Weddings At Alana Estate...
we have two preferred wedding suppliers
Martinborough - renowned for its beautiful weather and breathtaking landscapes, there’s no wonder more and more Wellingtonians are deciding to make their vows ‘over the hill’. Whether it is a marquee amongst the vines or in the open air surroundings, a wedding at Alana Estate is a truly magical experience.
The vision for delivering outstanding events has propelled Sarah Searancke Catering into one Wellington’s leading catering and event management operations - all the while sustaining the personal, genuine, boutique-style service that is Sarah Searancke Caterings hallmark.
They are a team of culinary explorers, creative planners, and dedicated service providers. Each and every day they architect some of the most amazing events in the Wellington region and beyond.
The event management team at Sarah Searancke Catering has years of experience working with couples to create their special day. Food is their passion! And with fabulous food goes the finest selection of wines from Alana Estate which Sarah Searancke Catering can match with yourmenu.
Sarah Searancke Catering will tailor-make your wedding day to fit your aspirations beautifully - whatever menu style you decide, our team of qualified chefs will create a dining experience your guests will not forget.
Compliment this with meticulous planning, attention to detail and a wealth of knowledge and they will deliver a truly magical day that leaves you and your guests with many lasting memories.
Contact Sarah Searancke Catering now for further information
Weddings at Alana Estate
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A wedding at Alana Estate combines the flavours of Martinborough, the vineyard, superb wines and cuisine tailored to your requirements. Our chef oversees every detail of the food selection, and in conjunction with yourself, will tailor a menu which perfectly matches the wine, food and your tastes. A wedding amongst the vines is a very special occasion and with this in mind we have expert wedding consultants overseeing your day to ensure it is a complete success. This will be a wedding celebration for you and your guests to remember!
Our staff, Wedding Co-ordinators and wine makers have many years experience. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and professionalism when it comes to ‘Weddings at Alana’.
The Ceremony
Should you choose to have your wedding ceremony at Alana, we have a large vineyard offering many picturesque settings:
- a large grassed area adjacent to the vines above the winery
- an even larger grassed area on the lower level below the winery
- or one of many locations among the vines or around the vineyard
We would love to show you around our vineyard or suggest offsite locations to help you choose the site appropriate to your needs. Should the weather dictate, our Barrel Room or main function room can be used for the ceremony in wet weather.
The Celebration
Pre dinner drinks and Canapés - after the ceremony (whether on or off site) guests arrive at the courtyard to enjoy a glass of bubbly and canapés to celebrate your marriage.
The Celebration meal
For weddings up to 40 people a dinner can be served and specifically tailored to the wines you choose.
Changes can be made to the menu to accommodate seasonal availability and personal requirements. We would be delighted to offer advice on the menu and match with the current season’s vintages.
Drinks
Select from Alana Estate’s beverage list including Alana wines, non-alcoholic beverages & beers you wish to be served from a bar set up in the courtyard during the canapé hour. From the same list select which Alana wines and other beverages you wish to accompany the meal.
Entertainment
The Barrel room or main restaurant if you are having a marquee, can be available for music and dancing. Alternatively, the courtyard can be used if the weather is kind. We can make some recommendations for local musicians or you can arrange your own.
Dining Area
Our Dining Room can accommodate up to 40 guests.
For larger groups of between 40-120 guests, a marquee is erected on the paved area outside the Dining & Barrel rooms. For groups larger than 120, please contact us to discuss.
Timing
Access to the venue is from 4.00pm onwards. The Wedding Party and guests can then move to the dining and courtyard areas. Alternatively, the Wedding Party can have their photographs taken whilst the guests move to the winery for drinks.
We can discuss the exact timing arrangements to suit your requirements. Our premises are licensed from 7am –11pm. The premises must be vacated by 11.30pm unless a special licence to extend the hours is purchased. Outside of the above hours special arrangements may be required.
Photos
The vineyard, winery & garden areas offer numerous opportunities for photographs capturing the romance of a wedding amongst the vines.
Other
Our wedding consultants are able to help you with selecting wedding celebrants, florists, photographers, transport, music, wedding cakes, hairdressers, wedding makeup, accommodation and local churches to compliment your style.
Costs
The cost of a wedding is very subjective. There are so many variables and the choices you make for the ceremony and more importantly the celebration affect the price.
Our goal is to provide a wedding which is memorable for you and your guests. We have a fantastic site and facility, superb food and premium wines. We can offer advice to help guide you through the process so the celebration runs smoothly and seamlessly.
These prices are indicative. There are three main factors which can change the price
1 The number of guests
2 Any agreed extra add-ons
3 How much wine and other beverages are consumed
The top line is the number of total guests. There are 4 different scenarios.
Number of Guests 40 70 104 128
Site fee $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Meal @ $75/head $3,000 $5,250 $7,800 $9,600
Hireage $1,160 $2,030 $3,016 $3,712
Marquee - $1,600 $2,200 $2,850
$6,660 $11,380 $15,516 $18,662
* All prices include GST and may be subject to change according to change of supplier or annual incremental changes. Once contracted, the price will be honoured.
What is included?
The Food Menus start from $75 per head for seated dining, which includes canapes plus a 2 course meal with coffees and teas.
The Hireage This includes the tables covered with beautiful white linen and with the head table surrounded by a skirt.
Crisp white linen napkins, padded chairs or rustic wooden chairs, cutlery, simple white china and high quality glassware portray a picture of simple elegance. There are many other extras and these can be discussed prior to your wedding.
The Marquee This is required for more than 40 guests and various options are available. These can be discussed with you at time of booking.
Staff Costs Bar and waiting staff are included in your menu and beverage price.
What is Additional?
Beverages and Wine
Beverages and wine are charged on consumption.
We have a selection of Alana Estate wines. All still wines are made at our vineyard. We also have some top quality Bubbly, beer and soft drinks available for you to purchase.