Weddings - Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: When can I collect the keys for the venue I am hiring?
A: The Village Caretakers live on site so they will open the venue for you. The required time must be organized with the office 24hrs prior to your entry.
Q: I have deliveries during the day. How will they gain access?
A: Let the office know, prior to your function, and the Caretakers or Front Counter staff will let them in.
Q: Our wedding is during Village hours, will this be a problem?
A: No not at all. Your function area is closed off from the public. As well, most visitors are delighted to catch a glimpse of a bride on her wedding day!
Q: How will our guests get in and will they have to pay an entry fee?
A: Free entry is available to function guests 30 min prior to starting time.
Q: Our wedding ceremony is outside of Village hours. How will we get in?
A: Access will be opened 30 mins prior to your function time.
Q: If I hire a venue for my function, how long are we able to use it?
A: Both Stanmore Hall and the hotel are available to clients from 8am (earlier by arrangement) until 12 midnight.
Q: If I hire the chapel for my wedding do I have an allotted time frame for my ceremony?
A: No. The chapel is hired only once daily.
Q: Can we bring our wedding vehicles into the Village?
A: Yes you can. We ask that your guests park their cars outside.
Q: Are the venues air-conditioned?
A: No they are not. It is wise to consider the season before booking.
Q: Can I book tentatively?
A: We will pencil in a booking but we hire our venues to the first person who places a deposit.
Q: Do you supply tablecloths, crockery and cutlery?
A: No we don't.
Q: I need to get tablecloths. What size are the tables?
A: The round tables in the Function Room are 180cm diameter. The cake table is 82 cm and the tables in the hall are 180cm long x 80cm wide. It is a good idea to allow for a drop of 20cm over the sides.
Q: Can I come in and decorate my venue the day before?
A: Generally the hire is from 8:00am to midnight. It may be possible to organize other times if you ring the office.
Q: I am hiring the Stanmore hall. How big is the main area?
A: The main area of the hall, (not including the stage) is 9m wide x 16m long.
Q: I am hiring the hall and want to provide the drinks for my guests, will I need a licence?
A: You will not need a licence to give the drinks to your guests, however, if you sell them to your guests you will need a licence.
Q: Do you have any recommendations for caterers and other service providers?
A: We have a number of business cards of service providers that previous clients have used and recommended.
Q: Can we throw confetti?
A: We do not allow the use of paper or foil confetti in the Village. We do allow the use of rice or natural flower petals outside the buildings.
Q: I am having an outdoor ceremony in the grounds. What if it rains?
A: This is a risk you take with outdoor functions. If our other venues are not already hired you may be albe to hire one of them. You will need to see the caretakers or counter staff.
Q: When do we have to have the account paid by?
A: The account has to be finalised at least on week prior to the function. Monies can be paid in installments if you like.
Q: I have seen the venues but would like to show some others. Will we have to pay an entry fee?
A: Only the parents and Bridal party members may visit for free. This must be organized with the office prior to your arrival. A max of two visits is allowed.
Q: During photography are we able to have photos taken on machinery or in buildings?
A: You are able to have photographs taken anywhere that public access is allowed.