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Introduction Marlborough Convention Centre Wedding Pack

On behalf of Marlborough Convention Centre may we take the opportunity to congratulate you both on your

forthcoming marriage and extend our very best wishes for the future.

Situated in the centre of Blenheim, along the banks of the Taylor River, the Marlborough Convention Centre is

the perfect location for your Wedding Reception.

Our team will ensure that your day is perfect, giving your wedding the personal service it deserves. We will

provide a dedicated wedding coordinator to work alongside you every step of the way.

At the Convention Centre, we do not stop at just providing a perfect venue. We have stunning menus

showcasing the array of fresh Marlborough produce accompanied with a selection of world class Marlborough

wines.

The following information is supplied to assist you in the planning of your Wedding Reception at the

Marlborough Convention Centre and to ensure that this very special event runs to schedule. If you prefer other

arrangements we would be delighted to fulfil them accordingly.

Kind regards,

Melissa Ryder

Wedding Coordinator

MARLBOROUGH CONVENTION CENTRE

42A Alfred Street

PO Box 972, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand

Ph: (03) 579 5047, Fax (03) 579 5049

Email: melissa.ryder@scenicgroup.co.nz

www.marlboroughconventions.co.nz

0800 NZ OWNED (69 69 63)

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Our Wedding Package What We Can Offer

Our package includes the following items:

• A dedicated wedding coordinator who will offer advice and work with you every step of the way to ensure the success of your special day.

• One-on-one consultation with menus, ideas, theme possibilities and a comprehensive tour around our facilities.

• Full catering and bar facilities.

• Full reception set up which includes tables for guests and bridal party, cake, and gift table.

• Complimentary use of the foyer for drinks and canapés prior to the reception.

• Complimentary accommodation at the Scenic Hotel Marlborough for the bridal couple on their wedding night, with a complimentary bottle of bubbles and a late checkout of 12noon.

• Complimentary wet weather option for your Ceremony.

• Access to set up the reception area with decorations the day before the wedding (subject to availability).

Marlborough Wedding package from $1,000.00

Wedding extras

Table set up including head table FOC

Napkins/cloths FOC

Chair covers $7.50 ea

Dance Floor (subject to availability) POA

We can also help arrange:

• Live bands or DJ

• Floral requirements

We do not supply:

Wedding cakes (but we can recommend great cake

makers)

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Function Rooms Ground Floor

Function Rooms

Each function room is 18m by 10m

This room is ideal for elegant wedding receptions.

Located on the ground floor.

Also included is complimentary use of the foyer for

pre-reception drinks and canapes

Venue hire rate: $1,000 per hall

Additional Wedding Charges

Should your wedding reception take place on a

public holiday, an additional surcharge may apply.

Room Configurations

Our wedding function rooms offer a variety of

configurations, which can be set up to suit your

personal preferences.

The main wedding reception configurations are:

Banquet Ideal for wedding receptions which include a meal.

Guests are seated at tables of 10 with a head table

set at the front of the room for the bridal party.

Cocktail Ideal for large wedding groups that wish to mingle

rather than have a seated meal.

Cocktail receptions would include drinks and

canapés (see menu for options and pricing).

Banquet Style Cocktail Style

Per Function Room

120 250

Grand Hall (3 Halls)

350 560

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Wedding MenuWe pride ourselves on our quality products, professionalism and our desire to deliver a memorable experience.

With this in mind, do remember that our menus are flexible and our executive chef is happy to design a menu

specifically for you.

Canapé Menus

$20 per person: choice of 4 items

$27.5 per person: choice of 6 items

Hot

Seared Marlborough scallops with watercress,

fraiche and sweet chilli

Fish goujons with tartare

Sesame chicken tenders with dipping sauce

Selection of sliders

Prawn cutlets with lime, chilli and coriander

Mediterranean baked half shell mussels

Duck confit with kumara rosti

Pulled pork tacos

Vegetarian rosti with roquette and salsa

Selection of empanadas

Cold

Smoked beef fillet on a vegetarian rosti with salsa

Smoked salmon and dill sour cream blini

Smoked wild venison loin with fresh horseradish

crème

Sesame crusted tuna on dark rye with wasabi mayo

Champagne ham and mustard crepes with baby

spinach

Oysters, natural or with vinaigrette

Blini with onion jam and blue cheese crumble

Wild mushroom pate crostini

Globe artichoke and basil pesto tartlets

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Wedding Menu Set Menu Selections Set Menu – $65 per person

