How much does a Mona Farm wedding cost?

 

Planning a wedding involves many moving parts, and one of the first questions most couples ask us is: “What will it cost?” Budgeting for your wedding is a big part of the planning process, and it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting for your investment.

In this post, we break it down transparently and clearly — so you can plan with confidence and compare us fairly to other venues.

Our wedding costs are structured across three key areas:

  1. Venue Hire Fee

  2. Food & Beverage

  3. Accommodation

 
 
 

1. Venue Hire Fee
What’s Included and Why It Matters

When comparing venues, you’ll often see a “venue hire fee” or a “base hire fee.” What this covers can vary dramatically from venue to venue depending on how they operate.

Some venues operate as a dry hire venue This means the venue hire fee only covers an empty space, and you’ll need to arrange - and pay for - things like a marquee, toilets, power, lighting, catering equipment, staff, furniture, glassware and crockery separately.

Other venues (like Mona Farm) take a different approach. Our Venue Hire Fee has been designed to include the key elements you’ll need to host your wedding, so you can avoid last-minute financial surprises.

While the starting price may look higher compared with a dry-hire venue, it usually works out to be more cost-effective (and far less stressful) once you factor in all the extras.

 

mona farm venue hire fee

 
 
 

our venue Hire Fee Includes:

 

    • Exclusive use of our 124-acre estate (grounds, gardens, reception venue) for your booking

    • Dedicated Event Planner to guide you through the venue aspects of wedding planning

    • Detailed planning documents to capture all the information for your wedding and access to your own personal Wedding Portal

    • Access to our curated list of Recommended Wedding Creatives and exclusive Mona Farm rates

    • Complimentary mid-week stay at Mona Farm for the couple, following onsite meeting and wine tasting

    • Menu tasting for the wedding couple, following personalised menu development with executive chef

    • Individual guest invoicing by room for accommodation

    • Detailed event plans covering every aspect of your wedding day and other Mona Farm events (e.g. Welcome and or Recovery)

    • Ceremony set up in Mona Farm’s signature spaces

    • Wedding arbour

    • Set up of post ceremony drinks and canapés in Mona Farm’s signature spaces

    • 40 blonde Bentwood chairs

    • French-style signing table and chairs

    • Lawn games

    • Portable microphone and speakers

    • Bar

    • Bathroom facilities

    • The Woolshed reception venue

    • 15m x 20m premium clear roof Marquee with sides and floor in fixed location

    • Reception set up in The Woolshed or The Marquee

    • Long tables and blonde Bentwood chairs for the reception

    • White table linen and napkins

    • Crockery, cutlery and glassware

    • Cutting and serving of your wedding cake canapé style, wine barrel and/or cake plinths & cake knife

    • Easel (suitable for A1 or A0 signage), Gift Table and Wishing Well

    • Microphone and speakers in The Woolshed and The Marquee (with iphone connectivity)

    • Lectern

    • Commercial kitchen & bar facilities

    • Bathroom facilities

    • Fixed lighting

    • Accommodation in The Shearer's Quarters (sleeps 2) on your wedding night

    • On site Operations Manager through event duration for onsite coordination and to oversee venue aspects of the wedding day and evening

    • Mona Farm bar and waitstaff

    • Set up of small personal items and decorations such as place cards, personalised menus, signage, favours and guest book if required

    • Complimentary onsite parking

    • Access to The Woolshed and The Marquee throughout your exclusive hire period

    • Housekeeping Refresh of the couple’s getting-ready accommodation

    • Rubbish removal

 
 
 
 
 

2. Food & Beverage Costs
Understanding The ‘Minimum Spend’

Our food and beverage pricing is calculated per person, with a minimum spend that varies depending on your wedding date.

The minimum spend exists because running a wedding at Mona Farm involves fixed costs — no matter how many guests you have. For every event, we provide our chefs, waitstaff, event managers and operations team, set up the kitchen and dining areas, coordinate logistics, and reserve the entire estate for your exclusive use.

