4-5 acres of landscaped flower beds and borders with 9 different themed gardens set in 17 acres with exclusive use of all the cultivated areas for the duration of the wedding. Click on the following link for images of various areas of the Garden throughout the year. "Bloom". 12 ft wide set of steps in the shady area of the Hummingbird Garden. Great for bridal party photos (see photo opposite). Also serves as a possible ceremony area for a couple only wedding. Large white arbor in the Wine & Roses Garden for minister to perform ceremony. The Wine & Roses Garden can accommodate seating for up to 100 guests. 90 foot of red brick paved path leading into the Wine & Roses Garden. Electricity is available in most areas of the Garden should it be required for music etc. Shady arbor with adjoining steps and boardwalk in the Butterfly Garden (photo opposite). This would be suitable for a couple only wedding in Spring. Directional signs for parking area and ceremony area. Benches throughout the property. The small white wrought iron bench in photo opposite is light enough to be moved around and our photographer will site it wherever she feels she can capture the best photos on the day. Lower deck area overlooking the garden for guests to sit and relax before or after the ceremony. 100 white wedding chairs are available. Chairs are made of oak and have a comfortable vinyl padded seat. Ceremony area easily accommodates 100 chairs. Photo opposite shows a 65 chair layout. Please note that in the event of rain, we have use of a beautiful chapel located very close to the Gardens for a back up. Transfer is easily arranged. |
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SMALL RECEPTIONS ONLY ( TABLE/SEATING FOR NO MORE THAN 30 PEOPLE): Our indoor air conditioned area with full kitchen facilities is suitable for buffet style layout, or for simple cake/punch & nut style receptions. (Indoor buffet area is for catering/standing space only - no seating). Two 8ft banquet tables, plus 4 ft cake/punch table are available for food/drinks. No hard liquor. Couples are permitted to bring a few bottles of wine or champagne for the toast as long as they agree to serve it themselves (we are not licensed to serve wine etc). Arrangements for glassware will need to be discussed and agreed with event planner beforehand (please no excessive amounts of bottles - there isn't the room). No smoking. Up to 5 round tables are available for guest seating on the lower deck area. For pricing and packages click on this link Pricing/Packages Tables and chairs are located on our adjoining lower outdoor deck area overlooking the gardens with seating for up to 30 people. This area can be decorated to suit, and photo left shows the pretty way one couple chose to personalize the tables with their own choice of centerpieces and table mats. All decorations must be removed prior to leaving the premises. The center photo shows the attractive indoor buffet layout by our caterer. We will set up the cake table and provide cake stand, cake cutters etc. For weddings of 25 people or under there will be room to set up a table for cake cutting outdoors on the deck area if preferred. If you require a slightly more formal look, then for an additional charge of $2 each plus tax, white chairs can be set up on the deck area, instead of the buff vinyl ones (see photo right). |
On site parking is available for approx 30 average sized vehicles. If more than 30 vehicles are anticipated, then car pooling or busing arrangements to the garden, will have to be made ( see also Guidelines Section.) There are two parking areas, both located to right of driveway as you enter: 1) Lower graveled car park. 2) Grassy area to the right of driveway, which is more suitable for guests who have difficulty in walking. A golf cart is available for handicapped and must be reserved ahead of time. Our staff will operate the golf cart, and this service is free of charge with all of our own wedding packages and venue rental only arrangements. A $25 fee will apply to wedding related businesses who rent the gardens, and wish to have use of the golf cart (our staff will operate). Do not park or drive on the area of lawn that is marked off with our decorative white stanchions and chain (left of driveway as you enter). We ask guests to respect this and take care. If the bride intends to use the changing room facility, which is located on the lower deck, she may drive right up the driveway and park alongside that area if she wishes. |
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Getting ready is an important part of any bride's day. Our indoor, air conditioned facility is ideal for slipping on the wedding dress and touching up hair and makeup. Decorated in Victorian florals, the room has a comfortable seating area; walk in closet; three full length mirrors, and a personal restroom with vanity. Good pre-ceremony photo opportunity. For bride and bridesmaids use only, and possibly the "Moms". |
| Located at far end of bottom deck area. For any guest who is disabled or has difficulty in walking, there is a concrete ramp that leads on to the bottom deck area, and another small ramp that leads to the indoor area. |
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| Cold drinks are available in the refrigerator located in the reception area on the lower deck. Guests are also permitted to bring their own. |
| Our photographer makes full use of the benches around the Gardens for her photos. A small stone bench in the Shakespeare Garden surrounded by flowers & foliage, offers wonderful photo ops, as this romantic moment shows. Photography for Sarah & Anthony's mid July wedding by Kerry Conard |
LARGER WEDDINGS UP TO 75 GUESTS For onsite tent style receptions we have our "Garden Party" packages. We reserve a full day exclusively for your wedding, which does take into account the amount of time for set up and take down. Because of the potential for damage to the gardens, we limit use of tents to the Garden Party Packages only. For photos and details of our onsite tents receptions, also our offsite receptions please click on Wedding Planning Click on the following link for pricing and package details: Pricing/Packages |
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