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from Mornington Peninsula Magazine AUGUST 2019

The Village Mount Eliza Feature

Weddings on the Peninsula

It’s a nice day for a wild wedding

With so many wedding traditions, it got us thinking where they originated from. So we picked the quirkiest ones to explore.

Did you know that the term ‘best man’ dates back to the times when Scotsmen would kidnap their future brides? The friends of the groom would all attempt an ‘abduction’, and the friend who succeeded was acclaimed to be the best man. We’re pretty glad the best man’s role nowadays is to plan the buck’s night and support the groom — minus abducting his future Mrs.

And at the altar, the groom would always stand on the bride’s right side so his right hand —or rather, his sword hand — would be free to fight and defend himself from a

jealous rival. It sounds like a very violent “I object!” moment to us, and we can’t help but wonder what would happen if the groom was left-handed.

The Irish would take a hen that was about to lay an egg and tie it to the wedding bed to ensure fertility. Now there’s an interesting bed buddy. At ancient Roman wedding ceremonies, the wedding would be finalised by the breaking of a cake made from wheat or barely over the bride’s head as a symbol of good fortune. It sounds cute, but the earliest known recipe for a British wedding cake, also known as a bride’s pye, was a mixture of cockscombs, lamb’s testicles, sweetbreads, oysters and spices. Yeah, we’ll be sticking to the modern-day traditional fruit cake with white icing, thank you very much.

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We love weddings!

If you have recently been hitched here is your chance for fame!

Send in your wedding pics, complete with names of people in photograph and even where it was taken.

As we do regular wedding supplements you could be featured in our next one!

Send to editorial@mpmag.com.au , please include ‘wedding feature’ in the subject line and your contact details for verification purposes.

Portsea Golf Club and Mercure Portsea

46 London Bridge Road, Portsea T: 5981 6100 | E: weddings@portsagolf.com.au www.portseaweddings.com portseaweddingsandevents

Wedding Open Day - Sunday, August 18

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Everybody loves a wedding, and Mount Eliza’s Ranelagh Club is no exception. And while it is a members’ club, you don’t have to be a member to have your wedding — or any other special event, for that matter — right here in this premier wedding and reception venue.

Ranelagh Club is one of the Peninsula’s best-kept secrets when it comes to wedding venues, and its secluded beach, which is only accessible via the club, provides a fantastic setting for some truly stunning wedding photos.

From the time of your initial booking, Ranelagh’s experienced event specialist is dedicated to making your wedding vision come to life, creating a truly memorable ceremony and reception in

a modern Hamptons-style clubhouse with breathtaking views and beautiful sunsets. For those looking for a one-of-akind experience, why not hire a marquee and food trucks — think hanging festoon lighting, drinks station and dessert buffet. With the view as the backdrop, you don’t need much to create a dream wedding.

Wedding packages are available for Saturday nights and there are some great specials for winter weddings. So come along to an open day, enjoy a glass of bubbles and see how Ranelagh Club can make your special day one to remember.

THE RANELAGH CLUB A: 3 Rosserdale Cres, Mount Eliza T: 9787 0265 W: www.ranelagh.com.au FB: RanelaghClub INSTA: ranelaghclubmounteliza

Sunday 15th September 2019

11am – 3pm

Enjoy a glass of bubbles, live music and menu tastings.

View stunning ceremony and wedding set ups and meet our wedding specialist & local suppliers.

All couples who book their wedding by 31st October will receive their wedding ceremony complimentary (value $1500.00).

For more information contact Cassandra on 9787 0265 or email events@ranelagh.com.au

3 Rosserdale Crescent, Mt Eliza www.ranelagh.com.au

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Weddings. Events. Accommodation. Olive grove

17 Hunts Road, Bittern03 5983 6700 info@summerfields.com.au www.summerfieldsestate.com.au

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HICKINBOTHAM

of DROMANA

Casual and relaxed wedding receptions. Great food. Sensational wines and HIX beers. Beautiful surrounds.

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3278 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento 3943 VICweddings@thebaths.com.au03 5984 1500 www.thebaths.com.au

194 Nepean Highway (Near Wallaces Road) Dromana Ph: 5981 0355 | www.hickinbotham.biz

Peppers Moonah Links Resort

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Celebrate your special day among stunning golf course scenery on the Mornington Peninsula. Our team will combine our experience and knowledge with your style and ideas to create a perfect celebration of love.

Experience Pepper's Moonah Links Resort P: (03) 5988 2000 E: events@moonahlinks.com.au

W: www.moonahlinks.com.au

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Bliss begins at Functions By The Bay

Planning the event of a lifetime? Need the perfect setting for family and friends to help you and your future partner celebrate marital bliss? You’ve found it!

The team of passionate wedding and event planners at Functions By The Bay can deliver a day to remember with expert pizazz. Offering a range of packages to suit everyone, Frankston’s premier function and conference centre provides a magnificent backdrop to your special day with views over Port Phillip Bay and an internal setting to impress. Up to 150 guests can be accommodated comfortably for a formal sit-down dinner upstairs in the Graham Room, while strong partnerships forged with other Frankston event-based businesses means everything to make your day go off without a glitch is on hand. Just imagine gorgeous centrepieces, crisp chair covers, photo booths and a wedding photographer, guest mementos and even a custom lolly bar all at the ready so all you have to do is enjoy being married. Because that’s what you should be doing! Or what about taking

the most magical wedding photos on the beach, in Beauty Park or the George Pentland Botanical Gardens with the love of your life? Now that’s something you’ll look back on with pure joy. Functions By The Bay offers three deliciously fresh dinner packages to delight your guests on this extraordinary occasion. All menus have entrée, main and dessert selections, while the premium gold package includes a dessert buffet. Feel free to get in contact with the team to discuss your options. Your wedding day will be an event to remember at Functions By The Bay, where there is also space for prewedding cocktail engagement parties for up to 250 people. Call today to kick-start your perfect tomorrow.

FUNCTIONS BY THE BAY A: cnr Plowman Place and Young St, Frankston T: 9783 7888 W: www.functionsbythebay.com.au FB: functionsbythebay INSTA: functionsbythebay

YOUR WEDDING SPECIALIST COSMETIC CLINIC

We have an experienced team of medical and dermal clinicians who will create a bespoke treatment plan for you and your loved ones in the lead up to your special day

TREATMENTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN:

• Anti Wrinkle

• Dermal and Lip Filler

• Coolsculpting body fat reduction

• Smooth Glowing Skin

• Anti-sweating

www.functionsbythebay.com.au

1050 Nepean Highway, Mornington

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Bright, breezy and bursting with the Mediterranean colours of Santorini, Alatónero is the region’s expert in offering weddings and events of absolute perfection, with more than 20 years of proven experience from proprietor Jacqui Poulier.

Jacqui and her team are passionate about ensuring each and every event is beautifully unique and memorable for years to come.

Choose from a chic beach ceremony directly opposite the venue or a lush garden setting in our garden of Alatónero.

Cocktails and canapés set the scene for a night to remember, served on our sunny terrace and deck before moving inside for a lavish sit-down feast and dancing.

For a more casual affair, choose from one of our feasting-onyour-feet packages, with substantial canapés and hand-held meal options available.

Alatónero offers a unique dining experience for your wedding guests showcasing our modern Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed share style; perfect for special gatherings with loved ones. Our enviable location, beautiful fit-out and many years of proven experience in hosting incredible weddings and special events make Alatónero the perfect choice for your special day.

Download the wedding package from our website.

ALATÓNERO A: 671 Point Nepean Rd, McCrae W: www.alatonero.com.au FB: Alatonero INSTA: alatonero

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