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The Wedding Venue I N T H E B AY O F P L E N T Y y l e v i clus Ex Updated: Dec 2015 143 M O F FAT R O A D, B E T H L E H E M , TA U R A N G A 3110 +64 7 576 8800 I N F O @ M I L L S R E E F.C O. N Z W W W. M I L L S R E E F.C O. N Z ! s r u Yo Jane Keam / Ivy & Gold Photography Rochelle Withell / Pure Images Front cover Left top Right top Left mid Bottom Quinn & Katie Photography Rochelle Withell / Pure Images Quinn & Katie Photography Bob Tulloch Photography Rochelle Withell / Pure Images l e v i s u Excl s! r u o yY Quinn & Katie Photography Quinn & Katie Photography Congratulations Thank you for considering Mills Reef as a venue for your wedding. We understand that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and therefore we will do all we can to assist you. Since opening in June 1995, Mills Reef has established itself as one the Bay of Plenty’s premium wedding venues - and when you book your wedding at Mills Reef- it’s all exclusively yours! The beautifully landscaped, 20 acre grounds feature expansive grassed areas, with liberal plantings of ornamental trees, hedges and ceremony lawns. Mills Reef is literally a picture perfect setting for a wedding of any style. Our two distinct outside ceremony areas and our underground aged wine cellar with it’s domed ceiling can be used as a venue or as a wet weather alternative. The underground Barrel Room is our dynamic and striking new reception room, a unique and unexpected experience that will have your guests excited with its wow factor. Indoor / outdoor flow from the gardens and patio into our main restaurant provide seamless transition for your guests from ceremony to reception, while enjoying the stunning views out onto our gardens. Give us a call or email us today, we’d love to hear from you Mills Reef Wedding coordinator Ph +64 7 576 8800 Email [email protected] Our restaurant offers the finest cuisine using the best of fresh and local produce. All wedding couples are encouraged to personally meet with our head chef who will assist you in writing your own personalised menu. Our wine tasting team are also available to guide you through a wine tasting to match our wines with your menu. We pride ourselves in the care and attention we give to the needs of couples and their families on your special day. We welcome you to come to Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant and look around at anytime. If you would like to personally meet with one of our wedding coordinators for a show around, we welcome you to contact us to arrange a time to meet to show you around the venue as well as discuss your wedding day plans and dreams with you. Mike Hill Photography Rochelle Withell / Pure Images Quinn & Katie Photography Testimonials Here are what a few of our recent couples who have had their weddings at Mills Reef said about their experience with us; “I can’t thank you both enough for such an AMAZING wedding day that we had at Mills Reef, there are no words to express how the day went and how special the staff made us and our guests feel on the day. From arriving to the venue, ceremony, reception and food, it was such a pricelss day that our family, friends and ourselves could never forget. Family just can’t seem to stop talking about the venue, food and such great staff, even almost 1 month after the wedding, still talking about the wedding. Thank you so much for everything that you both have done and with special thanks to your restaurant manager, the chef and staff for their great efforts to make our day go so smooth. I highly recommend Mills Reef to everyone” Lata & Sili (October 2014) “I would like to thank you and the staff at Mills Reef for all your help to make my daughter and son-in-laws day so beautiful. We have had nothing but compliments about the venue, staff and food” David & Dalphina (September 2014) “Thank you so much for the venue and your assistance. Your staff were outstanding, especially with my Nanna in her wheelchair. They went above and beyond to make our day special and you were very helpful. The day went perfectly. We would recommend your venue highly.” Todd & Courtney (January 2015) “We would like to thank Mills Reef Management and staff for the professionalism showed in helping to make our wedding day stress free and a memorable occassion. We would not hesitate in recommending Mills Reef as the No 1 venue spot in Tauranga without