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W ED DI NGS 2021 | 2022
ABOUT US INDEX
Thank you for considering Rosemary Hill to host your wedding. 1. VENUES . . . . . . . . . page 03-06
This document will answer all your questions and give a glimpse into what your perfect wedding could be like!
2. PACKAGES . . . . . . page 09-14
With our extensive facilities, accommodation and activities we can provide an opportunity for your family and
friends to share a weekend away and enjoy the farm life - away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
3. OTHER INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . page 15
When it comes to hosting traditional evening weddings, the following sets us apart from other venues:
4. SUGGESTED MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17
• Situated on a working farm, our facilities are authentic and each wedding is truly unique.
• We do not host back-to-back weddings in the same reception venue (we have two reception venues for
you to choose from - The Barn or The Distillery). You therefore have access to the reception venue the day
5. OPTIONAL EXTRAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 21
before the wedding to start set-up of décor and flowers (8am - 4pm).
• Our dedicated & passionate staff spend hours making your beautiful confetti & flower carpet by hand!
• Complimentary Bridal Room available from 7am for the bride and her entourage to get ready in.
6. PREFERRED SERVICE PROVIDERS . . page 24
• We include a Stunning Honeymoon Suite for the night of the wedding.
• You have a 200 - hectare playground at your disposal for taking the most beautiful photos & video.
• Professional DJ service included for your ceremony & reception: www.multimusic.co.za 7. BOOKING YOUR WEDDING . . . . . . . . page 25
• The Estate boasts accommodation for up to 100 guests and a communal swimming pool.
• Room amenities are all natural and made from herbs grown on the farm & essential oils distracted in the
Distillery (which also doubles up as our larger industrial reception venue). 8. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT . . . . . . . . page 26
• Seasonal Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs & Pecan nuts used in the preparation of your wedding food are
organically & bio-dynamically grown right here on the farm.
ROSEMARY HILL | WELCOME
ROSEMARY HILL | INDEX
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VENUES
We feel privileged to offer our unique venues to couples
– from the impressive Living Chapel to the spectacular
Maze, the authentic Wooden Barn and the working
Distillery. These facilities are beautifully transformed
every week to host truly memorable weddings.
A guaranteed incomparable experience for your guests!
THE LIVING CHAPEL THE PAVILION
Ceremony Canapés | Reception (intimate weddings)
Imagine being surrounded by vines! This beautiful chapel is located inside a Located at the centre of our formal garden, this open-sided structure provides 360-degree views of the
2-hectare garden consisting of Rosemary, Lavender, Rose Geranium, Olive Trees, beautiful Maze which is home to over 2 000 plants.
Lemon Trees, Pomegranate Trees, Spekboom and many more. It can seat 120 guests
on benches. Additional seating on the grass terrace. The chapel has a translucent After the ceremony, this is the ideal space where you can cut your wedding cake and spend some time with
roof to provide shelter in the event of rain, and together with the plants, creates a your guests before you leave for your Couple Shoot with your photographer/videographer.
cool natural atmosphere. For intimate daytime weddings, this is the ideal reception venue!
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THE BARN THE DISTILLERY
Ceremony | Reception Reception
This authentic wooden structure Recently revamped as the new space for our
was built in the late 80’s to house an Esstential Oil Distillation Plant. The Distillery is
entrepreneurs market. It was later very spacious with high ceilings and ideal for
enclosed and used as a store for the wedding receptions of up to 250 guests.
farm. Today we use it to seat up to 250
guests for a wedding ceremony, or it It has an industrial feel - with shades of green
can seat up to 120 guests for a wedding which compliment any wedding colour scheme.
reception. The smell of the wood and We played with different textures - think industrial
the magical fairy lights all contribute to equipment, concrete, steel, glass, wood &
a cosy and slightly moody feel. designer tiles by Wolkberg Casting Studio.
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EVENING WEDDING INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
BEFORE THE WEDDING:
2021 RATES 2022 RATES
• In-house event coordinator providing assistance leading up to the wedding.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FRIDAY - SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS • Use of the premises for Engagement Shoot (Usually charged at R525 per shoot). Booking essential.
(and the day before the holiday)
(and the day before the holiday)
• Mock table at least 3 months before your wedding. Tuesday - Friday, strictly 10:00 - 14:00. By appointment only.
VENUE HIRE R 48 500 VENUE HIRE R 49 500
• Complimentary Food tasting and wine paring evening for the bridal couple hosted quarterly.
COST PER ADULT R 695 COST PER ADULT R 745
(Additional guests charged at R295 pp). Booking essential.
COST PER CHILD R 350 COST PER CHILD R 350
(6-12 years) • Final meeting with your coordinator at least 1 month prior to your wedding to go through all the details.
