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Your Wedding Sanctuary

www.yourweddingsanctuary.com.au

Updated 23 March 2010

Your Wedding Sanctuary

Welcome to Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove...Your Wedding Sanctuary

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is the perfect setting for a stunning wedding, and features

everything you need to make your wedding dreams come true.

Our dedicated wedding team will guide you through planning your special day, with a

wedding office that opens 7 days per week for your convenience.

Once the big day is here, prepare for your wedding in one of our spacious suites, while our

wedding staff take care of all the day’s preparations for you, making sure you are relaxed

and stress free.

Choose from breathtaking outdoor ceremony locations or say your vows in the stunning

Sanctuary Cove Wedding Chapel. The Chapel is purpose built to create spectacular wedding

ceremonies, with a sheer glass front overlooking the Coomera River. Arrive in style in the

Resort’s Rolls Royce Wedding buggy, with the bridesmaid’s following in the stretch buggy.

After the ceremony it is time for photos. A photographer’s dream come true, Hyatt Regency

Sanctuary Cove’s grounds make for idyllic wedding photographs. The resort is set on 100

acres of lush tropical gardens, featuring a one-acre lagoon pool with its own beach.

Surrounded in a world class marina and championship golf courses, in no other location can

you have your wedding photos taken in such diverse and beautiful settings.

As you walk into your reception as husband and wife, The Grange will take your breath

away. A timeless and romantic reception venue, it features wide terraces, polished timber

flooring and an ornate wrought iron chandelier.

Having your wedding at a Hyatt comes with extra benefits, including the opportunity to earn

free nights in Hyatt hotels across the world with the award winning Gold Passport program.

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is Your Wedding Sanctuary.

Your Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Chapel

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove has a stunning Wedding Chapel with a floor to ceiling glass façade

that overlooks the picturesque Coomera River. The 80 seat, non-denominational Chapel features an

ornate pipe organ and luxurious cushioned pews. With a red carpet aisle leading you to the alter

with a glass topped registry table, it is the perfect setting to exchange your vows.

The Chapel has been purpose built for Weddings and has a mezzanine level that provides a fantastic

photographic angle of the ceremony, and outstanding acoustics. Circular driveway access allows

complete privacy from the hotel along with an impressive entrance.

The Fountain Terrace

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, with the lagoon pool as the backdrop, the Fountain Terrace is

the ideal place for an intimate garden wedding. The private section of the terrace seats up to 80

people.

Your Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Package

Overnight accommodation on the wedding night for the bride and groom in your choice of suite.

Access to the Regency Club Lounge for the Bride and Groom to relax and enjoy buffet breakfast in

the Cove Cafe, light refreshments throughout the day and evening canapés and drinks.

Use of the Sanctuary Cove Wedding Chapel or Fountain Terrace.

Ceremony times are:

1:00pm use of the Chapel from 12:30pm – 2:00 pm

2:30pm use of the Chapel from 2:00pm – 3:30pm

4:00pm use of Chapel from 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Earlier and later times are available on request

Chapel decorations including ten fresh floral pew decorations, bridal registry floral and two fresh

alter arrangements, colour coordinated to match your bouquet.

Transportation to the Chapel for the Bride in the Royal Wedding buggy.

Use of the resort grounds for wedding photographs.

Complimentary one hour ceremony rehearsal.

Note: Bookings for ceremonies without receptions have restricted timeslots. Please speak to our

wedding coordinators to see what times are available for ceremony only bookings.

Your Wedding Ceremony

Receive a $1000 discount on your ceremony package when

you have your reception with us.

Wedding Ceremony - Hyatt Reception

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in a Queenslander Suite $2340

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in a Homestead Suite $2400

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in the Federation Suite $2720

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in the Manor Suite $3220

Wedding Ceremony - reception elsewhere

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in a Queenslander Suite $3340

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in a Homestead Suite $3400

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in the Federation Suite $3720

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in the Manor Suite $4220

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are

subject to change without notice.

