Sample Midweek Itinerary

 



Monday | The Welcome

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • With a glass of Champagne in hand, the wedding party runs through the wedding ceremony and practices their entrance to the reception.

  • 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.

Tuesday | 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.

10:30AM | FLY FISHING AT MONA FARM

Create some unforgettable memories while bonding with the boys during a two-hour fly fishing lesson on Mona Farm’s Lake.

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 spanner crab and chervil risotto with champagne beurre blanc or tuna crudo, white anchovies, capers, tapioca cracker.

6:45PM | SPEECHes

7:15PM | SHARED MAINS & SIDES SERVED

Braised lamb shoulder, white bean, capsicum, tomato and olive ragu, crispy cavalo nero and snapper fillet, braised oyster mushrooms, miso butter is served with roast potatoes and a vegetable salad.

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

Mini chocolate coated ice cream balls is served roving to guests. Mona Farm’s Lemon Meringue 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 pulled pork soft shell taco with pickled Spanish onion is 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).

Wednesday | The Recovery

8:00AM | BREAKFAST

Grab a coffee or tea from the Mona Farm coffee cart, then choose between a hot or continental breakfast, or one of our delicious B&E rolls, served at one of our beautifully landscaped lawns.

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’.

Please note, this sample itinerary is based on an October - March midweek wedding.

 
Cherie