(6-12 years)
• Basic set-up and cleaning of the facilities.
COST PER CHILD R0 COST PER CHILD R0
(under 6 years) • Reception Venue available for décor set-up the day before the wedding from 08:00 - 16:00.
(under 6 years)
• We provide a florist working station with 3x plastic tables, dustbin, broom and ladder.
DEPOSIT R20 000 DEPOSIT R21 000
DAY OF THE WEDDING:
• Bridal Room available from 7am for the bride and her entourage to get ready in.
EXAMPLE COST ESTIMATE EXAMPLE COST ESTIMATE • Groom’s Room available from 7am for the groom and his entourage to get ready in.
Wedding for 100 Adults Wedding for 100 Adults • Security and parking attendants.
• Snack packs for your service providers working into the evening:
R 20 000 (Deposit) Payment 1 R 21 000 (Deposit) Payment 1
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photographers, videographers, band members.
R 69 500 (Cost per adult x100) R 74 500 (Cost per adult x100)
R 2 500 (Breakage deposit) Payment 2 R 2 500 (Breakage deposit) Payment 2 • Complimentary 13-seater shuttle for your guests staying over in neighbouring guesthouses within a 6km radius
R 28 500 Remaining venue hire amount) R 28 500 Remaining venue hire amount) from Rosemary Hill Farm (Includes one pick-up and two drop-offs). Must be pre-arranged with your coordinator
R 120 ,500 (All prices include 15% VAT) R 126 ,500 (All prices include 15% VAT) at least 2 weeks before the day of the wedding. Guests staying on the farm to please drive themselves around.
• Chef’s Choice Canapés served with Mint-Lemon Water and Homemade Lemonade OR Ice Tea for guests upon
arrival (served in glass bottles or Champagne glasses).
MIDWEEK DISCOUNT • Chapel hire, podium, kneeling cushions, registry table, white wooden benches, chairs for musicians and DJ.
• Professional DJ service at ceremony and reception: www.multimusic.co.za.
SELECTED MONDAYS TO THURSDAYS
(Excluding Public Holidays & the day before) • Homemade Confetti & Flower Carpet (dried and seasonal fresh flowers / herbs from the farm)
• Canapés served in The Pavilion. The Maze will be set up with wooden (bokkie) tables, chairs, umbrellas, benches,
50% OFF VENUE HIRE cocktail tables and lawn games. If you choose to cut your cake here, we supply cake table, cake knife and lifter.
Minimum of 50 paying guests
• Kombi and driver (for max 9 passengers) for duration of the photo and video shoot. You will be driven through
the Farmland, Fields, Stables, Pecan Nut Orchard, Camber Bridge and lastly, our famous Hothouse.
SUGGESTED MINIMUM • Picnic basket with snacks and drinks to take on your photo shoot.
• Basic décor available from Rosemary Hill (subject to availability and number of guests). Includes glass jars and
STARTING TIMES NUMBER OF GUESTS bottles, votive candle holders, wooden underplates, concrete underplates, signage and more...
MONDAY - THURSDAY: 50 PAYING GUESTS • Standard Lights (Barn: Fairy lights, dimmable hanging bulbs. Distillery: naked bulbs, LED Strip)
SUMMER: 16H15 FRIDAY, PUBLIC HOLIDAY (& THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC
SPRING & AUTUMN: 15H45 • Inside Venue: wIne table, gift table and DJ booth.
HOLIDAY: 80 PAYING GUESTS
WINTER: 15H00 SATURDAY: 100 PAYING GUESTS
• Fully Licensed Bar.
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• Barmen (1 per every 50 guests) and waiters (1 per every 20 guests for buffet and 1 per every 10 guests for plated).
• Standard cutlery and crockery, Standard glasses (Champagne, 300ml red wine, 250ml white wine).
• Reception Tables:
EXCLUDED FROM YOUR PACKAGE: Barn: 8/10 - seater rectangular wooden tables
Flowers, candles and décor specific to your wedding theme.
Guest accommodation. Distillery: 6/12 - seater rectangular wooden tables with black steel frame
External service providers & products (photo- & videographers, stationary, ceremony officiant etc.). • White wooden chairs for reception. Padded white chairs for Bride and Groom.
Table Wine and Sparkling Wine for the toasts. • Napkins (white, cream, grey, black).
• Your choice of a buffet or plated meal.
RULES FOR SETUP : • Complimentary meals for up to five service providers (not seated at reception) for weddings of 80 paying
guests or more.
The reception venue is available between 08:00 - 16:00 (strictly) the day prior to your wedding.