Your Wedding Ceremony

Bali Pavilion

For a small intimate ceremony in a private location set by the lagoon pool, the Bali Pavilion is an

ideal location. Perfect for small gatherings of 20 people or less, the Bali Pavilion is perfect for small

weddings or vow renewals.

Bali Pavilion Wedding Package

Red carpet aisle

Registry table with florals

White chair covers

Use of the Bali Pavilion

Use of the resort grounds for wedding photographs

Complimentary one hour ceremony rehearsal

Overnight accommodation on the wedding night for the bride and groom in your choice of suite

Garden Lounge for wet weather option

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in a Queenslander Suite $1290

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in a Homestead Suite $1350

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in the Federation Suite $1670

Ceremony with wedding night accommodation in the Manor Suite $2170

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to

change without notice.

Your Wedding Reception

The Grange

Experience the grandeur of The Grange with its colonial style architecture. Set on a private lawn

amongst the hotel gardens, The Grange offers an atmosphere reminiscent of an Australian

Homestead and is suitable for 80 up to 150 guests. Polished timber floors with rustic furnishings,

cathedral ceilings, a grand piano, and an ornate chandelier combine to complement the ambience of

a ‘Manor’. An outdoor terrace wraps around the front of the building, providing an ideal location for

pre-dinner drinks and canapés. The Private Dining room is ideal for the wedding party to retreat to

or it can be set as a children’s lounge with television and DVD player.

The Grange can be used for weddings that are a minimum of 80 adults.

Your Wedding Reception

The Romney Room

If you are planning an intimate wedding, The Romney Room is truly beautiful. Showcasing a

stunning fairy light backdrop and personalised styling ensures this venue offers a unique wedding

experience. Perfect for receptions of 40 to 60 people, guests can enjoy pre dinner drinks on the

Queenslander style outdoor terrace before joining you for your first meal as husband and wife.

The Fireplace

The Fireplace is the ultimate location for an intimate reception, with a warm character and

homestead atmosphere. Seating up to 60 people it features stunning solid timber furniture and a

wood-fired oven with live cooking. This stunning signature restaurant needs nothing added to it to

create the ideal intimate wedding with close family and friends.

Your Wedding Reception

Bali Pavilion

Perfect for casual and intimate receptions, the open air Bali Pavilion has a wonderful tropical

atmosphere. Tucked away between the Beach Lagoon Pool and the Coomera River, it provides a

spectacular view of the lagoon and hotel grounds and is suitable for up to 30 guests.

Garden Lounge

With private settings amongst the hotel grounds our garden lounges are perfect for intimate

weddings of 30 or less. The lounges are equipped with a speaker system so you can play your own

music, and have lovely private garden terraces.

Your Wedding Reception

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

The Cove Café

For a reception with a relaxed open-air atmosphere, the Cove Café is the perfect choice. Seating up

to 80 people it features an open kitchen with live cooking.

Ask about the special Cove Café offers available for your wedding reception.

Lunch from $60 per person

Dinner from $80 per person

High tea from $40 per person

Your Wedding Reception

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Reception Dinners

Minimum 30 people

Standard Reception Dinner Package

$165 per person

Plated two course meal, with your cake served for dessert

Five hour standard beverage package

Personalised menus for each table

Chair covers, your choice of black or white with a coloured sash

Glass lantern centrepiece

Complimentary microphone and lectern

Decoration of the bridal and cake table with white skirting and valance

Sterling silver cake knife

Dance floor

Hire of your reception venue up to midnight

Complimentary self-parking for guests

Your Wedding Reception

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Premium Reception Dinner Package

$195 per person

Pre-dinner canapés for half hour duration

Plated three course meal or buffet

Five hour premium beverage package

Personalised menus for each table (plated only)

Chair covers, your choice of black or white with a coloured sash

Your choice of premium table centrepieces

Complimentary microphone and lectern

Decoration of the bridal and cake table with white skirting and valance

Cutting and serving of your wedding cake

Sterling silver cake knife

Dance floor

Hire of your reception venue up to midnight

Complimentary self parking for guests

Your Wedding Reception

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Deluxe Reception Dinner Package

