Wedding Packages
Thank you for considering holding your special day at Wellington Forest Cottages and Conference Centre. If you are looking for a relaxed, bush setting for you wedding – we are the venue for you.
Cottages
We have 8 cottages that can sleep 64 of your guests (if you have more guest talk with us about ‘overflow’accommodation in the area)
Ceremony
The most popular spot on our property for the ceremony is under our 90 year old Morton Bay Fig tree. There are also plenty of spots ‘in the bush’ you can choose as well.
Celebration
No matter if you want a buffet dinner for 60 or a cocktail party for 80 we can suit your requirements and budget. Don’t forget with everyone staying, you can have a classic ‘wedding breakfast’ the next day.
No matter your budget or preference at
Wellington Forest Cottages and Conference Centre
We will make your wedding day as easy and
stress free as we can.
Facility Fee
$3,000
Includes
- Saturday night hire of all 8 cottages with early check in on Saturday and late check out on Sunday
- 2 extra cottages for either the Friday or Sunday night (extra cottages are available at $165 per night)
- Exclusive use of Wellington Food & Wine restaurant from 4pm on Saturday
- Cake table
Ceremony and Photos only
$200
If you love the idea of getting married here, but have your heart set on somewhere else for the reception talk to us about our ceremony and photo’s only option
BBQ Menu Options
Deluxe BBQ - $40.00pp
3 cold canapés for immediately after the ceremony
Tender medallions of rump steak
Chicken kebabs with a creamy mustard sauce
Sausages,
Hot gourmet potatoes with a blue cheese and brandy butter
Potato salad
Tossed garden salad
Waldorf salad
A selection of breads
Condiments
Dessert
Select 2 of our dessert options
Children under 4 – Free
Children aged 4-12 - $15.00
Cocktail Menu Options
2hr cocktail function (not a main meal) –We suggest 4-5 pieces per person
2hr plus cocktail function (main meal) -We suggest 10-12 pieces per person
Cold Selection
Caramelised onion and goats cheese tartlets / $3.00Smoked salmon on pumpernickel with dill cream cheese / $3.50
3 assorted dips with focaccia bread / $3.00
A selection of cold continental meats & antipasto with focaccia bread / $3.00
Mini Brioche with smoked salmon and avocado / $4.00
Prosciutto, pear and rocket / $3.50
Smoked trout crepe torte stack / $4.00
Hot Selection
Asparagus and blue cheese quiche (1) / $3.50Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli sauce / $3.50
Homemade sausage rolls (2) / $3.50
Spring rolls with sweet chilli (2) / $3.50
Mini cheese burgers with relish / $4.00
Mini ginger chicken burgers with lime aioli / $4.00
Rogan josh with fragment rice / $3.50
Thai chicken cakes with red curry coconut sauce (2 pp) / $3.50
Greek zucchini fritters with Greek yoghurt and mint / $3.50
Vegetarian spring rolls / $3.50
Mushroom Arancini Ball with Bocconcini and tomato relish / $3.50
Vegetable Samosa / $3.50
“Main Options’
Fish & chips with lemon (1) / $10.00Beef and vegetable noodles (1) / $10.00
Singapore noodles (1) / $10.00
Lamb Korma and basmati rice / $10.00
Roast Beef and Gravy rolls / $10.00
Dessert
Citrus curd tartlet (1) / $5.50Individual Pavlova / $5.00
Strawberry swirl cheesecake / $5.00
Chocolate mousse (1) / $5.50
Wedding cake cutting / $2.00
Buffet Menu Options
Cold Platter (served on tables to share with Buffet Option)
A selection of cold continental meats & antipasto with focaccia bread
Hot Dishes
Creamy sweet mustard chicken
Chicken cacciatore penne
Butter chicken with basmati rice
Beef lasagne
Beef burgundy with rice
Lamb korma with basmati rice
Tuna Mornay
Carvery – served with roast potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, pea’s and gravy
Roast beef with horseradish
Salads
Garden salad
Greek salad
Potato salad
Coleslaw
Waldorf salad
Desserts
Cheesecake
Fruit tart
Individual pavlovas
Fresh fruit platter
Local cheeses with fresh and dried fruit with biscuits
Wedding cake cutting
Buffet Menu Options
Buffet Option 1 - $55.00 pp
Cold Platter / One per tableHot dishes / Select 2 choices
Carvery / Select 1 choice
Salad / Select 2 choices
Desert / Select 1 choice
Buffet Option 2 - $62.00 pp
Cold Platter / One per tableHot dishes / Select 3 choices
Carvery / Select 1 choices
Salad / Select 3 choices
Desert / Select 2 choices
Children under 4 – Free
Children aged 4-12 - $15.00
Breakfast Menu Options
Continental breakfast -Fresh whole fruit, fruit compote, yoghurts, cereals, selection of breads and spreads / $10.00
Breakfast Basket in room -
Fruit compote, yoghurts, cereals, selection of breads and spreads. Tea, coffee and juice / $12.00
Continental breakfast with hot pancakes -
Fresh whole fruit, fruit compote, yoghurts, cereals, selection of breads and spreads served with hot pancakes and maple syrup / $12.50
Cooked breakfast with continental -
Fresh whole fruit, fruit compote, yoghurts, cereals, selection of breads and spreads followed by
bacon, chipolatas, eggs, baked beans or spaghetti / $19.00
Vegetarian cooked breakfast with continental -
fresh whole fruit, fruit compote, yoghurts, cereals, selection of breads and spreads served with eggs, baked beans and spaghetti / $15.50
### Add Homemade butter croissants to any breakfast option / $2.00
Drink
White Wine
House Semillon Sauvignon Blanc / $2252 Stones Chardonnay –best white wine and best chardonnay in Australia and New Zealand 2 year in a row at the Boutique Wine Awards / $45
St Aidan Chardonnay / $28
Oakway Chardonnay / $26
Talisman Riesling / $28
Barton Jones Semillon / $36
