Package Inclusions

The facilities at Araluen are made available 1/2 hour prior the planned ceremony time, after the ceremony beverage is offered to your guests as they exit the Chapel, the reception will follow on from there. There is no interruption to the emotional flow of the event. The fee for the use of the Chapel is as shown in the wedding package literature. Wedding ceremony rehearsals are charged at a rate of $150.00 for a one hour period, after which a pro rata fee does apply. The Chapel is available as an option.

Exclusive use of all facilities at Araluen for the duration of your celebrations, including the services of our qualified and professional Master of Ceremonies, Bar Supervisor and all Service Staff.

The Chapel, function areas, and on the tables. All floral arrangements are co-ordinated to match the décor and style of the building. All floral arrangements and table decorations remain the property of Araluen.

Piano/Disco. Our professional pianist welcomes your guests as they arrive. His music is followed, after your meal, by a great DJ with music for dancing.
 

A beautiful two tier cake from a selection of designs in fruit or mud.
 

Chauffeur driven limousine transport to take the Bridal Couple to one Sydney metropolitan destination.
 

The cost of the option accepted by you is fixed for a period twelve months from the date of booking after which C.P.I. increases will apply. Or alternately we can come to an arrangement on a totally fixed price.
 

A four hour period for your reception (see overtime notes in Terms & Conditions).
 

The wonderfully appointed Bar at Araluen is available from the time the building is made available (soft beverage only prior to your ceremony, if applicable). Full waiter service with cocktails, sparkling and still wines, beer, soft drinks and juice. A comprehensive wine list is offered at each table.
 

Approximately every three to six months Araluen hosts a function where clients can experience their wedding in advance. You can feel the ambience of Araluen when it's full of people, look at the timing, the service, some of the foods, and after the meal maybe learn to dance a Bridal Dance with our professional dance instructors. All of this in a situation that mirrors your wedding reception.

Select from our menus one entrée, two main courses, and two fabulous desserts. These will be offered to your guests as a choice and presented in menu form on each table. Your menu will include pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres, connoisseur breads, steaming fresh vegetables, beautiful sauces, and coffee and tea. Food items such as Antipasto and presentations of Cheese and Fruit are available as an option.

Children under the age of 10 are charged at a rate of 50% and a menu and beverage consideration is generated according to their age.

Special dietary need or vegetarian menu options do not present an issue provided sufficient notice is given.

Photographers can be provided with 2 courses and charged at 50% of the package price.