Secrets on the Lake Wedding Packages

Secrets is an ideal venue for smaller weddings, vow renewals or elopements. We love groups up to and no more than 80 guests for a canapé reception or 75 including the bridal party for a sit down style. Bride & Groom must be guests of Secrets and certain minimum bookings apply. See below for the different packages. The garden wedding site is only available in the daytime and events must be wrapped up an hour before dark.

Full Ceremony

Midweek $1,050, Friday / Sunday $1,250 and Saturday $1,450 (until 31 December 2016)
Midweek $1,050, Friday / Sunday $1,300 and Saturday $1,450 (until 31 December 2017)

Midweek $1,100, Friday /Sunday $1,300 and Saturday $1,500 (until 31 December 2018)

Guarantees exclusive access to the “The Secrets Garden”, or in the case of wet weather the Lakehouse
Assistance from our wedding co-ordinator Susan Lyle
Assistance from Secrets staff
Pre-ceremony drinks of mineral water, juices, and soft drink
Two and a half hours of access to your wedding site from 10am,in winter must be by finished by 4.30pm and in summer by 5.00pm
Includes 10 Italian white padded folding chairs.
Signing table with white German Lace Cloth
Bowl of short stem roses on the signing table
Bottle of special sparkling wine and set of complimentary Secrets monogrammed champagne memorabilia glasses in your honeymoon cabin
Sound system (you arrange your own music)
People getting ready at Secrets on the Lake will require larger accommodation to do this such as The Nest, or the Whistle Stop
A minimum of two cabins must be booked, one of which one must beTwo Frogs as it is very close to the pathway to the garden and guests may be disturbed by your wedding
In general Secrets has a policy of a minimum of two night bookings over the weekend, this may be relaxed on Sunday or Thursday if a larger number of cabins are booked

Midweek Wedding Special

Monday – Thursday only $2,400 (2016 & 2017) $2500 (2018)excluding public holidays

This is a complete wedding package at a bargain! Take advantage of the midweek by saving money on an excellent photographer and the best celebrants in the area. The package includes all that we normally provide for a full ceremony, plus a celebrant and a photographer (high quality digital photos on disk only).

Guarantees exclusive access to The Secrets Gardens, or in the case of wet weather theLakehouse
Assistance from our wedding planner Susan Lyle
Assistance from Secrets staff
Pre-ceremony drinks of mineral water, juices, and soft drink
Two and a half hours of access to your wedding site from 10am,in winter must be by finished by 4.30pm and in summer by 5.00pm
Includes 10 Italian white padded folding chairs
Signing table with white German Lace Cloth and a bowl of short stem roses
Bottle of special sparkling wine and set of complimentary Secrets monogrammed champagne memorabilia glasses in your honeymoon cabin
Sound system (you arrange your own music)
People getting ready at Secrets on the Lake will require larger accommodation to do this such as The Nest, or the Whistle Stop
A minimum of two cabins must be booked, one of which one must beTwo Frogs as it is very close to the pathway to the garden and guests may be disturbed by your wedding

Susan Lyle – Wedding Coordinator

Susan Lyle, our Wedding Manager has over 20 years of experience in event management. Susan will be available to discuss all your specific details to ensure your event runs seamlessly. Susan’s services for the ceremony are included in the venue hire. However, she is able to arrange all aspects of your wedding day with her team of local professionals including celebrants, photographers, florists, hair and makeup artists as well as specialty decoration hire. For additional services not included in the venue hire Susan is very willing to help, but there would be an additional charge.

Mini Weddings including Vow Renewals (Do it Yourself Option)

(This is for 12guests (including Bride & Groom) or less)Additional guests at $100 per head.

