We prefer to limit weddings to no more than 75 guests, owing to availability of parking. Onsite parking comfortably accommodates 30
average sized vehicles For parties of more that 50 guests car pool as much as possible! One person per car should definitely be avoided,
so please advise guests ahead of time. If weddings extend beyond 75 guests, then alternative parking or shuttle buses may have to be
arranged. Absolute maximum for a wedding in the garden is 100 people total! For any guest who has difficulty in walking, or for anyone
carrying a lot of equipment, such as musicians, then we recommend they park on the grassy area to the right of the driveway as they enter,
which will be closer to the gardens. Three handicapped slots are clearly posted.
Advise us ahead of time if the golf cart is required to transport handicapped or very elderly guests to the ceremony site - this service is
included with all our wedding packages, and venue rental arrangements, however, we do charge a small fee for this service to outside
wedding service firms, chapels or event planners who rent our facility.
PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS GOOD DIRECTIONS. MAKE SURE MARRIAGE LICENSE IS BROUGHT ALONG ON THE DAY
Bride's changing facility is for the bride only ( although bridesmaids/attendants and the "Moms" may of course be there if the brides wishes
it). We ask that the groom, and all remaining wedding party/guests arrive dressed and ready. Bride may drive right up to the building and
park alongside.
Rosewood Gardens provides a smoke free environment and we ask that everyone respect this. However, for the benefit of our guests, we
have designated the lower gravelled parking area only (not the driveway) as an area for smoking.
No hard liquor is permitted on the premises. Bottles of wine/champagne for toasting at receptions is O.K. providing you make your own
serving arrangements. Our premises are not licensed to serve liquor, beer or wine (although arrangements can be made for a licensed bar
tender). Please note that for the lower deck receptions of 30 people or less, the amount of bottles should be limited to just a few, as there
isn't storage room for large kegs or crates.
Bottles, cans and plastic drinking cups must be safely disposed of and not left around. There are garbage cans in various areas.
Restrooms are located on the lower deck area.
Couples should stay within their designated time at the Gardens.
We ask that no one arrive any earlier than one hour before the scheduled ceremony,
unless prior arrangements have been made. For guests (other than the immediate wedding party)
it is best not to arrive any earlier than 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.
An appointment is required at all times to view the Gardens and facilities. Please no "drive ins",
other than the alloted time for a wedding or rehearsal - this is a privately owned facility, and we ask
everyone respects this.
Especially on hot days, we do permit soft drinks and bottled water in the garden area, however,
we do expect all guests to dispose of their trash prior to leaving. Garbage receptacles are located
in the car park area, lower deck area and in the area leading into the Wine & Roses Garden.
Flower petals can look very attractive when scattered along the aisleway. We prefer fresh or freeze
dried, but will allow silk. Aisle runners are not permitted as they may cause guests to slip or trip.
If electricity is required for music, please notify us ahead of time, so that we can ensure it is laid on
and ready.
For all guests, especially children, we do ask that you stay on the recognized paths, walkways and lawned areas and that the property be
respected at all times.
If heavy rain or storms have left ground conditions that are too wet and saturated to hold the ceremony in the Wine & Roses Garden, then
chairs will be set out in the upper gardens overlooking the mixed border and heather garden, where ground is higher and drier, and the
ceremony will take place there. Under those wet conditions, our photographer will always try and get the bride and groom into the lower
gardens for some photographs. A back up chapel will be used if it is simply too wet everywhere or if there is consistent heavy rain for the
scheduled time of the ceremony.
Most wedding facilities do not permit guests or other photographers to bring along cameras. Only their own professional is permitted to
take the wedding photographs. However, for our own wedding packages we do permit guests to bring their own cameras as a courtesy
and, subject to the following restrictions: As soon as the wedding is over and the bride and groom have had chance to mingle with their
guests, then our professional photographer will begin shooting group photos The session will continue with bridal party photos around all
the gardens. During that period we ask that other guests/photographers hold off taking photos in the same area as the official
photographer - this will enable the photographer to get the best results and to conduct the photo session in a timely fashion without
distraction or interruption. At any time we ask that guests who are trying to take photos, do not obstruct the professional photographer
Time reserved at the Gardens for any wedding encompasses arrival and departure time. Additional time can always be purchased if
required.
