Heritage Listed Braidwood is an ideal setting for your big day. If you’re looking for that romantic garden ceremony, a more traditional church service or a more relaxed real country setting in a shearing shed perhaps, look no further than Braidwood and its surrounding villages.
The following directory of services available in and out of town gives you an idea of what’s on offer.
For more information please email information@visitbraidwood.com.au
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Churches
St Andrews Anglican Church - Braidwood
St Andrews Anglican Church
Elrington St Braidwood
02 48422 423
St Andrews was designed by architect Cyril Blacket from the well known Blacket family who designed many churches and cathedrals. The foundation stone was laid 9th November 1881 and completed and dedicated on 23rd June 1892. The tower was added in 1899/1900 with the whole cost being donated by Robert Maddrell of Bedervale. During World War 2 the tower was the official lookout for the air wardens.
St Andrews is built of granite hewn from around Braidwood.
Gargoyles can be seen on St Andrews which are a rarity on country churches.
St Andrews has a pipe organ with 665 pipes built by Mr W G Rendell (1853-1934), installed and commissioned in 1904 and rebuilt in 1975 by L S Waters of Adelaide. The organ still remains the most original sample of Rendell's work in New South Wales. An organ recital with guest organists is held each year in memory of Ralph Green organist for many years.
The church is open daily and visitors are welcome at all times.
St Bedes Catholic Church - Braidwood
St Bedes Catholic Church
Wallace St Braidwood
02 48422 4444
The first Church in the present parish was erected by Fr Walsh at Major's Creek in 1851. The historic St. Bede's Church in Braidwood had it's foundation stone laid in 1858 by Fr O'Brien and the Church was built in two stages.
Today the St. Bede's Church is not only a centre for worship for the local community but also a popular site to visit by many tourists who admire not only the architecture but the beautiful stain glass windows and artworks.
Weekend Masses are held each Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 9am.
St Andrews Uniting Church- Braidwood
Monkittee St Braidwood
02 48422 568 Built in 1861, the Presbyterian Parish having been established in the area in 1843. The simple white painted brick building is open daily and welcomes visitors.
St Stephens Anglican Church - Majors Creek
The village of Majors Creek is located 16kms south of Braidwood. The foundation stone of St Stephens Church was laid 10th November 1870, completed 1872 and dedicated 6th September 1880.
St Stephens is built of hand cut local stone by noted stonemason Peter Rusconi.
It originally had a shingle roof later being replaced by fibro slates. The Pews are handcut cedar and sassafras and the Altar Rail, Reading Desk are cedar. The Pulpit built by Alexander Hicks was originally in the first St Andrews at Braidwood. Various furnishings and memorials are dedicated to loved ones. The Smith American Reed Organ (1890-1900) is still in use today.
The church is now a popular venue for country weddings and is also used as a venue for the Annual Music at the Creek Festival.
Monthly services are held on the first Sunday of each month at 11-00am (or advised otherwise) and Christmas Day at 7-30am and Easter Sunday 7-30am.
Caterers
Cakeluscious - Event and Catering Services
Designer Cakes and Bombonieres for every occasion.
Cake designs include classic cake designs that ooze elegance and fun & funky cakes that capture the essence of your event.
Our range includes Cupcakes, Cookies and Confectionary.
Orders need to be placed at least 4 weeks prior to event.
Contact: Chris Payne
p: 02 4842 1399
m: 0414 581 620
e: sales@braidcraft.com.au
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