The venue and other areas (ceremony, canapes, etc.) are available on the day of your wedding between • During Winter: Plate warmer and Patio heaters.
08:00-12:00 (by which time the venue must be vacated). This allows us enough time to clean and get • Bonfire for Barn receptions and Konkas for Distillery receptions (lit and maintained by our staff).
the facilities function ready. • Generator that starts up automatically in the event of a general power failure.
Please refrain from using our wooden reception tables as working surfaces.
• Your coordinator stays until 22:00 at which time our Security Manager takes over as your contact person.
Keep noise levels down as we might have other events/weddings booked.
• 1 Night’s stay in the the Honeymoon Suite.
Pre-authorised vehicles may enter the farm to offload, thereafter they must park in the designated
AFTER THE WEDDING:
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parking areas.
Personal belongings and decor items must please be collected the following day.
• Final invoice with recon of additional extras and refund of breakage deposit within two weeks.
• Buffet breakfast for Bridal Couple and all guests staying on the farm.
• 15% discount on all future function and/or accommodation bookings.
INTIMATE DAYTIME WEDDING INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
BEFOR
BEFO R E THE WEDDING:
2021 rates 2022 rates • In-house event coordinator providing assistance leading up to the wedding.
• Use of premises for Engagement Shoot (Usually charged at R525 per shoot). Booking essential.
Selected Sundays - Thursdays 12am-6pm Selected Sundays - Thursdays 12am-6pm
• Mock table at least 2 months before the wedding. Tuesday - Friday, strictly 10:00 - 14:00. By appointment only.
No. of guests per adult per child (6-12yrs) Venue No. of guests per adult per child (6-12yrs) Venue • INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
Complimentary Food tasting and wine paring evening for the bridal couple hosted quarterly.
(Additional guests charged at R295pp). Booking essential.
6 - 20 R 490 R 245 R 7 500 6 - 20 R 510 R 255 R 8 500
• Final meeting with your coordinator to go through all the details
21 - 35 R 490 R 245 R 10 500 21 - 35 R 510 R 255 R 11 500
R 490 R 245 R 13 500 36 - 50 R 255 R 14 500
36 - 50 R 510 DAY OF THE WEDDING:
• Bridal Room available from 7am for the bride and her entourage to get ready in.
• Groom’s Room available from 7am for the groom and his entourage to get ready in.
• Basic set-up and cleaning of the facilities.
EXAMPLE COST ESTIMATE EXAMPLE COST ESTIMATE • Venues (Living Chapel for ceremony & Maze for Reception) available for décor set-up from 08:00.
WEDDING FOR 50 ADULTS WEDDING FOR 50 ADULTS
• Security and parking attendants.
R 14 500 (Deposit = Venue Hire) Payment 1
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R 13 500 (Deposit = Venue Hire) Payment 1 • Snack packs for your Service Providers (for the duration of your wedding: photographers, videographers, band members).
R 24 500 (R490 Cost per Adult x 50) R 25 500 (R510 Cost per Adult x 50)
Payment 2 Payment 2 • Chef’s choice Canapés served with Mint-Lemon Water and Homemade Lemonade OR Ice Tea for guests upon arrival
R 2 500 (Breakage deposit) R 2 500 (Breakage deposit)
(served in glass bottles or Champagne glasses).
R 42 500 (All prices include 15% VAT) • Living Chapel hire, podium, kneeling cushions, registry table, wooden benches for guests, chairs for musicians and DJ.
R 40 500 (All prices include 15% VAT)
• Professional DJ service at ceremony and reception (12-6pm).
• Canapés served in The Pavilion/Maze. It will be set up with wooden (bokkie) tables, chairs, umbrellas, benches, cocktail
tables and lawn games.
• Reception in the Pavillion: wIne table, gift table, DJ table, cake table, cake knife and lifter. Standard Lights.
SUGGESTED PROGRAMME NUMBER OF GUESTS • Fully Licensed Bar (the setup will be determined by your requirements and at the discretion of your coordinator).
• Service staff will be allocated according to your requirements and at the discretion of your coordinator.
Ceremony starting time : 12h00 This package has been designed for a maximum of 50
• Standard cutlery and crockery, Standard glasses (Champagne, 300ml red wine, 250ml white wine).
Canapes : 12h30 guests (and using the Pavillion for reception).
• Reception Tables: 10 - seater round or 6/12 - seater rectangular (plastic tables with white or cream tablecloths).
Lunch : 14h00 Should you have more than 50 guests or you prefer to • Napkins (white, cream, grey or black).
Couple Photoshoot : 16h30 - 18h00 use the Barn, please refer to Optional Extras. • White wooden chairs for reception. Padded white chairs for Bride and Groom.
