WEDDING INFORMATION GUIDE 2020 - Makoura Lodge

 
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WEDDING INFORMATION GUIDE 2020 - Makoura Lodge
WEDDING INFORMATION
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WEDDING INFORMATION GUIDE 2020 - Makoura Lodge
Welcome to                                      Sample Itinerary
    Makoura Lodge                                    The day before your wedding
                                                     3-6pm     Set up decorations
                                                     5pm       Ceremony rehearsal
Tucked away amongst the breath-taking beauty
                                                               Family/friends Kiwi style BBQ or Roast
of rural Manawatū, Makoura Lodge offers the          6-10pm
                                                               at Burnside Cottage
perfect setting for an exclusive, destination
wedding weekend. You will find all your needs        On your wedding day
in one unique environment, creating an intimate,     9am       Continental Breakfast
seamless flow, and an easy to plan wedding. Here     12pm      Check in opens for staying guests
you will discover: stunning landscapes for endless             Claybird shooting with groom &
photo opportunities, onsite accommodation,           1pm
                                                               groomsmen
charismatic indoor and outdoor ceremony settings,
                                                     3-3.15pm Guest arrival
delicious food, and a bar with your favourite
beverages. The following day, enjoy the further      3.30pm    Ceremony
company of your loved ones over a big Makoura        4pm       Bubbly & canapés served
cooked buffet breakfast.                             4.15pm    MC briefing & family photos
Our experienced wedding co-ordinator                           Lawn games & hole in one golf
                                                     4.30pm
and friendly staff offer genuine, relaxed and                  challenge
professional hospitality. We will take care of all   4.45pm    Bridal party photos
the finer details whilst you enjoy your memorable              Newlywed photos taken around our
wedding weekend.                                     5.15pm
                                                               property
Weddings at Makoura Lodge are all about you,         6.30pm    Buffet dinner served
private use of all our facilities for your entire
                                                     7.25pm    Cutting of the cake
wedding day will be provided. This ensures that
you get time to make special memories with           7.30pm    Speeches
all of your loved ones in a relaxed, ‘home feel’     8pm       Dessert served
atmosphere. Makoura Lodge weddings are a truly       9pm       First dance
enjoyable experience for everyone.                   9pm       Dancing until late
                                                     Late      Newlyweds driven to Riverside Retreat
                                                     1am       Bar closes
                                                     The day after
                                                               Buffet breakfast with your wedding
                                                     9am
                                                               guests
                                                     11am      Checkout
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WEDDING INFORMATION GUIDE 2020 - Makoura Lodge
“Thank you all so much for playing an enormous
part in making our wedding day the best day of our
lives! We can’t recommend you and your beautiful
venue enough, we’re already thinking of excuses to
come back and stay!

(We’ve had a million comments about the food and
dessert, it was beyond!! We’re all still dreaming of
the brownie and raspberry coulis!)”

            — Matty & Alice Hicks
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WEDDING INFORMATION GUIDE 2020 - Makoura Lodge
Ceremony
Whether your ceremony takes place under our
rustic archway, in our native garden area, or inside in
front of our impressive stone-hearth open log fire,
we will ensure that your ceremony is run smoothly.
To celebrate the conclusion of your vows, your
guests will be served with bubbly and canapes.
When it’s time to capture your memories in
photographs you have the option for us to take
you by our four wheel drive vehicle to all of
the best spots on our stunning property. From
rolling hills and rivers to our very own waterfall,
Makoura Lodge is a wedding photographer’s
dream location. While you are away, your guests
can enjoy complimentary lawn sports, a hole in
one golf challenge or a variety of our other onsite
activities

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Reception
Our Lodge provides seating for up to 110 guests
for your reception. The Lodge’s rustic décor and
wooden ceilings, beams and stonework create an
authentic, country feel. A simple touch of flowers
and candles on your tables finishes the look off
beautifully. In cooler months you and your guests
can enjoy the added ambience of having our open
log fire crackling away.
On our menus page, you will find the options
meet our food philosophy of providing honest,
wholesome country food. While your guests enjoy
a plentiful buffet (no one ever goes home hungry),
the head table has the option of their meals being
plated and served.
Upstairs from the reception area, you will have
use of the private McIntyre room. This is ideal
for entertainment for children as it comes with a
TV and DVD player, or it can be used for nursing
parents, photo booths or storage.
Once the formalities of the evening are complete,
celebrate the night away. The Lodge comes
complete with a dance floor and a sound system.
Being truly in the country, you do not need to
worry about noise infringements. When you are
ready to retire for the evening, your host will drop
you off at our secluded Riverside Retreat Cabin
(option B).
BYO Wine is permitted (Corkage charge applies)
with a limit of 2 bottles per 10 guests. Please see
our recent beverage prices here.

