Simply Beautiful Weddings

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Simply Beautiful Weddings
Situated in the picturesque Southern Highlands and only 90 minute for either Sydney or Canberra the Briars is the perfect
location for your romantic country wedding. Distinguished by tranquil gardens and a relaxed rural atmosphere Briars lake
side Gazebo and Garden Conservatory offer the perfect setting for a beautiful ceremony and elegant reception.
The architecturally designed Garden Conservatory with floor to ceiling windows, exposed beam ceiling and open plan design
combine to offer that unique setting. Positioned close to the accommodation for easy access and surrounded by tree filled
countryside the Garden Conservatory is an ideal venue to host your wedding reception. Beautiful by day or night, the Garden
Conservatory can accommodate up to 130 guests banquet with dance floor or 180 cocktail style.
Uniquely position within the Garden Conservatory is the lounge area with soft lounges and comfy arm chairs set in front of an
open fireplace offering that something special for guest to unwind and enjoy the evening in a relaxed setting. The ambiance of
the large open fire contributes to that perfect backdrop for photos or just catching up with family and friends.
With over 25 years’ experience providing exceptional wedding services, Briars has established an enviable reputation for
quality of service with an emphasis on a friendly and relaxed approach with every attention to detail meet by our professional
staff.
Influenced by modern Australian cuisine our menu offers something for everyone. With an extensive range of fine wines and
boutique ales you, your family and friends experience a first class dining experience. Dietary and children’s menus are a part
of our wedding packages.
For those traveling Briars offers 30 well-appointed rooms and a bridal suite available to the bride and groom on their wedding
night. A three bedroom self-contained apartment provides comfortable accommodation for larger families. Special
arrangements can be made to ensure your family and friends have rooms held just for them. Reserving all 30 rooms provides
you the opportunity to exclusively enjoy those dearest to you.
Please take some time to go through our wedding Packages – they are designed to suit your needs and include those little things
that help make your day one to remember. To organise an appointment to view the property, or to discuss your arrangements
and options please call our sales coordinator with over 11 years’ experience in weddings at Briars on 4868 1470 or email
[email protected]
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Pre-dinner or Pre-lunch Canapés
Cold canape selection
freshly shucked oysters with shallot vinegar (gf)
chicken and tarragon mayonnaise finger sandwiches
tomato, basil and mozzarella crostini (v)
blue cheese mousse with celery, cress and roasted hazelnuts (v,gf)
ocean trout rillettes and lemon aioli tartlet
prawn cocktail tartlet with avocado and tomato mayonnaise (gf)
marinated fetta, roasted pumpkin puree and candied walnut (v,gf)
smoked Atlantic salmon, chive crème fraiche and salmon roe (gf)
rare roast beef toast with mustard and crispy onion
smoked duck breast on toasted brioche with pear chutney
Hot canape selection
leek and bacon tartlet with herb sour cream (v)
caramelised onion and fetta tartlet with rocket salad (v)
spice fried squid with chilli and lemon dressing (gf)
tempura prawns with caper mayonnaise
vegetarian spring rolls with plum sauce (v)
marinated chicken skewers with minted yoghurt (gf)
pork and veal meatballs with tomato and reggiano
crispy crab & prawn rolls, chilli mayonnaise
mushroom and goats curd bruschetta (v)
mini lamb and potato shepherd’s pie
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entrées– choose 2 served alternate
seasonal vegetable and goats curd tart with asparagus salad and toasted pecans (v)
king prawn cocktail with iceberg lettuce, avocado mousse and tomato mayonnaise (gf)
cured Atlantic salmon with country potato salad and beetroot yoghurt (gf)
snowy river smoked trout salad nicoise with tapenade dressing (gf)
pork and veal terrine with onion and apple chutney and pickled vegetables
roasted sea scallops with ratatouille vegetables and sauce vierge (gf)
prosciutto wrapped quail breast, pumpkin puree, rocket and quince paste (gf)
egg tagliatelle with local mushrooms, porcini and parmesan (v)
spice grilled lamb loin, eggplant, radicchio and harissa dressing (gf)
main plates– choose 2 served alternate
eggplant, almond and raisin bastilla with pumpkin and orange sauce (v)
