Marry Me - Margaret River Spring 2018

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MARRY ME MARGARET RIVER magazine

THE PERFECT PLACE TO SAY 'I DO'

COOL IDEAS FOR HENS AND BUCKS

FEASTS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY

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ou’re about to embark on one of life’s most exciting adventures you’re getting married!

And if you’re thinking of getting married in the Margaret River region, then we hope our special little minimag, Marry Me, will give you some ideas and inspiration for your big day.

Our cover star - Caves House Hotel in Yallingup - offers plenty of beautiful options for the bride and groom, whatever your budget may be. A favourite place so say ‘I do’ down south for years, the friendly wedding planning team at Caves House Hotel will be delighted to discuss your requirements and put together the best ever big day, just for you.

There are plenty of other venues to choose from too, from intimate venues

and wineries, family-friendly resorts and beach-front perfection. If you’ve just got engaged and are planning your hen and bucks’ activities, there are heaps of fun ways to spend some special time with your important people before the wedding. And of course food plays a big part in a celebration of love - so we suggest some local caterers and ways to ensure your guests enjoy a memorable feast as everybody celebrates together.

So start planning your very best big day (you'll find plenty of extra inspo at margaretriver.com and @marrymewa) and choose the Margaret River region as your perfect place to begin the rest of your lives together.

Love, Gabi Editor, Marry Me

Time for tea Why not start planning your big day over a delicious high tea? Caves House Hotel in Yallingup serves up delicious high teas, seven days a week, from 10 to 11.30am and 2 to 4pm. You’ll tuck into a fresh, warm scones jam and cream, finger sandwiches, various slices and savouries as well as coffee and tea. It’s $30 per person and we can’t think of a better place to nail down the important details.

Bookings essential. Call on 08 9750 1888.

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Did you know . . . you can get married on the events deck (pictured below) at Lake Cave?

Licensed to hold 150 people, the deck was built from local timbers and features special glass port holes on which patrons can stand on and view down the majestic karri trees below.

Contact venues@margaretriver.com or (08) 9757 7411.

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Cover story Choose historic Caves House Hotel for your wedding day Picture Perfect The region's most beautiful venues Fun & games Inspiration for your hens and bucks celebrations A feast to remember Delicious food and drink

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Caves House Hotel in Yallingup's historic grounds have witnessed many happy couples saying ‘I do’ over the years.

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riginally built in 1903, Caves House Hotel has a special place in the hearts of many, being the venue for hundreds of memorable weddings over the years. With heritagelisted gardens, perfect for summer events, and a generously proportioned building with stone and timber accents, the hotel has four fireplaces where you can keep warm during the winter.

Neil and Elizabeth Jilley became the first local south west family to own the hotel and surrounds in January 2016, and since then, have hosted some gorgeous weddings. The versatility of the hotel and its grounds means that all sorts of weddings can be staged, from over 300 guests to an intimate private party for 20.

Throughout Caves House, historic photographs are displayed showing the original Caves House opened in 1903,

Caves House rebuilt 1938 and the many activities which have taken place here over the years, underlining the important role the venue has played for locals and visitors alike over its long history.

The hotel has become a favourite honeymoon destination for generations of couples and the little beachside community at Yallingup continues to flourish, centred around the popular hotel with beautiful coastal scenery, scenic walks, fishing, music, dancing and surfing all adding to the appeal Caves House has had through the years.

You can take your pick of where to hold your wedding ceremony, whether it’s on the terrace, in the gardens or inside. Your friends and family will love witnessing this special moment in one of the venues for this occasion:

THE GARDENS

There are 1.8 hectares of extensive, heritage-listed gardens and manicured lawns stretching towards the oceans, making it the perfect location for outdoor ceremonies during warmer months. Choose your own favourite area from one of the three terraces in the gardens to say ‘I do’.

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THE INJIDUP ROOM

Ideal for perhaps intimate winter weddings or rainy days, the Injidup Room provides a beautiful setting for your ceremony. Just picture the bride and groom in front of the bay window, saying their vows, with guests enjoying the garden view, or by the terrace with stunning mantle and mirrors. Should you opt for an outdoor ceremony location, the Injidup Room will be used as the rainy day contingency backup plan.

