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At Panorama House Weddings AT PANORAMA HOUSE WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE Princes Highway, Bulli Tops { 1 } Welcome to Panorama House OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH OVER 30 YEARS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE OUR MISSION We strive to produce magnificent events that exceed the expectations of our clients. Our integrity, creativity and passion ensures each and every event is a unique and unforgettable experience. Panorama House is where, “ Your story becomes part of our story”. { 2 } RESTAURANT • FUNCTION CENTRE CEREMONIES DIRECTIONS Imagine having your ceremony in our beautiful white Gazebo over looking Accessing Panorama House can be quite a difficult task. Below is a list of the whole of the Illawarra. Well look no further, you can have your ceremony ways to get here from different directions. here for a cost of $750. We set up 30 white chairs (additional chairs may be organised at an additional cost) red carpet, table and chairs to sign your From Appin: Turn left off Appin Rd (2nd exit) onto Princes Highway. certificate and exclusive use of the area for (one) 1 hour. (Additional time can Proceed 1.7km to U-Turn bay. Follow signage to Southern gateway and be organised at an additional cost). Bulli lookouts. From Sydney: Follow signage off Southern FWY (M1) to Bulli lookouts. You will see Panorama House on the left hand side. BRIDAL PHOTO IDEAS From Wollongong follow Campbelltown/Helensburgh exit or Bulli Pass: 1. On our grounds. From Mt Ousley or Bulli pass, take Helensburgh exit Proceed 2km to the 2. Sandon Point Beach (6 minutes). U turn bay. Follow signage to Southern gateway and Bulli lookouts. 3. Wollongong Harbour (20 minutes). 4. Botanical Gardens (15 minutes). ACCOMMODATION FUNCTION ROOMS Need a place to sleep after eating and dancing all night, we have you covered. We have basic accommodation rooms available to hire on premises. Ocean View room ~ from 100 adults to 190 adults. The price is $90 a double room (sleeps 2 people) and $125 for a family room Mediterranean room ~ from 80 adults to 120 adults. (sleeps 4 people). Pacific room ~ from 40 adults to 90 adults. Don’t forget to book them as they do book very quickly. We have 4 double Full Room ~ from 200 adults to 380 adults. rooms and two family rooms. Payment must be made at the time and there Marquee ~ from 90 adults to 170 adults. are no refunds for cancellations. Over 200 adults ~ Full room. Ocean view and Mediterranean together. You must pay for minimum numbers as packages and prices are based For a detailed list of additional hotels, refer to page 20. on this. CHILDREN AND SErvICE PEOPLE TRANSFERS TO AND FROM PANORAMA HOUSE Children ages 4-12 are half of the adult price. There is no charge under 4 but 1. Bus (additional fee). they don’t receive a meal. If you require a meal for them ask the wedding 2. Taxi (deposit required, see staff on the evening). coordinator for prices. A Service person is anyone hired for the function 3. Sydney Airport (transfers can be arranged). eg photographer, DJ, videographer, photo booth attendant etc (that isn’t a Conveniently located 50 minutes drive from Sydney Airport, a hassle free wedding guest) will be supplied a full adult meal but they are charged at half journey for all interstate & overseas guests. of the adult price. 4. Thirroul Rail station is only 1 hour & 5 minutes from Central station and only 5 minutes by taxi to Panorama House. { 3 } INDEX PAGE PAGE Classic and elegant where your ultimate wedding happens. WEDDING PACKAGES GENERAL INFO Pacific Package 6 Ceremony Inclusions 5 Panorama Package 7 Directions 19 Ocean Package 8 Accomodation 20 Premium Package 9 Wedding Checklist 21-23 FAQ 23-24 Lunch Package 10 Cocktail Package 11 WEDDING SUPPLIERS 25-39 Breakfast Package 12 MENUS Entrees 13 Mains 14 Desserts 15 Food Extras 15 Cocktails 16 Buffet 17 Beverage Inclusions 18 Ceremony & reception 18 Options between 19 { 4 } CEREMONY INFORMATION Our Gazebo weddings are at a cost of $750.00 and this is inclusive of the following: • 30 x Outdoor ceremony chairs. Extra $6 per chair above 30 if required. • Red Carpet (if you wish) • 1 x Signing Table with a White Cloth • Exclusive use of the Gazebo area for 1 hour (additional 30 min blocks are charged at $250) At Panorama House we are very busy with ceremonies and generally have back to back ceremonies. If you require additional time to decorate or if you would prefer extra time for photos, this must be booked in at the time of booking the ceremony (this is charged at an additional fee), it is up to the bride and groom to notify their celebrant and photographers of this. Any styling to the gazebo area needs to be removed straight after the ceremony has concluded (this must be within the time booked). WET WEATHER BACK UP In the event that the weather is unsuitable to have an outdoor ceremony, you may bring your ceremony inside the premises with the following conditions: 1 hour prior to your reception starting is Free of Charge 2 hours prior to