$225 per person

Pre-dinner canapés for one hour duration

Plated four course meal or seafood buffet with a decadent dessert buffet

(Four courses incorporate, entree, sorbet, main and dessert)

Five hour deluxe beverage package with a Deluxe Champagne toast

Personalised menus for each table (plated only)

Chair covers, your choice of black or white with a coloured sash

Your choice of deluxe table centrepieces

Complimentary microphone and lectern

Decoration of the bridal and cake table with white skirting and valance

Cutting and serving of your wedding cake

Sterling silver cake knife

Dance floor

Hire of your reception venue up to midnight

Complimentary self-parking for guests

Your Wedding Reception

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Intimate Reception Packages

Minimum 20 people

Cocktail Reception Packages

3 hour cocktail party

$95 per person

Your choice of 5 hot and 5 cold canapés per person

Cocktail tables with white linen

Three hour premium beverage package

Hire of your cocktail party venue for a 3 hour duration (please note that all outdoor venues have a

10:30pm curfew).

Complimentary self-parking for guests

5 hour cocktail party

$155 per person

Your choice of 10 hot and 10 cold canapés per person

Sliced fruit and pannacotta platters for dessert

Cocktail tables with white linen

Five hour premium beverage package

Hire of your cocktail party venue for a 5 hour duration (please note that all outdoor venues have a

10:30pm curfew).

Complimentary self-parking for guests

To add an additional hour to your cocktail party is $25 per person, which incorporates an additional

hour of beverages and four additional canapés per person.

Your Wedding Reception

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Garden Lounge and Bali Pavilion

$500 venue hire and coordination

Your choice of our standard, premium or deluxe reception dinner packages

Note: buffet dinners have a minimum of 30 guests

Chair covers, your choice of black or white with a coloured sash

Decoration of the bridal and cake table with white skirting and valance

Hire of your reception venue up to midnight*

Complimentary self-parking for guests

*Please note that the Bali Pavilion has a 10:30 curfew

The Fireplace

$6000 minimum spend on food and beverage

Exclusive use of The Fireplace up to midnight

Your choice of our standard, premium or deluxe reception dinner packages

Complimentary self-parking for guests

Your Wedding Cuisine

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Plated

Canapés

Your selection of two hot and two cold canapés from our canapé menus

Entree

Roasted cumin butternut pumpkin soup with Turkish crisp

Wild mushroom and morel timbale, twin potato salad, parmesan tuille, truffle oil and petit herbs

Vine ripe roma tomatoes with baby bocconcini, balsamic glaze and pesto oil

Chicken breast on mushrooms, cream cheese tartlet and sun dried tomato tapenade

Beetroot cured ocean trout with mint pea puree, shiso leaves and citron olive oil

Fresh prawns on avocado cream with Lebanese cucumber, finger lime, baby sesame and citron oil

Beef carpaccio with baby watercress, pecorino cheese and honey mustard

Smoked duck breast with orange, red cabbage, celeriac slaw and Cumberland coulis

Main

Grilled beef medallion on horseradish potato mash, broccoli and fresh tomato olive salsa

Harissa Lamb rump on herb polenta cream, Mediterranean vegetables ragout & port wine jus

Golden brown chicken breast on spinach gnocchi with blue cheese sauce, field mushroom and

golden crisp

Honey mustard glazed chicken, parsnip potato mash, caramelized aubergines and morel truffle jus

Barramundi on corn risotto, green bean, capsicum, red onion crisp with white balsamic and baby

coriander

Oven roasted kingfish on cauliflower puree, potato with sautéed mushrooms and basil oil

Baked zucchini filled with white bean puree and parmesan, carrot and leek tart with broccolini

Dessert

Lemon pannacotta with mango salsa

Flourless dark chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream & orange peel sauce GF

Vanilla lemon soft cheese cake with citrus segment and mango sauce

Vanilla bean creme caramel with caramelised macadamia nuts

Chocolate marquise cake with fresh strawberry & raspberry sauce

Tiramisu with almond chocolate crisp

Freshly brewed coffee or tea and delicate petit fours

Your Wedding Cuisine

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Buffet

Minimum of 30 people

Canapés

Your selection of two hot and two cold canapés from our canapé menus

Oven fresh breads from the bakery

Entree

Pacific king prawns and oysters in season on ice

Condiments: lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and Tabasco

Poached chicken with red pepper, cherry tomatoes, almonds and mixed herbs

Antipasto platter of sopressa, salami and coppa with marinated artichokes, olive and cornichon

