Balmoral | 03.01.2025

Sophie & John.

Elegant wedding at Balmoral: Sophie & John say “I Do”

On Friday, 3rd of January, Sophie and John celebrated their wedding at Balmoral, the historic home of Truffleduck in Fyansford, surrounded by 118 of their closest family and friends. It was a day marked by love, laughter, and timeless elegance.

The ceremony took place in our beautiful gardens, where soft natural light and picturesque surroundings created the perfect setting for the couple to exchange vows. Their vision for a classic and elegant wedding came to life effortlessly amidst the charm and character of Balmoral.

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the garden — and enjoyed a curated selection of Truffleduck canapés that set the tone for a relaxed yet refined celebration.

Dinner was served shared style, encouraging connection and conversation at each table. Our team crafted a menu that reflected the couple’s desire for warm hospitality and memorable flavours, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients throughout.

To finish, the couple’s wedding cake was roved with a selection of Truffleduck’s famous sweet pieces.

It was a joy to host Sophie and John’s wedding day at Truffleduck. Their celebration was a true reflection of classic romance, modern hospitality, and meaningful moments spent with loved ones.

Vendors

Venue: Balmoral, Fyansford
Catering & event management: @truffleduck
Florals: @theposieplace
Photography: @weddingswithryal

Plan your elegant wedding at Balmoral

Looking for a wedding venue in Geelong with heritage charm and exceptional catering? At Truffleduck, we offer full-service coordination, food, and beverage experiences at Balmoral and beyond. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a larger affair, we’ll help bring your dream day to life. Contact Truffleduck today to start planning your perfect wedding with us.

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A highlight of hospitality is seeing young people grow as they gain hands-on experience. Their energy and ideas are inspiring, and it’s rewarding to watch their skills develop. The only downside is that the best often move on to seek new challenges.

Five years ago, Bella entered Truffleduck as an eager events student, keen to get some hands-on experience. She started as a casual front of house team member, then became a trainee event assistant working with an experienced coordinator. It quickly became clear that no matter what was thrown at her, Bella would engage and learn.

For the last two years, Bella has been our Logistics and Operations Manager, responsible for pulling together all the operational details for each event, a challenging role, but one that she quickly mastered and executed wonderfully.

As a supervisor and colleague, she shone; the staff loved working with and learning from her. She is a wonderful teacher with a genuine rapport for her team, taking extra care when teaching them new things. Her bubbly personality, keen eye for detail and love of events are just a few of the reasons she was so good in her role and why we will miss her so much.

Our lovely Bella is off on her next big adventure, moving to Melbourne to explore the next chapter in her events career. We are sad to see her go, but we are so excited to see what she accomplishes next. We know it will be exceptional.

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A highlight of hospitality is seeing young people grow as they gain hands-on experience. Their energy and ideas are inspiring, and it’s rewarding to watch their skills develop. The only downside is that the best often move on to seek new challenges.

Five years ago, Bella entered Truffleduck as an eager events student, keen to get some hands-on experience. She started as a casual front of house team member, then became a trainee event assistant working with an experienced coordinator. It quickly became clear that no matter what was thrown at her, Bella would engage and learn.

For the last two years, Bella has been our Logistics and Operations Manager, responsible for pulling together all the operational details for each event, a challenging role, but one that she quickly mastered and executed wonderfully.

As a supervisor and colleague, she shone; the staff loved working with and learning from her. She is a wonderful teacher with a genuine rapport for her team, taking extra care when teaching them new things. Her bubbly personality, keen eye for detail and love of events are just a few of the reasons she was so good in her role and why we will miss her so much.

Our lovely Bella is off on her next big adventure, moving to Melbourne to explore the next chapter in her events career. We are sad to see her go, but we are so excited to see what she accomplishes next. We know it will be exceptional.

Cocktail wedding magic with E&M ❤️

Photos by the talented @ceremony.bycharlie

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Cocktail wedding magic with E&M ❤️

Photos by the talented @ceremony.bycharlie

We had a bit of fun behind-the-scenes this season 💃🥂🙊

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We had a bit of fun behind-the-scenes this season 💃🥂🙊

A glimpse at some of the amazing feedback from our clients over the busy season! Your kind words mean SO much to us 🫶

And to our wonderful staff, thanks for being the best!

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A glimpse at some of the amazing feedback from our clients over the busy season! Your kind words mean SO much to us 🫶

And to our wonderful staff, thanks for being the best!

March Madness at Truffleduck 🏃‍♀️🤗

What a massive month! 19 weddings + a full event schedule. We are so grateful to our incredible team who consistently deliver great events all across Geelong & beyond!

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March Madness at Truffleduck 🏃‍♀️🤗

What a massive month! 19 weddings + a full event schedule. We are so grateful to our incredible team who consistently deliver great events all across Geelong & beyond!

March madness continues! So grateful to our team who delivered another five weddings this weekend 💃🤍

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March madness continues! So grateful to our team who delivered another five weddings this weekend 💃🤍

Geelong’s Longest Lunch ❤️

We were proud to support this year’s @barwonhealthfoundation’s Longest Lunch with four Truffleduck superstars to help with the day.

What an awesome day for Geelong! We are always happy to support this wonderful event.

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Geelong’s Longest Lunch ❤️

We were proud to support this year’s @barwonhealthfoundation’s Longest Lunch with four Truffleduck superstars to help with the day.

What an awesome day for Geelong! We are always happy to support this wonderful event.

Five weddings in one weekend and having lots of fun doing it! 🥰💃🏻

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Five weddings in one weekend and having lots of fun doing it! 🥰💃🏻

37 YEARS AT TRUFFLEDUCK 🥂

A cornerstone of our team, Deb’s dedication and passion have been the driving force behind thousands of exceptional events. Thank you, Deb, for making every event unforgettable, and for all you do to make Truffleduck a wonderful place to work.

Cheers to more years of magic!

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37 YEARS AT TRUFFLEDUCK 🥂

A cornerstone of our team, Deb’s dedication and passion have been the driving force behind thousands of exceptional events. Thank you, Deb, for making every event unforgettable, and for all you do to make Truffleduck a wonderful place to work.

Cheers to more years of magic!

Life lately as a duck 💃🤗

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MAPEI CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE 🚴🏼‍♂️

It was such a privilege to be back as the catering team for some of the riders at this year’s Cadel Evans Road Race.

We always enjoy being part of this incredible Geelong event.

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MAPEI CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE 🚴🏼‍♂️

It was such a privilege to be back as the catering team for some of the riders at this year’s Cadel Evans Road Race.

We always enjoy being part of this incredible Geelong event.

January at Truffleduck ☀️

We started the new year catering TWO major events, Beyond the Valley Music Festival and the Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.

Plus, we had a full event calendar of weddings, anniversary parties, birthdays, celebrations and corporate events.

A big shout-out to our incredible team for a great month of exceptional events!

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