Frequently Asked Questions

Please arrive at 3:00pm for a 3:30pm ceremony start.

The Black is located on Collingwood Street in Albion, just off Sandgate Road. If you're coming from Brisbane's south side, it is accessible via the M3 and then the Clem-7 tunnel (beware: tolls). To avoid the toll roads you can also stick to the M3 all the way up to Little Cribb Street and then circle back via the Inner City Bypass. If you're coming from Brisbane's north side you should be able to avoid the tolls altogether. 

For people wanting to indulge in a drink or two we strongly encourage using taxi services to get to and from the venue. As the venue is close to central Brisbane, there should be no problems with accessing enough rides to get us all home safe and sound. Collingwood Street is a busy spot so you might find it easier to be dropped off just around the corner in Fox Street. 

The other option for guests would be train or bus; the nearest train station is Albion (about a 15-minute walk) and there are a number of bus stations along Sandgate and Abbotsford Roads. 

Free parking is available at the venue and cars can be left there overnight. There are limited spots within the vicinity, however there is also street parking available. 

Sadly all good things must come to an end. The final song will be played at 11:30pm with all guests required to be out of the venue by midnight. 

Tip: If you're drinking, pre-order your cab to ensure you have a lift home!

It certainly is! The ceremony will be held in Osteria's courtyard followed by the reception in their Refinery - their indoor wedding hall. 

The dress code is semi-formal and feel free to bring comfortable footwear for maximum dancing.

Tip: Ladies (or men!) in heels, feel free to bring an additional pair of dancing shoes or prepare to be barefoot on the dance floor if the blisters set in. We will have a place to store them at the ceremony and our venue team will bring them into the reception area afterwards for you to collect when you're ready! 

Please know that your love and company (and dancing spirit) on our wedding day is the only thing we could ask for! However, if you do wish to celebrate with a gift, a contribution towards our wishing well would be super appreciated.

Of course! Starting with the closest and moving further away, hotels or motels within a 10 minute drive of the venue include:

Albion Manor Motel (https://www.albionmanor.com.au/) 

Hampton Court Apartments (https://www.hamptoncourtapartments.com.au/) 

Quest Breakfast Creek (via Booking.com) 

View Brisbane (https://viewhotels.com.au/brisbane/)

Kingsford Riverside Inn (https://www.kingsfordriversideinn.com/)

Riverview Motel (https://riverviewmotelbrisbane.com.au/)