$500 on top of the accommodation rate. Couple must be staying at Secrets
Two hours of access to our wedding site from 10am
In winter must be finished by 4.30pm and in summer by 5pm
You can choose any available part of the grounds for your ceremony or on your deck
It costs an extra $500 to use the Lakehouse unless it is raining
Full ceremonies have precedence to use the Secrets Garden, there are other lovely intimate spots to choose from as well
You can hire equipment from us to support your ceremony
Location must be left in an immaculate state
Chairs and tables are not to be moved as they are heavy and could cause injury

Elopements

(This is for 4guests or less)

$300 on top of the accommodation rate. Couple must be staying at Secrets
It is a service provided for guests who wish to elope while staying with us. This is for a couple with their two witnesses only. Additional guests at $50 per head.
This needs to be booked in advance, Secrets needs to be fully briefed about the plan
You can choose any available part of the grounds for your ceremony or on your deck
Full ceremonies have precedence to use the Secrets Garden, there are other lovely intimate spots to choose from as well
You can hire equipment from us to support your ceremony
Location must be left in an immaculate state so as not to incur additional cleaning fee.
George and Aldy are happy to be witnesses, but there will be a fee if staff are required
Chairs and tables are not to be moved as they are heavy and could cause injury or damage to the floor.

Making a Booking

We invite you to come and visit our beautiful Secrets Garden, check out our Lakehouse and enjoy a tour or one of our treehouses. Call our office on 07 5478 5888 and arrange an inspection. One of our staff will then give you a tour. Best time for this is before check in time, which is usually between 11am and 1pm.

While you are here perhaps you would like to sample out food in our Café on the Deck as it will give you an idea of the standard of food to expect to be served for a wedding reception or after ceremony canapés. Having made your decision to get married here, we will do a quote based on what you have talked about and email it to you. You then have time to consider it and once you have made a final decision, we will require a deposit and Agreement Form signed and returned. The agreement form is at the end of the terms and conditions. At this point we pass your details to Susan Lyle who helps you with your arrangements and eventually you will be able to sign off on your even order which we then follow to the letter on your special wedding day

Canapés

$4.50 per piece (2018 price $5.00)Canapés are substantial in size. After your Ceremony in the gardens a minimum of 3 Serves per person. For your Reception a minimum of 8 serves per person.
For Canapé Receptions in the Gardens, Lake House or the Cafe Deck Venue & Service charges apply.

$20 per person for over 50 guests – $25 per person for over 30 guests – $30 per person under 30 guests.

This charge includes cakeage -portioned and served on a plate with serviette.

Numbers under 20 special arrangements will need to be made. Cut off is based on adult numbers only.

Cold

Roasted red pepper & chorizo crostini
Prosciutto, pear & rocket rolls (gf)

Sand crab & smoked salmon, horseradish cream tart

Grilled prawns on Japanese wakamé seaweed salad (gf)
Tasmanian blue cheese, port & walnut tartelette (v)

Pesto filled cherry tomatoes (v) (gf)

Hot

Char-grilled steak skewers, grainy mustard dressing (gf)

Cajun orange sweet potato chip, Sour Cream & Chive Dip (v) (gf)
Lamb & feta koftas, minty yoghurt (gf)

Malaysian fish cakes, lime & chilli dipping sauce (gf)
Sweet corn fritters, smoked salmon mascarpone

Wild mushroom & parmesan Arancini (v)

Sweet

Mini chocolate mousse cups (gf)
Mini baked New York cheesecakes

Mini lemon curd tartlets

Whisky & chocolate ganâche truffles (gf)
Fruit skewers (gf)

Mini Bakewell Tart

Cheese platters, Dips & Crudites $10 per person

Calculated on the full number of adult guests

Wedding Reception Menu

Over 40 Guests: 3 Courses $90
Between 20 – 40 Guests 3 courses $100
Additional Drop plus further $4.00 per head. Numbers under 20 will incur an extra cost per head.
Numbers are based on adults attending only.
Dietary requirements need to be discussed when initially planning your menu.