a doubt. Guests commented on the food and said it was exceptional. Once again a BIG THANK YOU” Merv & Louena (January 2015) “We wanted to thank you both for your help & efforts in the planning stages of our wedding. Overall it was an amazing day, and we have had so many compliments to Mills Reef especially for the food - from all our guests. We were really happy with the level of service from the staff, the cleanliness and standard of the facilities. The food and the wine were both amazing too of course! We’re so pleased we chose to go with Mills Reef” Amy & Aaron (March 2014) “Jason & I would like to thank you both and the rest of the staff at Mills Reef for making our wedding a perfect day! Your help in the months leading up to the day made things very easy for me, and stress free! We were extremely impressed with the staff on the night, everyone were very kind, helpful and professional. It was also very nice to have the ‘auto fill’ working on my champagne glass at the bridal table... ... we would definitely recommend Mills Reef to anyone wanting a relaxed and stress free wedding! Aleisha & Jason (May 2014) “Thanks for your help we had an amazing day everything was absolutely perfect! ” Ashleigh & Ben (February 2015) “Ryan and I want to say a huge thank you to you and everyone at Mills Reef for everything you have done. We had an amazing wedding there. Such beautiful weather, beautiful venue, amazing food and staff. I have heard nothing but brilliant comments from everyone who attended, everyone had a great time, have said the food and the staff were amazing, the place was beautiful and a great night was had by all. Thanks so much” Andrea & Ryan (August 2014) Steve Brown / Bay of Plenty Weddings Quinn & Katie Photography Especially for you The following are included when you book your wedding at Mills Reef Exclusively yours • Exclusive use of the Mills Reef grounds for your ceremony from 3.30pm and reception until close For your ceremony Personal service • Two gorgeous outdoor ceremony locations ◦ Estate terrace ◦ Vintage lawn • Our personal in‐house wedding coordinators • Our stunning underground Aged Wine Cellar indoor ceremony option • Or plan your off site ceremony - with a wet weather option available at Mills Reef • Registry signing table & chair or Wine barrel • Unlimited communication • Your own “Mills Reef Wedding Planning Guide” • Personalised menus Written with the chef to match your personal tastes, budget and theme • Printed table menus and tables numbers • White chairs for your guests • Printed seating plan and displayed on an easel • Ceremony sound system with wireless mic (and lapel mic for celebrant) Venue benefits For your reception • Two uniquely different reception room options ◦ Restaurant & Vine Room ◦ Barrel Room • All tables set with: ◦ White linen table cloths & napkins ◦ ◦ Black table cloths available on request Glassware Cutlery and plates • Elegant quality cane chairs • White or gold bands on chairs, if required • Wine barrel for wedding cake with cake knife • Gift table • In‐house sound systems & wireless mic (See “Time to Celebrate” for details ) • All catering and beverage staff • Access to the room on the day for florist and table decorators from 9am • Exclusive use of the Mills Reef grounds for your ceremony from 3.30pm and reception until close Groom & guest arrival from 3.30pm Ceremony from 4.00pm • 20 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds • Room to display wedding car • Helipad available • Free parking for all wedding guests • Mobility access • Venue set up and clean up • 300m to nearest motel • Only minutes drive from Tauranga CBD Rochelle Withell / Pure Images Rochelle Withell / Pure Images Rochelle Withell / Pure Images Rochelle Withell / Pure Images Rochelle Withel / Pure Images Quinn & Katie Photography Rochelle Withel / Pure Images Saying ‘I do’ Mills Reef is literally a picture perfect setting our beautifully landscaped, 20 acre grounds feature expansive grassed areas, liberal plantings of ornamental trees, hedges and ceremony lawns which are ideal for a wedding of any size and style. Or for an intimate indoor wedding our underground Aged Wine Cellar with domed ceilings forms a stunning private chapel. Estate terrace Vintage lawn Our beautifully manicured raised lawn directly in front of our restaurant and outdoor dining area is the traditional favourite for our couples, with its delightful backdrop in summer