WEDDING PACKAGES
2016
A Passion for Weddings
Events at Pacific Dunes, Catered by The Greenhouse
Celebrate your special day with us!
Congratulations on your engagement
& thank you for your interest in holding your very special day at The
Greenhouse Eatery, Pacific Dunes, Port Stephens.
“Fantastic experience, polite, professional and friendly staff,
beautiful food, amazing environment, absolutely could not
have asked for more. I would recommend for any party,
wedding or event!!”
Lucy & Hamish McDonald
For the perfect celebration, our passionate and attentive team of wedding professionals will
ensure you and your guests are provided with the very best customer service to ensure
everlasting memories of your special day.
Eliminate the need for costly transport,
and the hassle and stress that can
accompany long drives to and from
ceremony & reception venues, by enjoying
the ease and beauty of The Greenhouse.
We offer comprehensive ceremony &
reception packages with incredibly
stunning photo opportunities- everything
you need in one location!
As you leaf through this brochure, remember that our team is here to help you create the day
of your dreams. Please speak with us about personalising your wedding package.
Phone: 02 49160 500
Email: [email protected]
A Passion for Weddings
Ceremony
Offering beautiful garden or lake view ceremony locations and areas for your guests to
relax in the bar & lounge prior to your reception, The Greenhouse has everything you
need in one location.
Add your own personal touches or upgrade:
Included in your Pacific Dunes wedding
package is the following:
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Tiffany chairs
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24 white folding chairs
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Red or white carpet aisle runner
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Skirted signing table & 2 chairs
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Rose petal aisle
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Set up and breakdown
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Bridal arch
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Complimentary car parking for guests
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Hire of additional chairs
Photography
After the ceremony, your bridal party will be whisked
away for photos through our spectacular gardens,
bushland and on the manicured golf course, with
the use of golf carts.
You will be accompanied by a dedicated staff
member to guide your wedding party &
photographer around the grounds whilst enjoying
beverages & nibbles.
A Passion for Weddings
Banquet Package
A social & festive meal, a Banquet is a modern take on a buffet - Rather than your guests leaving their seats,
meals are served to the centre of each table for guests to share.
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½ Hour pre-dinner canapés for your guests prior to bridal party arrival
Communal banquet main meal, including two meat items, three sides and bread rolls
Your wedding cake sliced and served on the tea & coffee station
5 hour standard beverage package, including sparkling, white & red wine, standard beers & soft drinks
Tea & coffee station
5 ½ hour reception room hire
Bridal table set with white table linen and skirting
Elegant table runners, chair covers & chair sashes – your choice of fabrics & colour, to suit your style
White skirted cake table & gift table
Placement of menus, bonbonnieres and place cards
Easel for display of guest seating plan
Printing of menus
Additional options & upgrades available – see following page
Per person $127.00
Alternate Serve Package
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½ Hour pre-dinner canapés for your guests prior to bridal party arrival
Alternate serve menu, including bread rolls
Select 2 or 3 courses (Two course menu is your choice of entrée & main or main & dessert)
Your wedding cake sliced and served on the tea & coffee station
5 hour standard beverage package, including sparkling, white & red wine, standard beers & soft drinks
Tea & coffee station
5 ½ hour reception room hire
Bridal table set with white table linen and skirting
Elegant table runners, chair covers & chair sashes – your choice of fabrics & colour, to suit your style
White skirted cake table & gift table
Placement of menus, bonbonnieres and place cards
Easel for display of guest seating plan
Printing of menus
Additional options & upgrades available – see following page
Two Course, Per person $124.00
Three Course, Per person $133.00
A Passion for Weddings
Cocktail Celebration
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Pre-dinner antipasto table, served to your guests prior to bridal party arrival
3 hour canape service including 6 savoury, 1 substantial & 2 sweet canape selections
Your wedding cake sliced and served with sweet canapes
5 hour standard beverage package, including sparkling, white & red wine, standard beers & soft drinks.
Tea & coffee station
5 ½ hour reception room hire
High top bar tables & relaxed seating
White skirted cake table & gift table
Additional options & upgrades available – see following page
Two Course Per person $126.00
Personalise & Upgrade Your Package
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Cheese or mini sweets table served with tea & coffee station, $10.00 per person
Add a shared side dish (seated menu only), $2.50 per person, per item
Antipasto platters on the table for guests to share as entrée, $7.50 per person
Dessert course following the banquet mains, $9.00 per person (set menu)
Your wedding cake served with cream as dessert, $2.00 per person
Premium menu items, see menu, $1.50 per person
Styling options including bridal table backdrop, ceiling draping, centre pieces, fairy lights, wishing well, and
more, price on application
Upgrade to the premium beverage package, $8.00 per person
Punch station following the ceremony, from $7. 50 per person (1 pp)
Sparkling Cocktail, following the ceremony, $8.50 per person (1 pp)
A Passion for Weddings
Special Rates & Promotions
The Greenhouse Launch
Book your wedding for January to May 2016 and we will provide an additional $1,000.00$1,500.00 worth of food & beverage to your chosen wedding package!