Minimum number of guests: 30

To Start

Soup of the season made with fresh local

ingredients

Freshly baked Marlborough Ciabatta with whipped

butter

Main Course

Roasted beef fillet served on a kumara rosti with

beetroot relish, a field mushroom and beef jus

Alternatively dropped with

Oven baked chicken breast stuffed with sundried

tomato herbs and ricotta cheese served on a citrus

arancini finished with edamame beans and a

saffron sauce

Seasonal vegetables and fresh green salad served

to your table

To Finish

Double Chocolate Brownie with homemade

anglaise and berry coulis

Alternatively dropped with

Vanilla bean panna cotta with a fig and pear

chutney served with a pistachio nut filo pastry

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas to

finish

Set Menu – $75 per person Minimum number of guests: 30

To Start

Vodka cured salmon with goats cheese and a

watercress and pecan salad

Alternatively dropped with

Smoked venison with a beetroot, feta and salad

greens

Main Course

Dry rubbed beef tenderloin served with a potato

gratin, portobello mushroom served with baby

rocket and red wine jus

Alternatively dropped with

Thyme and mustard roasted duck breast served on

a butternut risotto and a port wine jus

Seasonal vegetables and fresh green salad served

to your table

To Finish

Traditional Italian styled Tiramisu with mascarpone

chocolate sauce and biscotti

Alternatively dropped with

Sticky date pudding with caramel and almond

praline

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas to

finish

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Wedding Menu Buffet Selections

Buffet Menu – $65 per person

Minimum number of guests: 30

To start served to the table

Soup of the season made with fresh local

ingredients

Freshly baked Marlborough Ciabatta with whipped

butter

From the Buffet

Canterbury grass fed rolled leg of lamb

Oven baked chicken breast with a tomato and herb

sauce

New potatoes rolled in olive oil

Seasonal vegetables served hot with herbed butter

Cous cous salad with seasonal vegetables

Roasted kumara, spinach and feta salad

Baby beetroot, watercress and hazelnut salad

Green salad with local produce

To finish from the Buffet

Chocolate mud cake

Vanilla Bean panna cotta

A selection of sweet petit fours

Fruit salad and condiments

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas to

finish

Buffet Menu – $75 per person

Minimum number of guests: 30

To start served to the table

Smoked venison with beetroot, feta and salad

greens

Chefs selection of freshly baked Marlborough

breads to share

From the Buffet

Roasted aged beef sirloin

Oven baked Ora King salmon supreme

Roasted gourmet potatoes

Seasonal vegetables

Green salad with fresh local produce

Assorted seafood platter

Greek styled pasta salad

Roasted kumara, spinach and feta salad

To Finish served to the table

Traditional Italian styled Tiramisu with mascarpone

chocolate sauce and biscotti

Alternatively dropped with

Sticky date pudding with caramel and almond

praline

Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas to

finish

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Wedding Menu Wine & Beverage List A beverage selection can be designed to complement your catering choice

Cocktail Beverage Package Beverages can be charged on a consumption basis or as part of a package

1 hour package $20.00 per person

2 hour package $25.00 per person

6 hour premium dinner package $65.00 per person

Packages are inclusive of red wine, white wine, bubbly, bottled beer, orange juice and soft drinks

Wine G B

Baby Doll Sparkling Blush $9 $45

Dulcet Sparkling Wine $10 $50

Vidal Sauvignon Blanc $8 $40

Lawson Dry Hill Sauv Blanc $9 $45

Yealands Land Made Sauv Blanc $9 $45

Left Field Chardonnay $9 $45

Yealands Chardonnay $9 $45

Mount Riley Chardonnay $9 $45

Giesen Riesling $8 $40

Vidal Pinot Gris $8 $40

Yealands Land Made Pinot Gris $9 $45

Left Field Rose $9 $45

Left Field Pinot Noir $9 $45

Yealands Land Made Pinot Noir $9 $45

Vidal Merlot Cab Sauv $8 $40

Left Field Syrah $9 $45

Bottled Beer

Heineken $8

Steinlager Pure $8

Speight’s $8

Moa Dry Hopped Pilsner $8

Macs Interstate $8

Steinlager Light $8

Cider

Apple Cider $8

Spirits

Single $5

Double $8

Non Alcoholic

Coca Cola $5

Diet Coke $5

Lemonade $5

Lemon, Lime and Bitters $5

Ginger Ale $5

Ginger Beer $5

Sparkling Water $5

Orange Juice $4

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Location & Regional Attractions Marlborough: Blenheim

Known for its world-famous Sauvignon Blancs and the beautiful waterways of the Marlborough Sounds,

Marlborough is a popular year-round destination for weddings. It offers a wide selection of world-class

activities and attractions with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Marlborough Convention Centre is in a great location in the heart of Blenheim. It’s a couple of minutes stroll to

a great choice of shops and restaurants.

Location

Marlborough Convention Centre is conveniently

located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of

Blenheim, our impressive location on the banks of

the Taylor River in central Blenheim offers a

relaxed and tranquil setting.

Marlborough Convention Centre near:

Town Centre, Blenheim Railway Station,

Interislander Ferry Terminal, located at Picton, is a

20-minute drive away.

Distance from Convention Centre

Scenic Hotel Marlborough 350m

Airport 7km

Town Centre 200m

Picton Ferry Terminal 28km

Railway Station 350m

Over 70 wineries within the area

Activities and attractions

• Explore and cruise the Marlborough Sounds waterways

• Wine trail tours and gourmet experiences

• Walking and trekking

• Eco tours and adventures including whale watching and swimming with the dolphins

• Sea kayaking

• Seahorse World Aquarium

• Fishing and hunting

• Diving

• Golf and Tennis

• Skiing (seasonal only)

• Pollard Park, Brayshaw Park

• Cycling and mountain biking

• Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

• Marlborough Museum

• Millennium Art Gallery

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Accommodation Scenic Hotel Marlborough

The 54-room 4 Star plus Scenic Hotel Marlborough is located a few minutes’ walk from the Convention Centre

and offers accommodation with a stylish and friendly atmosphere in the heart of Marlborough wine country.

