WEDDINGS AT THE CHÂTEAU RESIDENCE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE A residence of A warm welcome to Conference Center Laxenburg. We are delighted that you would like to celebrate your wedding inside the once imperial walls of the residen- ce in the countryside. Next to the magnificent premises, the adjacent festival grounds are suited perfectly for civil marriage ceremonies or the agape meal. All in all, it is the perfect setting for your fairytale wedding. Our dedicated team is at your dis- posal right from the outset and will A PLACE WHERE assist you in every respect – so that no wishes are left unanswered. NO WISHES ARE LEFT We are delighted to invite you to come to Conference Center UNANSWERED Laxenburg for a personal meeting. This will enable you to learn more about the magnificent premises and plan your wedding reception. In the meantime, the following pages will provide you with valuable tips and facts that may be of importance to your wedding. Foto: Thomas A Very Steibl, Beloved Wedding Foto: The moment in which two people decide to spend their lives to- gether has great significance. A marriage ceremony is regarded as one of life‘s highpoints in many cultures and recognised through a wide variety of ceremonies, customs, and lively parties – so that the day is remembered dearly for years to come. Give this special occasion the recognition it deserves and close MARRIAGE CEREMONIES the covenant of life in our beautiful premises or on our festival grounds overlooking the sprawling park. Foto: Thomas A Very Steibl, Beloved Wedding Foto: Conference Center Laxenburg‘s ‘Putti auf der Falkenjagd‘ (Putti visited Schloss Laxenburg on the history is closely connected with hunting with falcons [sic]). outskirts of Vienna to meet or the Imperial Court and its presen- participate in events. Alongside ce can be felt in the premises to 1980 Schönbrunn and Hofburg, it was this day. The Republic of Austria and the most important residence of Conference Center Laxenburg provinces of Vienna and Lower the Habsburgs for centuries. It emerged from the former château Austria transformed the theatre was where the most respected theatre (with its adjoining rooms) into a unique conference cent- generals conferred in the then and the imperial dining halls, re during the renovation of the reception rooms of the château where Maria Theresia and her dilapidated château. and today‘s event rooms of Con- Court once enjoyed theatre pro- ference Center Laxenburg – and ductions and culinary delights. A high portico with curved gables where the history of Europe was is located at the side of the written. Conference Center La- 1753 entrance to the park; the walls xenburg was and still is a popular The château theatre and dining are divided by recessed areas and meeting place for communicating. A CHÂTEAU hall wing were built according to mounted panels. With regard to It is the fusion of the old with the the plans of Nicolò Pacassi. interior decoration, only the late desire to lend this historic building STEEPED IN Baroque painting with illusionistic a purpose for the future that gives 1756 architecture has been preserved Conference Center Laxenburg its The dining hall wing is located on in the auditorium. The upper zone special charm. HISTORY the square of the former House with volutes, hanging garlands of Sinzendorf, which became and cherubs was added in the imperial property. 19th century. The inner ‘Oval Saal‘ impresses At the time of Maria Theresa with a ceiling fresco by Vinzenz (and entirely in accordance with Fischer. The walls are divided by her wishes), many individuals, architectural murals and display from emperors to commoners, OVERVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER LAXENBURG Schlossplatz 1 2361 Laxenburg, Austria Festival Grounds WC Theatersaal Four staterooms and two seminar rooms, the unique theatre, as well as the magnificent entrance, the patio, and the sprawling gardens Patio WC provide space for significant and stylish events. Foyer Conference Center Laxenburg Kamin- Kitchen provides space for weddings of zimmer Marschall Marschall Oval Saal all kind. Zimmer 1 Zimmer 2 All the rooms are equipped with the latest air-conditioning and Foyer media systems. Foyer Foyer Foyer Up to 60 reserved parking places Kitchen Maria Theresia Seminar Room are available. Cloakroom Franz Josef Seminar Room Offices Schlosspark main entrance PREMISES OVAL SAAL Covering an area of 184 m2, the Oval Saal‘s Baroque style and ceiling fresco make your wedding a special experience for up to 150 people. It is also suitable for receptions for up to 200 people. m2 184 150 200 MARSCHALLZIMMER 1 Marschallzimmer 1 is located to the left of the Oval Saal and perfectly suited for your civil marriage ceremony, as a reception room, or for dancing. m2 144 140 110 140 PREMISES MARSCHALLZIMMER 2 Marschallzimmer 2 