Cold Entrées

Smoked Chicken, Apple and Walnut Terrine, Watercress, Fennel and Blue Cheese Salad (gf)

Kingfish Carpaccio, Capers, Blood Orange, Preserved Lemon and Fresh Dill (gf)

Duck Liver Parfait, Port Jelly, Herb Crouton, Cranberry, Pistachio and Rocket Salad. (gfa)

Grilled King Prawns, Almond, Pear, Baby Tomato and Red Onion Salad, Sweet Paprika Mayonnaise (gf)

Caprese Salad, Mixed Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Buffalo Mozzerella (v) (gf)

Asparagus and Goat’s Cheese Tartlet, Fennel Marmalade, Mixed Leaf Salad, Lemon Oil (v)

Hot Entrées

Cauliflower, Thyme and Blue Cheese Soup, Warm Bread Roll and Butter (v) (gfa)

Twice Baked Mushroom and Goat’s Cheese Soufflé, Rocket, Apple, Date and Pecan Salad (v)

Salmon and Crab Fishcakes, Grilled Stone Fruit, Toasted Almond, Hollandaise Sauce (gf)

Baked Stuffed Flat Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Persian Feta and Caramelised Red Onion Filling,

Mixed Leaf Salad, Pesto (v) (gf)

Warm Salad of Artichokes and Pancetta, Grilled Radicchio, Hazelnut, Red Onion, Balsamic Reduction (gf)

Mains

Pan seared Atlantic Salmon, Herb Crushed Kipfler Potatoes, Pea Cassoulet, Roasted Garlic and

Tomato Chutney (gf)

Roasted Chicken Supreme, Potato and Speck Cake, Seasonal Vegetables, Herbed Cream Sauce

Grilled Pork Chop, Roasted Kipfler Potatoes, Braised Fennel, Cider and Orange Sauce (gf)

Seared, Peppered Lamb Cutlets, Sweet Potato and Paprika Mash, Pea and Mint Puree, Balsamic Reduction (gf)

Grilled Sirloin of Beef, Red Wine Pepper Jus, Steamed Baby Potatoes and Seasonal Greens (gf)

Vegetarian Wellington, Wilted Spinach, Roasted Baby Tomatoes, Dauphinoise Potato, Thyme Beurre Blanc (v)

Dessert

Strawberry Panna Cotta, Berry Coulis, Pistachio Cream and Shortbread (gf)

Roasted Apple, Berries and Passionfruit Crumble Tart, Rich Vanilla Gelato

Dark Chocolate Steamed Pudding, Blueberry and Mint Chantilly Cream, Chocolate Sauce

Sweet Cream Filled Cannoli, Candied Pistachio Crumb, Amaretto Syrup

Frozen Mixed Berry Parfait, Crème Anglaise, Tuille Biscuit (gfa)

Warm Rum Baba, Rum and Raisin Gelato, Biscotti

Cakeage

You can choose to have your wedding cake as your 3rd course or serve the wedding cake after dessert at no additional cost.

(v) vegetarian (gf) gluten free (gfa) gluten free available on request

Wedding Reception Kids Menu

Up to 12 yrs of ageTwo courses $35- Three courses $40

Starters

Soup of the day, crispy croutons
Potato wedges, tomato sauce
Melon ball cocktail, raspberry coulis
Cheesy bread

Mains

Bangers and Mash with peas & gravy
Pasta in tomato sauce topped with cheese
Fish fingers with chips & salad
Petite grilled steak & pommes frites, salad greens
Roast chicken breast with garden vegetables & potatoes

Dessert

Apple & cinnamon rolled crepe, ice cream
Vanilla ice cream & strawberries
Fresh fruit skewers, chocolate dipping sauce
Banana split

(v) vegetarian (gf) gluten free (gfa) gluten free available on request

Champagne Breakfast Buffet Style Option $55 per person

(served in the Lake house, minimum of 25 people, maximum of 45)

Eggs, Bacon, Croissants,Tomatoes, Mushrooms
Cold cuts – including local cheeses
Cereals, Yoghurt, Seasonal Fruit, Fruit Juice, Tea, Coffee
Glass of house Champagne
* Premium Champagne available on request

Morning or Afternoon Tea / High Tea Option

(served in the Gallery or in the Lakehouse

minimum of 25 people, maximum of 45)

Secrets Gold High Tea $50 per head/gallery $40

Champagne High Tea $55 per head/gallery $45

Chocolate High Tea $55 per head/gallery $45

With a selection of delightful treats both savoury and sweet, served with plunger coffee and tea.

