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Lots of facilities and options LOOKING for the perfect location for your special day? Look no further than the Yarrawonga and Mulwala Golf Club Resort. They specialise in wedding ceremonies and receptions, business conferences, social parties and more. Offering peace of mind with their tailored packages to suit your individual requirements, they can cater to all your needs. Take full advantage of their alfresco facilities, providing stunning views of the golf course and natural bushland, the perfect backdrop for those everlasting photographs. They also take the hassle out of arranging accommodation for your
Wedding a sunshine celebration ENTERTAINMENT: Couples can indulge in a movie at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort’s new luxury movie theatre. guests, as they provide everything from well appointed cabin style to the more luxurious apartments. Guests may indulge in a round of golf or bowls at their convenience, take a dip in the swimming pool or watch the latest blockbuster movie in the state of the art new 60 seat luxury movie theatre. For an occasion to remember, contact Isabelle on (03) 5744 1911 or isabellewarren@yarragolf.com.au.
HAPPY: Adele O’Keefe and Leif Parsons on their wedding day.
LIGHT, love and laughter were the order of the day when Wangaratta couple Adele O’Keefe and Leif Parsons tied the knot at home earlier this year. “With the organisation and creation of the day, we really tried to have our closest friends and family involved, so we could create some special memories together,� she said. Colors for the day were based around her bouquet with bright pops of red, yellow and white. The bride said surroundings were decorated as colorfully as possible, with flowers in jars, fairy lights, lanterns, fire pits, hay bales, and cushions and bunting made from vintage fabric. Guests were also well fed, a mobile wood fire pizza oven and cook doing the catering. She happened upon her dream dress – a yellow, cotton French broderie anglaise dress - after much internet research, and said she wanted that particular dress because it reminded her of a favorite childhood outfit. “I came across a wonderful seamstress on Etsy who custom makes from vintage patterns and sources the material herself.� Leif’s tie and socks were then chosen to match the dress. The bridesmaids wore dresses made from vintage red and white floral fabric, and the groomsmen wore pale grey suits, crisp white shirts, red ties and Converse sneakers. The wedding day was also a riot of activities, including a paste-up selfie station with a mix of dressups, an illustrated bouquet made by her sister in law for guests to leave a finger print, chalk for children to draw with and plenty of food.
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find out what type of package they can put together. They are only too happy to help. If you want more, there is also Silver Wren Bed and Breakfast. It is nestled among the gum trees on the King River, yet is only 750 metres from Wangaratta’s new hospitality and shopping precinct. It has three double spacious rooms with their own ensuites and is beautifully decorated in different themes. They also provide a complimentary continental breakfast, full use of lounge and kitchen facilities, and outdoor entertainment area and barbecue. With 30 years of hospitality experience between the owners, their aim is to always look after their guests, and make sure they have a memorable experience. Ask the staff about packages available, or work with them to create a tailored package.
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Capturing your precious memories YOUR wedding day holds some of the most precious memories of your life, and as a photographer, Jennifer Boote works to capture the small details that often get lost in the excitement of the day. She is also constantly looking for that ‘hero’ shot; the one that ends up on your wall to be looked at for years to come – even to be talked about with your children in the years ahead. “I have been photographing weddings for over 4 years now. “I wish I had started sooner,� Ms Boote said. “Weddings are such a joy to photograph and to be part of. “Every single one I do leaves me with wonderful memories. She said she takes a personalised approach to every wedding she photographs. “When I photograph weddings, or for that matter families and children, I look to capture the unexpected moments so the memories that are created form a story for the couple and their family
and friends to remember in the years ahead. “My motto is, ‘capturing unexpected moments that become precious memories’,� Ms Boote said. She said that she was very flexible in terms of creating the perfect wedding package for each couple. “I do have wedding packages that I offer, but I find that each couple has their own dreams and plans and I like to try and make my packages suit what each couple want. “My packages are really only a guide to help you get started. “Your wedding is first and foremost about you and that is how I focus my packages and my photography. “Weddings are such a joy-filled day and I count it a privilege to be involved in every wedding I photograph.� Ms Boote said she is extremely flexible with locations and happily travels around the region covering weddings from Albury to Falls Creek and across
to Mt Hotham/Dinner Plain, Bright, Wandiligong, Myrtleford and Milawa. “I love weddings in the snow,â€? she added. She has also done a number of weddings around the Wagga Wagga/Culcairn area. Ms Boote added there are many beautiful reception locations in our region, and this has inspired her to put together an online ‘Bright/Mt Beauty Wedding Guide’. “The web address is www. jenniferbootephotography.com. au/weddingguide and I am progressively adding to this guide as I make more and more contacts,â€? she said. “I also know of many beautiful locations for those wonderful ‘after ceremony’ photographs‌. but I’ll leave them a secret until we chatâ€? Some of her wedding work can be viewed at www. jenniferbootephotography.com. au/portfolio/weddings or more information is available by calling 0425 750 802.
MAGICAL: Jennifer Boote loves working with brides and grooms to capture their special day.
Stunning backdrop for your big day WITH floor to ceiling windows, Baarmutha Function Centre offers every event a backdrop of spectacular views. Whether it be a wedding reception, engagement, birthday party, family functions, business meetings, conferences, or any kind of celebrations, Baarmutha Function Centre is the ideal choice to enhance and ensure the enjoyment of your special event. The venue offers an adaptable space that can suit small or large groups, accommodating up to 175 guests for a formal sit down dinner with room for a dance floor. You can choose to do your own catering from their kitchen or the centre can arrange all your catering requirements. Contact the function centre
STUNNING: A colorful table setting at Baarmutha Function Centre.