Smoked Tasmanian salmon with capers, chopped red onion and sour cream

Cinnamon roasted butternut squash with red onion, cashew, chilli, basil and lemon yoghurt

Oven baked white button mushroom and borlotti beans with fresh oregano

Traditional Caesar salad with bacon, croutons, parmesan and dressing

Main

Maple glazed chicken with semi dried tomato jus

Fresh snapper with tomato and coriander salsa

Garlic and herb marinated prawn brochette

Steamed garden greens with broccolini, yellow squash and asparagus

Grilled rib fillet of beef with wild mushroom cream sauce

Spinach and ricotta ravioli with tomato kalamanta olive sauce and parmesan cheese

Classic creamed potatoes

Your Wedding Cuisine

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Desserts

Mango and Raspberry panna cotta

Hazelnut and chocolate chip slice

Strawberry cheesecake

Dark couverture tart

Chocolate éclairs

Kahlua crème brule

Selection of fresh fruit

Freshly brewed coffee or tea and delicate petit fours

Your Wedding Cuisine

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Cocktail Party and Canapés

Cold Selection

Caramelised pear and goat cheese fillorette

Brie on rye toast with quince

Bloody Mary oyster shooter

Scallops with cauliflower puree and caviar

Tandoori chicken with raita

Baked tomato cheese crisp with shaved prosciutto

Marinated mushrooms on herb crostini

Selection of sushi rolls with wasabi aioli

Smoked duck breast with raisin pesto on walnut toast

Smoked salmon on pumpernickel with dill dressing

Poached chicken with nam jim and pawpaw

Chilli crab on cucumber and baby coriander

Hot Selection

Chicken satay with peanut sauce

Curried lamb samosa with mint yogurt

Crab noodle roll with sweet chilli coriander

Beef empanadas

Soy ginger glazed chicken drumlets

Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli cucumber dip

Wild mushroom aricini

Baked spinach and ricotta spanakopita

Prawn tempura with wasabi salt

Scallop money bag

White bait fritters with lemon aioli

Chicken and avocado burrito

Caramelised sweet potato and mushroom truffle tartlet

Vegetable spring roll

Your Wedding Cuisine

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Children’s Meals

Up to 5 years old Complimentary

6-12 years old $35.00 when selected from the plated menus below.

If selecting from the adult menu or buffet the price is half the adult price.

13 years and older Adult price

The pricing includes the chair cover and sash.

Children’s plated menu for 4-12 year old children

• Chicken nuggets and chips

• Spaghetti bolognaise or napolitana

• Crumbed fish and potato wedges with tartare sauce

• Ham, pineapple and cheese pizza

• Cheeseburger and French fries

• Grilled chicken fillet, steam seasonal vegetables and mashed potato

An ice cream sundae follows all meals and soft drinks and juice are also included.

Should you require child-minding please ask about Camp Hyatt, our fantastic child-minding facility.

Your Wedding Beverages

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Standard Beverage Package

Inclusions:

Soft Drinks

Fresh Juices

Hahn Premium Light and Hahn Premium

The Lone Fig NV Brut Cuvee, Richmond Grove, SA

Choose one white and one red from the following selection:

The Lone Fig Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, Richmond Grove, SA

The Lone Fig Chardonnay, Richmond Grove, SA

The Lone Fig Shiraz, Richmond Grove, SA

Hardys The Riddle Cabernet Merlot

Premium Beverage Package

Inclusions:

Soft Drinks

Fresh Juices

Hahn Premium Light and Boags Draught

All of the following Scotchmans Hill wines will be served at your wedding:

The Hill Cuvee Brut, Victoria

The Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

The Hill Chardonnay, Victoria

The Hill Merlot, Victoria

The Hill Cabernet Shiraz, Victoria

Your Wedding Beverages

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Deluxe Beverage Package

Inclusions:

Soft Drinks

Fresh Juices

James Boags Premium Light, James Boags Premium Lager, Heineken

Ninth Island Sparkling NV, Pipers River, TAS

Choose one white and one red from the following selection:

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling, WA

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, WA

Catalina Sounds, Sauvignon Blanc, NZ

Mainbreak Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, WA

Hollick Chardonnay, Coonawarra, SA

Mainbreak Cabernet Merlot, WA

Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz, WA

Smith & Hooper Merlot, SA

Tintara Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, SA

Your Wedding Beverages

Packages are current to 31 December 2012. Menu and beverage items are subject to change without notice. All prices are quoted in

Australian dollars, are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.

Beverages on Consumption List

Spirits

Vodka – Smirnoff 8 | per nip

Gin – Gordon’s 8 | per nip

Tequila – Curevo 8 | per nip

Scotch – Johnnie Walker 8 | per nip

Bourbon – Jim Beam 8 | per nip

Rum – Bundaberg 8 | per nip

Liqueurs

Baileys 9 | per nip

Kahlua 9 | per nip

Midori 9 | per nip

Prices are available on request for beverages not on the above list.

Your Wedding Coordinators

At Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove we know how important it is to feel comfortable with the person

assisting you to create your dream wedding. We have taken great care to select Wedding

Coordinators that have both extensive experience in the hospitality industry along with a passion

and dedication to weddings and outstanding customer service.

Combined Janelle and Nathalie have been with Hyatt for over a decade, and have over 20 years of

experience in hospitality. Being married, they understand your needs from both a personal and

professional perspective, and have the skills, experience and dedication to ensure that you have a

wonderful day to cherish forever.

Nathalie Smyth

Phone: 07 5501 9897

Email: [email protected]

Karly Hunt

Phone: 07 5501 9896

Email: [email protected]

Please note that appointments are essential and should be made as far in advance as

possible.

Your Wedding Contacts

Wedding Stylist

Style onQ

In an effort to create a seamless experience for our Brides and Grooms, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary

Cove has created a partnership with Style onQ so that you can arrange all your ceremony and

reception styling needs with one fantastic stylist, ensuring the same high standard for all elements of

your wedding day. Style onQ’s experienced team can also assist you with other areas of your

wedding from the creation of your invitations to wedding bouquets.

Once you are ready to choose your chapel florals or reception centrepiece designs included in our

packages, simply contact Nikki so she can design something specifically for your special day.

Contact: Nikki Bartlett

Phone: 07 5591 3636

Mobile: 0421 718 078

Email: [email protected]

Web: styleonq.com.au

Your Wedding Contacts

Celebrants

Contact: Karen Miles Contact: Clarah Luxford

Mobile: 0431 485 045 Mobile: 0431 463355

Web: asyourcelebrant.com Email: [email protected]

Web: findacelebrant.com.au

Contact: Michelle Provest Contact: Liz Pforr

Phone: 07 5592 6025 Phone: 07 5530 8660

Mobile: 0418 875 329

Contact: David Berry Contact: Mr Sandy Ritchie

Mobile: 0414 750 092 Mobile: 0403 059 132

Email: [email protected]

Web: love2bmarried.com

Contact: Mr John Hodson

Mobile: 0439 993 132

Your Wedding Contacts

Photographers

Peter Crichton

Phone: 07 5528 2557

Web: pc-photo.com.au

Andrew Thurtell

Phone: 07 5591 9006

Web: thurtell.com

Email: [email protected]

WhitePearl Photography

Phone: 07 5520 2874

Mobile: 0424 577 624

Web: www.whitepearlphotography.com.au

Email: [email protected]

Your Wedding Contacts

Videographers

Paradise Wedding Video Production

Mobile: 0402 927 524

Email: [email protected]

Web: paradiseweddingvideo.com

Ray Lawler Studios

Phone: 07 5534 2740

Web: ray-lawler.com.au

Fisheye Studio

Contact: Barbara Brookes

Phone: 07 5572 3474

Mobile: 0437 788 346

Email: [email protected]