is located to the right of the Oval Saal. Its direct access to the kitchen makes it perfect for buffets. At 130 m2 in size, it is slightly smaller than Marschallzimmer 1 and can accommodate up to 120 people. m2 130 100 80 120 KAMINZIMMER Furnished with a decorative fireplace, the Kaminzimmer is the perfect place for a bar, disco or buffet. m2 82 60 40 70 PREMISES PATIO AND FESTIVAL GROUNDS The patio and festival grounds lend themselves perfectly for civil marriage ceremonies or receptions before the wedding – with a wonderful view of the park. Patio 200 m2 Festival grounds 3000 m2 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT STANDARD EQUIPMENT We will provide you with the following furniture, which belongs to the building, at no cost: - up to 25 bar tables (ø 80 cm) (1) - up to 40 round gala tables (ø 185 cm) (2) - up to 280 gold gala chairs 1 2 3 4 - up to 50 tables (180 x 85 cm) - up to 80 small tables (85 x 85 cm) - up to 290 blue chairs (4) - up to 45 buffet tables (152 x 76 cm) - elegant wedding furniture (5) (wood/velvet) - modern wedding furniture (6) (Plexiglas) - elegant folding chairs in white (7) - easel (8) - controllable coloured lighting for the 5 6 7 8 trees in the garden (9) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT We will be delighted to provide you with the following additional equip- ment for your wedding reception: - two lounge furniture sets (10) - mobile high-quality bar (11) - technical equipment (12) 9 10 11 12 CATERING Our five catering partners are avai- lable to assist you with advice and practical help for your wedding‘s culinary element. MOTTO CATERING We will also be delighted to liaise +43 1 585 23 03 with a different catering company. ADVENTURE CATERING [email protected] We will provide your chosen cate- +43 1 407 81 19 www.motto-catering.at rer with a fully equipped kitchen, offi[email protected] plus one that is semi-equipped if www.catering.at necessary. If you have opted for a caterer other than our five catering TRABITSCH CATERING partners, please allow for a +43 1 707 64 81 handling fee. GERSTNER CATERING [email protected] +43 1 316 65-2468 www.trabitsch.at [email protected] www.gerstner.at MÖRWALD CATERING +43 2738 229 80 [email protected] www.moerwald.at ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFER If you are looking for accommo- LANDHOTEL TRANSFER dation for you and your wedding JAGDHOF We will be delighted to organise a guests, the following establishments Hauptstraße 41 coach transfer so that your guests are in the immediate vicinity: 2353 Guntramsdorf, Austria are able to celebrate the wedding +43 2236 522 25-0 free of any constraints and get PENSION FALKNERHAUS [email protected] home safely again. Neudorferstraße 6 www.jagdhof.cc Please provide us with your requi- 2361 Laxenburg, Austria rements and we will send you a +43 664 360 75 44 HOTEL LANDHAUS quotation. [email protected] MOSERHOF www.falknerhaus.at Wienerstraße 53 2352 Gumpoldskirchen, Austria DER WINZERHOF +43 2252 256 650 Mühlgasse 14 [email protected] 2481 Achau, Austria www.landhaus-moserhof.at +43 664 301 94 37 [email protected] HOTEL DAS HIMBERG www.derwinzerhof.at Gutenhoferstraße 8 2325 Himberg bei Wien, Austria WINZERHOTEL VÖHRINGER +43 2235 862 03 Wienerstraße 26 offi[email protected] 2352 Gumpoldskirchen, Austria www.das-himberg.at +43 2252 607 400 [email protected] www.winzerhotel.at FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DO I NEED IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A IS A FIREWORK DISPLAY IS SMOKING PERMITTED? FOR A CIVIL MARRIAGE CHURCH WEDDING? PERMITTED? Smoking is not permitted inside CEREMONY? Protestant weddings may be held Yes, a firework display will be the premises. Our patio is availa- Registrars from the municipal in the Church of Christ the King in allowed. Please register with the ble for smokers. registry of births, marriages and Perchtoldsdorf or in the Orphanage Market Town of Laxenburg. You deaths in Mödling are available Church in Mödling. will be informed of any additional IS IT ACCEPTABLE TO for the civil marriage ceremony. Protestant Church in costs when you register. THROW ROSE PETALS Registration takes place at the Perchtoldsdorf: AND RICE? municipal registry of births, mar- +43 1 869 25 47 ARE BALLOONS PERMITTED? Rose petals (except those made riages and deaths of your place Yes, you may release balloons out of plastic) and rice may not be of residence. The statutory notice Catholic weddings may be outdoors. thrown. period for registering marriages conducted in the Laxenburg is six months, i.e. you may come Parish Church. IS THE USE OF CANDLES to register six months before your Laxenburg Parish Church: PERMITTED? wedding at the earliest. In spite +43 2236 712 24 If the container (e.g. vase) is of that, the date of your wedding larger than the open flame, in our residence may be reserved then yes.