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ThaNk YOu fOR CONSIDERINGRYDGES hOTElS & RESORTS fOR YOuR WEDDING CElEBRaTION.

This is a very exciting time, and our passionate, dedicated team are here to work over every detail to create your perfect day. Rydges offer a diverse range of function rooms and event space, with endless possibilities for transforming and styling into your personal vision. Our wedding package has all the inclusions you could ever want, delivering amazing value with superb food and wine. We invite you to meet with us to view our venue space, hotel facilities and discuss your dream day.

The Rydges Wedding & Events Team

Congratulations on yourrecent engagement.

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PACK AGEinclusions

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fOOD & BEVERaGE INCluSIONS• Chef's selection of hot and cold Canapés

served with pre-dinner drinks for 30 minutes• Two or Three course set menu (alternate serve)

OR Two or Three course buffet menu• Australian beers, bottled house wines, sparkling

wine, soft drinks and orange juice for 4 hours (inclusive of pre-dinner drinks)

DECOR• Forrest Suite room decorated with ceiling

draping OR Wellington Room decorated with white wall draping on rear wall

• Rydges specially selected decorative centrepiece chosen from the available range for each guest table

• White chair covers for all guest tables and the bridal table with choice of sash from the available selection

• Parquetry dance floor• Cake table & cake knife• Gift table

RYDGES CaPITal hIll WEDDINGCOORDINaTORS’ SERVICE• Your guest list professionally displayed• Your place cards and bonbonniere set out

for your reception• Recommendation and assistance in related

wedding services* Minimum of 80 adults for Forrest Suite

* Minimum of 50 adults for Wellington Room

SPECIal COMPlIMENTaRY INCluSIONS

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• Overnight accommodation including room service breakfast in a Suite for the bride & groom with late check out and complimentary car parking

• Complimentary menu tasting for two peopleon payment of 50% deposit

• Discounted accommodation for all weddingguests with a late checkout (on availability)

• Room hire

From $135 - 2 course menu and from $145 - 3 course menu

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5Kids Meals - @ $25.00 per child aged 3yrs to 12 years. Teenagers – 3 course alternate set menu served with soft drinks @ $85.00 per teenager aged 13yrs to 17yrs. The meals for suppliers would be the 2 course menu and soft drinks served @ $45.00pp. Package prices are valid for wedding receptions held from 1st June 2020 – 31st December 2021. **Minimum number of 50 adults for the Wellington Room and 80 adults for Forrest Suite.

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Set Menu – Served Alternatively

Kids Meals - @ $25.00 per child aged 3yrs to 12 years. Teenagers – 3 course alternate set menu served with soft drinks @ $85.00 per teenager aged 13yrs to 17yrs. The meals for suppliers would be the 2 course menu and soft drinks served @ $45.00pp. Package prices are valid for wedding receptions held from 1st June 2020 – 31st December 2021. Minimum number of 50 adults for the Wellington Room and 80 adults for Forrest Suite.

Please note that all menus are subject to availability and are to be confirmed at time of booking.

STaRTERSPepper crusted beef, rocket, Thai crying tiger dressing, basil, coriander, mint, red chilli (GF, DF)

Smoked salmon with pickled melon, salmon roe, fennel front, dill and crème fraiche (GF, DF on request)

Roasted beetroot with goat cheese, aged balsamic reduction and nectarine (GF, Vegan on request)

Buffalo mozzarella and heirloom cherry tomato served with basil, balsamic reduction topped with edible flowers (V, GF)

Tuna tartare with avocado, sesame seed, wasabi, soy sauce, pickled ginger and grissini stick (DF, GF)

MaINSLamb rump on honey roasted pumpkin puree with caramelised onion and mushroom sauce topped with snow pea tendrils (GF)

Sirloin Steak 180g served on a bed of mash potato with a creamy pepper sauce (GF)

Chicken Supreme served on soft polenta with wild mushroom gravy and mixed micro herbs (GF)

Cone Bay barramundi with cherry tomato, Kalamata olives, green beans, potatoes, lemon vinaigrette and fennel beurre blanc (GF, DF on request)

Slow cooked beef cheek with a cauliflower –kumera puree served with forrest mushrooms and roasted garlic cream (GF)

Vegetarian & Vegan meals available on request

DESSERTSCoconut pannacotta with char grilled pineapple topped with coconut chips (DF, GF)

Pavlova with mixed berry coulis, Chantilly cream dressed with kiwi and passion fruit (GF)

Chocolate tart with mint ganache, fresh berries finished with fresh mint

Sticky date pudding with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream

Chia seed pudding with coconut and fresh fruits ( Vegan)

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Kids Meals - @ $25.00 per child aged 3yrs to 12 years. Teenagers – 3 course alternate set menu served with soft drinks @ $85.00 per teenager aged 13yrs to 17yrs. The meals for suppliers would be the 2 course menu and soft drinks served @ $45.00pp. Package prices are valid for wedding receptions held from 1st June 2020 – 31st December 2021. Minimum number of 50 adults for the Wellington Room and 80 adults for Forrest Suite.