INFORMATION
• Buffet lunch.
• During Winter: Plate warmer and Patio heaters.
• Generator that starts up automatically in the event of a general power failure.
EXCLUDED FROM YOUR PACKAGE: • Your coordinator stays until the formalities are over, at which time her assistant or our Security Manager takes over as
your contact person.
Honeymoon Suite (Please book this yourself, according to your requirements).
• 1 Night’s stay in the the Honeymoon Suite.
Venue not available for setup the day before the wedding.
All flowers, confetti, candles and décor specific to your wedding theme.
Guest accommodation.
AFTER THE WEDDING:
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External service providers & products (photo- & videographers, stationary, ceremony officiant etc.). • Final invoice with recon of additional extras and refund of breakage deposit within two weeks
Decor from Rosemary Hill. • 15% discount on all future function and/or accommodation bookings.
Table Wine and Sparkling Wine for the toasts.
RULES FOR SETUP :
Ceremony, canapes and reception hall available from 08:00 - 10:00 (by which time the venue must be vacated)
on the day of your wedding, This gives us enough time to clean and get the facilities function ready.
Please arrange with your florist to have all flower arrangements ready to go on the tables when they arrive.
Please refrain from using our wooden reception tables as working surfaces.
Kindly keep noise levels down as we might have other events/weddings booked.
Pre-authorised vehicles may enter the farm to offload, thereafter they must park in the designated parking areas
Personal belongings and decor items must be removed the same day.
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OTHER INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATION:
Apart from The Bridal Room, Groom’s Room & Honeymoon Suite (Evening Weddings), • •
accommodation is not included in your package.
Please refer to the Farmstays booklet provided during your venue viewing for photos, details and pricing.
To view availability and make a booking, please visit: www.rosemaryhill.co.za/accommodation.
Kindly note: our accommodation is very popular and booked up to 2 years in advance; please book the rooms you
require for your nearest and dearest when you book your wedding.
All accommodation on the farm includes breakfast! Should you wish to enjoy your breakfast together with all your
friends/ family, please let our Accommodation Manager know so she can organise a complimentary venue for you
(subject to availability).
TABLE WINE AND BAR :
The Bridal Couple is permitted to bring one of each of the following per table of 8-12 guests:
One bottle of red wine, one bottle of white wine, two bottles of sparkling wine.
Additional beverages brought in will be levied with a corkage fee. To be arranged in advance.
Bar tabs and special requests to be discussed with Management.
For your safety we are a strictly cash-free zone. We accept cards, Snapscan and Zapper at the bar.
(Please include in your invitation).
COFFEE SHOP & TRAILS
Last Kitchen orders at 15h00 . Last drinks orders at 16h00. Trails close at 18h00.
INFORMATION
DJ & MUSIC
Your package includes a DJ. Should you wish to bring in your own DJ, our sound engineer will still be on site to
ensure correct use of our built-in equipment. For this reason, there will be no discount when using your own DJ.
Rosemary Hill reserves the right to control the volume of the music during the function.
We kindly request the music to end at midnight . Guests may linger by the bonfire if they wish to stay longer. ROSEMARY HILL | OTHER
FOOD TASTINGS
Food tastings are strictly scheduled on predetermined dates.
If you are unable to attend one of these dates,
please send a family member or friend to attend on your behalf and give you feedback.
4 x Buffet tastings per year
3 x Plated tastings per year
SOCIAL MEDIA INSPIRATIONS
Follow us on our social media pages as these are great places to get ideas and be inspired by
photos of real weddings hosted at Rosemary Hill!