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Catering                                               Buffet set menu
For guests with specific dietary requirements
an individual dish will be plated for them upon        $67 per person
request.
Dietary requirements and menu choices must be
notified to us at least 10 days before your wedding.
                                                       Canapes
                                                       Handed around after the ceremony
Please note:
                                                       Assortment of blinis: smoked salmon, vegetarian & salami with a variety of cream cheese toppings V*
DF     dairy free
                                                       Venison bites with Grandmas beetroot relish DF GF
DF*    dairy free upon request
                                                       Crumbed prawn cutlets with a sweet chilli dipping sauce
GF     gluten free
                                                       Rosemary & chilli polenta chips with lemon aioli DF GF V V+^
GF*    gluten free upon request
                                                       Petite corn fritters with spring onion & chipotle sour cream DF GF V V+^
V      vegetarian
V*     vegetarian upon request
                                                       Mains
V+     vegan
                                                       Makoura-farmed, rosemary & garlic roasted lamb with mint jelly & gravy DF GF
V+*    vegan upon request
                                                       Braised chicken thighs with tomato, garlic & paprika DF GF
V+^    vegan excluding sauce

                                                       Sides
                                                       Mint & garlic butter gourmet potatoes DF GF V V+
                                                       Hot seasonal vegetable selection DF GF V V+
                                                       Makoura garden salad with herb dressing DF GF V V+
                                                       Seasonal vegetable salad with toasted seeds DF GF V V+
                                                       Focaccia bread

                                                       Desserts
                                                       Your Wedding cake
                                                       Chocolate brownie with berry coulis GF*
                                                       Spiced fruit & almond oat crumble DF* GF* V+*
                                                       All served with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream.
                                                       Selection of teas & coffee

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Buffet choice menu                                  Hot canapes                                                      Sides
                                                    Venison bites with Grandmas beetroot relish DF GF                Mint & garlic butter gourmet potatoes DF GF V V+
Option 1 $72 per person                             Buttermilk fried chicken with spicy creole aioli                 Crispy roasted potatoes DF GF V
5 canapés | 2 mains | 4 sides | 2 desserts
                                                    Deep fried camembert with capsicum & apricot                     Fresh herb potato salad GF DF V
                                                    chutney V GF
Option 2 $77 per person                                                                                              Hot seasonal vegetable selection DF GF V V+
5 canapés | 3 mains | 4 sides | 2 desserts          Petite savouries V*                                              Makoura garden salad with a herb dressing
                                                    Rosemary & chilli polenta chips with lemon aioli                 DF GF V V+