Please note that all menus are subject to availability and are to be confirmed at time of booking.

hOT DIShESChoice of two hot dishes

Sliced sirloin steak with traditional gravy

Slow cooked lamb shoulder with Israeli couscous, Spanish onion and mushroom gravy

Roast salmon with garlic butter, lemon and chives

Chicken Cacciatore of mixed peppers, mushrooms, Kalamata olives and Italian herbs

Beef Lasagneof béchamel sauce and mozzarella cheese

Cannelloni Napolitana of Ricotta, lemon, mozzarella cheese and thyme (V)

Roasted cauliflower with tahini, yoghurt, smoked paprika and parsley (V)

SIDESChoice of two sides

Peas pilaf

Roasted Potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes and rosemary

Steamed yellow squash, zucchini, cauliflower and oregano

Roast Pumpkin, cucumber, yoghurt, pepita seeds and smoked paprika

Asian Stir Fry of carrot, zucchini, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, soy sauce, ginger and garlic

DESSERTSChoice of two desserts

Fresh sliced fruit platter

Traditional tiramisu

Individual pavlova with mixed berry coulis, Chantilly cream and fresh berries

Mini cake slices

Cheese platter, grapes, quince paste and lavosh

Buffet Menu

Chef’s selection of hot and cold canapés served for 30 minutes during pre dinner drinks

Mini bread rolls served on each side plate

SalaDSChoice of two salads

Mesclun lettuce, cucumber, tomato with honey mustard dressing (DF, V)

Caesar Salad - cos lettuce, crispy bacon, Caesar dressing, croutons, Parmesan cheese and soft boiled egg

Greek Salad - Spanish onion, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley and vinaigrette

Potato salad - Chat potato, French onion, gherkin, aioli and parsley

Beetroot, rocket leaves, goat cheese feta and lemon vinaigrette

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JuST MaRRIEDBEVERaGE SElECTIONWine• A selection of house white, red and

sparkling wine.

Beer• A selection of Australian full

strength and light beer.

Something Soft• A selection of soft drinks,

bottled water and juice.

PREMIuM BEVERaGE SElECTION – uPGRaDE fOR $20 PER GuEST*

*Per adult guest.

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fOOD & BEVERaGE INCluSIONS

Your selection of 8 canapés from the cold, hot and dessert canapé range

Australian beer selection, bottled house wines, sparkling wine, soft drinks and orange juice for 3 hours

DECOR

Forrest Suite room decorated with ceiling draping OR Wellington Room decorated with white wall draping on rear wall

Rydges specially selected decorative centrepiece chosen from the available range for each guest table

White chair covers for occasional seating with choice of sash from available selection

Parquetry dance floor

Cake table & cake knife

Gift table

SPECIal COMPlIMENTaRY INCluSIONSOvernight accommodation including room service breakfast in a Suite for the bride & groom with late checkout and complimentary car parking

Discounted accommodation for all wedding guests with a late checkout (on availability)

Room hire

COlD SElECTIONPoached king prawn, avocado puree, cocktail sauce, chives, puff pastry disc

Smoked salmon blinis, crème fraiche, salmon roe, fennel fronds

Charred cherry tomato, balsamic vinegar, basil pesto, pastry (V, GF)

Onion jam, goat cheese tartlets, red vein sorrel (V)

San Danielle prosciutto, grissini (DF)

House-made sushi roll (Vegan, GF)

Beef tenderloin, Nam Jim dressing, cucumber, coriander, mint, red chilli (DF,GF)

Fresh oysters,  Japanese rice wine mignonette (DF, GF)

hOT SElECTIONMac and cheese croquettes, aioli, Parmesan cheese (V)

Manchu mushroom, red peppers, green capsicum, scallion (V, DF)

Chilli chicken, garlic crisp, kewpie, coriander (DF)

Empanadas, smoked tomato chutney (V)

Chicken yakitori, honey soy sauce (GF, DF)

Home-made fried pork wonton, sweet chilli sauce (DF)

Mushroom arancini, Gorgonzola dressing (V)

Prawn gyoza, soy dipping sauce (DF)

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SPACEfor everyone

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these, minimum numbers or on final head count, whichever is greater.