These costs don’t change much whether you have 50 guests or 150. That’s why we set a minimum spend: to ensure every wedding receives the same quality, service and attention to detail Mona Farm has built its reputation on.

In most cases, couples naturally reach the minimum spend through their guest numbers and menu selections. However, if your guest numbers decrease significantly, you may fall short of the minimum spend. In that case, you can choose to add extra food and beverage options (such as a Champagne Tower or a late-night snack) to make up the difference.

Gratuity

We apply an 8% gratuity to the total food and beverage bill to recognise and reward the dedicated service team who make your wedding run seamlessly. This covers our waitstaff, bar staff and behind-the-scenes team who ensure every guest is looked after and every detail is executed to the highest standard.

 
 
 
 

3. Guest Accommodation
Different Options For Different Needs

Accommodation at Mona Farm is offered at a discounted rate for wedding guests, with space for up to 55 guests across seven luxury guest houses. All guest houses are reserved exclusively for your booking period, giving you complete privacy, whether or not they are all occupied. Accommodation is booked on a per-house basis.

A minimum three-night stay applies for weekend weddings, while a two-night stay applies for midweek weddings.

Your Options

When it comes to guest accommodation, you have two options:

Cover some or all costs
You can choose to pay for part or all of the accommodation on behalf of your guests.

Pass costs on to guests (popular option):
We’ll share a spreadsheet with all guest houses and bedding configurations so you can decide who stays where. Once you’ve allocated the rooms, we’ll invoice each guest directly and take care of all the admin, making the process seamless for you.

 
 
 
 

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Important Questions
You Need Answered From Venues

We’ve answered them for Mona Farm below.

 

  • Our 15m x 20m premium clear-roof marquee is included in your venue hire. There’s no extra charge.

  • Yes. If your ceremony and reception are held in one of our signature locations, all of these essentials are included in your venue hire.

    If you choose one of our more unique locations (such as The Paddock or The Pine Forest) an additional staffing and setup fee applies, and there may be extra costs for toilets. We’ll outline these details clearly at the time of enquiry. 

  • We’ll provide a curated list of highly recommended suppliers who know Mona Farm back-to-front and can help bring your unique vision to life.

    You’ll contact them directly to request quotes and secure bookings, but once confirmed, our team will step in to coordinate.

    Before your event, we’ll share your run sheet and floor plans with your chosen suppliers to ensure everything runs smoothly - so you can relax and enjoy your day!

  • We don’t have a dedicated wedding planner onsite, but you’ll be fully supported by our experienced team, led by our Hospitality Director, Michael De Wet.

    When you arrive, Michael will meet with you to review all the details, confirm locations, and plan for any weather contingencies. He’ll then act as your personal coordinator; conducting the bridal rehearsal, liaising with suppliers, keeping guests informed of timings, and ensuring every detail of the run sheet is executed to precision.

    Michael and his team will be with you throughout the event, ready to assist with anything you need.

  • Some services are not included in your venue hire. These may include:

    • Celebrant

    • Florist

    • Entertainment

    • Stationery

    • Hair and makeup

    • Photographer, videographer, or content creator

    These aren’t all essential, but they’re examples of talented creatives you may wish to involve to bring your vision to life.

  • Once you book your wedding date, you will be assigned a dedicated Mona Farm Event Planner who will be your main point of contact for everything venue-related (menu and beverage tastings, finalising floor plans, coordinating accommodation, and managing invoices).

    If you’d like extra support with things such as budgeting, styling advice, sourcing quotes, or managing supplier bookings, you may wish to engage a full-service external wedding planner. We have done this on numerous occasions and are happy to provide recommendations on request.

  • Yes. For our more unique ceremony and reception locations, such as The Paddock or The Pine Forest, additional staffing and setup costs apply. We’ll provide full details when you enquire.

  • Our Mona Farm team will take care of setting up all ceremony and reception spaces. We’re also happy to place simple styling items such as wishing wells, guest books, polaroids, menus, place cards, and guest favours.

    For more extensive styling like draping, large floral installations, or custom lighting (which we love!!) you’ll need to arrange and coordinate these with your chosen stylist or external vendors.

 
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