Ladies, we stress this in the Planning Section, for your comfort, please select appropriate footwear for the Garden - avoid stiletto heeled
shoes or sandals. This is one piece of advice we encourage you to take, as you are having an outdoor wedding on grass surfaces.
average sized vehicles For parties of more that 50 guests car pool as much as possible! One person per car should definitely be avoided,
so please advise guests ahead of time. If weddings extend beyond 75 guests, then alternative parking or shuttle buses may have to be
arranged. Absolute maximum for a wedding in the garden is 100 people total! For any guest who has difficulty in walking, or for anyone
carrying a lot of equipment, such as musicians, then we recommend they park on the grassy area to the right of the driveway as they enter,
which will be closer to the gardens. Three handicapped slots are clearly posted.
Advise us ahead of time if the golf cart is required to transport handicapped or very elderly guests to the ceremony site - this service is
included with all our wedding packages, and venue rental arrangements, however, we do charge a small fee for this service to outside
wedding service firms, chapels or event planners who rent our facility.
PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS GOOD DIRECTIONS. MAKE SURE MARRIAGE LICENSE IS BROUGHT ALONG ON THE DAY
Bride's changing facility is for the bride only ( although bridesmaids/attendants and the "Moms" may of course be there if the brides wishes
it). We ask that the groom, and all remaining wedding party/guests arrive dressed and ready. Bride may drive right up to the building and
park alongside.
Rosewood Gardens provides a smoke free environment and we ask that everyone respect this. However, for the benefit of our guests, we
have designated the lower gravelled parking area only (not the driveway) as an area for smoking.
No hard liquor is permitted on the premises. Bottles of wine/champagne for toasting at receptions is O.K. providing you make your own
serving arrangements. Our premises are not licensed to serve liquor, beer or wine (although arrangements can be made for a licensed bar
tender). Please note that for the lower deck receptions of 30 people or less, the amount of bottles should be limited to just a few, as there
isn't storage room for large kegs or crates.
Bottles, cans and plastic drinking cups must be safely disposed of and not left around. There are garbage cans in various areas.
Restrooms are located on the lower deck area.
Couples should stay within their designated time at the Gardens.
We ask that no one arrive any earlier than one hour before the scheduled ceremony,
unless prior arrangements have been made. For guests (other than the immediate wedding party)
it is best not to arrive any earlier than 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.
An appointment is required at all times to view the Gardens and facilities. Please no "drive ins",
other than the alloted time for a wedding or rehearsal - this is a privately owned facility, and we ask
everyone respects this.
Especially on hot days, we do permit soft drinks and bottled water in the garden area, however,
we do expect all guests to dispose of their trash prior to leaving. Garbage receptacles are located
in the car park area, lower deck area and in the area leading into the Wine & Roses Garden.
Flower petals can look very attractive when scattered along the aisleway. We prefer fresh or freeze
dried, but will allow silk. Aisle runners are not permitted as they may cause guests to slip or trip.
If electricity is required for music, please notify us ahead of time, so that we can ensure it is laid on
and ready.
For all guests, especially children, we do ask that you stay on the recognized paths, walkways and lawned areas and that the property be
respected at all times.
If heavy rain or storms have left ground conditions that are too wet and saturated to hold the ceremony in the Wine & Roses Garden, then
chairs will be set out in the upper gardens overlooking the mixed border and heather garden, where ground is higher and drier, and the
ceremony will take place there. Under those wet conditions, our photographer will always try and get the bride and groom into the lower
gardens for some photographs. A back up chapel will be used if it is simply too wet everywhere or if there is consistent heavy rain for the
scheduled time of the ceremony.
Most wedding facilities do not permit guests or other photographers to bring along cameras. Only their own professional is permitted to
take the wedding photographs. However, for our own wedding packages we do permit guests to bring their own cameras as a courtesy
and, subject to the following restrictions: As soon as the wedding is over and the bride and groom have had chance to mingle with their
guests, then our professional photographer will begin shooting group photos The session will continue with bridal party photos around all
the gardens. During that period we ask that other guests/photographers hold off taking photos in the same area as the official
photographer - this will enable the photographer to get the best results and to conduct the photo session in a timely fashion without
distraction or interruption. At any time we ask that guests who are trying to take photos, do not obstruct the professional photographer
Time reserved at the Gardens for any wedding encompasses arrival and departure time. Additional time can always be purchased if
required.
Ladies, we stress this in the Planning Section, for your comfort, please select appropriate footwear for the Garden - avoid stiletto heeled
shoes or sandals. This is one piece of advice we encourage you to take, as you are having an outdoor wedding on grass surfaces.
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