WEDDINGS
WELCOME Thank you for your interest in Bracu as a venue for your special day. Your wedding is a personal and intimate occasion. The decision on your venue is often the first and most important one you will make as it becomes the heart of your celebration. Bracu is an exclusive venue offering intimate luxury, nestled amongst the romantic olive grove of the renowned Simunovich Olive Estate, only 40 minutes south of Auckland. The combination of classic charm and state of the art facilities make Bracu the perfect choice for celebrating your day in style. The options for delivering your special day are endless and our wedding experts will work closely with you to ensure all of your dreams are fulfilled
CEREMONY As we can never guarantee the perfect climate or weather conditions, Bracu provides a luxurious one-stop wedding experience with multiple ceremony venue options. The Island Our new purpose built covered outdoor ceremony area is a beautiful and versatile space, surrounded by the olive grove and fresh water stream. Seating up to 140 depending on layout. White ceremony chairs available for hire. Lakeside Declare your vows outdoors beside our tranquil lake with a picturesque view of the olive grove and surrounding Bombay hills. The Pavilion We can design a special ceremony area inside the Pavilion for a stylish indoor ceremony.
RECEPTION
THE RECEPTION Bracu Pavilion is an exceptional venue which delivers a statement of style and elegance. Nestled amongst the olive grove and beside a beautiful lake, it provides an unique and tranquil setting. We can cater for up to 190 guests cocktail style and 140 seated for a 3 course set menu, designed by our talented Head Chef, Mikey Newlands. Not only do you receive the best service, advice and recommendations from our Wedding Expert, you also receive the following included in the venue hire: Exclusive hire of Bracu Pavilion Use of our helipad or outdoor deck area beside the lake for your ceremony or our new all weather option, the Island Professional set up crew Our experienced Maitre D leading an attentive team for the duration of your celebration A drinks station set up outside for after ceremony drinks A choice of either round or rectangular tables Black chairs (chair covers not included) White table cloths with white linen napkins All glassware and silverware Cake table and cake knife Gift table / entrance table Outdoor wrought iron tables with 20 chairs and cushions Printed menus and table plan Coffee station with tea and coffee served throughout your celebration French style furniture and other soft seating for relaxing Air conditioning for your comfort Registry signing table and chair 2 shade umbrellas Preparation of the venue MARCH, APRIL & OCTOBER Reception Hire $3500 Island Hire $400 Minimum Guests 60 NOVEMBER FEBRUARY Reception Hire $3790 Island Hire $490 Minimum Guest 80* *Summer arrangements Bubbles, Canapes, 3 Course Menu MAY SEPTEMBER Reception Hire $1990 Island Hire $290 Minimum Guests 60 SUNDAY THURSDAY Reception Hire less $1000* *Excluding May September
DINING OPTIONS Bracu is a fine dining destination that ignites the senses and captivates the palate. This pride in excellence is carried through every aspect of our food delivery. Our Head Chef Mikey Newlands leads a talented team, delivering culinary delights that will leave your guests talking about the food long after your big day. Mikey uses the freshest seasonal offerings from passionate local producers and the Estate s own gardens in his elegant and contemporary cuisine. Bracu can cater to most dietary requirements, offering canapés and set menus. Please contact our Wedding Consultant to discuss your preferred dining style.