Can be served on tiered platters to the table or served as a buffet style.

Please liaise with our chef.

Barbecue Menus

Served on the café deck with the latest curfew time of 9.30pm.

Or served in the gardens at the Lake house with a 5pm curfew

Groups over 40 $80pp Groups 20-40 $90pp

Cakeage included in this price- simple cut & portion with a serviette.

For groups of no more than 15 a BBQ (presented on platters)in The Nest can be delivered $55 pp
(Do it Yourself Style Option)

Informal Service – Lakehouse – Simple rustic tables

Guests are served from a generous buffet of barbecue meats by our staff.
They can help themselves to salads and breads from covered buffet tables.
Guests may choose whatever they would like from the four selections.

Formal Service – Available in the Cafe

The buffet tables are set up with white linen cloths.
The food is placed in heated chafing dishes and then served by our uniformed staff
Guests may choose whatever they would like from the four selections.
There’s no limit on amounts of food they may have.

What and How to Choose?

Look through our extensive menu and decide on three main course barbecue choices and then choose your vegetarian/vegan option.
Choose your three salad dishes.
Choose a hot vegetable dish.
Baskets of French bread & local salted butter are included.

Barbecue Menu

Chicken Dishes

Spicy Cajun Chicken Wings (gf)
Grilled Chicken Thigh, Maple and BBQ sauce (gf)
Chargrilled Poussin, Café de Paris Butter (gf)
Confit, Grilled Duck Leg, Star Anise and Orange Glaze (gf)

Pork Dishes

Memphis BBQ pork ribs (gf)
Grilled pork chops, Herb Butter (gf)
Italian Style Pork Sausages, Crispy Pangrattata
Slow Cooked Pork Belly Pieces, Apple Cider and Pear Sauce (gf)

Beef, Steak

BBQ Wagyu Burger, Beetroot, Tomato and Aioli (gfa)
Rib Eye Steak, Bernaise Sauce (gf)
Fillet Steak, Button Mushrooms, Red Wine Jus
Bistecca Alla Firoentina, Chargrilled T-Bone Steak, Salsa Verde (gf)

Lamb Dishes

Barbecued lamb cutlets, mint jelly (gf)
Lamb, Cherry Tomato and Baby Onion Skewers, Rosemary Butter (gf)
Dukkah Crusted Lamb Chops, Honey and Soy Dressing (gf)
Lamb and Herb Sausages, Caramalised Onion (gf)

Barbecue Seafood & Fish

Salmon Parcels, Lemon & Fresh Dill Butter
Tuna Steak, Wakame, Ginger and Soy Vinaigrette (gf)
BBQ Atlantic Salmon, Pink Grapefruit Hollandaise (gf)
Grilled King Prawns, Chilli Crème Friache (gf)

Vegetarian

BBQ Corn Cobs, Lemon Pepper Butter (gf)
Chargrilled Haloumi, Eggplant, Tomato and Baby Onion Skewers, Mint Yoghurt Dressing (gf)
Herb Cous-Cous Stuffed Red Peppers, Grilled Asparagus, Lemon Oil (gf)
Fried Zucchini Flowers, Ricotta, Pine Nut and Sage Filling

Gourmet Salads

Tomato, basil & red (gf) (v)
American coleslaw (gf) (v)
Caesar salad (gf) (v)
Gourmet BBQ house salad –baby spinach, rocket & watercress salad, lemon juice & sea salt dressing (gf) (v)

Hot Gourmet Vegetables

Bacon, cream potato bake (gfa)
French greens, onions & tomato (gfa)
Cauliflower gratin (gfa)
Steamed yellow coconut rice (gfa)
Minted baby potatoes (gfa)

Desserts – Choose 2 for your event

Dark Chocolate Tart, Berry Compote, Chantilly Cream, Chocolate Crumb
Citrus Meringue Pie, Crème Anglaise
Individual Tart Tatin, Vanilla Custard
Classic Trifle

(v) vegetarian (gf) glutenfree (gfa) gluten free available on request

Secrets on the Lake Phone 07 5478 5888