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North East Victoria’s Fairytale Wedding Venue We offer spectacular historical buildings surrounded by ancient vineyards, award winning wine and food, and exceptional service to guarantee your wedding memories will last a lifetime. A choice of unique spaces can cater for a variety of weddings including a grand affair in the beautiful Barrel Hall surrounded by large oak barrels or a more intimate celebration in the modern Terrace Restaurant or Indigo Cheese Co. Our dedicated Events Manager would love to work with you to create your special day. +++++ Australian Wine Companion, James Halliday Terrace Restaurant awarded ‘one hat’ in The Age Good Food Guide 2014 & 2015
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Wangaratta Turf Club a versatile local wedding and reception venue NO matter what style of wedding or reception you want to organise, the team at Wangaratta Turf Club are keen to hear from you. Their beautiful lawns, rotunda or even the historical grandstand provide the perfect backdrop for your ceremony. They have many picturesque locations for that perfect wedding photo and a choice of indoors or outdoors for your reception. Their Oaks Conference and Function Centre is continually sought after by local couples as a versatile area for weddings and receptions. Oaks can seat up to 150 people for a formal, sit down meal reception, or up to 200 people at a cocktail reception,
and those planning a wedding can bring in their own caterers or the turf club can organise their trusted caterers. Your guests can look forward to many food choices from an intimate luncheon or dinner, a widespread buffet, a formal three course meal or even a relaxed cocktail party. The experienced kitchen team serve dishes of high quality which can be tailored according to your preferences. The venue also can organise their bar service to suit your needs and budget. There is plenty of room for entertainment, with a dancefloor and space for a band or DJ. Staff at Wangaratta Turf Club are also happy to sit down with prospective brides and grooms
and talk about decoration options, colours and themes, and Oaks offers a neutral setting for just about any theme you can think of. Weddings and receptions can also be organised elsewhere on the grounds of the Wangaratta Turf Club, with the rotunda being an especially popular spot. Marquee weddings/receptions can also be held on the well maintained lawn area. Wangaratta Turf Club can host functions throughout the year, including engagement parties, vow renewals, anniversary parties and more. Anyone seeking more information or wishing to organise a meeting with Wangaratta Turf Club staff can call (03) 5722 1242 or see the website at www.oakscfc.com.au.
RED CARPET EVENT: The Wangaratta Turf Club rotunda is a popular choice for people holding local weddings.
A unique personalised celebration AT Gapsted Wines your special day is as important to their staff as it is to you. “We want you to enjoy the occasion and every special moment, so that you can treasure the memories for years to come,” said Gapsted Wines’ cellar door manager, Mitch McAuliffe “Excellent food, wine, caring and attentive staff, a charming atmosphere and a fabulous setting will make your reception the occasion of a lifetime. “The cellar door team at Gapsted Wines is committed to providing a high standard of
service and we will ensure that your wedding is a truly special celebration. “We are able to accommodate your individual requirements to provide a unique personalised celebration for your special day. “Our flexibility and variety of options ensure that you will have a function which suits your personality, and your budget.” If you would like to discuss any of the information about wedding services, do not hesitate to contact the Gapsted Wines team on (03) 5751 1383 or email CellarDoor@GapstedWines.com.au
CHARMING ATMOSPHERE: Gapsted Wines is able to host a wide range of functions.
B E A U T I F U L W AY S O F L I G H T I N G YOUR WEDDING When it comes to lighting your wedding, why not try mixing it up with a few different styles? Lighting can help draw attention to certain parts of your venue, be it the ceiling of a barn or the trees above. Here are some options for lighting your country wedding. USE UP THOSE OLD JARS: We all have them floating around in the kitchen – and if you’re prepared early on, get friends and family to start saving their own and you’ll be set by the big day. Pop a tea light in the bottom of each jar and have them hanging overhead, or scattered around your venue – you can wrap them in twine or pop a sprig of lavender in there too. Some decoration or coloured cellophane around a part of the jar can give a softer and colourful glow. FAIRY LIGHTS & PAPER LANTERNS: If your wedding is to be outdoors - including the reception and in a garden scattered with numerous trees - then why not decorate the trees with solar powered fairy lights or paper lanterns - these will make it a special garden indeed. E/15D11224-V4/2215
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All taken care of at Lindenwarrah “A jewel in Victoria’s High Country, Lindenwarrah at Milawa is an oasis of calm and the perfect place for your wedding,” according to Lindenwarrah marketing manager Amara Speechley. Through huge windows, natural light floods the tranquil establishment; to the east are rolling vineyards with an alpine back-drop of Mount Buffalo, to the west the sun sets over even more grapevines. “Make it more than just a day at Lindenwarrah and gather your friends and family at this beautiful destination, where tranquility and understated luxury makes it the perfect venue as well as a spectacular back-drop for your wedding. “As the guests arrive in anticipation, the bridal party can relax, as they know everyone is being taken care of and settling into the serene milieu. “From the planning stages through to your wedding, you will have a dedicated and experienced staff member to guide and support you.” Staff at Lindenwarrah at Milawa will assist you in the planning
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TRANQUIL: Lindenwarrah at Milawa offers serene surroundings for your special day.
stages and be there on the day to be a familiar face to ease any nerves. “This continuity means personalised and seamless service – which most importantly allows your personality to come through in your wedding,” Ms Speechley said. “Restaurant Merlot provides exceptional service, with a number of spaces and options available
for dining, always with high quality linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware. “The bar and dance floor are an effortless flow-on from the formal dining area. “Splendid in the summer time and stunning in the winter – create your perfect day with the personal and focused service of one of our experienced senior staff, who will be a familiar face
on the day, ensuring the most graceful experience is had by all. “Bringing your wedding to Lindenwarrah means an unforgettable experience, for the couple and their guests alike. “A wedding which will be remembered long after sharing breakfast with all your guests the following day – Lindenwarrah is a destination that creates memories.”