grilled veggie cake, zucchini and pesto tian with warm tomato vinaigrette (v,gf)
roasted Atlantic salmon fillet confit fennel with pea puree and mint salad
grilled ocean trount with king prawns, preserved lemon, olives and watercress (gf)
lemon and thyme roasted chicken breast with mushroom ragout, barley and tarragon
duck leg confit with cauliflower puree, garlic kipfler potatoes and spiced pear (gf)
roasted rack of lamb with fondant potato, spinach and pepperonata (gf)
stuffed pork fillet with braised cabbage, apple and grain mustard sauce (gf)
grilled eye fillet of beef with potato puree, baked field mushroom and salsa Verde (gf)
slow roasted beef sirloin, Paris mash, smoked carrot, mustard butter
dinner rolls/garden salad or seasonal vegetables served to the table
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desserts – choose 2 served alternate
roasted coconut pannacotta with seasonal fruit salad (gf)
lemon curd tart with berries and vanilla cream
crème Brule with orange butter shortbread
strawberry shortcake with toasted almonds
chocolate mocha tart with poached fig
flourless orange syrup cake with candied orange and mascarpone
chocolate fondant with salted caramel, praline and vanilla bean ice cream
selection of local cheeses, quince paste, walnuts, fruit and crackers
dinner rolls/garden salad or seasonal vegetables served to the table
Tea & Coffee
(v) denotes vegetarian
(gf) denotes gluten free
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Cocktail Menu
leek and bacon tartlet with herb sour cream (v)
caramelised onion and fetta tartlet with rocket salad (v)
spice fried squid with chilli and lemon dressing (gf)
tempura prawns with caper mayonnaise
vegetarian spring rolls with plum sauce (v)
marinated chicken skewers with minted yoghurt (gf)
pork and veal meatballs with tomato and reggiano
crispy crab & prawn rolls, chilli mayonnaise
mushroom and goats curd bruschetta (v)
mini lamb and potato shepherd’s pie
freshly shucked oysters with shallot vinegar (gf)
chicken and tarragon mayonnaise finger sandwiches
tomato, basil and mozzarella crostini (v,gf)
blue cheese mousse with celery, cress and roasted hazelnuts (v,gf)
ocean trout rillettes and lemon aioli tartlet
prawn cocktail tartlet with avocado and tomato mayonnaise (v)
marinated fetta, roasted pumpkin puree and candied walnut (v)
smoked Atlantic salmon, chive crème fraiche and salmon roe (gf)
rare roast beef toast with mustard and crispy onion
smoked duck breast on toasted brioche with pear chutney
smoked chicken Caesar
pulled pork slaw with sesame dressing (gf)
pearl couscous, asparagus, fetta and toasted seeds (v)
slow cooked lamb with barley, sumac and yoghurt
grilled lamb cutlets with salsa Verde (gf)
roast beef, horseradish and rocket slider
grilled vegetable and haloumi cheese slider (v
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Beverage Packages
Tatachilla Semillion Sauvignon Blanc
Tatachilla Cabernet Shiraz
Tatachilla Sparkling
Carlton Draught
Pure Blonde
Cascade light included
Soft and Orange juice included
Selection 23 Zilzie Sauvignon Blanc
Selection 23 Zilzie Chardonnay
Satyr Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris
Satyr Hawkes Bay Syrah ( Shiraz )
Satyr Hawkes Bay Pinot Noir
Emily NV Redbank Sparkling
Pure Blonde
Carlton Dry
Lazy Yak
Cascade light included
Soft and Orange juice included
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Cherry Tree Sauvignon Blanc
Gallagher Chardonnay
D’arenberg ‘the dry dam’ Riesling
Cherry Tree Cabernet Merlot
Earthworks Barossa Shiraz
D’arenberg ‘high trellis’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Selection 23 Zilzie Mascato
Croser Sparkling NV
Lazy Yak
Pure Blonde
Victorian Bitter
Carlton Dry
Carlton Mid Strength
Fat Yak
Cascade light included
Soft and Orange juice included
*Please note that every endeavour is made to ensure package items remain the same however changes may occur to
menu and beverage items listed.
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Extra Services
White tie back chair covers
Children’s meals from $35.00
Two designer floral arrangements for the room
Adolescent meals $85.00
White ceremony chairs with cushioned seat
Supplier meals $35.00
Child minding / babysitting service
Timber outdoor settings
Fairy lights decorating the ceiling beams
Ipod dock
Overtime charge
To extend your function past the hours of your assigned venue hire charges apply, extension of time must be arranged prior to
the day: This charge is venue hire only. All beverages consumed within the extended time will be charge on consumption or
cash bar unless a part of the package. Contact the coordinator for this cost.