Option 3 $82 per person                             DF GF V V+^
                                                                                                                     Seasonal vegetable salad with toasted seeds
5 canapés | 3 mains | 4 sides | 3 desserts          Crumbed prawn cutlets with a sweet chilli cream                  DF GF V V+
                                                    dipping sauce                                                    Beetroot, pumpkin, spinach & feta salad DF* GF V
Cold canapes                                        Spiced Makoura lamb filo’s DF                                    Cumin roasted carrot & chickpea salad with
                                                                                                                     orange dressing DF GF V V+
Chicken & cashew pinwheels DF                       Silverbeet & feta filo parcels V
                                                    Salt & pepper squid served with lemon aioli DF GF                Orzo, tomato, feta, spinach & basil pesto salad
Assortment of blinis: smoked salmon, vegetarian &                                                                    DF* V V+*
salami with a variety of cream cheese toppings V*
                                                                                                                     Citrus brown rice salad with capsicum &
Cucumber rounds with hummus & capsicum              Mains                                                            cranberries DF GF V V+
DF GF V V+
                                                    Braised chicken thighs with tomato, garlic &                     Served with focaccia bread
Tomato, feta, basil & balsamic crème bruschetta     paprika DF GF
GF* V
                                                    Makoura farmed, rosemary & garlic spit roasted                   Something sweet
Petite corn fritters with spring onion & chipotle   lamb with mint jelly & gravy DF GF                               Your Wedding cake plus -
sour cream DF GF V V+^                              Whiskey & maple glazed ham with wholegrain                       Chocolate fudge brownie with berry coulis GF*
Roast beef, caramelised onion & horseradish         mustard DF GF
crostini GF*                                                                                                         Spiced fruit & almond oat crumble DF* GF* V+*
                                                    Slow roasted pork with sage, apple, & crackling
Club sandwich selection V*                          DF GF                                                            Classic pavlova with berries GF
                                                    Scotch fillet rubbed in mustard, thyme & garlic                  Irish cream & oreo cheesecake
                                                    with horseradish creme fraiche GF                                Raspberry & white chocolate baked cheesecake
                                                    Quince, cumin & coriander slow roasted lamb DF GF                Lemon meringue tartlets
                                                    South Island salmon whole baked with garlic,                     Trio of petite slices & bites DF* GF* V+*
                                                    lemon & dill butter sauce GF - additional cost, please enquire
                                                                                                                     Orange & ginger sticky date pudding with
                                                    Cider roasted pork belly with fennel DF GF                       butterscotch sauce
                                                    Chicken tenderloins baked in a creamy tarragon                   Fresh fruit platter DF GF V+
                                                    mustard sauce GF
                                                                                                                     All served with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream.
                                                    Vegan lasagne DF GF* V V+
                                                                                                                     Selection of teas & coffee
                                                    Seasonal vegetarian parmigiana GF V
                                                    Chargrilled capsicum stuffed with brown rice,
                                                    vegetables, coriander & cumin DF GF V V+

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Accommodation
                                                     Accommodation discount rate -
                                                     for more than 30 guests staying on the wedding
                                                     night.
When you choose Makoura Lodge for your
wedding you will gain exclusive use of our           These prices all include one full cooked breakfast
wonderful accommodation options from the             on the day after the wedding.
afternoon before your wedding.                       Night of wedding: 			                $85 pp
Makoura Lodge has accommodation for up 62            Two nights:				$145 pp
people on a shared basis. We have six modern         Children, night of wedding:		        $70 pp
suites attached to the main Lodge, two cottages:
Burnside cottage, Glenluce homestead, and a          Children, two nights: 			            $125 pp
Glamping tent. If our accommodation is fully         Accommodation rate -
utilised by your guests, we allow camping and        for less than 30 guests staying on the wedding night.
caravans to stay.                                    These prices all include one full cooked breakfast
Burnside Cottage is the perfect place for the        on the day after the wedding.
Bride and her bridesmaids to prepare in. With its    Night of wedding: 			                $102 pp
charming native timbered interior and hallway
                                                     Two nights: 				                     $180 pp
arch, the cottage offers beautiful pre-wedding
photo opportunities.                                 Children, night of wedding: 		       $90 pp
Newlyweds are offered our Riverside Retreat          Children, two nights:			             $160 pp
Cabin, a romantic hideaway surrounded in native      Caravans and camping -
bush and pristine waters. At the end of the night,   Includes one cooked breakfast
ease yourself into our outdoor bath under the
                                                     Night of wedding: 			                $40 pp
stars. In the morning awaken fresh before being
picked up to enjoy a delicious breakfast with your   Two nights: 				                     $55 pp
wedding guests.                                      Non-staying guests are welcome to join you for
                                                     a full cooked buffet breakfast the day after your
                                                     wedding for $24 pp.
                                                     Excluding buffet breakfast
                                                     To exclude breakfast for all guests please deduct
                                                     $24 pp for adults and $12 for children from the
                                                     accommodation rate.
The following pricing is a flat rate across all      This option must be the same for all guests
of the accommodation. (Please see our terms          attending (either everyone has breakfast included
and conditions for important accommodation.          or everyone does not).
information).