Web: fisheyestudio.com.au

Your Wedding Contacts

Beauty Services

Champions Hair Beauty Day Spa

Phone: 07 5501 9911

Email: [email protected]

Allure Hair and Makeup

Phone: 1300 402 012

Email: [email protected]

Web: allurehairandmakeup.com.au

Bejewel Hair and Make-up Artists

Mobile: 0403 384 352

Wedding Cakes

Yenmart

Phone: 07 5570 2207 or 5593 8282

Email: [email protected]

Web: yenmart.com.au

Dianne Zipf

Phone: 07 5535 5342

Mobile: 0414 916 342

Email: [email protected]

Your Wedding Contacts

Entertainment

Golden Harps

Phone: 07 5573 4169

Email: [email protected]

Web: goldenharps.com

Way Out Theatre Works - bands

Phone: 07 3396 1638

Email: [email protected]

Web: wayouttheatreworks.com

MAS Entertainment

Phone: 07 5526 0842

Web: masentertainment.com.au

Cliffhangers DJ’s

Phone: 07 5572 0770

Web: cliffhangersentertainment.com

Cilla Slack - Soloist

Mobile: 0407 742 401

Your Wedding Contacts

Graeme Robertson – Organist

Mobile: 0404 633 251

Email: [email protected]

Web: graemerobertson.com

Bagpipes – Joe McGhee

Mobile: 0412 785 216

Email: [email protected]

Suit Hire

Just Formals Suit Hite

Phone: 07 5531 1131

Your Wedding Planner

6-12 months ahead

� Decide on a budget and the theme of your wedding

� Set the date and time of your wedding

� Prepare the guest list

� Book reception venue

� Book musicians and select music

� Book photographer

� Book florist – decide on your colour scheme

� Order transport

� Begin looking for a gown and accessories

� Decide on minister, celebrant or reverend

� Choose attendants

� Decide where to go for your honeymoon

� Start looking for wedding rings

� Look at hotel room to suit you for the wedding night

� Begin beauty and fitness plan

� Arrange passports if necessary

� Order stationery for your invitations

Your Wedding Planner

3-6 months ahead

� Send invitations

� Decide on menu and wine list

� Shop for lingerie and honeymoon clothes

� Arrange where attendants will dress

� Organise accommodation for out of town guests

� Compile gift register

� Start writing speech

� Order cake

� Decide on floral requirements for the ceremony

� Inoculations for overseas travel if necessary

� Mothers and attendants choose their dresses

� Book grooms, best man and ushers outfits

� Decide on hair and make-up artist

� Complete notice of marriage, which must be in the hands of the person conducting your

wedding at least one moth and one day prior to your wedding

Your Wedding Planner

1 month ahead

� Make your finals appointment with your Hyatt Wedding Coordinators

� Finalise guest acceptances

� Buy cake boxes or bags

� Have another gown fitting

� Organise another attendants fitting

� Book hairdresser taking along any hairpieces and pictures

� Have a bridesmaid luncheon

� Have rings engraved

� Confirm bridal flower details

� Prepare speeches and rehearse

� Practice bridal waltz

� Organise bonbonniere

� Organise hens and bucks nights

� Buy attendants gifts

� Buy travellers cheques if going overseas for your honeymoon

2 weeks ahead

� Wear in shoes

� Try gown on with accessories including groom and attendants (not at the same time!)

� Check place cards and order of seating and pass over to the wedding coordinator

� Organise press announcements

� Confirm menu, florist, care hire, photographer, hair and make up artist, cake, table

decorations, music and honeymoon reservations

� Organise name change with your bank

� Ceremony rehearsal

Your Wedding Planner

� Pick up rings

� Confirm speeches and order of events with your MC

� Have hair and make-up trials

1 week ahead

� Collect hire suit

� Pack for honeymoon

� Check complete outfit

� Confirm transport for wedding party

� Have a massage

� Decide who will return all the hire items

The day before

� Pamper yourself and RELAX!

� Layout clothes

� Have final manicure

� Check into accommodation if staying somewhere the night before your wedding