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THE TWO OF US: Brown Brothers offers a host of picture perfect locations for your wedding day.
A vine romance for a memorable reception. Head chef Douglas Elder will work with you to create your ultimate menu, drawing on the local region to craft tempting modern dishes, expertly matched to Brown Brothers wines. There’s a range of packages to suit every budget, from a relaxed cocktail-style soiree to an elegant seated reception, kicking off with sparkling wine and canapés on arrival, followed by a three-course meal. Come summer, Brown Brothers will throw open the doors to the freshly renovated barn, perfect for rustic-style celebrations. Brown Brothers’ dedicated wedding coordinator is ready to help you plan your dream day. For details, email weddings@ brownbrothers.com.au or visit brownbrothers.com.au. Brown Brothers is located at 239 Milawa-Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa, and further details are available on (03) 5720 5540.
ganache, twine, lace or ribbon and fresh flowers. Ms Baldwin also enjoys making cakes that reflect details in the wedding dress, such as the lace details, and her wedding cakes have ranged from traditional to quirky numbers such as a Day of the Dead rockabilly inspired cake. She creates cakes for a number of occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, christenings, naming days, confirmations, hens days, baby showers and engagements. “I also make cupcakes and cookies as an entire order and have done dessert tables a number of times now,” she said. “I also do hampers at Christmas time full of homemade goodies.” She prides herself on being able to work in with clients in a flexible manner, from having meetings and tastings if time allows, to keeping couples in the loop via email. “It’s all about giving them what they need,” she said. She has an extensive range of cake flavors and fillings available, including several mud cake varieties, apple spice, red velvet cakes and more, with filling options ranging from salted caramel to French vanilla, and there are also gluten free and dairy free options available. More information is available on the Little Red Robyn Cake Design Facebook page or by contacting Angela on 0402 119 473.
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WITH its breath-taking scenery, fine wines and fabulous contemporary fare, Brown Brothers Milawa vineyard is the perfect place to tie the knot. Celebrating its 125th year, this historic Victorian winery offers a host of postcardperfect locations for your ceremony and reception, with a graceful backdrop of grapevines and majestic Mt Buffalo. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a romantic ceremony setting. Exchange vows beside the winery’s tranquil lake, under the shade of age-old oak trees or in the flower-flocked cottage garden, ideal for intimate affairs. After the service, treat your guests to an exclusive wine-tasting experience in the Brown Brothers cellar door while you have your photos snapped around the picturesque grounds. For lovers of fine food and wine, Patricia’s Table beckons
WANGARATTA’S Angela Baldwin learned at her mother Robyn’s knee all the secrets that go towards creating the perfect cake or dessert. “If I wanted to spend any time with my mum, that meant spending time helping out in the kitchen,” she said of her childhood with parents who were experienced pub operators in Yarrawonga. “My favorite part of helping, of course, was helping mum make all the desserts for the menu, so my baking instruction began at a very young age, and I learnt all I know from my mother Robyn – hence the company name “Little Red Robyn”. She was inspired to move into the wedding cake business after working with the team at All Saints Estate, and seeing the work of Louisa Morris, of Louisa Morris Cakes Rutherglen. “I loved seeing the look on people’s faces when they saw the wedding cake for the first time – happiness, delight and sometimes even awe,” she said. “I wanted to be able to evoke that same emotion and bring joy to people’s lives through the simple act of baking.” She has run her own business for the past two years and is very popular with clients. She said that currently, cakes with a rustic finish are very popular for weddings, featuring details such as textured white chocolate
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Tailor your celebration at the Gateway WHEN it comes to planning your wedding at Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, the keyword is flexibility. Whatever your taste, the helpful staff can help set the scene for your special day. The staff have created an unforgettable ambience for a range of weddings and receptions at the venue, from quirky settings with wooden hearts and a room full of balloons to the more traditional, with mirrors, candles and beautifully scented flowers. Their wedding package options range from bubbles and canapés poolside to a sit down three course dinner complemented by the finest local wines. Among the dedicated staff at the hotel is Mat Tucker, a Wangaratta local who has been with the hotel for almost 10 years, starting as a casual barman before being promoted to bar manager. He is a regular face at many Gateway events. He has recently completed further studies in the hospitality and business area and is an integral member of the Jones Hotel Group team. His ‘can do’ personality, affable approach and exemplary hospitality skills make him the ideal person for the job. Mr Tucker said that he is highly committed to delivering quality, smooth and personal service to all involved in every event that is held at the Gateway. “We’re pretty flexible to accommodate
customer requirements,” he said. “I pride myself on a higher level of service and consistency.” He added that creating a perfect wedding day or event was all a team effort with his fellow staff members, and they are only too happy to accommodate special requests. Mr Tucker also praised the food at the Gateway, saying that the kitchen is staffed by “top notch” staff, including chefs and qualified pastry chefs. “They take it to a whole other level,” he said. The Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway wedding menu, valid until the end of next year, is once again extensive and utilises some of the finest ingredients available in the region. Entrees include toasted coconut and roasted pumpkin soup, while main courses include such tempting fare as local chicken breast on brie and semi dried tomato puree, finished with herb veloute, and the mouthwatering dessert menu includes salted caramel cream cheesecake served with caramel sauce and Chantilly cream. To find out more about the wedding packages and options available at Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, phone (03) 5721 8399 or see www.wangarattagateway.com.au.
HERE TO SERVE: Mat Tucker in his element serving a guest by the poolside at Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway.
DELICIOUS: Seared scallop with moscato orange glaze and crisp prosciutto, just one among the range of tempting canapes created by the Gateway kitchen team.
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