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Studio & Spa
      Suites

• Two double room spa suites
• Four studio suites
• Each unit has its own en-suite
• Each unit has a fold out couch
• Can sleep four to six guests
  per unit

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Glenluce
    Homestead

• Five bedrooms
• Sleeps eighteen guests
• Two showers & two toilets
• Self contained kitchen
• BBQ available for guest use

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Burnside
       Cottage

• Recommended for Bridal
  party preparations
• Sleeps up to ten guests
• One shower & one claw foot bath
• Self contained kitchen
• BBQ available for guest use

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Riverside
         Retreat

• Riverside Retreat is included in
  Option B for the newlyweds
• Sleeps two
• Transport is provided to and from the
  Retreat by your host
• Completely secluded and private
• Candlelit lighting & an outdoor bath
• Pre lit pot belly fire for the cooler
  months

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•   Picnic basket filled with delicious canapés for           candles, and ensuring that the tables look
       Venue Hire &                                      your bridal party to enjoy when out on photos.            perfect.

      Wedding Service                                •   A selection of chilled refreshments for you to
                                                         take away on your photos (the cost of beverages
                                                                                                               •   Fairy lights wrapped around our beams

       Cost Options
                                                                                                               •   For the adventurous couples you have the
                                                         consumed is charged to your account).                     option of coming in earlier on the Friday to
                                                     •   A late night bar open until 1am.                          participate in some fun activities such as four
                                                     •   The playing of your music throughout your                 wheel driving.
Please read our options below, and choose a
package that best suits your needs. Each package         wedding, including your aisle music and               •   Accommodation set up according to your
includes use of the lodge and accommodation              dance music if you wish. This can be done on              needs.
from 3pm the day before your wedding until 11am          Spotify phones.                                       •   Set up for breakfast the following day
the day after your wedding day.                      •   The use of our playlists for background music.            incorporating your wedding décor.
Option A - $4,000 includes the following:            •   Use of our upstairs McIntyre room.                    •   Our personal promise of a smoothly run and
•   Complete dining set up including: crockery,      •   The cutting and serving of your wedding cake.             well organised wedding day, so that you can
    cutlery, black table cloths, salt and pepper                                                                   enjoy the important things while we take care
                                                     •   An extensive planning information guide
    shakers, our tea light candle holders (if                                                                      of the intricate details.
                                                         to assist with the smooth running of your
    required), glassware and linen feel dinner
                                                         wedding day. The guide is provided to you             In summary, the costs involved with
    napkins.
                                                         upon confirmation of your booking, and                Option A include:
•   Ceremony equipment usage, the set up and             includes: table layout plans, a detailed              •   $1000 deposit upon booking
    dismantling of: register table & chair, white        schedule, MC checklist, accommodation                 •   The remainder of your Venue Hire and Service
    chair seating for your guests, a wooden photo        layout and plan, beverage information, a                  Cost, six months before your Wedding Date,
    booth sign and frame set up in the garden,           useful vendor list and a sample invite to help            less your $1000 deposit ($3,000)
    five picnic tables and umbrellas, water stand        with all of your planning. Our list of useful
    with glass beverage dispensers, sunscreen,                                                                 •   Refundable bond of $500 for any damage to
                                                         contacts includes suppliers who travel to
    and champagne flutes. You may also like to                                                                     the Lodge property six months before your
                                                         Makoura Lodge to help with your wedding
    use our “choose a seat not a side” rustic sign                                                                 Wedding Date
                                                         preparations.
    or our palette chalk board with your schedule
                                                     •   Consultations, expert advice and on-going
                                                                                                               Final payment for the below is required
    presented on it.
                                                         support throughout your wedding planning
                                                                                                               ten days before your Wedding date:
•   Indoor ceremony option set up in the event of        process from our experienced wedding co-              •   Buffet option, multiplied by the number of
    bad weather.                                         ordinator.                                                guests confirmed to us
•   Reception equipment usage, the setting up        •   Beautifully manicured gardens and incredible          •   Corkage costs
    and dismantling of: seating plan easel and           locations for your wedding photos.                    •   Accommodation and breakfast costs for you
    A1 frame, skirting for the head table, trestle                                                                 and your marriage partner (Option A)
