The Heritage Advantage: How Montgomery Hall is looking at the venue-supplier partnership

When it comes to a glorious heritage building, for wedding planners, stylists, and even caterers, these architecturally impeccable buildings can be a double-edged sword. For starters, they offer unparalleled “wow factor”, but they can also have restrictive rules to protect the building, paired with outdated infrastructure and the dreaded logistical nightmares.

However, Montgomery Hall in Mount Claremont, Perth, is proving that history doesn’t have to be a hurdle. Venue Manager Gabriel da Silva discusses with Easy Weddings how this 120-year-old masterpiece has been engineered specifically to support the creative vision of external vendors.

A blank canvas with a “stunning frame”

Many heritage spaces impose their own traditional aesthetic on a wedding. But for Gabriel, it’s a different approach. The Grand Ballroom stands as a neutral, high-end canvas.

“The flexibility comes from what we don’t impose,” Gabriel explains. “We lean into the heritage. It’s what makes us unique! But we give vendors the tools to style it however they envision.”

For stylists, this means a neutral palette that accommodates everything from ultra-modern minimalism to vibrant cultural celebrations.

Professional-grade infrastructure

The secret sauce, the undeniable recipe for Montgomery Hall’s success, is the hidden details that make a vendor’s life easier. You know, the in-between bits that the couples don’t see, but that can mean the difference between a good wedding and a great one.

• For Caterers: A dedicated finishing kitchen and a massive onsite coolroom mean no more plating in corridors or fighting with ice chests.
• For AV & Entertainment: A professional theatrical stage with a 7.5m proscenium arch, integrated lighting systems, and starlight LED dancefloors are built in, reducing the rental load for production teams.
• For Logistical Teams: A goods lift for heavy equipment prevents the “stair-climbing” fatigue common in historic sites.

Protecting the building, empowering the pro

Gabriel understands that “no nails in the walls” is a non-negotiable for a heritage-listed site, but his team works to find creative solutions rather than saying “no.” By providing detailed specs on load-in times, power locations, and rigging capabilities early in the piece, Montgomery Hall acts as a strategic partner.”I’ve had florists tell me they love working here because the venue ‘does half the work for them,'” Gabriel says. When the “bones” of the building are this good, suppliers can spend their budget on the personalised details that truly wow the client, rather than trying to hide a bland room.

The team at Montgomery Hall also focused on a modernisation of the space. Think heritage facade, but all the bells and whistles of a modern building.

“But we’ve modernised where it matters most to today’s couples. We’ve installed state-of the-art lighting systems that can transform the space from classic elegance to modern drama with the touch of a button. Our starlight LED dancefloor brings contemporary wow factor while complementing the heritage aesthetic. We’ve upgraded our sound system, added professional-grade AV capabilities, and ensured our finishing kitchen and coolroom meet modern catering standards.”

The future of heritage is collaborative

As the wedding industry shifts toward more personalised and complex celebrations, the venues that succeed will be the ones that view suppliers not just as visitors, but as vital partners. Montgomery Hall proves that when a venue invests in professional-grade infrastructure and a “yes-first” culture, the entire wedding ecosystem wins.

By removing the traditional hurdles of heritage spaces, they allow the industry’s best creatives to do what they do best: create magic. It’s a masterclass in how honouring the past can pave the way for a more efficient, profitable, and breathtaking future for everyone involved.

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