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rosemaryhillvenue
Instagram - @ROSEMARY_HILL_VENUE
Pinterest - Rosemary Hill Venue
Youtube - Rosemary Hill
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SUGGESTED BUFFET MENU
1) BEFORE THE CEREMONY Starch (Choose two items)
• Upon arrival your guests will be welcomed with refreshing Mint-Lemon Water and your choice of Homemade • Rice Pilaf (Long grain rice braised with vegetable stock and spices)
Signature Lemonade OR Artisanal Ice Tea (Blended loose-leaf tea) - Served with the Chef’s Choice Canapé • Honey, Chives and garlic roasted sweet potatoes
• Roasted parmesan and basil pesto baby potatoes
• Mediterranean Quinoa salad with crispy chickpeas
• Rosemary and Garlic infused potato dauphinoise
• Roasted potato wedges with rosemary coarse salt
2) AFTER THE CEREMONY
Cold Salads & Warm Vegetables (Choose three items)
items )
Canapés Drinks • Marinated rainbow beetroot and apple salad
• Spicy Gazpacho topped with a Mini Grilled Cheese Toastie • Mint-Lemon Water and Fruit Juice • Harvest style Greek salad served with a balsamic and herb vinaigrette
• Prawn, Avocado-filled Choux Puffs • Served with your choice of (organic farm grown lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onions, herb marinated Danish feta and kalamata style olives)
• Bacon, Mac and Cheese fritters with Chipotle Ranch Dresssing Sangria or Sparkling Wine (Summer), • Pecan nut, pearled couscous and roasted butternut salad with dried cranberries and seasonal salad leaves
• Ciabatta BLT sandwiches with Honey and Mustard Aioli Glühwein or Sherry (Winter) • Pumpkin Pie OR Pumpkin Fritters (sweet and sticky, covered in Caramel Sauce)
• Breadsticks with Herbed Cheese, Hummus & Baba Ganoush • Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (a selection of Vegetables from our organic gardens and greenhouses on the farm)
• Baked Brie, Pear and Pecan Nut Pies • Creamy Spinach Bake (cooked in a Creamy Sauce with Black Pepper and Nutmeg)
• Sushi - Inari (Tofu Boats), California Rolls & Maki
4) DESSERT (Choose four items
items))
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• Spiced carrot & pineapple cake with cream cheese icing • Self-saucing chocolate pudding
• New York style cheesecake served with vanilla ice cream OR fresh cream
3) DINNER • Double Chocolate and pecan nut brownies • Tiramisu
• Traditional Mini Milk tart • Creamy Cremora Tart
Meat (Choose two items) • Lemon Meringue • Peppermint Crisp
• Pecan Nut Pie • Key Lime Pie
• Slow Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs (Braised in our homemade Brine and Finished with the Chefs signature Smokey BBQ sauce) • Malva Pudding and Custard • Berry and Yoghurt Panna Cotta
• Crispy Pork Belly (Seasoned with aromatic spices and served with Honey caramelized apples)
• Lamb Loin Chops (Roasted Lamb chops with a Garlic and Mixed garden herb marinade)
• Dark Stout braised lamb Stew (traditional lamb stew enhanced with the fragrant flavours of a local dark stout beer)
• Lemon and Parmesan Chicken (Breast fillets crusted with Lemon Zest, fresh herbs, parmesan cheese and bread crumbs)
5) BOTTOMLESS TEA & FILTER COFFEE
• Za’atar Roasted chicken with Green Herb Tahini sauce (Free Range chicken pieces cooked until tender with Za’atar spice) • Please inform us of any special dietary requirements.
• Moules Marinieres (French mussles cooked in White Wine, Cream , Garlic & Parsley) • Catering by Rosemary Hill only.
• Thai Green Seafood Curry (Medley of Seafood cooked with a fragrant Green Curry Paste & Coconut Cream) • Please discuss special requests with our chef.
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Lentil Bobotie (Traditional Bobotie flavour & methods made with brown lentils)
Butternut & Chickpea Curry (Cooked to perfection in a thick Coconut Cream Sauce)
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•
Our menu changes once a year. Please ask your coordinator for our latest version. You are still
welcome to select items from our previous menus.
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1) BEFORE THE CEREMONY
• Upon arrival your guests will be welcomed with refreshing Mint-Lemon Water and your choice of Homemade
Signature Lemonade OR Artisanal Ice Tea (Blended loose-leaf tea) - Served with the Chef’s Choice Canapé
2) AFTER THE CEREMONY
Canapés Drinks
• Spicy Gazpacho topped with a Mini Grilled Cheese Toastie
• Mint-Lemon Water and Fruit Juice
• Prawn, Avocado-filled Choux Puffs
• Served with your choice of
• Bacon, Mac and Cheese fritters with Chipotle Ranch Dresssing
Sangria or Sparkling Wine (Summer),
• Ciabatta BLT sandwiches with Honey and Mustard Aioli
Glühwein or Sherry (Winter)
• Breadsticks with Herbed Cheese, Hummus & Baba Ganoush
• Baked Brie, Pear and Pecan Nut Pies
• Sushi - Inari (Tofu Boats), California Rolls & Maki
DINNER
3) STARTER ON THE TABLE (Please choose one item
item))
• Homemade Breads (Ciabatta, Sourdough and Oven-Fired Focaccia) plated with Butternut Skordalia,
Parma Ham, a slice of Brie and your choice of one of our flavoured butters :
Wild Mushroom and Port OR Maple Bacon and Chipotle OR Soft Green Farm Herbs.
• Roasted Provencal Vegetable Tartlet
Served with Basil-Tomato Jelly, Herbed Cream Cheese & topped with a Micro Green Salad
4) PLATED DINNER (Please choose one item
item))
• Chorizo sausage and Prawn gnocchi served with Napolitana sauce and a dollop of fresh Mascarpone cheese.