The hotel has built its reputation on friendly personalised service, so whether you are visiting the Marlborough

region for a wedding or leisure – or a bit of both – you will find that we can cater for all your needs.

Guest rooms

Our 54 Superior rooms have either a super king

bed, a queen bed or two king single beds.

All rooms have:

• An ensuite bathroom,

• Sky TV,

• FREE WIFI access

• Air conditioning with individual controls

• Desk space

• Coffee and tea facilities.

Check-in time: from 2:00pm Check-out time: before 10:00am

Other hotel facilities

• Restaurant and Bar serving both breakfast and dinner

• 24-hour Reception

• 24-hour Room service

• Guest laundry

• Valet laundry and dry-cleaning service (available week days)

• Outdoor heated swimming pool (October – April)

• Spa and Sauna

• Internet kiosk

• FREE WiFi available throughout the hotel

• Complimentary guest parking

• Tourist information and booking service

• Off-site Gym

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Terms & Conditions We are sure you will appreciate the following policies, which will enable us to service your forthcoming event.

Should you have any enquires on this information, we will be very happy to discuss them.

Additional Charges The organiser is responsible for any additional charges booked through Marlborough Convention Centre such as equipment, flowers, etc. A quote will be issued. The organizer is responsible for set-up and break down of any additional items brought into the Convention Centre.

Confirmation of Wedding Reception & Menus Your menu selection is required to be no later than Fourteen (14) days prior to the event, or as otherwise agreed with the Convention Centre. Confirmation of guest numbers is required 7 days prior to the event.

Access to set up the function room is available the day before the reception, within working hours, outside these hours charges may apply.

Damage We understand that accidents can occur which may cause damage. We also believe that effective liaison between Marlborough Convention Centre and wedding organisers can prevent most damage.

It is expressly forbidden to use screws, nails, tacks or adhesive tape of any kind on any part of the interior or exterior of the venue. Any damage caused to the property, furniture or fittings of Marlborough Convention Centre will become the financial responsibility of the wedding organiser.

Deposit Once a booking has been confirmed with the Convention Centre, a holding deposit equalling room hire will be requested, unless otherwise agreed with by management.

Food & Beverages Any adjustment to food and beverage can be made up to 7 days prior to the reception. All food and beverage prices listed are based on current prices, but may be subject to increase.

Function Room & Bar Hours Any music/entertainment must be concluded by 1am.

The function bar closes at 1am; all guests need to be off the premises half an hour after the bar has been closed.

If you require the function room and bar after 1.30am an additional fee may apply. (Special conditions apply.)

Band/DJ equipment can be set up on the day of the function and may need to be removed on the night or the next working day. Any personal possessions, presents, cake or decorations, may be left to be removed the next working day.

GST All prices quoted are inclusive of G.S.T. The room and table plan needs to be supplied and confirmed 72 hours prior to the wedding reception.

Liquor Licensing Laws Marlborough Convention Centre is a licensed premise and observes Host Responsibility.

We take pride in our facilities and services; therefore, we reserve the right of admission and will not serve intoxicated patrons or minors. The undersigned will be financially responsible for any damage our property may suffer because of this function.

Notice of 30-15 days Cancellations made within thirty to fifteen (30-15) days of the event date will incur a charge equalling to full room hire if the event space is left unsold.

Notice within 14 days Cancellations made within fourteen (14) days of the event date, will incur full room hire costs.

Notice within 48 Hours Cancellations within forty-eight (48) hours of the event will incur full room hire and 100% of the total food and beverage costs as quoted. All cancellations for function rooms and/or accommodation must be advised in writing to take effect.

Payment Details A full account will be issued after the reception and full payment is due by the following month.

Cancellations, Postponements and Amendments

In the unfortunate circumstances of cancellation or postponements of an event that has been confirmed, Marlborough Convention Centre applies the following cancellation policies:

Pricing All prices are based on current prices but may be subject to increase. Some items may be subject to seasonal availability.

Security Arrangements for additional security requirements over and above the existing service provided by Marlborough Convention Centre can be made upon request with the cost charged to your account.

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Agreement These terms and conditions can only be put into place and signed when both parties are satisfied with all

arrangements.

Name

Address

Telephone (Home)

Telephone (Work)

Telephone (Mobile)

Email

Date of the wedding

Contact on the day (e.g. father of the bride)

Wedding Organiser Name

Wedding Organiser Signature

Functions Manager Name

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Functions Manager Signature

Client’s Name

Client’s Signature

Date

I agree with the terms and conditions above.

I also agree that I am personally liable for the payment of the charges connected to my wedding being held at the Marlborough Convention Centre. If the person, company or association indicated by me as

being responsible for the payment of the same does not do so, then my liability for such payment shall be joint and several with such person, company or association.