Accommodation
The bridal suite is complimentary to you the evening of your wedding, including a buffet breakfast. Briars Country Motel has
30 accommodation lodge style rooms available for you to book in advance for your guests. A three bedroom self-contained
apartment is also available on site. Once rooms have been held all correspondence associated to room bookings goes to Briars
Country Motel on 4868 3566 or [email protected].
Ceremony on Grounds
When you book your package at Briars you have the sole use of the grounds and Gazebo for your Ceremony this includes a
white linen clothed signing table with two decorative iron chairs for the bride and groom. White cushion ceremony chairs are
positioned at your chosen location additional seating can be arranged through Briars, charges apply. Wet weather option
offers the use of the guest lounge area for ceremony up to 120 in attendance. Please note that the use of the grounds for your
ceremony does not include any additional setup, decoration, seating not included in your package or responsibility of returning
hired sundry items. All items you supply for the ceremony must be removed the following morning and returned to the
supplier unless arranged otherwise. Reduce your package by $5.00 per head if you do not wish to have ceremony on grounds.
Historic Inn
The Historic Inn offers the perfect location for guests to go between your ceremony and reception arrangements can be made to
utilise this option when finalising your details. Pre wedding dinners are also a popular option
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Terms and Conditions…
As it is important to all of us that your event is successful, we would appreciate your attention to the following policies:
Confirmation of Booking
Confirmation of booking with a deposit of $1000.00. Following the receipt of you deposit you are agreeing to and
confirming your understanding of the terms and conditions, provided to you in your wedding kit and confirmation letter.
Guaranteed Numbers
To ensure a maximum efficiency in the preparation and execution of your event, we require a guaranteed number of
guests 10 days prior to the event. This number will be regarded as the minimum number for catering and charging, no
refund will be issued if final numbers fall below within the 10 days. All pricing is based on the confirmed package price
and additional items will be charged at the appropriate price. Minimum numbers are based on adults attending.
Venue Hire
All pre wedding access to the Briars Garden Conservatory for setup is subject to availability and at a time agreed by Briars.
Venue hire commences at your reception start time and ceases at the time stated on your run sheet. Any time outside of
your reception agreed times Briars has access to the Garden Conservatory for the purpose of inspections. Access to the
room for any supplier setup must be arranged and agreed to with Briars prior to the day. The delivery of items required
for your reception by you/supplier must be to the coordinator or someone designated by them. Every effort is taken to
ensure that all prior arrangements are meet on the day. Briars however will not be responsible if items that may go astray
due to them not being delivered to the correct person nominated by Briars. Please provide a contact number on the day
for such arrangements.
Wet weather
In the case of bad weather the ceremony will be held in the lounge area and setup of this area needs to be carried out at a
minimum of (1) one hour prior to the time. Ceremony access time in the lounge is (1) hour for the ceremony. Guests are
to vacate the area after the ceremony and to follow the prior arrangements agreed to. No petals, bubbles or certain items
are allowed in this area and should be discussed prior with the coordinator to avoid disappointment.
Menu Selection
Please advise menu selection at least 14 days prior to the day, allowing us to give the necessary time and thought to your
requirements. All dietary requirements must accompany the final menu selection. If not notified of dietary requirements
we cannot guarantee their service.
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Time Extension
If you wish to extend the length of your reception we would be only too happy to accommodate your request where
possible. However charges do apply and must be arranged at the time your final details are being confirmed.
Terms and Payments
Once your deposit has been paid confirming your date a follow up payment of $5000 is required 60 days prior to your day.
Full payment must be received and acknowledged 10 days prior to the day.
Payment details in the way of credit card are required to cover any incidentals that may arrive on the day.
Damage and Loss
Clients will be financially responsible for any damage sustained to the property during their event with the
commencement of ceremony. The client is responsible for retrieving all of their items used for decoration during the
ceremony on grounds and throughout your reception no later than the following morning. Briars takes no responsibility
for items left behind.
Insurance
The hotel will take all necessary care but accepts no responsibility for damage or loss of items prior to or after the
ceremony, reception. Management suggests that organisers arrange their own insurance to cover any valuable articles.
Cancellation
In the event of a cancellation a fee of $1000.00 is charged. Six months’ notice to be given if original wedding date is shifted
to another date with full deposit transferred. If original date is changed and deposit transferred additional charges may
apply please talk to your coordinator to confirm package pricing.
Price Variations
Whilst every endeavour is made to maintain prices as originally quoted, prices are subject to alterations when bookings
are made 12 months in advance. Please contact your coordinator to discuss any increases; change of date may also alter
package prices. Please note that a 10% surcharge applies to all Public Holidays and Sunday bookings.
Thank you for thinking of Briars
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