of agapanthus and surrounding courtyard and pergolas. Walk through our manicured hedges and down a solid concrete long aisle on our Vintage Lawn for your perfect ‘outside chapel’. This area is semi-secluded and with your guests seated to either side you will feel like someone has let the sun shine into your traditional chapel wedding. Have your ceremony on either the paved apex or the raised lawn, with your guests seated on the lawn. The centre circle of the Vintage Lawn with its wrought iron pillars create a perfect location and focal point for your ceremony with views of the Kaimai’s and ample room for your guests to mingle. Aged Wine Cellar Beach / off-site Walk down our curved stairwell with white bowed handrails into our beautiful vaulted ceiling underground Aged Wine Cellar. Mills Reef welcomes you to plan your wedding at your favourite beach, church, or the location special to you, with our Aged Wine Cellar available as your wet weather option. The Aged Wine Cellar allows you to plan your outdoor wedding here at Mills Reef with confidence, knowing you have our beautiful indoor chapel available should the weather turn. Give us a call or email us today, we’d love to hear from you Mills Reef Wedding coordinator Ph +64 7 576 8800 Email [email protected] l, ecia o sp ch a s y a u ur d ad s ow ing o n. We h nts on h s, k a m a l e r p wa nk fo ding to ny comm he food a h t r ma cco ng t uge “A h th and a had so amazi were.” e w ff o smo c day. W was, ho the sta e e ti v s u a ti n t n fan the ve w atte ly ho love and et Viol es am &J Example of Barrel Room set up for a wedding Alarna Dresner Photography Time to Celebrate Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant offers you two reception options, each with their own unique characteristics to match your personalities and wedding theme. Restaurant & Vine Room Barrel Room Opening onto our patio and gardens, this option offers stunning indoor / outdoor flow Our underground Barrel room with the walls racked with wine barrels, fairy light pillars and amazing WOW factor • Exclusive use of Mills Reef grounds for ceremony from 3.30pm & reception until close Groom & guest arrival from 3.30pm Ceremony from 4.00pm • Seats up to 150 people Includes • Table cloths - choice of white or black • White linen napkins • Glassware, plates & cutlery • Complimentary white or gold chair bands • Gift table • Wine barrel for wedding cake • Silver cake knife • In‐house sound system for speeches only • Wireless microphone • Room for your DJ or Band • Restaurant available from 9am - 11.30am on morning of wedding for decorating • Exclusive use of Mills Reef grounds for ceremony from 3.30pm & reception until close Groom & guest arrival from 3.30pm Ceremony from 4.00pm • Seats up to 300 people (minimum 100) Includes • Table cloths - choice of white or black • White linen napkins • Glassware, plates & cutlery • Complimentary white or gold chair bands • Gift table • Wine barrel for wedding cake • Silver cake knife • Concert quality sound system with surround sound speakers • Wireless mircophone • Stage for band / DJ (3.7m wide x 2.8m deep) • Colour wash room lighting (colour range available) • Barrel Room available from 9am on morning of wedding for decorating Give us a call or email us today, we’d love to hear from you Mills Reef Wedding coordinator Ph +64 7 576 8800 Email [email protected] am picked t have ur wedding.” ’ n ld u o “We c venue for o ble a it enn ore su Rose & R Example of Restaurant set up for a wedding Quin & Katie Photography Alarna Dresner Photography Alarna Dresner Photography Catering Catering after the Ceremony Canapés Tray served to your guests after your ceremony, couples have a large selection of canapé options to select from for their special day. Selection of 5 Selection of 8 Selection of 10 $16 per person $25.60 per person $32 per person Platters Large shared platters on tables available for your guests to select their own nibbles and tasters. Four popular options available. Meze platter Seafood platter Cheese platter Breads & dips $135 per platter $135 per platter $135 per platter $50 per platter Catering for your Reception We invite you to personally meet with our head chef who will write a unique menu especially to your taste, any special dietary requirements, budget or even your wedding theme. Set menus Set menus give your guests the option of choosing their meal with their orders taken as they are seated