THE EMILY ROSE TERRACE

Exchange your vows surrounded by rose bushes under a canopy of Morton Bay figs on the Emily Rose Terrace. The paved area of the terrace is licensed, so a champagne toast can be served following your ceremony. Cheers!

THE WINERY GARDEN

The original 1900s building leads out onto a large decking and grassed area. It’s perfect for a private functions or cocktail style weddings. This area lends itself particularly well for creating something special, for instance, dressed with flowers or other motifs that you might have chosen for your wedding.

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PICTURE PERFECT Top, celebrate with your friends and family under the spreading boughs of the Moreton Bay fig trees in the gardens.

Above, Caves House Hotel is happy to erect a marquee for your wedding party in the historic grounds.

Inset, you can choose a casual grazing-style wedding feast.

You’ve tied the knot so now it’s time to celebrate in style. Caves House Hotel has plenty of different options to suit every type of bridal party:

GARDEN PARTY

If you’d like the informal fun of a cocktail-style wedding reception, the Emily Rose Grass area allows up to 300 guests to mingle and enjoy the day, overlooking the heritage-listed gardens.

This can be either an open air occasion, or hosted under a marquee. If you prefer a sit down celebration, 180 guests can be

MAGICAL DAY Below, Celebrate with a glimpse of the ocean across the gardens in the light-filled Yallingup Room.

accommodated comfortably for an outside dining event. With power available for extra lighting, this beautiful area becomes a magical sight at night, overlooking the stunning gardens.

SHAKEN AND STIRRED

Serve cocktails and canapes to up to 300 guests under the canopy of our beautiful Moreton Bay fig trees, surrounded by rose bushes in this truly spectacular part of the hotel’s grounds. There’s room for up to 120 guests to enjoy a seated dinner if that’s your preference; whichever option you choose, the experience will be first class.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Named after the famous beachside community which Caves House Hotel calls home, the Yallingup Room gives 50 to 150 guests exclusive use of the terrace overlooking the gardens with glimpses of that famous surfing beach. The Yallingup Room hire also includes exclusive use of the Ngilgi Room with bar. If you prefer something more formal, 96 guests can be seated on square white marble eight-seater tables, plus a bridal table of up to 16, and again including the exclusive use of the terrace overlooking the beautiful gardens of Caves House Hotel.

TIME TO MINGLE

Love the new craze for a graze? Choose the Injidup Room and the hotel will set up a stunning grazing table or cocktail-style

Caves House Hotel has become a favourite honeymoon destination for generations of couples

option for up to 60 standing guests, or seating for 40 guests for an intimate private dinner.

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL

Named after the nearby Nigligi caves, this is the perfect choice if the vision for your wedding is something informal for a small group of friends.

When you’re ready to start planning your big day, make an appointment with the friendly weddings team at Caves House Hotel, who will be very happy to take the time to put together your perfect day, from the moment you arrive to when you leave as a married couple. They can talk you through food and beverage options, put you in touch with local wedding suppliers and come up with innovative ideas to make your day the best ever. Many couples have had unforgettable weddings at Caves House Hotel.

To plan your big day at Caves House Hotel, call (08) 9750 1888 or visit caveshousehotelweddings.com.au MARRY ME

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Take your pick from one of the Margaret River region’s stunning wedding venues.

BEACHSIDE BLISS

If you’ve always dreamed of getting married with the ocean breeze in your hair, then Ramada Resort by Wyndham Dunsborough could be your dream come true.

It provides a breathtaking setting for your dream Margaret River region wedding, with superb ceremony and reception options.

The Dunsborough resort boasts stunning grounds, direct beach access, beautiful gardens, a wedding chapel and reception venues. You can choose to get married in an intimate beach ceremony, exchange vows in a delightful garden setting or go all out for a classic, romantic ceremony in the beautiful wedding chapel. If you hold your reception inside, you’ll be treated to wonderful views of Geographe Bay from the function room’s Bayview Ballroom terrace and pre-lounge on the first floor.

Catering for up to 220 guests for a modern and stylish cocktail party, or up to 150 guests for a traditional threecourse sit-down dinner, the wedding team at the resort will be dedicated to ensuring your wedding is an unforgettable experience. Their flexible

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packages will showcase local cuisine and an extensive wine list that can be tailored to suit individual requirements.

