FOOD
What is included in the per person cost?
Tables, Chairs and chair covers, Venue hire, Menu and staff, Cutlery and crockery, Glassware, table cloths and serviettes
You will also have the exclusive use of our venue for the duration of the event. Have a perfect outdoor wedding ceremony under the Oak trees – and should the weather disappoint you, we will set up your ceremony in our chapel at no extra cost.
We also include the red carpet, gazebo, waiters, barman, bar facilities, parking attendants, and corkage for the first 4 bottles of wine per table.
Our Experienced event coordinators will attend to every need throughout the event
If not the buffet option, will there be servers/waiters?
There is trained floor personnel, waiters runners, cleaners
How long before the function do we need to provide the exact number of guests?
72 hours
What is the cost per head for children?
Under 12, half price. Under 6 free
Will tea / coffee be available throughout the function?
Yes if you prefer
Is the cost of juice for the guests built into the cost?
Only as arrival drinks.
If not, do we have to pay extra to bring juice along?
No you are welcome to provide extra juice
VENUE
Does the cost include cleaning?
Yes – Full set up and clean up
What time can we arrive to set up?
If there is no function preceding you can set up the previous day. We finish our set up usually 24 hours in advance to allow for the clients to do their flowers etc.
What time do we have to leave the venue?
Cut off is at 01:00 – you may go longer but there is cost involved. Breakfast functions is 13:00
Will there be a main table for the guest of honor?
As per you request. Floor layout is done according to your taste
Will the tables be decorated with center pieces?
Center pieces are personal taste items. You have to provide it yourself – Will will gladly assist in the positioning
Will serviettes be provided?
Yes – Linen, Black or white
Is there place for the birthday/ wedding cake?
yes
How much parking is available?
to the guests 150 vehicles
Can we view the venue the week before the function?
You are welcome – we live on the premises so you may visit at any time – please call up front so I don’t miss you
ENTERTAINMENT
Is it okay to have music?
Most welcome – No neighbours to bother
Is a cash bar available?
Yes fully stocked with barman and ice included
Can we set up our own bar?
Unfortunately not
What is the corkage on alcohol we bring to the venue?
You may provide wine and champagne at no additional cost limited to 5 bottles per table. Counting done only on opened bottles
EQUIPMENT
Does the venue have audio video equipment?
Limited Audio equipment, suitable for smaller functions. You have to provide your own music though.
If yes to 23, what is the additional cost, if any?
It can be rented at R 300 per event.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS VENUE
Do you have a projector?
Yes – rental cost R100
If not, will we be able to set up one ourselves?
You are welcome to do so
Do you offer a jumping castle?
We can arrange a wide variety of jumping castles which can be used indoor and outdoors
At what cost?
Its design specific – What do you have in mind?
Do you have power points?
Yes we have at the outside gazebo for sound etc, all around the gardens and inside the venue. DJ etc will not have to struggle to find a PowerPoint.
What is the size of the round tables?
184 cm. Its 10 seaters so you can plan between 8 and 10 people per table
Do you supply runners?
No
What table cloths do you have?
We have white table cloths only – again you are welcome to supply other table cloths if you require something different.
Tie backs for the chairs?
Not as a rule, There is also a personal taste implication. We will however put it on the chairs if you supply what you want.
Do you have smoking areas?
The guests can smoke anywhere outside. The bar can be used as a smoking area but then the hosts of the evening must agree to it.
Do You have accommodation available?
Fraaigelegen Reception Venue offers a beautiful 3 bedroom self-cateringguesthouseavailable exclusively to our clients.
We provide all linen, toweling and a fully equipped kitchen.
Full DSTV is included, as well as private and secure parking with your own garden and undercover braai facilities.
The house is booked as a unit at R2000 per night. ( Approximately R330 per person)
An additional sleeper couch in the lounge is available which can accommodate two extra guests with no extra charge.
Check in time is 14:00 and check out is 10:00.