Sample Midweek Itinerary

 
 

Monday | The Welcome

  • Wedding couple arrives at Mona Farm and meets with Hospitality Director, Michael De Wet to review all event details and drop off stationery, guest favours, and personalised wedding items.

  • Wedding guests arrive at Mona Farm and check into their guest houses, with personalised door hangers indicating room allocations.

  • 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 at The New Stables for a Welcome Dinner. Mona Farm sets the space with relaxed outdoor furniture, a bar, and provides glassware, ice and ice buckets, cutlery, speakers, and a microphone if required, with pizzas flowing throughout the evening.

 

Tuesday | Wedding Day

  • Mona Farm team delivers eggs, bacon, sourdough, seasonal fruit and accompaniments to each guest house.

  • A guided beginner’s yoga session aimed to energise the body and prepare the group for the day ahead.

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

  • A selection of wraps, seasonal salads and gourmet baguettes are delivered to the wedding party in their respective guest houses.

  • Greet your guests with a sparkling station set in The Rose Garden, offering a glass of champagne and a refreshing San Pellegrino sparkling water.

  • Guests are ushered to the Croquet Lawn and seated ahead of the ceremony commencing.

  • 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.

  • The newly married couple pours the Champagne Tower. Guests are invited to enjoy freshly shucked oysters accompanied by a delicious Champagne & French shallot vinaigrette.

  • The celebration is officially welcomed with a speech from the newlyweds.

  • Guests are 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.

  • MC to introduce first round of speeches (i.e. Parents of the newlyweds)

  • 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.

  • MC to introduce second round of speeches (i.e. Bridesmaid/Best Man)

  • 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.

  • Slip away to enjoy a quiet moment together and capture some sunset pictures. There is often time for a quick dress change as well.

  • After the final speech, MC invites guests into the Woolshed for cake cutting and first dance.

    Please note, for mid-week weddings the dance floor, band/DJ must be in the Woolshed should you wish to conclude after 10.00pm. External doors will remain closed after 10pm.

  • Kick off the dancefloor with an Espresso Martini from the perfectly balanced, six-tier tower.

  • Mini chocolate coated ice cream balls dessert canapé and Mona Farm’s Lemon Meringue wedding cake served canapé style to guests.

    Artisan coffee & specialty tea available at the bar.

  • A late night snack of pulled pork soft shell taco with pickled Spanish onion is served.

  • The 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

  • 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.

  • The newlyweds and their guests check out of their accommodation and farewell one another as the celebrations come to a close.

 

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

Please note, some experiences listed in this itinerary may incur additional costs. Please refer to your contract or speak with your planner for further details.

 
Cherie