Wedding Reception

What You should know before booking your wedding at Chateau Wyuna

Tentative Bookings

We hold a provisional date for up to 14 days without requiring any payment.

Exclusive use of the venue is guaranteed

There will be no other event on during your time with us, as we only host one wedding at a time.

Chapel or Garden Ceremonies

The Chapel, pergola or waterfall garden is available for you to use for up to one hour immediately before your reception commences. You can then use the gardens for photos while your guests enjoy pre-dinner drinks.

Timing

Evening receptions are 5.5 hours long – commencing from pre-dinner drinks and canapés. Lunch receptions are 4 hours long and must conclude at 3.30pm.  An additional hour is provided for your ceremony.

Time extensions

Time extensions may be arranged for evening receptions only. This includes beverage & waiter service at $10 per adult per ½ hour.

Final Arrangements

These will be made by appointment 1-2 months prior to your reception. Final numbers are required 18 days prior to your wedding day & final payment 10 working days prior to your wedding date.

Payment Plans

You are welcome to pay by instalment – from your bank directly into our account. There is no administration fee.

Public Holidays

A 10% surcharge applies on Public Holidays.  Public holiday eves are charged as Saturdays in the same month.

Special Diets

Dietary requirements can be met when advised in advance, for an additional charge of $10 per person making the request.

Venue Hire

You can hire our venue and arrange your own caterer.  Just contact our office for details.

Cakeage

We are happy to serve your wedding cake on platters, for no additional charge.

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Children

Children under 12 are $25 each and are offered fish & chips or nuggets & chips, followed ice-cream. Children under 3 can receive a small bowl of chips and ice-cream. Teenagers (13 – 17) receive an adult meal and are $8 less than the applicable adult rates for sit-down receptions.

Music for your Ceremony

We are able to provide an in- house system for the Chapel, and your celebrant can use their system for outdoor ceremonies. Alternatively, you can hire a system.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals can be scheduled at your convenience during our normal opening hours and on Thursday evenings, subject of course to us working around existing bookings. There is no charge.  Note Chateau Wyuna staff do not attend rehearsals.

Music for your Reception

We can recommend bands or professional DJs. We can also hire a sound system if you would like to use a laptop, iPod or USB.

Table Decorations

You have your choice of multiple centrepieces, at no additional charge.

Payment to confirm a Booking

Your booking is confirmed with a $1,000 booking fee, with a further $1,000 booking fee required 6 months prior to the wedding date. Prices per head and minimum numbers will be locked in at the time your initial booking fee is paid.  Booking fees are non-refundable should the wedding be cancelled.  Postponements will be considered on a case by case basis.

Wedding suppliers

We have a list of our favourite suppliers for your use. Find them here

Deluxe Pergola Setup

Payments are non-refundable within 7 days of your wedding should you wish to move your ceremony inside due to inclement weather. This also applies to the hire of extra Americana chairs.

BYO Beverages

Guests are not permitted to BYO alcohol. If your guests are found to have brought their own drinks they will be confiscated & they may be asked to leave the property if they are uncooperative. You can BYO wine & beer for your entire sit down reception package for $8 less per adult. We would still provide non-alcoholic beverages.

Working Guests

Meals and non-alcoholic beverages for your working guests can be provided at $50 per person.  No alcohol will be provided to working guests.

Accommodation

Guest accommodation is available immediately next door.

Wedding Coordinators

We can coordinate & help you plan your wedding so it is precisely how you want it to be. On your day a dedicated coordinator will look after you for the entire time you are with us.

Guest List Changes

Unfortunately we cannot accept changes to guest lists within 72 hours of your wedding.

Confetti

The use of confetti or rice is not permitted. We suggest rose petals or bubbles as a great alternative.
Please note they are only to be used outside the buildings.

Wedding Seasons

Peak Season: March, April, October, November
Shoulder Season:  January, February, April, May, September, December
Off-peak Season: June, July, August