Untamed Romance: A Winter Love Story In Milawa, everything slows down in winter - each moment lingers into the next. Light dances over fields and shadows become brighter. Winter here, is simply magical.
A stunning boutique hotel and restaurant, flanked by established vineyards and framed by sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lindenwarrah has 40 elegant rooms, sunny courtyards, soothing fountains, stylish lounges and an invigorating pool. While Lindenwarrah’s restaurant, Merlot, is among the finest in the region. All of this, makes for an idyllic wedding. Milawa-Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa 3678 (03) 5720 5777 info@lindenwarrah.com.au www.lancemore.com.au j/31d24089/22-15
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Weddings are our speciality Top T Toe Hairdressing offers a number of hair and beauty services to both men and women, including cuts, styles, blow waves,coloring, perms, foils and more. The salon offers basic waxing and tinting services. If you are planning for your wedding, the Top T Toe team can help organise hair trials and special styles for the big day. MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Pictured:(Left) Stylists Sarah Gee, owner Amanda Loveridge, Khaela Norman and Melissa Vihm
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Picturesque surroundings of Bright Chalet SURROUNDED by beautiful gardens, Bright Chalet is an ideal venue for your wedding. Their friendly and professional staff work hard to ensure each wedding day is a success, and the chalet’s restaurant is sought after as a fabulous wedding reception venue. Those organising a reception at Bright Chalet have the choice between cocktail and sit down menus, and couples can also tailor their menus to suit them and their guests. They are also child friendly with the option of a kid’s party complete with baby sitter and children’s menu to keep the kids safe and entertained. The chalet also has both standard and deluxe rooms to suit the needs of both yourself and your guests. Bright Chalet offers guests motel style accommodation in a unique, European style chalet nestled in the heart of the high country.
Should you or your guests wish to make an extended stay of your special occasion, the chalet also boasts a range of facilities, including a swimming pool, bike hire and mini coach, and if you are visiting during winter, you can also organise ski hire and experience the thrills of the local alpine resorts. Bright Chalet is a family run business who endeavour to provide their guests with the best service possible. They can also advise you and your guests on the best attractions or events to make an extended stay even more memorable, and can even organise offsite activities for small groups. There are online booking facilities for the convenience of your guests. The chalet is located at 113 Delany Avenue, Bright, and more information is available by contacting (03) 5755 1883, or see www.brightchalet.com.au 1.
Top 10 hair tips for brides
Make sure colour is done a week before the day so it can settle in. 2. Wash your hair the night before and don’t straighten it unless advised by your hairdresser. 3. Wear a top that buttons or zips. 4. Have your hair done before your makeup as hairdryers and irons can melt your make-up.
TIMELESS: The function facilities at Bright Chalet are highly sought after. 5. Establish a time your photographer wants you ready for photos and book your hair and make-up to suit. 6. Research hair styles before your trial and decide on the look you may be after, for example, classic, modern, soft or something else. 7. Book your hair trial for a month or two before the wedding.
8. Take your camera, hair pieces, veil and jewellery along to the trial and, if possible, arrange the hair and make-up trials for a dress fitting day to get the overall look. 9. Ask the hairdresser for some spare hair pins for any emergencies later in the night. 10. Have some drinks and nibblies on hand. It can be a long time between the wedding vows, photos and the reception.
Your wedding. Just the way you want it!
Bright Chalet has a unique offering for weddings – creating a relaxing intimate atmosphere for your wedding. An all inclusive package is tailor made for your special day – from the ceremony, reception, accommodation, transport, meals right though to child minding. Our Event Co-ordinator – Fenella will assist you with all of your wedding day preparations that are customised to what you want – not just a ‘standard’ offering.
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Imagine your wedding reception within the romantic backdrop of our beautiful Milawa Winery. Our 125 year old historic barn has now been restored and is available as a wedding function space.
We will work with you to personally craft your menu and carefully pair this with Brown Brothers fine wines – creating the perfect marriage of wine and food.
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Enjoy an alpine escape at Panoramia Villas WHETHER you enjoy the seductive palettes of Morocco or the striking flair of India, you will enjoy the surroundings at Panoramia villas. Their first villa, the Marrakesh villa, features unique Moroccan themed decoration and interior features. If it is Indian style surroundings you crave, then the Jodhpur villa is for you. And later this year, two more villas suitable for couples travelling together, families, corporate groups and more, and featuring two bedrooms/two ensuites each, will be opened. These villas will feature an exotic Asian influence in its décor and surroundings. With the completion of the new villas, Panoramia Villas are better positioned than ever to arrange luxury accommodation for brides and grooms,
EXOTIC: The well appointed interiors at Panoramia Villas. whole wedding parties, or even extended family to make the most of wedding events.
Minette from Panoramia Villas said that the villas provide accommodation in the area for those
who want to get away from it all on special occasions without spending hours getting to their destination.
If people so desire in the future, they can even get married in the landscaped grounds of the villas themselves
and be photographed in the distinctive surrounds. Those planning their wedding can also
take advantage of the many services offered by businesses in the Ramia group. Red Ramia Trading in Myrtleford offers a gift registry, or guests can choose their own wedding presents from the diverse and extensive range. The neighbouring Café Fez is a social hub and frequently hosts events such as hen’s nights, prewedding dinners/get togethers, pre-wedding drinks, cocktail nights and more. Panoramia Villas are the newest part of the Ramia business group, which began 15 years ago with the opening of Red Ramia Trading and has also expanded in the past seven years with the opening of the popular Café Fez. Enquiries about the villas can be directed to 0418 521 944 and more details can also be found at the Panoramia Villas website at panoramiavillas.com. au.
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