• Slow Braised lamb shank served with ratatouille vegetables and roasted garlic pomme puree.
• Crispy Pork belly served with caramelised sweet potato, braised Bok choy and roasted butternut & apple puree.
• Seared Salmon with Israeli style pearled couscous, crispy leeks and tenderstem broccoli.
• Roasted cauliflower steak with beetroot hummus, butternut and crispy spiced chickpeas.
• Wild Mushroom and Baby Spinach Risotto finished with a light drizzle of black truffle oil.
5) DESSERT (Choose four items
items))
• Spiced carrot & pineapple cake with cream cheese icing • Self-saucing chocolate pudding
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• New York style cheesecake served with vanilla ice cream OR fresh cream
• Double Chocolate and pecan nut brownies • Tiramisu
• Traditional Mini Milk tart • Creamy Cremora Tart
• Lemon Meringue • Peppermint Crisp
• Pecan Nut pie • Key Lime pie
• Malva Pudding and Custard • Berry and Yoghurt Panna cotta
6) BOTTOMLESS TEA & FILTER COFFEE
• Please inform us of any special dietary requirements.
• Catering by Rosemary Hill only.
• Please discuss special requests with our chef.
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• Our menu changes once a year. Please ask your coordinator for our latest version. You are still welcome to select
items from our previous menus.DAY OF THE WEDDING
• Babysitter for 1 - 3 Kids (2 years and up) - R70 per hour (children under 2 years need 1 babysitter per child).
• Breakfast Platter: Freshly made Waffles with caramelised banana and maple glazed bacon, Berry & Chia Seed
Yoghurt Parfait, Peanut Butter & Honey Oat Bars, Thyme-roasted Butternut, Spinach & Feta Muffins,
Fresh Seasonal Fruit - R85 per person
• Lunch Platter: Crispy Lamb Pitas, Vegetable Crudites served with Hummus, Hake Goujons with tartar sauce,
Korean-style deep fried chicken drummets, Leek & Onion Tator Tots with Chipotle Mayo,
Spanakopita (authentic Greek Spinace & Feta Pie),- R95 per person
• Music during canapés: You are welcome to arrange your own band to play during Canapés. However, should
you prefer our in-house DJ to play background music, this can be arranged in advance - R500
• Gift for the guests - Rosemary plant wrapped in brown paper and tied with a ribbon - R40 each
• Gift for the guests - Homemade items available on request (E.g. Fudge, Cookies, Jam or Brownies)
- Lead time 2 weeks. Prices differ.
• Naked two-tier Wedding Cake with Butter Cream Icing and Fresh Berries - (ask for quote).
• Naked three-tier Wedding Cake with Butter Cream Icing and Fresh Berries - (ask for quote).
• If you booked a daytime wedding but you wish to continue the celebrations after sunset (18h00) .
OPTIONAL EXTRAS & ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS •
The venue hire is R1500 per hour or part thereof. Incuded in this fee are standard fairy lights in the Pavillion (Maze)
If you booked a daytime wedding but you would prefer to host your reception in the Barn between 12h00-18h00, the
WE ARE PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER THESE UNIQUE PRODUCTS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
additional venue hire is R10,000 (subject to availability).
• Wooden Stage for the band: Different configurations and heights available
BEFORE THE WEDDING
- Price depends on size and height.
• Accommodation for 100 guests on the farm. www.rosemaryhill.co.za/acommodation • Botanical Gin Bar: (Served with Cinnamon sticks, Orange peel, Lemon slices, Fresh Fennel/Dill, Fennel seeds,
• Rent mountain bikes for exploring the farm - R240 per Bicycle per person Artisanal Green Tea, Cardamom, Juniper berries, Rosemary, Geranium, Lavender and Edible flowers) -
Prices depend on requirements.
• Guided Horse riding - R275 per person
• Bloedlemoen Gin on tap, 30 liter keg - (ask for quote).
• Late-night Munchies: (E.g. Prego Rolls, S’mores, Mini Cheese Toasties, Gourmet Hot Chocolate Bar).
PRE-WEDDING BUFFET PRE-WEDDING PIZZA AND • 30 Litre keg Devil’s Peak Lager (Confirm prices with your coordinator).
