The Olive Tree Cottage
Winter Wedding Package
Package $18,400.00
Includes; The Venue, Celebrant, Photographer, Catering, Floristry, Wedding Cake & DJ or Band.
For up to 80 guests including bridal party additional guests – $95 each.
Minimum booking 50 people.
Six Reasons To Choose A Winter Wedding
#1
You have less competition from other couples and events for date options.
#4
Winter food is more comforting.
#2
It’s a less busy time of year, items like accommodation and flights are cheaper.
#5
An intimate wedding is easier to create.
#3
The ambience is more romantic.
#6
Photography can be more dramatic, with low lights and winter skies.
Wedding Time Line
Option 1
| Time | Activity |
| 2.30PM | Guests Arrive |
| 3:00PM | Ceremony |
| 3.30PM – 5.30PM | Family Photos, Bridal Party Photos, Canapes, Drinks, Outdoor Games, Background Music |
| 5.45PM | Guest Enter Dining Room |
| Dinner | |
| Speeches | |
| 7.45PM | Wedding Cake or Dessert |
| Dancing |
Option 2
| Time | Activity |
| 2.45PM | |
| 4.30PM | Guests arrive |
| 5.00PM | Candle lit ceremony in the marquee |
| 5.45PM | Mingling & 1/2 serving of canapes |
| 6.30PM | Guests enter the dining room |
| 6.45PM | Dinner |
| 7.30PM | Speeches |
| 8.15PM | Wedding cake / Dessert |
| Dancing & other 1/2 of Canapes served |
Celebrants
Provides a refreshingly modern, relaxed, fun yet professional ceremony which will incorporate your love story & your ideas. She has an extensive selection of suggestions and ideas on ceremonies – covering introductions, readings, declarations and vows. She commits to provide you a professional, personalised ceremony that reflects you both.
Kate is an expert wedding celebrant based in Tauranga. She will help you put together your personalised and memorable Wedding Ceremony.
Photography
Photographers
Photography by Kushla
Jackie O Photography
1x photographer, 6 hours photography, 400 + Approx images provided on a USB
Extra options (POA) 1 photographer plus second shooter, all day coverage (getting ready – first dance)
600 + approx edited images
Cakes
Sage & Grace
Two Tier, Extra tier POA
9.5” and 7” suitable for 70 – 100 people
Flavour Options
Pear sticky date lumberjack cake w/-
swiss meringue buttercream + caramel
Gingerbread cake w/-swiss meringue
buttercream + salted caramel
Beetroot chocolate cake w/-dark
choc ganache (DF,V)
White chocolate raspberry cake w/-cream
cheese buttercream + berry coulis
Lemon blueberry cake w/- cream cheese
buttercream + lemon curd
Lime coconut caramel w/-swiss meringue
buttercream + caramel
Banana berry cake w/-cream cheese
frosting and caramel (optional DF)
Black bean chocolate cake w/-dark
chocolate ganache and berries (DF, V)
Raspberry lemon almond cake w/-cream cheese
Buttercream + lemon curd
Pinot noir chocolate cake w/-dark chocolate
ganache or plum buttercream
Roast rhubarb strawberry cake white chocolate
frosting + strawberry coulis
Pear yoghurt cinnamon cake w/-buttercream
+ caramel (optional DF, RSF)
Strawberry lime coconut cake w/-
coconut glaze (V, RSF)
All cakes are made with our organic
gluten free flour blend
Florals
Style the Stem
Flowers By Tami
1x Bridal Bouquet
3x Bridesmaids Bouquets
4 x Button Holes
Centre pieces for 8 banquet tables (seating up to 80 people)
Flowers for Wedding Cake
Ladder over Bridal Table
Arrangement for ceremony option area (rustic doors, gazebo , or french doors in marquee)
Optional extras POA
Garland for deer antlers in Marquee
Arrangements for gift table
Aisle flowers
Styling
Extra Bridesmaids bouquets
Extra Button Holes
Corsages
Garlands
Music & Sound
D.J or Live music 8PM – 11.30PM
D.J Damon
Groove D.Js
OR
Live Music – No Code (2 Piece)
Sound system for ceremony, background music, cordless mic for speeches.
Subject to availability at time of booking
Optional extras
Full day music (ceremony/afternoon/dinner ) POA
Menu (Prepared by onsite chef’s)
Grazing Boards (After the Ceremony)
A selection of gourmet cheeses, seasonal fruit, home made crostini, pinot gris pear chutney, home made dips, freshly baked artisan breads with olive oil, balsamic reduction and dukkah.
or
Choose 5 items from our Canape menu
Shared buffet
Gourmet freshly baked artisan bread basket
Choose 2x Below
Baked fresh salmon side with lemon, fresh herbs, dukkah and pommegranate
Lemon , herb and parmesan crusted chicken tenders with tzatziki and spicy tomato salsa
Tender whole roasted garlic and rosemary beef rump with rich country jus
Glazed hot champagne ham on the bone with honey , pineapple and fresh ginger drizzle
Choose 3x Below
Roasted seasonal winter vegetables
Our style hasselback potatoes , baked in coconut cream curry and sprinkled with parmesan and herbs
Stir fried seasonal vegetables with lemon , garlic and butter
Classic caesar salad with crispy bacon and dark rye croutons in home made garlic aoili
Penne pasta with grilled chorizo, roasted balsamic capsicum, kalamata olives, creamy feta , fresh baby basil and italian tomato pesto dressing
Roasted pear, walnut and blue cheese salad with mapel roasted walnuts and balsamic reduction
Dessert
Wedding cake with berry couli, natural yoghurt
Tea / coffee
Optional Extras
Set menus POA
Canape style POA
Dietry options N/c
Extra meat option $7 per head
Children under 12 ( 1/2 price )
Extra salads $3.50 per head
Home made dessert platters
$12 per person
3 items
Beverages
Includes
$2,500 bar tab
For beer / non alcoholic beverages
Beers: Heinekin, Heinekin light, Corona, Steinlarger Pure, Speights, Waikato, Lion Red , Amstel light, Issacs Cider.
Non alcoholic drinks: Tahitian lime and lemonade, orange juice, cottage punch.
PLUS: Free corkage on up to 60 bottles of wine (extra bottles $10 per bottle).
Optional additions
Mulled wine $160 per batch
Speciality cocktail Canisters ( 4 litres ) $200 each
Bar tab can be increased during the event as requested.
