Groom)

6th February 2021
“Our wedding at The Pier was everything that we dreamed of and more. All of our guests were amazed with and complimented the delicious food, spectacular views and lovely service! Many said that it was the best wedding they have ever been too! We are so grateful for our Events Specialist who helped us plan our special day. She was so friendly and thorough, and was extremely supportive, especially during 2020 when Covid lead to many unpredictable changes. She made planning our wedding fun and easy! Our Food and Beverage Manager did an amazing job on the night! Everything was perfect and exactly how we imagined it. It allowed us to feel so relaxed and to enjoy our night! We want to thank everyone at The Pier for the incredible service and for giving us a night to remember!” Nicole & Jake (Bride & Groom)

22nd January 2021
“From the moment our wedding was cancelled in April due to Covid, The Pier Events Team has been nothing but amazing. Their patience and commitment towards us was just what we needed to lock in our new date. Together we achieved all obstacles with Covid continuing and got to have our special day after all. The staff were amazing with making the night run smoothly and they were just so friendly. The Food and Beverage Manager also went out of her way to make sure the Bride & Groom were well looked after. Also, the food was divine. All of the guests commented on this as well. Thank you so much for a very memorable wedding.” Rachael & Brandon (Bride & Groom)

4th July 2020
“Thank you to the team at The Pier for all of the assistance provided in both the lead up and on the day of our wedding. The chaos that COVID-19 created for us was very much extinguished by the professionalism and knowledge that our Events Specialist provided us. Our day wouldn’t have been perfect if it wasn’t for all her hard work and planning. Nothing was out of place on the day and we have her to thank for that. We loved The Pier from the first day we did our walkthrough, and we will continue to love it forever.” Kristy & Mark (Bride & Groom)

21st March 2020
“We absolutely loved having our wedding at The Pier. The communication throughout the lead up right up to the day after the wedding was exceptional. It was a beautiful space, easy to make our own and went above and beyond our vision for the day! Thank you!” Michelle & Andrew (Bride & Groom)

7th March 2020
“We had such a fantastic time. The Pier team helped so much with preparing for the day and we couldn’t be more thankful with how everything turned out. Everyone was very impressed with The Pier and the service was phenomenal! Once again thank you very much for the wonderful day and we will always remember the perfection of service and attention to detail The Pier provided for us!” Ashleigh & Jeremy (Bride & Groom)

22nd February 2020
“We would like to thank our Events Specialist for her excellent handling and planning of our special day. Very friendly and professional planning of the event. Thorough in all aspects, in particular communication. All questions and concerns were answered and dealt with promptly. It gave us a great sense of confidence and relief that the day was well prepared for. Our Food and Beverage Manager coordinated the day beautifully, making sure that it flowed according to the timings that had been put in place for the different aspects of a wedding day, ie, ceremony, photos, first dance, communication with the MC etc. Very friendly and in tune with the significance and importance of the day for a newly-wed couple. Food was amazing, service was exceptional and the atmosphere and energy of the whole evening was spectacular. Impossible to fault really and highly recommended! If you want your day to be sensational, roll with this team – they will no disappoint! We had many of our family and friends comment on the venue, it’s friendly staff and excellent service. The barman struck a chord with many of our guests and made the evening entertaining and relaxed. Thank you so much and well done. Awesome to see such pride in one’s work.” Karen & Kreig (Bride & Groom)

15th February 2020
“Our Events Specialist was so supportive, professional and warm. She really helped us bring it all together and has an eye for detail, that’s for sure. Our Food and Beverage Manager looked after us and our families on the day and everyone commented on how on the ball and friendly she was. She calmed my nerves over the phone and was very reassuring. I would highly recommend The Pier to all our friends and family.” Ally & Chris (Bride & Groom)

15th February 2020
“We could not have been happier with our wedding experience at The Pier. From start to finish they were so professional, always anticipating our needs before I even thought about it or asked! Many guests said that it was the best wedding they had ever been to and I know that is down to the stunning location, excellent service, food and drinks as well as the experience of the organisers and staff making everything run so smoothly. We felt really relaxed as we knew everything was taken care of.” Amy & Guy (Bride & Groom)

1st February 2020
“The Pier was the perfect place for our dream wedding. From the initial walk through of The Pier rooms, to the planning stage with our Event Planners and then to the execution of the perfect night, we knew we had made the right decision having our reception at The Pier. Nothing was a hassle, and the venue brought our theme of lights, sparkle and glam to life! Every detail was on point and the food is still being talked about today. Our only wish was that we could do it all over again!!! Thank you to the whole team, chefs, waiters & waitresses and all the others involved in making these events come to life. Simply amazing!!” Kylie & Tegan (Bride & Bride)

18th January 2020
“The Pier was amazing at making our dream wedding come true. The staff are so supportive and helpful every step of the way. It was a truly perfect day in a beautiful setting. We cannot recommend them enough.” Isabel & Thomas (Bride & Groom)

4th January 2020
“We highly recommend The Pier for a wedding reception venue. The service the whole way through – from the first tour to the end of the night was exceptional. They went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible time. Every aspect of the night was of the highest quality.” Michelle & Greg (Bride & Groom)

Testimonials

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Below are testimonials from a few of our most recent corporate clients.

