Sample Weekend Itinerary
Thursday | The Welcome
12:00PM | WEDDING COUPLE ARRIVAL / MEETING WITH operations team
Wedding couple arrives to Mona Farm and meets with the operations team to run through the confirmed event orders and drop off any personalised items for the wedding.
2:00PM | GUEST ARRIVAL
Guest Services to welcome wedding guests to the Mona Farm estate and direct them to their 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 bar, Mona Farm’s Executive Chef, Tristan Rebbettes has designed a range of menus to choose from.
Friday | Wedding Day
8:00AM | breakfast delivery
The Mona Farm team delivers a selection of French pastries, seasonal fruits and juice 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 sampling an authentic French crepe or galette from our sister business, Provisions; browsing for fashion finds anywhere from the local Vinnies to the custom fashion designs at Saloon Design House; grabbing a coffee from our sister business, The Albion; and stop by the Braidwood Museum to learn about Braidwood’s colourful past featuring gold rushes, bushrangers, Hollywood and more.
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 | CATERING FOR WEDDING PARTY DELIVERED
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
The newly married couple pours the Champagne Tower, creating an elegant photo opportunity for guests.
4:30PM | OYSTER BAR
Guests are invited to enjoy freshly shucked oysters accompanied by a delicious Champagne & French shallot vinaigrette, pairing perfectly with the Champagne Tower.
5:15pm | post ceremony concludes
Guests invited to walk over The Bridge and along Pear Tree Alley 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
5:45PM | 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 - which always gets the dancefloor started!
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. Wedding cake served canapé style to guests. Artisan coffee & specialty tea available at the bar.
9:45PM | ESPRESSO MARTINI TOWER & late night snack
Find a second wind for more dancing with an Espresso Martini from the perfectly balanced, six-tier tower. 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 | The Recovery
9:30AM | COFFEE CART
Mona Farm’s Coffee Cart is set at The Homestead lawn serving artisan coffee by The Little Marionette.
10:00AM | LAWN GAMES SET
Finska, Corn Hole and of course, Croquet, are set up at The Croquet Lawn.
11:30AM | INTERACTIVE GIN STATION
Keep spirits high with Mona Farm’s interactive Gin Station led by Resident Mixologist. After selecting your preferred gin from a wide range of options, guests will be invited to add a mixer and choose their own botanicals, hand-picked from the Mona Farm gardens & beautifully displayed in Le Creuset pots.
12:00PM | SMOKE & FIRE 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.
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.