Sample Weekend Itinerary
Thursday | Arrival Day & Welcome Event
11.00AM | WEDDING COUPLE ARRIVAL / MEETING WITH HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR
Wedding couple arrives to Mona Farm and meets with the Hospitality Director, Michael De Wet, to run through all event details and drop off stationary, guest favours & personalised items for the wedding.
2:00PM | CHECK IN & GUEST ARRIVAL
Wedding guests to arrive at Mona Farm estate and check into their allocated guest house. Personalised door hangers provide a thoughtful touch to show people which room they are staying in.
3:00PM | WEDDING ceremony REHEARSAL
With a glass of Champagne in hand, the wedding party runs through the wedding ceremony and practices their entrance to the reception.
6:00PM | WELCOME DINNER
Guests are invited to join the couple in The New Stables for the Welcome Dinner. Mona Farm will set the space with relaxed outdoor furniture and will also set the bar, organise glassware, provide ice & ice buckets, cutlery, speakers & a microphone if needed. From formal sit-down events through to a relaxed pizza menu, Mona Farm’s Executive Chef has designed a range of menus to choose from.
Friday | Wedding Day
8:00AM | GUEST HOUSE BREAKFAST
The Mona Farm team delivers eggs, bacon, sourdough, seasonal fruit and accompaniments to each guest house.
8:30AM | MORNING YOGA
A guided beginner’s yoga session aimed to energise the body and prepare the group for the day ahead.
9:30AM | Explore Braidwood
Put together a suggested itinerary for your guests to explore the heritage-listed town of Braidwood, including a visit to our sister businesses; The Albion Café or Provisions Deli & Creperie. From browsing for fashion finds at the local Vinnies to custom fashion designs at Saloon Design House to popping by the Braidwood Museum to learn about Braidwood’s colourful past featuring gold rushes, bushrangers, Hollywood; there is plenty to explore in Braidwood township.
10:30AM | FLY FISHING AT MONA FARM’s LAKE
Create some unforgettable memories while bonding with the boys during a two-hour fly fishing lesson on Mona Farm’s Lake, which is kept well-stocked with a healthy rainbow trout population.
12:30pM | Wedding party lunch
A selection of wraps, seasonal salads and gourmet baguettes are delivered to the wedding party in their respective guest houses.
2:30PM | GUESTS ARRIVE TO CEREMONY LOCATION
Greet your guests with a sparkling station set in The Rose Garden, offering a glass of Champagne and a refreshing San Pellegrino sparkling water.
3:00pm | CEREMONY BEGINS
3:30PM | CEREMONY CONCLUDES & POST-CEREMONy commences
Guests are ushered to The Homestead Lawn for the post-ceremony drinks. An acoustic music duo plays in the background as guests enjoy roving canapés and signature cocktails.
4:30PM | CHAMPAGNE TOWER & Oyster Bar
The newly married couple pours the Champagne Tower, creating an elegant photo opportunity for guests. Guests are invited to enjoy freshly shucked oysters accompanied by a delicious Champagne & French shallot vinaigrette, pairing perfectly with the Champagne Tower.
4:45PM | WELCOME SPEECH
Welcome speech from either Bride & Groom or VIP guest.
5:00pm | post ceremony concludes
Guests invited to walk over The Bridge and along Pear Tree Lane to the reception, where they are greeted by Mona Farm’s resident Highland Cows who are always happy to pose for photos.
5:30PM | guests seated on arrival to reception
5:40PM | MC intro & Housekeeping
5:45PM | WEDDING PARTY entrance
6:00PM | welcome speeches
6:15PM | PLATED ENTRÉES SERVED
Guests begin the evening with an entrée of duck tortellini with beetroot puree, pine nut & currant dressing or herb crusted tuna with tuna mayo, fennel salad & avruga.
6:45PM | SPEECHes
7:15PM | SHARED MAINS & SIDES SERVED
Italian porchetta with fresh fennel & rosemary, roasted potatoes, seasonal greens and bistecca all fiorentina is served.
7:30PM | wedding couple sunset photos
Slip away to enjoy a quiet moment together as newlyweds, and capture some sunset pictures. There is often time for a quick dress change now as well.
8:00PM | SPEECHes, cutting of cake & first dance
After the final speech, the couple cut the wedding cake and have their first dance.
8:15PM | ESPRESSO MARTINI TOWER
Kick off the dancefloor with an Espresso Martini from the perfectly balanced, six-tier tower.
8:45PM | DESSERT & wedding cake SERVED ROVING
Lychee & coconut panna cotta, mandarin sorbet and a rich chocolate mousse with edible flowers is served roving to guests. Mona Farm’s White Chocolate & Raspberry wedding cake served canapé style to guests. Artisan coffee & specialty tea available at the bar.
9:30PM | late night snack
A late night snack of mini cheeseburgers and shoestring fries are served.
11:30pm | REception concludes, bus departure
Bar closes at 11.00pm, latest conclusion time & last bus departure for offsite guests at 11:30pm. Onsite guests return to their accommodation (perhaps gathering for a nightcap and debrief at The New Stables first).
Saturday | Recovery Lunch
10:00AM | LAWN GAMES SET
Finska, Corn Hole and of course, Croquet, are set up at The Croquet Lawn.
11:30AM | Recovery lunch commences
Featuring smoked beef brisket cooked over local timbers, barbequed corn cobs, potato salad with cornichons & Dijon mustard and more, this is a theatrical yet relaxed menu. Pair this with Bloody Mary cocktails and an Aperol Spritz so guests can continue the celebrations.
2.30pM | Leftover wedding cake
Enjoy some leftover White Chocolate & Raspberry wedding cake from the night before.
3.30pm | Recovery lunch Concludes
5:00PM | GRAZING PLATTER DELIVERY
Grazing platters are delivered across the estate for guests to enjoy in the comfort of their own accommodation.
Sunday | Departure
10:00AM | Guest Check Out & Departure
Check out of your accommodation and farewell your guests, who will all be raving about the ‘best wedding they’ve ever been to’. Stop by one of our sister businesses, Provisions or The Albion in Braidwood on your way back home.
Please note, this sample itinerary is based on an October - March weekend wedding.