at the reception. To help you plan your menu we have sample menus available with options including breads on table, two or three option entrées, mains and /or desserts or consider your wedding cake as a plated dessert. Buffet menus Your guests are guided to the buffet station where our staff personally serve them. With sample buffet menus available, you can be assured we have something to match everyones tastes, dietary requirements and budget. Buffets - from $45.50 per person Set menus - from $47.50 per person Alternative drop menus guests ents from as” m m o c y od w so an ”We had w amazing the fo o h t abou es Violet & Jam Alternative drop is an effective and efficient option for a more budget conscious reception. Guests are presented meals of either one or the other course option alternatively around the table. Alt drop menus - from $46.50 per person Due to seasonality and raw food costs, prices and catering options subject to change without notice Ivy & Gold Photography / Jane Keam Wines & Beverages Mills Reef Estate White per bottle Estate Chardonnay Estate Pinot Gris Estate Sauvignon Blanc Estate Little Sweetie $32 $32 $32 $32 Red per bottle Estate Merlot Cabernet Estate Syrah $32 $32 Sparkling | Bubbles Mills Reefper bottle MR Methode Traditionelle NV$32 Mills Reef Rosié NV $32 Champagneper bottle Cloudy Bay Pelorus Methode Traditionelle Marlborough NV$56 Veuve Clicquot BrutChampagne (France) 375ml NV $65 Mills Reef Reserve Mills Reef Elspeth from per bottle Reserve Chardonnay $39 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc $39 Reserve Gewürztraminer $39 Reserve Pinot Gris $39 per bottle Elspeth Chardonnay $52 White Red from per bottle Reserve Cabernet Merlot $39 Reserve Merlot $39 Reserve Merlot Malbec $39 Reserve Pinot Noir $39 Reserve Syrah $39 Beers White Red per bottle Elspeth Merlot $56 Elspeth Syrah $56 Elspeth Cabernet Sauvignon $56 Elspeth Cabernet Merlot $56 Non-Alcoholic Juices `per glass Premium Beer each Corona $7.50 Apple, Cranberry, Orange Heineken $7.50 Pineapple, Tomato .50 Peroni $7 Steinlager Pure $7.50 Tuatara Hefe $8 Soft drinks Selection available New Zealand each Monteith’s Original $7 Sparkling Grape Juice Monteith’s Radler $7 Per bottle Speight’s Gold $7 Stoke Dark $8 Moët & Chandon Champagne Champagne (Épernay, France) NV $95 Light Beer each Amstel Light Steinlager Light Tuatara Iti $7 $7 $7 $3.50 $3.50 $3.50 $15 Punch $70 per 10L or $35 per 5L Also available Selected wines by the glass Spirits and liqueurs Ciders, boutique beers and mineral waters Some wine varieties may not always be available. Prices and availability subject to change without notice Alana Dresner Photography Rochelle Withell / Pure Images Niki South Photography Venue hire With Mills Reef you can budget for your wedding with a simple 1, 2, 3 1 2 3 Venue hire Catering Bar tab Your deposit paid to confirm your booking Paid 5 days prior to your wedding, plus any optional extras Paid by the end of your wedding day Restaurant & Vine Room - Exclusive Venue Use Prices include GST $3495 • Our most popular option • Maximum capacity 150 Barrel Room - Exclusive Venue Use $3495 • Our large underground barrel room • Minimum 100 / Maximum capacity 300 Venue hire discounts Friday/Sunday Midweek Winter Friday OR Sunday Jan - Nov * Monday to Thursday Jan - Nov * All days June - July - August 30% $2446.50 50% $1747.50 50% $1747.50 * All discounts exclude the Sunday of a long weekend, Public holidays, and the Christmas & New Year period. Minimum Guest Numbers Due to the popularity of Mills Reef as a wedding venue minimum numbers are as follows: Restaurant & Vine Room Saturday Friday/Sunday Midweek January, February March, April, May June, July, August (WINTER WEDDING) September, October November, December 100 adults 80 adults 60 adults 80 adults 100 adults 80 adults 80 adults 50 adults 80 adults 80 adults 60 adults 60 adults 50 adults 60 adults 60 adults 100 adults 100 adults 100 adults Barrel Room All year round Prices, discounts, terms & conditions subject to change without notice Alana Dresner Photography Steve Brown / Bay of Plenty Weddings Bookings for less than minimum numbers Bookings for less than the minimums in the table shown will be accepted, conditional to acceptance that the shortfall in guest numbers will be charged in the catering costs * (canapes & menu). * On day of wedding, catering will be prepared for actual numbers only Guest numbers An approximate number