Earlier this month we got in touch with Dani Dean — CEO of The Make Haus, good friend and one of Mona Farm’s recommended creatives. After a good yarn with Dani, we had one major question - what’s IN and what’s OUT for weddings this year?..She had some answers for us and they might surprise you. If you’re newly engaged, in the midst of planning a wedding or just want to stay in the know - consider this essential reading.
Read MoreExcluding our world-class service and award-winning grounds, no two weddings are ever the same. Each couple brings their own unique vision to the table and our job is to bring that vision to life! A great example of this is Katie & Ned who got married at Mona Farm in November 2022. Right from the get-go, the couple gravitated towards our pink Coach House building (circa 1903) and we ended up designing their entire ceremony around this non-traditional location.
Read MoreWhen Rhett, a talented film director and Roma, an effervescent costume designer tied the knot, it felt momentous. As they so eloquently put it “filled with false starts, family tragedy and national emergencies, we were finally able to have our wedding”. After several postponements, when the day finally arrived, it was spectacular. Thanks to higher powers, the weather forecast went from storms to sunshine, the guests were ready to celebrate and Rhett & Roma couldn’t have been more excited.
Read MoreOn Tuesday the 20th of December, just as people were beginning to switch their OOO’s on, Alex & Alex were welcoming their 118 guests in style. As guests flowed onto The Homestead Lawn they were greeted by our Resident Mixologist Pierre with a glass of Veuve Clicquot. In the background, the delicious smell of delicately smoked vegetable skewers and succulent lamb cooked by Executive Chef Tristan, Sous Chef Aaron & Poppy was a tantalising taste of what was to follow.
Read More“I don’t even know where to begin to start to describe our wedding experience at Mona Farm. From the moment that we first walked through Mona Farm with Romy, Cam and I knew that this was the place for us. It was calm, understated, elegant and it took your breath away. Everywhere you looked there was something beautiful to appreciate. From the architecture and the artwork, to the gardens, everything was impeccable” — Amy & Cam
Read MoreIn March 2022, Mona Farm’s very own Brand Manager, Cherie and her best-friend-turned-boyfriend upgraded their status to married. The three day event was the perfect mix of beaming sunshine, torrential rain, Champagne and laughter. It was, without a doubt, the best weekend of their lives. I know this because it’s me, Cherie, typing it.
Read MoreThe day after their wedding, Amy & Cam organised a relaxed recovery day by Mona Lake. After a big night celebrating, a good dose of of Vitamin D, a refreshing dip and freshly brewed coffee from our Coffee Cart went down an absolute treat! Post-dip, guests devoured Tristan's spin on the classic ‘Egg & Bacon roll’ made with Braidwood’s ‘Dojo Bread’, smoked streaky bacon, local free-range eggs, haloumi and roasted mushrooms along with a selection of French pastries and seasonal fruits.
Read MoreLow-key / High-impact. Small guest list / Big energy. Micro Wedding / Macro Fun. It’s a Cliché for good reason - less is sometimes a whole lot more. Here’s Hayley and Scott’s 26-person magnificent Micro Wedding, held at Mona Farm on a crisp day in September.
Read MoreBy all accounts, the wedding of Maddie & Angus was one for the history books. Mona Farm performed at her absolute best, as if she knew she was celebrating two of her own. The Easter long weekend delivered a red sunset, bright blue skies, a full moon and the biggest dance floor our estate has seen to date.
Read MoreWhen it comes to wedding planning, having a concrete concept can help you narrow down those key decisions, align your suppliers & create an immersive experience for your guests. Featuring a Bollinger Champagne tower, scalloped umbrellas & Mediterranean-inspired seafood, Josh & Michele’s ‘Mona Riviera’ wedding transported their guests to a weekend on the Italian coastline. Bellissimo.
Read MoreWhen a little unexpected rain arrived uninvited, you best believe Mona Farm bride (and seasoned PR Manager) Emma Meads was ready. Read on to learn more about the bridal party’s luxurious black gumboots, how to prepare for the dance floor and where Emma & Riley held their ceremony.
Read MoreOn Amy and Cameron’s wedding day, the estate felt ethereal. The winter sunshine made the clouds appear metallic, adding to Amy’s high-impact aisle entrance as the sun bounced off her glistening sleeved gown. Coupled with the black-tie dress code, our perfectly manicured lawns and flowing Champagne, guests were transported to another world for the day. It was spectacular.
Read MoreSprinkles of sweet summer rain, a pastel palette, homemade limoncello and a Marquee dressed in fairy lights - all the makings of a Midsummer’s Night Dream. Here’s Eloise and Marco’s sweet summer wedding, through the lens of renowned wedding photographer ‘Joey & Jase’.
Read MoreWhen Tom emailed us earlier this year, he had a vision. He pictured a sunny day, a garden backdrop and a very surprised Rosie. We’re happy to report that on a sunny day in winter, Tom dropped a knee and proposed to a joyous (and very surprised) Rosie. She said yes. The best part? Dylan (the photographer) had been camouflaged as a member of our gardening team and captured the whole thing. Brilliant. We’re so pleased that we were able to assist Tom in executing his vision. It was delivered perfectly, just as he’d pictured all those months ago.
Read MoreAfter the last few years of La Niña, the Mona Farm gardens are greener than ever. Vibrant, perfectly landscaped and bursting with life, the gardens provided the perfect backdrop for Elle and Richard’s three-day wedding weekend in March. The couple made the most of Mona Farm’s spectacular garden spaces, hosting their welcome event in The New Stables and outdoor entertaining area, officiating their marriage on The Crab Apple Lawn and letting their hair down for a large-scale recovery event held across the sweeping Homestead Lawn.
Read MoreOn a glorious day in August, Basilia and Scott welcomed their family and friends with an elevated yet relaxed Welcome Dinner hosted in the New Stables with our Executive Chef , Tristan Rebbettes. When they woke up the next day (game day) the skies were blue and the wind was still. It was THE perfect day to get married and they did so on the beautifully manicured Croquet Lawn. Their ceremony which Basilia describes as being ‘so us’ was followed by cocktails on The Homestead Lawn, dinner in The Woolshed & dancing under the moonlit skies.
Read MoreMadeline and Charlie were blessed with a quintessential - somewhat nostalgic! - Aussie summer’s day; hot, blue and dry. Here’s Madeline & Charlie’s Summer Wedding — through the lens of MITCH POHL
Read MoreThere’s a reason why our Wedding Managers, Paisley Ross and Sarah Simmons say that Autumn is their favourite season here at Mona Farm. Unlike the city, which changes subtly throughout the year, the country’s seasonal transitions are theatrical - especially come April. From the golden oak leaves and rich red trees through to the pink sunset and crisp evening air, Yenson & Tiffany’s wedding was an exemplary display of Autumn’s beauty.
Read MoreTrue to their character, Max & Imogen’s wedding weekend was full of humour, light-hearted jabs, laughter and above all, fun. Max and Imogen are the type of couple who would have partied through rain, hail or snow but on their special day, the sun beamed down. The only thing brighter was Imogen, as she walked down the aisle. This made for one of the more ‘serious’ moments of the weekend. Fighting back tears, Max was speechless and as he later said in his speech, in that moment he truly felt like ‘the luckiest guy in the world’.
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