“Thank you Sarah, our team loved the venue, loved the food and your staff were so accommodating, so service was impeccable.  We had a great time and we really want to thank you and your team for making it such a great day.” – Ana (Toyota National Sales Dinner)

“It has been a wonderful and enjoyable experience working with the team from The Pier. From the first meeting to the bump in, the process and attention to detail has been of the highest standard! There is something about having your event at The Pier that makes it so special no other venue or destination can … and that’s the view and ambiance! You’re swept away, to what feels like another part of the world, when you step into The Pier with the floor to ceiling views of the waterfront. Thank you Sarah, Emily and The Pier for a wonderful experience and successful event bringing the community of the Sacred Heart College Alumni together for the annual Inspire Breakfast. With thanks Suzie Veitch SHC Alumni Officer” – Suzie Veitch (Inspire Geelong Network Breakfast)

“The entire Pier staff were fantastic to deal with pre event and during the event, always happy and very obliging. Sarah is a dream to work with, everything is seamless. And a special thanks to Alanna, who executed the night perfectly 🙂 Our genU clients and corporates absolutely loved the night! Thanks everyone!” -Katie (genU Big Night Out)

“Our event at The Pier was a true success. The support before, and during the event was first class, with nothing overlooked, or too much trouble. The team at the Pier went above and beyond to ensure all 430 guests enjoyed both the day conference and evening dinner. Thank you to all the staff at The Pier!!”
– Natalie (Australian Bureau of Statistics –
National Team Development Workshop

“Fantastic venue for a Corporate Event. The level of service and attention to detail was fantastic” – Michelle (Victoria Police Medal Ceremony)

“I wanted to thank you for all of your assistance and support in the lead up to and on event day. You have once again exceeded our expectations and continue to lift your level of service and standard, across all areas, to the next level and then some. Your whole team should be congratulated for providing such a warm and inviting space. It was a pleasure dealing with each and every one of the team that supported us on the night. We absolutely love visiting you each year, and thank you once again for ensuring our event was a success! See you again soon” – Lis (Master Builders Association Of Victoria Awards Dinner)

“The longevity and complexity of a full day conference and dinner is made a far simpler process when you work with a venue who truly understand your needs and deliver above and beyond your expectations. We cannot thank the staff enough from planning through to packing down our event who made the whole experience enjoyable. There was always someone on hand to speak to, no request was too much and all our last minute changes were taken in their stride. We will be back!” – Jenna & Sacha (Worksafe National Managers Forum)

“The Pier was a fantastic venue and helped us put on a very enjoyable event. We look forward to returning there in years to come.” – Jordan (Deakin Ducks Football Club Presentation Night)

“We had an incredible time with out event at The Pier. The service was excellent and everything has been thought of to make running an event as seamless as possible. We work with many venues around the country, and working with The Pier was fantastic and such a simple process.” Marisa (DET Skills First Regional Forum)

 “A fantastic evening for us to celebrate our 175 years.. The staff were friendly and attended to all of our guests needs in a very professional manner. Nothing was too much trouble.. The food was sensational!” Stephanie (Hardwood Andrews)

 “The Pier was superb and the evening went smoothly and without a hitch thank you. I found Mark to be so quietly efficient and pleasant and extremely accommodating when the need to squeeze certain family numbers in on the tables at the last minute… Thank you for all your assistance, patience with the changes, and special requests, I really appreciated it.” Libby (Down Syndrome Swimming Australia)

  “Our AGM and Annual Dinner was one of the best ever, thanks to having it at a fantastic venue which ticked all the boxes for our members and guests. Will definitely hold our event at The Pier, Geelong sometime in the future. The venue was fantastic, ample space for what we needed. Guests were able to socialise, network, enjoy the music. The Terrace was ideal for the AGM. Great to have the bar in the room as well. Catering was magnificent, all courses and platters. The band was excellent, great reviews. Dance Floor was full. Guests didn’t want to leave which is a great sign for us as well as the venue. Access for parking or walking up The Pier was good.” Gavin (CMPA Annual Dinner & AGM)

Hi Pier team, I just wanted to thank you and your team for a wonderful event this morning. Everything went swimmingly and you guys make it all so easy. All of your staff were wonderful to deal with and super accommodating. We are so grateful for your help, advice and for all of your assistance along the way. I hope you have a wonderful remainder of the week” – Caz Trotter, Office Manager – McGrath Estate Agents

 “Dear Gillian, Just a personal note to say thank you to you and your team for their support and assistance with our Annual Leadership Breakfast yesterday. The room looked splendid, the food was great and the customer service was exceptional. Your team were responsive, considerate and thoughtful in their dealings with us, and our guests. We have received some very positive comments about the event, and our success yesterday could not have been achieved without you and your team.  Please pass on our sincere thanks to them all. We value our relationship with The Pier and we look forward to continuing to work with you. Thanks again. Best wishes” – Rebecca Casson Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Geelong

“My appreciation to all The Pier staff who helped us and worked hard to run the conference as it was expected. It was a very successful event for all of us and we received many fantastic comments from our international delegates. Thank you and keep up the good work.” – Sona Shekibi, Deakin University, International Sodium Battery Conference

“Volunteering Victoria was extremely happy with the professional service provided by The Pier in planning our HelpOUT Program Launch and support on the day” – Alison Duff, Managers of Spontaneous Emergency Volunteers (MSEV) Project Coordinator, Volunteering Victoria

“I would highly recommend the Pier. I found all the staff pleasant and lovely to deal with. Our Event Planner Tennille was an absolute delight and went above and beyond to ensure that our event was a success. Our contact on the night, Heidi, was extremely helpful and happily actioned all of our last minute requests. I look forward to holding our next Awards Ceremony at The Pier Geelong.”  Laura Costello, City of Greater Geelong

Ensure your next event is a success.

Contact our Sales Team today to discuss your next event at The Pier Geelong.

The Pier Geelong
Cunningham Pier

10 Western Beach Foreshore Road
Geelong Vic 3220

(03) 5222 6444
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