your reception starting is $500 3 hours prior to your reception starting is $1000 NB – If you require the indoor back up for wet weather you must notify us within 6 weeks of leaving your initial deposit. Failure to do so may leave you without a back up alternative. Outdoor Ceremony costs must be added to all indoor ceremony costs. { 5 } PACIFIC PACKAGE 4 HOURS Panoramic Views of the Pacific Ocean Sparkling white wine on arrival Chef’s selections of Cold canapés on arrival Homemade Italian pane di casa Gourmet 3-course meal selection of two entrées, two mains & two desserts served on an alternate basis 4 hour unlimited beverage package (upgrades available) selection of beer, wine, soft drinks, juice, mineral water, tea and coffee Pacific White tiffany chairs with black base Prices Floral arrangements or table centerpieces individual fresh floral arrangements or centre pieces on every table ($16.50/table allowance) $69 per adult mon - thurs evening White silk draping & fairy lights ceiling beautifully decorated with silk draping & fairy lights $79 per adult sun & fri evening $85 per adult sat evening Music surround sound cd or ipod music MID YEAR: (may, june, july & august) Dance floor $65 per adult mon - thurs evening Bridal table with skirting $69 per adult sun – fri evening $75 per adult sat evening Cake table with skirting, cake knife and toasting glasses Cake cut and served (no charge) Room hire (4 hours) NB: min number of guests for the Pacific package in our function rooms- 40 adults in the Pacific room, 90 adults in the Marquee Minimum numbers must be paid for to have the package and price. { 6 } PANORAMA PACKAGE 5 HOURS Panoramic Views of the Pacific Ocean Sparkling white wine on arrival Chef’s selections of Cold canapés on arrival Homemade Italian pane di casa Gourmet 3-course meal selection of two entrées, two mains & two desserts served on an alternate basis 5 hour unlimited beverage package (upgrades available) selection of beer, wine, soft drinks, juice, mineral water, tea and coffee White tiffany chair with black base Master of ceremonies Prices a dedicated mc who will discuss the evening’s proceeding’s to ensure your reception is a success Disc jockey (5 hours) $75 per adult mon to thurs evening a professional & fun dj who will cater for all your musical requirements $85 per adult sun & fri evening Floral arrangements or table centerpieces $99 per adult sat evening individual fresh floral arrangements or centre pieces on every table ($16.50/table allowance) Beautiful Crystal Chandeliers SPECIAL MID YEAR: (may, june, july & august) Panorama Extra large parquetry polished dance floor $75 per adult sun to fri evening $85 per adult sat evening Bridal table with skirting Cake table with skirting, cake knife and toasting glasses Projector and screen available (if required) Min of 70 Adults in the Pacific room, min 90 adults in the Marquee. Min 80 in Mediterranean room, Min 100 adults in the ocean view room. Cake cut and served (no charge) Minimum numbers must be paid for to have the package and price. Room hire (5 hours) { 7 } OCEAN PACKAGE 6 HOURS Panoramic Views of the Pacific Ocean Antipasto platters pre set Salt and pepper calamari platters Variety of Italian breads homemade Italian pane di casa & garlic bread Gourmet 3-course meal selection of two entrées, two mains & two desserts served on an alternate basis 6 hour unlimited beverage package (upgrades available) Ocean selection of beer, wine, soft drinks, juice, mineral water, tea and coffee White tiffany chairs with black base Master of ceremonies a dedicated mc who will discuss the evening’s proceeding’s to ensure your reception is a success Disc jockey (6 hours) a professional & fun dj who will cater for all your musical requirements Prices Floral arrangements or table centerpieces individual fresh floral arrangements or centre pieces on every table ($16.50/table allowance) $80 per adult sun - fri evening $90 Beautiful Crystal Chandeliers per adult sat evening Extra large parquetry polished dance floor MID YEAR: (may, june, july & august) Bridal table with skirting $75 per adult sun - fri evening Cake table with skirting, cake knife and toasting glasses $85 per adult sat evening Projector and screen available (if required) Cake cut and served (no charge) min of 200 adults to have the full room and package. minimum numbers must be paid for to have the package and price. Room hire (6 hours) { 8 } PREMIUM PACKAGE 6 HOURS Sparkling white wine on arrival Italian pane di casa w/ extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar on tables Preset Italian Antipasto platters Cold seafood platter Fresh peeled king prawns and oysters natural or combination (Kilpatrick, mornay and natural) BBQ hot seafood Ocean Salt and pepper calamari, chargrilled baby octopus, mussels in tomato and white wine sauce Gourmet 2-course meal a selection of two mains & two desserts served on an alternate basis 6 hour unlimited beverage package selection of bottled beer, wine, soft drinks, juice, mineral water, tea and coffee.
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