CANAPÉ MENU Hot Wild Venison Sliders, Passata, Mozzarella Crayfish and Pork Sliders, Hazelnut Aioli Tempura Prawn with Chilli Vinegar Cauliflower and Mint Pakoras, Pistachio and Mint Dressing Salt Cod Beignets, Green Olive Salsa Verde Warm Leek and Gruyere Tarts, Spiced Crab Mayonnaise Spiced Beef Cheek Spring Rolls, Truffle Aioli Cold Black Olive and Parmesan Sable, Goats Cheese and Red Pepper Tuna, Salmon or Vegetarian Sushi Oysters in the half shell with Raspberry Vinegar Mignonette Rice Paper Rolls with Spiced Pork and Cashews Grissini with Provolone and Parma Ham Duck Liver Parfait on Brioche, with Beetroot and Hibiscus Rilllete of Pork, Sour Apple Puree Pricing Canapes: (2 hot and 2 cold) - $22 per person. Additional canapés are $13 per person 3 Course Set Menu: 1 entrée, 2 Mains and 1 dessert - $95 per person Children: 11 years and under - $40 per person 3 COURSE SET MENU Entrees Mains Desserts Smoked Salmon, Horseradish and Beetroot Tuna Tataki, Avocado, Soy and Crispy Shallots Smoked Chicken, Bacon and Walnut Salad Crispy Duck Beignet, Mango and Macadamia Nut Salad Grain Fed Beef Carpaccio, Truffle, Parmesan and Watercress Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, Basil Oil and Pinenuts Seared Tuna Nicsoise Chicken, Leek and Crayfish Terrine with Lemon and Chive Dressing Roasted Grain Fed Sirloin, Caramelised Onion, Spinach and Red Wine Roasted Market Fish, Crayfish and Prawn Butter Sauce Seared Venison, Beetroot, Chard and Blood Orange Caramelised Rump of Lamb, Peas, Mint and Coconut Yoghurt Poached Fillet of Salmon, Broccolini and Bearnaise Rolled Leg of Chicken, Mushroom, Shallot and Broad Beans Pork Belly Roulade, Caramelised Apple, Red Onion and Sage Crispy Duck with Plum Hoisin, Bok Choy, Ginger and Sesame Raspberry Soufflé with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream Dark Chocolate Tart, Coconut and Raspberry Mandarin and Basil Crème Brulee, Tiramisu Roasted White Chocolate Parfait, Saffron Marinated Strawberries Pear and Almond Tart, Clotted Cream and Maple Syrup Salted Caramel Pudding, Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
BEVERAGES No dining experience is complete without the perfect selection of wines. We can assist by adding the perfect wine match to complement your food selection. We have an extensive range of wines available from the affordable to the exquisitely rare. Beer and non alcoholic beverage selections are also available. Pure natural spring water is provided throughout your celebration at no extra charge. CHAMPAGNE NV Boizel Rosé 120 NV Veuve Cliquot 145 NV Bollinger 175 SPARKLING NV The Maker 45 NV Chandon Brut 60 Huia Brut 80 SAUVIGNON BLANC The Maker 45 Opawa 59 CHARDONNAY Ata Rangi Petrie 60 RIESLING Two Paddock Picnic 50 GEWURZTRAMINER Misha The Gallery 55 PINOT NOIR The Maker 50 Surveyor Thompson 65 CABERNET / MERLOT Puriri Hills 70 Alpha Domus Navigator 59 The Maker 50 SHIRAZ / BLENDS Alpha Domus Barn Stormer 65 D Arenberg The Laughing Magpie 70 DESSERT WINE The Doctors, Nobel Chenin Blanc 65 Cloudy Bay, LH Riesling 69 OTHER Spirits (Double) 8 Antipodes Still/Sparkling 10 Soft Drinks (Glass 6 Juices (Glass) 6 BOTTLED BEER Steinlager Pure 8 Heineke 8 Corona 8 Isaacs Cider 8 *Please note beverages are subject to change due to availability.
PRE-WEDDING ACTIVITIES Looking for a way to relax or let off steam before the big day? Why not experience some of the fun activities we have right here on the Estate. Activities include clay bird shooting, air pistol shooting, air rifle shooting, archery and knife throwing. Single or multi-activity packages are available and can be easily integrated with dining options from Bracu Restaurant. Please contact us for more information.