Visit ramadadunsborough.com.au/ wedding/ or speak to the edicated events team please call 08 9576 9777 or email alisha.williams@wyn.com

A TASTE OF HEAVEN

Featuring some of Australia’s finest wineries, it’s no surprise the Margaret River region and beautiful Yallingup are home to a number of stunning wedding venues.

Authentic, romantic and relaxed, at Swings & Roundabouts, you’ll find bespoke, intimate weddings with an emphasis on quality, local produce, exceptional service and great wines.

Their weddings and receptions are all set to a beautiful natural backdrop of rolling vineyards, perfectly serving as the canvas for your special day. The venue’s dedicated wedding coordinator and kitchen team will strive to create your dream day through detailed planning and ongoing consultation.

Swings & Roundabouts is suitable for both cocktail events and sit-down dinners. The verandah provides the

perfect space for long table dinners, or for a larger event, you and your guests can enjoy the beautiful lawn and set up underneath the shady gum trees. You can also set up a marquee on the grass and look out over the valley, or sit under the stars.

You wedding feast has been crafted around the concept of sharing food with family and friends - so be prepared to be blown away by the ‘Chef’s Feast’ which uses fresh, seasonal, local produce. Menus draw on locally sourced ingredigents from independent suppliers where possible - some are even harvested from the winery’s garden, with catering available for 50 to 200 people.

Call the weddings team on (08) 9756 6735 or email function@swings.com.au for more information.

WINTER WONDERLAND

If you’re planning a winter wedding, finding a one-size-fits-all wedding venue in cooler months can be a challenge. Fortunately Caves Road Collective in Wilyabrup has brides well covered for all weather eventualities.

With new winter wedding packages, a menu tailor-made for winter,

warming drinks, cosy log fires and space to hold your ceremony with room for a reception-style event of to 250 guests seated and 500 guests cocktail style.

The venue is perfectly located in the middle of the Margaret River region on the iconic Caves Road, with lakeside views. Although the dining hall is open plan, the stone and timber features and soft lighting create a beautifully warm space – particularly when the log fires are blazing.

The cellar door space is perfect for more intimate weddings for 50 seated or 100 cocktail-style. The Caves Road Collective team loves its brides and grooms to make the venue theirs for the day.

Executive Chef Hayden Vink’s winter menus feature estate-grown and regional produce with options for canapes, shared dining, set menus and more.

With a selection that includes whole slow roasted lamb shoulder, baked salmon, duck breast with poached pears, fresh oysters and cured meat and cheese grazing tables, guests can eat like royalty.

Because Caves Road Collective is a brewery and winery and blends its own spirits, they can also go the extra mile to provide an array of gorgeous winter cocktails and drinks. Think mulled wine, mulled cider, winter spices gin & tonic, apple and rhubarb cocktails and berry ginger champagne cocktails just for starters!

The team can also provide bespoke experiences for bridal parties, groomsmen, and groups pre or post wedding. Groomsmen are invited to Be a Brewer for a Day and hang out with head brewers Shannon and Adam and get involved in the making of their delicious brews. This experience costs just $60 per person which includes

tasting and brewing experience, lunch and a pint of choice for a maximum of 10 people.

Winter weddings are fabulous for a budget-conscious wedding planners.

Because it’s off-peak season, the Caves Road Collective can provide special pricing packages. Speak to the venue’s dedicated wedding guru

Georgia Dodd about availability and pricing. Georgia can also introduce couples to hand-picked winter wedding specialist florists, stylists, photographers, videographers, celebrants, entertainers, hair and make-up artists and more.

Call Georgia on 0406 070 629 or email georgia@blackbrewingco.com.au

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Be moved by the west, leave the rest to us.

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RUSTIC AND ROMANTIC

One of the region’s favourite restaurants specialises in rustic vineyard weddings at a truly stunning venue in the Margaret River region. Rustico at Hay Shed Hill is the second venue to represent the Rustico Tapas brand, made famous from its Rockingham Beach venue, introducing the Margaret River wine region to award-winning tapas, hospitality, shared plate, Mediterranean-style fare.