MINIMUM NUMBERSPlease note that minimum numbers apply to our packages. Should your numbers fall below our minimum, please ask us about alternative package options. Minimum numbers are based on full paying adults only. Children and teenagers are additional to this.

PAYMENT50% of the estimated function cost is to be settled six months prior to the reception date (otherwise Rydges can cancel your booking and your deposit will be forfeited). Once payment is made, this amount is non-refundable. The balance of the account is to be paid in full one week prior to the event when final numbers are confirmed. A credit card is required to settle any additional charges associated with the event. Any damage to Rydges property will be charged to this credit card.

SECURITYRydges will not accept responsibility for the loss or damage to any equipment or property left on the premises prior to, during, or after the function.

COMPLIANCEClients will be responsible to ensure the orderly behaviour of their guests and Rydges reserves the right to intervene where it sees fit. To ensure compliance with its Responsible Service of Alcohol obligations, Rydges reserves the right to refuse service to anyone suspected of being intoxicated.

TERMS + CONDITIONS

Your booking with Rydges Hotels Ltd (‘Rydges’) is subject to the following terms and conditions:

TENTATIVE BOOKINGSWill be held for a period of seven days only, after which time the booking can be released by Rydges and the room made available to other interested parties.

CONFIRMATIONSAll bookings must be confirmed in writing with a minimum deposit of 20% of the contracted value of the wedding. Please note that your booking is not confirmed until the terms and conditions are signed and returned to the relevant Rydges hotel you wish to book.

CANCELLATIONIn the event of cancellation by the client, all monies paid will be forfeited to Rydges. If Rydges is unable to proceed with your booking due to any reason beyond Rydges’ reasonable control (eg: fire or flooding), then Rydges has the right to cancel your booking and Rydges will return your deposit. Rydges will have no further liability for such cancellation.

SURCHARGESAdditional surcharges will apply for weddings held on Sunday's.

FINAL NUMBERSFinal numbers are required fourteen working days prior to the function and charges will be based on

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In addition, Rydges will not serve alcohol to any external contractors hired by the Bride and Groom e.g. photographers or band members.

APPROVALSClients must ensure that all external contractors hired (e.g. photographers or band members) have all necessary licences and approvals to undertake the relevant activity. Clients must also obtain Rydges’ written consent before any third party goods, equipment or food/beverage items are brought onto the hotel premises.

MENU TASTINGA menu tasting is provided free of charge for the Bride and Groom upon confirmation of booking by Rydges. The Bride and Groom can choose three entrees, three main courses and three desserts (shared dishes). Please note that the meals presented for your menu tasting and those served on the day of the reception may differ slightly in presentation only due to the quantity being served. All ingredients, quality and quantity remain the same.

DAMAGESYou agree to indemnify Rydges for all loss, harm, cost or expense resulting from any damage to any Rydges property or injury to any Rydges staff during the function, caused by any guests or other persons attending the function. Rydges’ maximum total liability in connection with any claims relating to the function will not exceed the total fees paid to Rydges for the function.

OTHER FUNCTIONSRydges reserves the right to book other functions in the same function room up to two hours before the scheduled function commencement time and one hour after the scheduled function finishing time. Additionally, Rydges reserves the right to book other functions in adjoining rooms at any time.

FIRE, LIGHT & SAFETYRydge reserves the right to adjust any set-up to ensure fire, light and safety codes are met.

EXTERNAL CONTRACTORSRydges is not responsible in any way for the behaviour or co-ordination of any external service provider hired by the Bride and Groom. i.e. photographers or entertainers. You hereby agree to release and indemnify Rydges from all such claims.

DELIVERY AND COLLECTION OF GOODSAny delivery or collection of goods must be prearranged with the Banquet Operations Manager or Wedding Co-ordinator. Any goods left on the premises must be collected after the function.

INSURANCEIt is the client’s responsibility to take out their own insurance for all items belonging to them for the period those items are in the Hotel.

HONEYMOON PACKAGESAvailable only to wedding receptions with a minimum of 50 guests that have been booked and fully paid for at participating Rydges Hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Subject to room and rate availability. Minimum three night stay required for Rydges Hotels and QT Hotels (except QT Port Douglas which is a minimum of four nights). Blackout dates may apply. Valid for new bookings and stays until December 31, 2015. Dates may be extended for honeymoon package offers. PriorityGUEST Reward members will earn rewards points and receive all other standard, gold and platinum member benefits when staying on this honeymoon promotional offer at participating PriorityGUEST Reward hotels.

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