The ‘Add-On’ value can be utilised for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, to upgrade a beverage
package, or to add or upgrade a menu… whatever takes your fancy!
Conditions:
Minimum number of 70 people applies to redeem offer. Available for any new wedding booking made for January–May 2016.
The Banquet, 2 course Alternate Drop & Cocktail Packages have $1,000.00 of add-ons complimentary.
The 3 course Alternate Drop package has $1,500.00 of add-ons complimentary.
Value is not available as a discount to existing packages. Offer not available in conjunction with other offers. Confirm your special with
our events coordinator on booking.
Mid-Week Wonder
Getting married Monday to Thursday? Reap the benefits!
Complimentary Punch Station & additional canapés for your guests after your wedding
ceremony!
Conditions:
Minimum number of 70 people applies to redeem offer. Available for Monday–Thursday bookings, including ceremony
& reception only.
Offer not available in conjunction with other offers.
Winter Bliss
Enjoy the cooler months?
The Greenhouse is a stunning winter venue – the grass is green, the skies are clear & the
venue comes alive lit up at night!
Complimentary Antipasto Table & Punch Station for your guests after your ceremony!
Conditions:
Minimum number of 70 people applies to redeem offer. Available for the months of June to August only,
with bookings including ceremony & reception.
Offer not available in conjunction with other offers
A Passion for Weddings
Frequently Asked Questions
Minimum Numbers & Capacity
Minimum 60 guests apply to all packages, should numbers drop below this the package prices will increase.
Function Room 1 can accommodate up to 70 people seated.
Function Room 2 (The Whole Room) can seat up to 150 people or 250 people standing.
Venue Hire & Timings
The Greenhouse wedding packages include your ceremony package,
5 ½ hour function room hire and use of the grounds & course for photos including golf carts and
a dedicated team member to guide your wedding party & photographer around the course.
We suggest a 3.30pm ceremony, with on-course photos from 4.30-5.30pm.
Guests are invited to make use of the Country Club Bar & Lounge between the ceremony & reception.
The Country Club License requires that the function conclude by 11.30pm. Last drinks will be served at 11.15pm and guests
will be requested to leave by 11.30pm.
Bookings & Deposit
Bookings will only be considered confirmed upon receipt of a deposit. Please note this deposit is non-refundable.
The initial booking deposit is $1,000.00.
Management reserves the right to cancel a tentative booking if the deposit has not been received by the due date.
The deposit can be paid with a credit card, cheque, cash or via direct deposit.
Please note that a 10% surcharge applies on Public Holidays.
Payment & Final Numbers
Accounts and final numbers are to be settled 21 days (three weeks) prior the wedding, unless prior arrangements are made with
management. You are welcome to increase your numbers after this time, however cannot reduce from this number.
Wedding Tasting
A tasting for alternate drop or banquet packages is offered complimentary for the bride & groom.
Additional persons joining you at the tasting are at a cost of $40.00 per person.
Please note that your tasting will be an example of potion sizes & flavours and will be structured on dishes that the kitchen has
available at that time.
Please contact your wedding coordinator to arrange this tasting three months prior to your wedding.
Also advise us of any dietary requirements for the tasting at the time of booking.
Bump In & Bump Out Times
Generally, set up of your reception is completed on the afternoon before your wedding day, however this is confirmed on a caseby-case basis. Should set up occur on the day of your wedding our team will allocate suitable time to complete this.
Any styling items that TGH events team will place out on your behalf should be dropped off to TGH in the days leading up to your
wedding. This will include your finalised seating plan.
Set up timings will be confirmed with your wedding coordinator a week prior to your wedding date.
Collection of decorative touches should be arranged for the day following your wedding.
Storage of your items is not available on site.
Décor & Styling
Seated packages include round or rectangle tables to seat up to ten people. Long banquet style tables can be arranged on
request. Bentwood Chairs are include.
Your menus will be printed on white stationary. Please advise us if you would prefer to arrange printing yourself to match your
place cards, seating chart & invitations.
A Passion for Weddings
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Meals
Supplier Meals, $30.00 main meal (i.e. photographer, band, videographer)
Child’s two course meal & soft drink package, $41.00. (For children under 12 years old only)
Teenagers are charged the wedding package price, without the alcohol component.
Alcohol
Our venue is fully licenced - BYO is not available
Alcohol consumption is monitored throughout the reception to ensure the responsible service of alcohol. All event staff have a
valid RSA certificate and will maintain standards of RSA guidelines at all times.
Beverage selection and pricing subject to change based on availability.
Should the included beverage package not suit your requirements, please speak to your wedding coordinator regarding
alternate options.
Cash & Eftpos facilities are available for guest use (no cash out facilities).
Audio Visual
A sound system suitable for an MP3 player, and microphone is available for use if required.
A projector & screen is available on application. Equipment must be handled by the PDGC team only.
Please speak to your events coordinator regarding your requirements.
A Passion for Weddings