From intimate weddings for 20 to grand celebrations for 200, the team at Rustico have got it covered. What could be more dreamy than their private “amongst the vines” ceremony site and styling, with world class wines

by Hay Shed Hill for your guests? The convenient central location between Dunsborough and Margaret River is also a winner. Imagine yourself saying ‘I do’ at the iconic property with its white buildings, newly styled on-trend dining room, expanses of grass and vines on the venues door step, with personalised blackboards, love letters, lawn games, pop-up bars, roving microphones, dancing on the deck, festoon lighting, award-winning menus, wedding cakes, at-your-service hospitality super stars and a magical fairy-lit tree.

All you need to do is secure your date, choose a celebrant, book your favourite muso, source amazing flowers and arrive on time.

Visit rusticotapas.com.au/form.html to fill in the questionnaire and we will tailor information specific to your needs.

GOING TO THE CHAPEL

Architecturally designed and luxuriously appointed, Howard Park’s Wine Chapel provides a unique

SEALED WITH A KISS Whether you want to get married with the sand between your toes, in a beautiful garden or in the grounds of a winery, the Margaret River region's wedding venues can cater for your every desire.

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wedding space in the Margaret River region, perfect for the wine connoisseur couple or those simply wanting a sophisticated event in one of the south west’s most elegant venues.

Constructed from natural materials including beautifully weathered Cyprus pine, recycled European oak, burnished black iron and off-form concrete, the Wine Chapel delivers a strong sense of elemental beauty. Chandeliers made from 40-year old vines from the winery’s Abercrombie vineyard are a highlight feature in the main tasting room. Surrounded by manicured gardens and tall marri and jarrah forest,

the terrace. Conducive to indoor-outdoor flow, large glass sliding doors connect the interior tasting room to the outdoor terrace. For intimate weddings, the Wine Chapel can accommodate up to 30 guests while larger weddings can be hosted on the expansive terrace.

The Wine Chapel’s wedding team work with a select few south west chefs who share Howard Park’s ethos of delivering abundant menus which beautifully showcase fresh, local produce. Whether you would like an elegant sit-down meal, the refined simplicity of a cocktail-style wedding or a long-table laden with platters of sumptuous food to share with family and friends, our chefs can assist with crafting your ideal wedding menu.

As each Wine Chapel wedding is a bespoke affair, there are only a very limited number each year. Their aim is to provide you and your guests with a truly memorable experience offering exceptional wine, great food and outstanding service.

For more information please contact our events team on 9756 5200, email events@ hpw.com.au

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guests will enjoy the impressive views of our vineyards and the Wilyabrup valley from the private terrace.

As a venue, the Wine Chapel features a main tasting room, temperature-controlled wine cellar displaying examples from the Burch family museum, a lounge area, foyer, commercial kitchen and the potential to hold various marquee configurations on

The Happs Estate blends the natural beauty of the Australian bush with sweeping lawns and flowering native plants. Set among the winery and pottery, the gardens offer breathtaking views to create your own unique photographic backdrops.

Amphitheatres landscaped in the natural fall of the property provide the perfect setting for your ceremony and can cater for intimate occasions through to large, more formal receptions of up to 120 people. We are also a dog-friendly

wedding venue and are more than happy to have you share this day with your favourite furry friend.

There are a number of options to select from, and wedding organiser Gemma will be more than happy to help you put together your perfect day.

“You may prefer to just have your ceremony at Happs and then move on to another reception venue,” says Gemma, “or you can have the entire wedding celebration here.

“The cream on the wedding cake is that you get to celebrate with the most delicious range of wines created right here at Happs Estate.”

Call Gemma on (08) 9755 3300 or email weddings@happs.com.au Photos: Tyler Brown Photography

THE PERFECT PLACE TO SAY ‘I DO’

Abbey Beach Resort sits on the beautiful Geographe Bay beachfront, set amidst four hectares of landscaped gardens and lakes, just two and a half hours drive from Perth.

The resort comprises of 213 luxury units onsite with one, two and three bedroom apartments, plus studio suites.

All apartments and studios are serviced daily and feature a private double spa, a bathroom with each bedroom, reverse cycle air-conditioning, Foxtel, private balcony and views over the lake/ocean/ swimming pool, gardens, tennis courts and children’s playground.

Superb resort facilities include WiFi, restaurant, cafe, two bars, a 25 metre indoor heated swimming pool and spa, outdoor pools surrounded by lovely gardens and shaded with gazebos and

umbrellas, squash court, full size and half court tennis, gymnasium and sauna.