GOURMET BRAAI WINE DINNER
DINNER AT THE GREENHOUSE CAFE
AFTER THE WEDDING
IN BARBET’S BURROW
PIZZA MARGHERITA EXTRAS: • Buffet Breakfast for your guests (not staying over on Rosemary Hill Farm) - R165 per person (for 2021)
R195 PER PERSON | 65 Marinated artichokes, wild
• Airport transfers - Price to be confirmed
mushroom, danish feta
PIZZA PEPPERONI
MEAT (choose 2): • Sunday Fun-day after breakfast at Acrobranch! - Before you go off on honeymoon, have some fun with family
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Lemon & Herb Chicken Wings, Chicken & Apricot Avocado, streaky bacon, Grana
and friends before you all go your separate ways. To be booked at www.acrobranch.co.za.
PIZZA AI FUNGHI
Sosaties, Rosemary & Garlic Lamb Chops, Lamb Padano Shavings, Fior de Latte
Sosaties, Boerewors, Beef Rump marinated in chef’s | 75 | 22
special BBQ Sauce, Pork Chops PIZZA PUGLIESE Olives, Caramelised Onion, Fresh
OR Braised Pork Belly | 85 Basil, Sliced Red Onion
VEGETABLES AND SALAD (choose 2): PIZZA VEGANO | 12
Potato salad, Potato Bake, Greek style salad, Beetroot | 85 KIDS PIZZA
salad, Pasta salad, Whole Roasted Sweet Potato, PIZZA POLLO MARGHERITA | 45
OR Butternut stuffed with Spinach and Feta | 85 HAWAIIAN | 55
STARCH (choose 1): REGINA | 55
Garlic Bread, Cheese Roll, pre-made Braai Broodjies, WINE AND BEER TO BE PURCHASED FROM
Sourdough Bread OR Light Rye Bread THE BUSHVINE WINERY AND BAR.
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( I N NO S P E C I F I C O R DE R )
DÉCOR:
• Wilde Bloem, 076 448 6233, hello@wildebloem.co.za (e.g. flower styling & rentals)
• Love Beloved, Coreen, 083 727 6797, www.lovebeloved.co.za
• Floom Floral Design, Leanie, 082 944 7175, www.floom.co.za
PHOTOGRAPHER:
• Nina Buys, info@ninabuys.com, www.ninabuys.com
• Mighty Fine Productions, 012 809 0059, www.mightyfine.co.za
• Renske de Klerk, 082 075 4691, www.rdkphotography.co.za
• JC Click, 072 267 3484, www.jcclick.co.za
• Lightburst, clive@lightburst.co.za , www.lightburst.co.za
• AndStory, 079 497 6748, www.andstory.co.za
• Hendrik Steytler Photography, 072 575 8500, www.hendriksteytler.co.za
• Alexis Muntz Photography, 072 382 2661, www.alexismuntzphotography.com
• Splendid Productions , 012 332 3253, www.splendidproductions.co.za
• George and Co, info@georgeandco.co.za, www.georgeandco.co.za
VIDEOGRAPHER:
• JC Click, 072 267 3484, www.jcclick.co.za
• Mighty Fine Productions, 012 809 0059, www.mightyfine.co.za
• George and Co, info@georgeandco.co.za, www.georgeandco.co.za
MAKE-UP ARTIST AND STYLIST:
• Karen Bezuidenhout, 083 610 0746, www.karenb.co.za
• Tamaryn Pretorius, 076 124 6879, www.tamarynpretorius.co.za
• Missy Make Up Artist, info@missymakeupartist.co.za
• HK Beauty, 082 567 7024, hello@hkbeauty.co.za
ROSEMARY HILL | PREFERRED SERVICE PROVIDERS
WEDDING CAKE:
• Kevin Schoof, 082 413 9631, www.baker-boys.co.za
FAIRY LIGHTS & DRAPING:
• Softline Decor, Theo 082 837 9065
ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR GUESTS:
• Caricaturist - Alan Simpson, 082 369 8742, alansimpsonink.blogspot.co.za
MUSICIANS:
• String Quartet: Laetitia, 082 497 7034, laetitia@gmail.com
• Musician / Acoustic Band: Stuart Reece, 079 082 9601, www.stuartreeceband.com
MARRIAGE OFFICIANT:
• Pastor Roy Buck, 082 873 7164, www.marriageofficer.za.net
• Steve Oxten, 084 589 1306, oxton.steve@gmail.com
OTHER ACCOMMODATION IN THE AREA:
• Tree Tops
083 268 5519 tdmccusker@gmail.com – self-catering open-plan cottage; 500m from RH
• Silver Fig
012 802 4017 silverfig@mweb.co.za - 11 double rooms and 8 log cabins; 800m from RH
• Gecko Ridge Venue & Guesthouse:
082 936 0563 www.geckoridgevenue.co.za
9 double rooms and 1 family unit, 2.5km from Rosemary Hill
• Guesthouse@56:
072 486 8877 www.guesthouse56.com
10 double rooms, 4,9km from Rosemary Hill
COFFEE VENDOR:
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• Mobile Coffee Tuk Tuk - Bean and Bloom
082 524 2239 / 082 557 5109 info@beanandbloom.co.za – Serves cappuccinos/ hot drinks
during canapes and/or dessertWHAT HAPPENS NEXT
ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR COORDINATOR:
You are welcome to contact your coordinator if you have questions or require additional information.