MAP OF THE ESTATE Contact our Bracu wedding team FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT WITH OUR WEDDING CONSULTANT. Karen Greyling Telephone: 09 236 1033 Mobile: 021 979 611 Email: karen.greyling@simuolive.co.nz Visit our website: www.bracu.co.nz Disclaimer: This document is a guide only and is subject to change. Full details and conditions will be outlined in the wedding contract. A 10% surcharge will be added to your final bill for Public Holidays. A surcharge will be added to your final bill for Credit Card payments. (1.5% Visa & Mastercard, 2.7% Amex & Diners) KAREN MICHAEL MIMI
DIRECTORY Decorations & Flowers FLOWERS CENTERPIECES CHAIR COVER HIRE FAIRY LIGHT HIRE Let Bracu s in house florist Sardna Daya help bring your vision to life. Whether your event be petite or grand she can provide decorative touches that will complement the venue so your day is as beautiful and exciting as you have always imagined. Bracu clients are offered a complimentary consultation where you can discuss your requirements and together create the perfect setting for your special day. Sardna Mobile: 021 472 644 Email: wildflower@paradise.net.nz www.wildflowerflorist.co.nz Words can t express how perfect it all was, the ceremony area was beyond amazing and the Pavilion was even more beautiful than we imagined Everything was absolutely spectacular and it took my breath away! Kate & Mitch - February 2014 Sarah & Robbie - April 2014
Celebrants Nichola Taylor 09 238 2567 or 021 114 4947 sotaylor@xtra.co.nz Sue Smith 09 236 8190 Parvati 03 235 9624 Kathleen Bigwood 021 432 855 Cakes Sweet Bite Cakes Sandra Vicelich 027 351 3977 www.sweetbitescakes.co.nz Strawberry Sky Emma Hogg emma@customcakedesigns.co.nz Music Mike Steffens DJ/MC 09 411 8663 info@mikesteffens-dj.co.nz Nick Logan DJ/MC 0800 43 86 87 Jazz up your event Renee Cosio 021 135 5757 info@jazzupyourevent.co.nz Lyford Sisters 027 587 1771 lyfordsister@gmail.com Bluesteel Band ww.bluesteelband.co.nz www.findaband.co.nz Jewellers Diamond Wholesalers Direct Leesha Naodoo 03 912 2520leesha@ diamondwholesalersdirect.co.nz Photobooth Photobooth Auckland Tamara and Alec, from Photobooth Auckland provide a wonderful service of Photobooth fun. For the duration of the Photobooth time there will be a representative present to advise and look after your guests while using the booth. Props are also provided to make it all the more fun! www.photoboothauckland.com Free call: 0800 crazy fun (272 993) Photokombi 021 08120919 enquiries@sadieandco.com www.sadieandco.com/ photokombi Photography & Videographers The Estate offers a range of breathtaking photo and video opportunities. The beauty of the olive grove, tranquil lake, grand entry gates and rolling hills create exceptional, memorable photos. The gorgeous Gazebo and elegant Wine Library may be available by special arrangement. Indigo Moon Productions Vanessa Laval-Glad 021 0369 5650 or 09 272 4633 vanessa@indigomoon.co.nz Weddings in Vogue Photography 09 360 6012 or 027 246 4760 www.weddingsinvogue.co.nz Perspectives Photo + Cinema 027 370 8554 photo@perspectives.co.nz www.perspectives.co.nz Anna Allport Photography 021 222 6022 anna@annaallport.com www.annaallport.com The Lauren + Delwyn Project Sandringham, Auckland 09 815 3599 or 027 420 6450 info@laurenanddelwyn.co.nz www.laurenanddelwyn.co.nz
Accommodation Accommodation for the Bridal Party is available on the Estate. However, we are only a short drive from several local options: Six Acres Retreat style B&B 09 236 0022 Alison s Lodge 09 236 0522 www.bombaybedandbreakfast.co.nz Moya Lodge 09 236 0410 www.moyalodge.co.nz Petshari Lodge 09 233 6631 www.bombaybedandbreakfast-nz.co.nz Transport Bus, taxi, limo and helicopter pick up and drop off can be organised by calling one of the following contacts: Pavlovich Coachlines 09 620 5490 sales@pavlovich.co.nz www.pavlovich.co.nz First Class Classics Terry and Maxine - 09 271 2552 maxine@firstclassclassics.co.nz www.firstclassclassics.co.nz Auckland Wedding Car Hire and Bus Transport Sharon Kilen - 0508 727 892 Heletranz Julie Voskamp - 09 415 3550 info@heletranz.co.nz www.heletranz.co.nz Inflite Charters 09 377 4406 / 0800 83 50 83 Adam Joyce 021 167 2185 info@inflitecharters.com www.inflitecharters.com Babysitting We have a qualified nanny available for babysitting during your event, either at Bracu or elsewhere if needed. Holds a current first aid certificate. Studied a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and is a fully registered teacher. Has a full driver s license and own transport. Available day or night depending on availability. Contact Amanda Foulds on 021 753 408 for more information. WEDDING FAVOURS Olive skincare Our beautiful Olive Skincare products are also available, please enquire for products and prices. Simunovich Extra Virgin Olive Oil Thank your guests for attending your special day with a bottle of Simunovich Extra Virgin Olive Oil. All of our oils are grown, pressed and bottled right here on the Estate 250ml $8.50 each - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Frantoio Extra Virgin, Lemon Infused, Garlic Infused, Rosemary Infused
WEDDINGS Simunovich Olive Estate 49 Main Road, Bombay, Auckland 09 236 1030 reservations@bracu.co.nz. www.bracu.co.nz