Abbey Beach Resort has the largest and most versatile function centre, with conference and corporate facilities, in the South West. A dedicated functions coordinator is available to provide assistance and guidance each step of the way, no matter how small or large the event.

Event facilities include up to 10 different rooms including a meeting rooms and boardrooms of varying sizes, as well as a ballroom and atrium, are available for workshops, dinners, exhibitions, trade displays, events, conferences and weddings.

Visit abbeybeach.com.au/page.Weddings__ Events

OUR WEDDINGS The beautiful venue and grounds of Black Brewing Co. has been renamed Caves Road Collective to better represent everything we can provide to give you a perfect day.

With a stunning all-season venue for 50 to 300 guests, a talented head chef and variety of gorgeous wedding menus, professional and friendly staff, and our own brewery, vineyard, spirits and cocktails, we provide everything you need for the perfect wedding.

CEREMONY & RECEPTION WINERY ∙ BREWERY ∙ DISTILLERY

Fast facts – Other wedding venues Aravina Estate - Visit aravinaestate.com/pages/weddings Arimia - Visit arimia.com.au/weddings-and-events Bunkers Beach House - Visit bunkersbeachhouse.com.au/pages/weddings Cape Lodge - Visit capelodge.com.au/weddings Cheeky Monkey Brewery - Visit cheekymonkeybrewery.com.au/weddings Clairault Streicker - Visit clairaultstreickerwines.com.au/Experience/Weddings-and-Events Eagle Bay Brewing - Visit wedshed.com.au/wedding_venues/eagle-bay-brewing Forest Rise Chalets and Lodge - Visit forestrise.com.au/weddings Pullman Bunker Bay Resort - Visit pullmanbunkerbayresort.com.au/en/weddings Vasse Felix - Visit bunkersbeachhouse.com.au/pages/weddings

3517 CAVES ROAD, WILYABRUP WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6280 (08) 9755 6500 GEORGIA@CAVESROADCOLLECTIVE.COM.AU WWW.CAVESROADCOLLECTIVE.COM.AU

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transport, it’s about making life easy for the client so they can enjoy themselves,” she says. “There are so many options down here, we really are spoilt for choice. Of course you have wine and brewery tours but I’ve also seen a huge increase in the girls all having a “retreat” weekend away with yoga, hiking, massages and pampering.

“Group classes like flower crown making, candle making, macrame and cocktail making are cool to do, followed by lunch or dinner and drinks are a really great option, while the boys generally love a golf day or BMX-ing in the bush.”

Wild Wolf Collective also have a great solution for hens that don’t like trad hen dos. The company is a collaboration between three gal pals who share a love of the good things in life – style, food

Planning some time out for your hen and bachelor parties? Why not come down south and have fun together making crowns, enjoying some serious pampering or even throwing yourself out of a plane?

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t’s traditional to treat the bride and groom-to-be with one last hoorah before their wedded bliss begins. So if you’re getting married in the south west, here are some ideas for even the most discerning Bachelor/Bachelorette. From wine tours to yoga classes, we’ve found the perfect solution for your special celebration.

Lauren Green is an expert in this department thanks to her role as a weddings and events planner at Ferguson Valley Events, organising many events for bride and groom parties in the south west.

“From booking accommodation, lunches, dinners, tours,

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TREAT YOURSELF Spending time with your friends and family before the wedding is a traditional part of the process, so why not choose fun options like those organised by Ferguson Valley Events and Wild Wolf Collective?.

and wellness. Working with each bride, every event is unique and guaranteed to be a memorable occasion perfectly suited to their taste. As far as you can get from pink feather boas and sparkles, think a beautiful setting, incredible food and wine and tasteful activities such as yoga, luxe dining and mediation workshops.

“We create beautifully-styled picnics where the bride can relax and enjoy

quality time with her loved ones in a relaxed setting,” says Wild Wolf Collective’s Chella Beckett.