Admin and emails are generally tended to on Wednesdays to Fridays between 08:00 and 16:00
(if your coordinator is not busy running a wedding at the time).
Please remember to arrange an appointment with your coordinator if you are planning on visiting the farm.
SIX MONTHS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING:
Schedule a meeting with your coordinator to do a venue walk-about.
Here we will discuss your requirements in more detail over a cup of coffee.
THREE MONTHS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING:
We will send you a reminder to schedule a date for a table mock-up with your booked florist.
Please note this has to be done on a weekday.
If you and your florist decided that a mock-up is not neccessary, then a meeting will be scheduled to go through the Wedding Work Sheet.
ONE MONTH BEFORE YOUR WEDDING:
BOOKING YOUR WEDDING If you have any final information not yet given to your coordinator and you would like to do so in person, please make an appointment
(for a week day).
Due to the high demand for our venue, we are unable to accept provisional bookings.
THREE WEEKS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING:
• STEP 1 - BOOK YOUR VIEWING
Theresa Franken will take you on a guided site visit to show you all the facilities we have on offer The following information (in writing) will be requested, if not yet received:
and to answer all your questions. Please budget 90 minutes for your appointment.
• Your final menu choice together with any special dietary requirements for your guests
ROSEMARY HILL | BOOKING YOUR WEDDING
Please arrange through info@rosemaryhill.co.za. Viewing strictly by appointment only. • Special requirements at the bar
• A scanned copy of your wedding invitation (or a link to your wedding website)
• A copy of the programme and formalities on your big day
• STEP 2 - SECURE YOUR EVENT (PAYMENT 11)) • A copy of your table seating plan
• Sign and submit your contract online (Link will be sent to you via email upon request).
• Pay the deposit of R20 000 for 2021 or R21 000 for 2022 (Payment 1). • A complete guest list that we can give to our Security for access control
• Send proof of payment along with copies of your IDs to theresa@rosemaryhill.co.za • The name and contact details of all external service providers (flowers and décor, hair and make-up, wedding cake, photographer,
videographer, DJ etc.)
• If your photographer has not yet been to Rosemary Hill, we will request for you to arrange a site visit for them so we can show them
PAYMENT METHODS:
around. Strictly Monday to Friday between 9:00-16:00. Booking essential.
We prefer EFT payments, other methods will incur the following costs: • You will receive a friendly reminder that your final number of guests and a break-down of children between 6 and 12 years of age,
as well as children under the age of 6 will be equired 1 week later at which time you will receive your final invoice for payment.
• Credit Card Payment - additional 3%
• Cash Payment - additional 1,8% • Please count all service providers for the evening of your wedding into your final numbers (including assistants). Rosemary Hill supplies
food for up to 5 service providers* (non-friends or family members not seated with your wedding guests), for example; the DJ and
photographer. We will then simply subtract the costs of them from your invoice. This will allow us to prepare for the correct number of
• STEP 3 - CONFIRMATION guests.
Your wedding date will be secured upon receipt of the above and you will receive written confirmation
from us on the first Wednesday after you booked. You will also receive loorplans, TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING:
map, the wedding worskheet and guidelines on the process leading up to your wedding.
Your invoice will be sent, due for payment 14-days prior to your wedding date.
• STEP 4 - CORRESPONDING WITH US Please ensure that all wedding related information and requirements are provided within the time leading up to your wedding.
• All matters related to your actual wedding day (questions that come up in the months leading up to your
wedding, scheduling meetings, arranging your food tasting, optional extras (for example pre-wedding Please send the proof of payment and signed wedding worksheet to weddings@rosemaryhill.co.za
dinner) and booking your engagement shoot - weddings@rosemaryhill.co.za
• All matters regarding your accommodation - farmstays@rosemaryhill.co.za
• STEP 5 - PAYMENT OF FINAL INVOICE (PAYMENT 2
2)) WE LOOK FORWARD TO PLANNING AND SHARING YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH YOU!
.25 Final numbers and balance of invoice due strictly two weeks before your wedding.
If your final guest list is below the minimum required, you will still be charged for the minimum number of guests. .26OFFICE: 012 802 0052
MOBILE: 083 235 6857
EMAIL: info@rosemaryhill.co.za
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