of guests must be advised at the time of booking. Confirmed guest numbers must be provided and catering paid at least three working days prior to the wedding date. Catering* (canapes & menu) will be charged on the greater of the following: confirmed numbers from 5 days prior to wedding OR minimum number as per table above OR actual number of people in attendance * On day of wedding, catering will be prepraed for actual numbers only Booking Policy Mills Reef advises that bookings will be regarded as tentative until a deposit is received. In order to safeguard both you (the client) and Mills Reef, once a tentative booking is made, a deposit equaling the full venue hire is required within 21 days to secure your requested date otherwise your tentative booking will be automatically released after the 21 days. On confirming your booking with a deposit, you will be provided with our Wedding Guide and booking sheet. Cancellation Policy As Mills Reef is a highly sought after wedding venue, confirmed bookings which are canceled will be subject to a cancellation fee as follows: Saturday bookings cancellation fee 0‐12 months out from date 13‐24 months out from date 100% of deposit is non‐refundable. 50% of deposit is non‐refundable. For bookings on any other day of the week 0‐6 months out from date 7‐12 months out from date 100% of deposit non‐refundable. 50% of the deposit is non‐refundable. Prices, discounts, terms & conditions subject to change without notice Alana Dresner Photography Alana Dresner Photography Quinn & Katie Photography Alana Dresner Photography Bob Tulloch Local contacts The following information is a guide only. The businesses or individuals below have catered for weddings at Mills Reef in the past. Celebrants • • • • Christine Grant Jackie Brown Bay of Plenty Weddings Wendy Barton Will Johnston Celebrant / MC 027 226 8110 027 548 1004 027 350 2918 027 451 6890 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 07 541 0259 027 548 1004 07 571 3717 021 607 907 07 574 2938 021 355 543 www.alanadresner.com www.bayofplentyweddings.co.nz www.captureitnz.co.nz www.pureimages.co.nz www.qophotography.co.nz www.nikkisouth.co.nz 07 543 2711 07 579 1401 021 778 414 07 562 0971 www.afloralaffair.co.nz www.bethlehemfloral.co.nz [email protected] www.honeysucklerose.co.nz 027 921 1510 07 348 4045 07 548 0799 07 571 1986 www.eliteeventhire.co.nz www.eventimpressions.co.nz www.freestyleevents.co.nz www.funtasiaevents.co.nz 07 576 0075 0800 123 133 07 552 0103 www.cakecraft.co.nz www.cakeaway.co.nz www.funkycookiesandcakes.co.nz 07 579 2593 07 579 1072 07 577 9764 0800 937 373 07 571 1455 07 578 2668 07 577 1480 www.willowdene.co.nz www.bethlehemmotorinn.co.nz www.macys.co.nz www.trinitywharf.co.nz www.kingsviewresort.co.nz www.hotelondevonport.net.nz www.citysuites.co.nz Matt Naylor Thomas Hill Tony Rhind 0508 867 357 027 757 9656 07 552 4829 www.addictivedjs.co.nz www.mydj.co.nz www.rightroyalracket.co.nz Tara Watson Eugene O’Riley Graeme Clarke Jared Steve 022 073 9852 027 247 4744 021 236 8800 021 557 487 029 996 8616 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Photographers • • • • • • Alana Dresner Photography Alana Dresner Bay of Plenty Weddings Steve Brown Capture-it NZ- Tauranga School of Photography Pure Images Rochelle Withell Quinn & Katie Photography Quinn O’Connell South Photography Nikki South Florists • • • • A Floral Affair Bethlehem Floral Studio Bella Flowers Honeysuckle Rose (Lower Kamai) (Bethlehem) (Gate Pa) (Papamoa) Francine Thomas Kylie Dombroski Sue Speirs Jess Jackson Theming • • • • Elite Event Hire Paige Parker Event Impressions (Rotorua) Freestyle Events Rochelle Free Funtasia Events Sarah Manwell Cakes • • • Cake Craft Cake Away Ros Potter Funky Cookies and Cakes Fiona Saunders Accommodation • • • • • • • Willowdene Boutique Bed & Breakfast 300m from Mills Reef Bethlehem Motor Inn 300m from Mills Reef Macy’s Motor Inn Athol & Lorraine Trinity Wharf Hotel KingsView Resort and Towers Hotel on Devonport City Suites Entertainment - DJ’s • • • Addictive DJ’s My DJ Right Royal Racket Entertainment - Musicians / Bands • • • • • Big Bang Theory Five O’Clock Shadow Rock House Party The Generators Business Time (4pc) (3pc) (5pc) (4pc) (4pc) s! r u o yY l e v i s u Excl Rochelle Withell / Pure Images 143 M O F FAT R O A D, B E T H L E H E M , TA U R A N G A 3110 +64 7 576 8800 I N F O @ M I L L S R E E F.C O. N Z W W W. M I L L S R E E F.C O. N Z