“As part of our package we offer catering such as tasty picnic platters, champagne and mocktails. Often brides like to do an activity to bring everyone together and create a fun atmosphere, so we also offer flower crown workshops where everyone can create their own flower crown and wear it for the rest of the day, they result in very pretty photos. We also offer bridal yoga and meditation which is a beautiful way to start the day. The bride can connect

with her bridesmaids and have a moment of peace before the chaos of the day begins. After the yoga and meditation session we can set up some picnic rugs with healthy breakfast platters. This means everything is taken care of and the bridesmaids can focus their attention on the bride rather than running to the shops to pick up food.”

How about creating your own natural perfume, thanks to Vasse Virgin?

Receive hands-on tuition from the team’s highly trained staff on the secret art of natural perfumery as they help you create your very own signature fragrance. In this 90-minute class you’ll discover how to craft a personalised aroma using separate top, middle, and base notes created from pure essential oils. It’s a wonderful treat for yourself or a fantastic experience to share with friends. If time is short, there’s a 60-minute class (for two to 14 people) or a group package that includes sparkling wine and a gourmet grazing board, featuring Vasse Virgin’s gourmet foodie treats. The workshops are also available after hours by appointment. Prices range from $75pp to $120pp.

A very popular option for brides intent on making the most of their time with friends and family is to opt for a pampering session. It’s hard to think of a more blissful venue for some serious

Premium wedding accommodation specialists Beautiful architecture, jaw-dropping locations, and every creature comfort you could possibly want. All in the service of a simple idea: to create an experience that will live on in your memory long after the sun has set.

Contact our Booking Consultants to discuss your wedding accommodation requirements.

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Keeping it in the family If you’ve got visiting family and friends for your wedding down south, there’s a brilliant solution to the problem of where they can stay. Private Properties specialise in providing wedding accommodation for multi-generational families, making the logistics of putting a bridal party together a breeze.

Large groups can be housed, all under one beautiful, local roof, taking the headache of where Aunty Betty will stay while she’s in town for your big day a no-brainer.

“Our full time booking consultants are on hand to assist with organising all the different groups into accommodation options in sought-after locations,” says Private Properties’ David Moyes. “They can help make everything run smoothly during the stay - think of it like a bridal registrystyle service,” he says. “Guests can call to find out what properties would be most convenient, location-wise, to the wedding venue, and we are able to offer all your guests some of the most beautiful homes in the south west for the duration of the celebrations.”

There’s a wedding collection on the Private Properties’ website which helps brides and grooms direct their family and friends to suitable places to stay. And of course, if the happy couple are looking for a very special place for their honeymoon, then there are some incredibly romantic holiday houses available for just the two of them as well.

Visit privateproperties.com.au

HIGH FLYERS Land on the beach after the ultimate bonding session with Skydive Geronimo, or if you want to be pampered, head to Bodhi J at Injidup Spa Resort..

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'me time' than Injidup Spa Retreat, with one of WA’s best eco-luxe spa offering on site, Bodhi j. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the retreat is entirely dedicated to its guests comfort, offering natural, holistic therapies in an exquisite setting. Book your bridal party in to stay at the resort and you’ll have Bodhi J’s team of experts on hand to soothe, massage and treat all those last minute aches and pains thanks to their Sodashi bespoke products and treatments, and the incredible Li’tya Kodo hot rock massage. Try the Retreat Spa Journey which includes a hydrotherapy spa bath, relax massage

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Ferguson Valley Events - visit fergusonvalleyevents.com.au Wild Wolf Collective - visit wildwolfcollectiveevents.com Vasse Virgin - visit vassevirgin.com.au Bodhi J at Injidup Spa Retreat - visit bodhij.com.au Vie Spa at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort - visit. pullmanbunkerbayresort.com.au/spa Ecoadventures Margaret River visit ecoadventuresmargaretriver.com Skydive Geronimo - visit skydivegeronimo.com.au

and champagne, fruit and chocolate. If you’re staying at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, don’t miss the chance to try the Vie Spa with its seven luxury spa suites and two couples’ suites for romantic shared experiences.

If you’re the kind of bride and groom who want to share the fun, why not book an EcoAdventures Margaret River on electric quad bikes, exploring the beautiful Boranup Forest? It’s the perfect way for your whole bridal party to bond together and afterwards,

you can all head off to one of the local breweries, like Cheeky Monkey or Eagle Bay Brewing for a refreshing brew and a good feed.