                                                     •   Friendly wait staffs, bar tenders, chefs and our
    tables and chairs, cake table & knife, present
                                                         wedding co-ordinator to be of service to you          •   Any additional requirements that you may like
    table, wishing well, water carafes, vases for
                                                         and your guests throughout your wedding                   to incorporate (see overleaf)
    bouquets, and dance floor.
                                                         day. This team thinks to take care of the small
•   Lawn sport games                                                                                           Any remaining charges (bar tab) are to be paid the
                                                         details like turning on fairy lights, lighting your
                                                                                                               morning after your wedding.
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Option B - $4,650 includes the following:            •   Buffet option, multiplied by the number of
                                                         guests confirmed to us
This is our most popular wedding option. Option
B allows you and your guests to experience the       •   Your selected amount on a bar tab plus any
complete and ultimate “Makoura Lodge Wedding             corkage costs
Experience”.                                         •   Any additional requirements that you may like
In addition to all of the items and services in          to incorporate (see below)
Option A, Option B further includes:                 •   Any additional charges are to be paid the day
•   A 4WD vehicle and driver to chauffeur you            after your wedding.
    around our stunning photographic locations.
    Your driver will assist with great photo spots
                                                     Mid-Week & Winter Wedding
    and will be at your service with nibbles,        25% Off Special
    beverages and a helping hand. We will also       Choose your preferred wedding option above
    ensure that timings are met so that your day     and take 25% off the months of June to the end
    runs as planned.                                 of September, or any Wednesday throughout the
•   Newlywed accommodation the night of your         year. Our indoor ceremony option removes any
    wedding at our stunning Riverside Retreat        concerns about the weather on your wedding                  How to book
    Cabin. We will drop you off when you have        day, and our roaring open fireplaces sets a cosy            Please read our Terms and Conditions and then
    finished your celebrations, and pick you up      romantic ambiance.                                          complete our booking form. A $1,000 deposit
    at 9am the following morning ready for your      Bespoke options and additional                              is required to secure your Wedding Date; this
    breakfast with family and friends.               requirements                                                comes off your Venue Hire and Service Option.
•   Newlyweds’ Makoura buffet breakfast.                                                                         Your Wedding Date will be confirmed by us when
                                                     In order to be transparent around costing, we
                                                                                                                 we have received your completed booking form
•   Separate accommodation for the bridal            have set out some optional extras below.
                                                                                                                 and deposit. At that time we will provide you
    couple the night before their wedding.           Pricing subject to change.                                  with a copy of our Wedding Planning Information
•   In summary, the costs involved with Option B     White table cloth (steamed)*recommended        $12 each     Guide.
    include:                                                                                                     Six months prior to your Wedding Date the
                                                     White linen napkins                          $1.50 each
•   $1000 deposit upon booking                       Claybird shooting                                 $35pp     balance of your Venue Hire and Service Option
•   The remainder of your Venue Hire and Service     Hole in one golf                           $1.50 per ball   fee is due. At this time we will also ask for a $500
    Cost, six months before your Wedding Date,       Large outdoor brazier fire and wood                $200     bond. The bond covers any damage to Makoura
    less your $1000 deposit ($3,650)                 Second 4WD vehicle for photos                      $250
                                                                                                                 Lodge’s property, goods, or accommodation.
                                                                                                                 In the event of no damage, your bond will be
•   Refundable bond of $500 for any damage to        Putting on your hired chair covers           $1 per chair
                                                                                                                 refunded to you within two weeks following your
    the property six months before your Wedding      Projector and screen use for slideshows             $50
                                                                                                                 Wedding Date. Two weeks before your Wedding
    Date                                             Late night snacks and cheeseboards        Please enquire
                                                                                                                 date we will ask for your completed Wedding
•   Final payment for the below is required ten      Night before BBQ pack                     Please enquire    Planning Information Guide and we require full
    days before your Wedding date:                   You can see photos of our equipment available               payment 10 days before your Wedding of the
                                                     on our Facebook link Wedding decor photos                   aforementioned listed costs.