Talisman Sauvignon Blanc / $28
St Aidan Sauvignon Blanc Semillon / $28
Henty View Semillon Sauvignon Blanc / $26
Green Door Late Picked Verdelho / $28
Sparkling Wine
Carlaminda Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut methodeChampenoise (bubbles) / $32
Red Wine
House Cabernet Merlot / $22OakwayMoscato / $28
Talisman Rose / $32
Henty View Rose / $28
5th Estate Tempranillo / $28
Green Door ‘Spanish Steps’ Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre / $28
Oakway Cabernet Merlot / $28
Willow Bridge ‘Dragon Fly’ Cabernet Merlot / $28
Oakway Merlot / $27
Talisman Cabernet Malbec / $30
Barton Jones Cabernet Shiraz / $30
Henty View ‘Dress Circle’ Shiraz / $28
5th Estate Shiraz / $28
Harvey River Cabernet Sauvignon / $25
Talisman Zinfandel – best wine in show, 2017 Geographe wine awards / $66
Beer & Cider
Harris 888 mid strength 500ml / $10Harris Bourbon Barrel 500ml / $12
Harris Wheat Beer 500ml / $12
Harris Pilsener 500ml / $12
South Cider apple cider 500ml / $12
South Cider pear cider 50ml / $12
Coopers Pale Ale / $8
Hahn Super Dry / $8
Hahn 3.5 / $7
Carlton Dry (low carb) / $8
Other drinks can be arranged, please feel free to discuss your requests with us.
Accommodation and room hire
Accommodation
Nestled amongst jarrah forest in the Wellington National Park, our Cottages have everything you will need for a great day.
Built in the 1920's to house Forest Department employees who were managing the operations in the area these 8 cottages are the perfect place to enjoy the company of family and friends, relax, reconnect and rejuvenate
If you look closely you can see signs of the old lifestyle. Various fruit trees planted when the settlement was developed are still growing around the houses and the horse paddocks links the past with the present.
Fully self contained. Each cottage sleeps 8 people all you need to bring is your bedding (linen can be hired) and food
The master bedroom has one double and one single bed, the 2nd bedroom has 3 singles and the 3rd bedroom has two single beds.
Most of the cottages have cozy slow combustion fire, just perfect for those chilly winter nights. Two cottages have gas heaters for those who rather just get warm without having to worry about getting a fire going.
Details
8 cottages sleeping up to 8 people each. Maximum 64 people
Linen can be hired - $18 for a single bed and $23 for a double bed
3 powered caravan sites
Large area for tents – please note there are no ablution facilities for tents. Toilet and shower block will need to be arranged for a large number of campers
Other Accommodation Options
There are plenty of other accommodation options around the Ferguson Valley ranging from 5 star venues to camping. Visit for options.
Busses can also be arranged to move your guests between venues. We recommend Go West busses
FAQ’s & Conditions
What if it rains?
We can move your ceremony to the undercover eco-education centre. We will require 2 hours notice from you to move the venue.
What can guest do between the ceremony & the reception?
Your guests can explore the area, head back to their cottages, drop into our restaurant.bar for a drink. Why not consider hiring Ferguson Valley Event’s games to keep your guests entertained.
What about wedding rehearsals
They are fine, just contact us with the date and time (so we don’t have 2 rehearsals at the same time)
Are rose petals or confetti allowed?
Fresh or dry rose petals are allowed but no confetti, sprinkles or silk flowers are allowed.
Are candles allowed?
As we are located in the middle of the bush, candles or any other naked flame is not allowed.
Do you supply decorations?
You will need to arrange your own decorations. Chair covers, table skirting are considered decorations. We supply white table linen.
When do you need final numbers?
Final numbers must be given in writing along with any special diet requests 14 days before your wedding
When is final payment made?
Final payment is due 14 days prior to your wedding
Cancelation Policy
Full deposit less $200 administration fee will be refunded if 6 months notice is given. If the notice is between 3-6 months of your wedding 50% of your deposit will be refunded. If the notice is less than 3 months no refund will be given.
Beverages
We are a licensed venue, strictly no BYO alcohol is allowed in the function areas. You are welcome to bring your own drinks to your cottage.
Menus
Please don’t hesitate to discuss any ‘off menu’ requirements. Menus include the setting of crockery, cutlery, glassware and white table cloths.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any building (including cottages) or within 10m of an entrance. Please smoke only in the designated smoking areas
Time Line
At the time of booking
Confirm dates and pay 50% of venue fee to secure your date.
2 months prior to your wedding
Come onsite for a meeting to discuss the details of your day including
- Timing for ceremony and reception
- Music
- Decorations
- Menu selection
- Drink selection & bar tab
- Details of wedding professionals you are using (celebrant, flowers, decorators, photographer etc)
From this information a detailed run sheet will be developed for your day. This run sheet will need to be reviewed and confirmed 2 weeks prior to your wedding.
2 week prior to your wedding
- Final sign off on run sheet
- Final numbers sent in writing to
- Venue and catering cost paid in full
- Credit card payment for bar tab (refund will be given if tab is not reached)
NOTE: All prices are current as at January 2018