One of the region’s leading skydiving company - Skdyive Geronimo - allows adrenaline-seekers to land on the beach. Try a tandem leap of faith, or for those with experience you can jump solo and celebrate with the boys (and girls of course) and a well-deserved beverage afterwards at one of the local breweries.

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A feast to remember

What you eat and drink on your wedding day is an important part of the celebration - so make sure you choose the best option to suit your wedding party.

FLIGHTS OF FANCY

The fabulous Rustico at Hay Shed Hill has added to their abundant offering of delicious food and drink choices with something for oenophiles and turophiles (that’s wine and cheese lovers to you and me). Already a popular choice for visiting groups of friends celebrating nuptials, this new addition to the menu will be a big hit for those seeking something truly representative of the region.

“We’ve launched a wine and cheese flight which is now available permanently on the menu,” says Vanessa Phillipson, owner of the venue.

“You and your guests can enjoy four of the finest European cheeses matched with premium Hay Shed Hill wines, plus lavosh, candied walnuts and quince.”

If wine and cheese are your thing, you’ll have the chance to try the 2014 Hay Shed Hill Block 2 Cabernet Sauvignon with a slice of the bold and salty Queso de Valdeon sheep and goat’s milk blue cheese from Spain, or how about Hay Shed Hill’s Chardonnay pinot noir NV, a sparkling drop which pairs perfectly with France’s fromage Campagnier, a cow’s milk that’s soft,

nutty and smooth and silk.

Serving lunch every day from 11am to 5pm, Rustico at Hay Shed Hill, 511 Harmans Mill Rd, Margaret River. To book call (08) 9755 6455 or visit rusticotapas.com.au

SIMPLY BRILLIANT

GG Catering is simple, fresh, mouthwatering celebration food, served at a venue of your choice.

Whether you are planning a seated affair, a mix and mingle cocktail party or a DIY-takeaway soirée, GG Catering have you covered.

“Our menus have been meticulously

designed to showcase the best locally sourced, seasonal ingredients,” says Nicola Macklin of GG Catering. “We put together menu options that are specifically designed to suit every individual event with a focus on fresh ingredients and fabulous flavours.

“Our chefs proudly produce everything in-house specifically for each function, ensuring that you and your guests only experience the best quality and freshest food, no matter the occasion.

But don’t just take Nicola’s word for it.

Happy couples like Janine and Adrian had the best day of their lives, thanks to GG Catering.

“We just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your support and advice before our wedding and for the amazing food that you prepared for our special day.

“Everything was just incredible, from the canapés, the main meal and the delicious dessert. Your friendly service was just perfect. All the guests commented how fantastic the food was and everyone made a special note of ‘those roast potatoes’. Thank you so much.”

To find out more, visit goannacafe.com.au

ELEGANT PERFECTION

Cape Lodge sits in 40 acres of parkland splendour with manicured gardens, sweeping lawns and private lakes providing the perfect setting for beautiful weddings ceremonies and receptions.

The food served on the day is a big part of the hotel’s reputation for wedding excellence, with its magnificent award-winning lakeside restaurant catering for wedding receptions up to a maximum 110 guests. For smaller gatherings, happy couples choose a stylish marquee wedding within the expansive lawns of the private Residence (which comes complete with its own single golf hole).

For further information call (8) 9755 6311 or email events@capelodge.com.au

Naturally blending the beauty of the Australian bushland with sweeping lawns and colourful gardens.

Our amphitheatre, winery and pottery spaces overlook the valley beyond, creating a perfect setting for your ceremony and celebration with an intimate party or a guest list of up to 120 people.

Dog friendly and flexible, we are willing to discuss your desired requirements.

We look forward to welcoming your enquiries and sharing what we offer at Happs Margaret River, a natural beauty.

Ph (08) 9755 3300 weddings@happs.com.au

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“It’s an incredible space and the staff are amazing, nothing was too much trouble.

The natural beauty of the space with its hanging greenery and industrial look really caught our eye...”

- ASLINN & CAMERON -

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RUSTICO at HAY SHED HILL

511 Harmans Mill Road, Wilaybrup, Margaret River instagram @hayshedhillweddings • email weddings.rustico@hayshedhill.com.au 66 SPRING 2018 | margaretriver.com phone (08) 9755 6455 • website hayshedhillweddings.com.au