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If you provide us with more than 12 months’ written notice of the cancellation    Meals for children

Terms & Conditions
Your responsibilities
                                                                                      of your wedding date, we may refund you up to 50% of your $1000 deposit at
                                                                                      management’s discretion.
                                                                                      Your $1000 deposit will not be refunded if you cancel your booking within 12
                                                                                                                                                                        Meals for children between five and twelve years of age are 50% of the adult
                                                                                                                                                                        menu price.
                                                                                                                                                                        Meals for children under five years’ old are complimentary. Children must
                                                                                      months of your wedding date.
•    Any decorations that you wish to use such as flowers, candles, guest                                                                                               have adult supervision at all times.
     books, signs, aisle and archway decor. It is your responsibility to set up       Your total venue hire and service cost will not be refunded if you cancel
                                                                                      your booking within 6 months of your wedding date. Your bond will also be
                                                                                                                                                                        Minimum numbers
     your decor and to dismantle and remove from the premises. We have
     the right to charge a set up fee should you ask for us to set up any of          retained by us in the event that we are unable to rehire the accommodation        During our peak season (October to end of May), our wedding packages are
     your decor and/or a disposal fee for any decor that is left behind.              due to the late cancellation.                                                     based upon a minimum of 60 adult guests. From the start of June to the end
                                                                                                                                                                        of September no minimum guest numbers are required.
•    For music, you cannot beat live music but if you would like us to run            Your total venue hire and service cost and your total meal payment will be
     your music through our sound system that is no problem.                          required/not refunded if you cancel your booking within ten days of your          Miscellaneous
                                                                                      wedding date.
•    Choice of your vendors. We will provide you with a list of useful                                                                                                  We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time
     contacts but you are responsible for choosing your own photographer,             Confirmation of menu and final numbers                                            without prior notice. In the event that any changes are made, the revised
     celebrant, makeup artists, bands, florists etc.                                                                                                                    terms and conditions shall be sent to you prior to your Wedding Date.
                                                                                      Menu selection and guest numbers (including children) must be confirmed
•    Your table seating plan. We can provide an easel to present your                 by you at least 10 days before your wedding date. The number of guests            In the unlikely event that we need to cancel your reservation, we will provide
     seating plan on. A1 sizing for your seating plan is ideal for our easel          confirmed at this time will be the minimum number charged for in your final       you with as much written notice as possible.
     size. We have an A1 frame available you can use.                                 account, regardless of whether fewer guests attend.
                                                                                                                                                                        You shall indemnify us in respect of all liability, claims and demands,
•    Any damages or requirement for additional cleaning (for example due              We are open to discussion around menu changes but due to overhead costs,          actions, proceedings, damages, losses, costs and expenses of whatever
     to the hair from hessian runners, inorganic confetti, spilled candle wax,        any agreed changes will not result in a charge less than the cheapest buffet      nature which may be made by any third party which arise out of, or are in
     glitter or jelly balls) may incur extra costs. Stained table cloths will incur   option offered by us. Excluding dessert reflects negatively on the venue          connection with, the performance of our services to you.
     a dry cleaning fee of $25 per table cloth or if replacement is necessary         therefore it is included in all menus.
                                                                                                                                                                        We will not be liable for any delay in performing or failure to perform any
     a $55 replacement fee will apply. Extra cleaning fees will be deducted           Exclusive use                                                                     obligations under this agreement, if such delay or failure is caused by
     from your bond or added to your final account.                                                                                                                     circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the party and for which it is
                                                                                      We will provide you with exclusive use of the lodge and accommodation on
•    You are responsible for ensuring that no food (other than baby food                                                                                                not responsible.
                                                                                      the day of your wedding. Please note that activities may still operate for non-
     and wedding cake), alcohol or dangerous goods are brought into the               wedding guests of the lodge. If the Riverside Retreat cabin is not booked this    Payment of accounts
     lodge or garden areas.                                                           may also be offered to non-wedding guests.
                                                                                                                                                                        We require payment of your final account ten days prior to your wedding
•    At least 14 days prior to your wedding date, we require a completed              Makoura Lodge reserves the right to host functions the day before your            date. A pre-paid account is accepted, as is payment by internet banking.
     copy of your planning information guide. This includes your                      wedding.                                                                          Payment of your final account by credit card incurs a 2.5% Surcharge (subject
     accommodation plan, table layout plan, final catering numbers,                                                                                                     to increase). Interest will be charged to overdue accounts at 10% per month.
     schedule, menu choices, beverage information and additional                      Extra consultations
                                                                                                                                                                        In the event of non-payment of any account you shall become liable for
     requirements.                                                                    Please bear in mind that we have included two one-on-one consultations            all recovery costs incurred by us, including but not limited to any legal
Accommodation payment                                                                 (after your initial viewing) with our wedding co-ordinator into your venue hire   expenses.
                                                                                      and service cost. For extra visits we will allow you to come in at a time when
Makoura Lodge reserves the right to charge for the amount of stays notified           we are already open, so that you can show your friends and family around
                                                                                                                                                                        Pricing
on your sleeping plan that is received ten days prior to your Wedding                 yourselves at no extra cost. Any additional one-on-one consultations or           All pricing is GST inclusive. Due to the reliance on our suppliers’ charges,
date, even if less stay than advised. Please notify us as soon as possible            driving your photographer around the property will incur an extra cost.           our prices are subject to change without notice. Please check with us prior
if cancellations are made to keep this charge to a minimum. If stays are                                                                                                to your wedding date about current menus and pricing, including but not
cancelled within 24 hours payment is still required. Any guest damages will           Licensed premises
                                                                                                                                                                        limited to activities, accommodation and additional requirements pricing.
be deducted from your $500 bond.                                                      Makoura lodge is a licensed premise under the sale and supply of alcohol
                                                                                      act 2012 and adheres to its obligations in that legislation, including not
                                                                                                                                                                        Provision of staff
Guests can make payment for their accommodation upon checking in. Buffet
breakfast is included into the accommodation price on the day after the               serving alcohol to underage or intoxicated guests. We have the right to           We will provide sufficient staff to set up, serve meals, refreshments and to
wedding. For accommodation pricing children are classed as under the age              require intoxicated guests to leave to their accommodation. In order to           manage all requirements during your stay.
of 12 years. There is no charge for babies under the age of 1 unless using our        promote a safe drinking environment, we have the right to close the bar at
                                                                                                                                                                        Surcharges on public holidays
porta cot which we charge $45 per night to use. If you use your own porta             any stage should the duty manager feel the need.
cot there is no additional charge.                                                                                                                                      Due to the increased cost of staffing on public holidays a 15% surcharge
                                                                                      Other than any agreed BYO wine, all refreshments for the function are to be
                                                                                                                                                                        applies to activities, food and beverages.
Accommodation minimum stay                                                            purchased through us. No additional alcohol is to be brought into the venue
                                                                                      or into our garden area, it will be confiscated.                                  Tentative bookings
We have a minimum stay the night before your wedding of ten guests, or
payment equal to that amount. We also have a minimum stay of twenty five              Loss of goods                                                                     We tentatively reserve the venue for a maximum period of 14 days, after
guests (excludes winter weddings) the night of your wedding, or payment                                                                                                 which if written confirmation and deposit is not received, we reserve the right
                                                                                      While every precaution is taken to ensure the safety of you and your guests,
equal to that amount. Camping/ caravans will be permitted if there are                                                                                                  to release your booking.
                                                                                      Makoura Lodge owners and/or staff will not be held responsible for any loss
more than 40 people utilising our accommodation.                                      or damage to property (including vehicles) or injury to any person. Any items
Cancellations or wedding date changes                                                 that have not been collected after the event will be disposed of within 14
                                                                                      days.
A change to your Wedding date may be agreed at our discretion if more
than 12 months’ written notice is provided. An administration charge of $200
applies.                                                                                               Now that all that formal stuff is over, we look forward to creating your special day with you.
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                                Makoura Lodge, 736 Makoura
                                               Rd, RD1, Apiti
                                                06 328 4746

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Photo Credits:
Picture Perfect Photography

David Le Design & Photography

Billie Brooke Photography

Florence Charvin Photography

Valley Studios Photography

Laura Ridley Photography

Nick Crarer Photography

Lovina Photography

Shannah Mae Photography
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Booking Form
Name of marriage partner #1                                    Name of marriage partner #2

Postal/Contact address                                         Wedding Date       /   /

                                                               Option A or Option B

Contact Person                                                 Approximate number of guests

Contact Phone Number                                           Contact Email
                      I/we agree to the conditions outlines in the following Terms and Conditions

Signed                                                         Signed

Date                                                           Date

Full Name                                                      Full Name
 Please scan your form to enquiry@makouralodge.co.nz or post to Makoura Lodge, 736 Makoura Road, RD1 Feilding, 4771
            Please pay your deposit of $1000 to secure your date to: Makoura Lodge BNZ 02-0628-0176669-00
                               Please use your last name and Wedding date as reference.

                              We like to put faces to names - please attach a photo of you both.

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