When you hold your Reception at the Ponderosa, our venue is available at no additional cost for your ceremony, providing the perfect backdrop for the moment you say “I Do”.

We have a number of beautiful spaces …….. under trees on the sweeping front lawn, in front of the beautifully restored period home or anywhere that inspires you within our 2 acres of grounds.

We have a number of options available for you to create your perfect setting during the ceremony. From wrought iron tables, chairs and benches, rustic timber seating, tables, period dressers, elegant black seating, or vintage velvet lounges and chairs we will work with you to create your vision.

In the case of inclement weather, we can include the use of our extensive verandas and pergola.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EARLIEST START TIME AVAILABLE FOR FUNCTION IS 12 NOON

All decorator items available at and provided by Ponderosa Events are included in your reception package price at no additional cost.
We can arrange the following:
• Arbors and alters
• Wine barrels and stools
• Hay bales with covers
• Market umbrellas in stands
• Pedestals and urns
• Topiary plants
• Drinks trolley with crystal jugs, decanters and crystal glassware
• Easels, frames and blackboards
• Boho rugs, runners, cushions and throws
• Lolly bar bowls, jars and acces sories
• Vintage tea and coffee settings
• Assorted drinks tubs, vases, mason jars, bottles, tea light holders, candelabras, glassware, timber crates, boxes, suit cases, ladders, metal tubs, wagon wheels and much, much more!

You can of course add any personal touches you choose. Also included is full use of our outdoor kitchen by catering staff, Photography time pre and post ceremony , Private Bridal party bathroom, 2 executive portable loos with vintage wash stand, mirror and accessories, Access to the site for set up on the day prior to your wedding day or for a rehearsal with your celebrant.

First impressions count. On arrival your guests will be greeted by the impressive period home which forms the back drop to your white marquee. Our grounds are yours …….. guests will be able to stroll with drink in hand whilst they await the commencement of your function. We can accommodate from 60 up to 150 guests comfortably.

The marquee is set upon the lawn either with just the ceiling, with 2 clear sides or an open side facing the stunning views across the valley. This will further impress with an abundance of twinkling fairy and city lights as darkness descends.

If you choose a buffet or plated meal – included is your choice of round, long or square tables dressed with white tablecloths, napkins and black chairs and set with quality glassware, flatware and white dinner service. Perfect too for a stunning cocktail party with
your choice of casual table and seating arrangements and lots of space to mingle with your guests.

Outside the marquee, market umbrellas with stands, bar, tables and stools, wrought iron tables, chairs and benches, rustic timber seating, period dressers, or vintage velvet lounges and chairs with rugs, cushions and throws are all available for your use. Games such
as quoits, giant jenga, croquet and lawn bowls or chess can add a touch of fun.

A small wrought iron arbor draped in flowing curtaining, or small enclosed marquee provides the perfect place to “freshen up”. This includes a long mirror, fairy lighting, vintage wash stand, waterless soap, hand lotion, mints, fresh flowers, hand mirror and a basket with all those bits and pieces you may need as the function progresses.

• choice of our table centre pieces
• long bridal table in white linen with white skirt
• black chairs to seat guests for dinner (chair covers available at additional cost)
• white dinner service as required
• quality s/s flatware as required
• quality glassware
• white linen napkins
• bar set up, tables and bar stools – quantity will depend on whether you choose a dinner menu or cocktail menu.
• market umbrellas – quantity will depend on whether you choose a dinner menu or cocktail menu
• informal seating with benches, chairs, couches, cushions and throw rugs
• dance floor with outdoor festoon lights strung on poles (outside under the stars on a perfect night or inside marquee if room permits)
• fairy lights, feature lighting of gum tree, glass jars with tea lights hanging from trees
• catering outdoor kitchen and all included equipment
• food service for the duration of your function (if utilising our preferred caterer)
• all required power boxes/leads for lighting, sound, ancillary requirements
• executive portable toilets which are fully self contained including lighting, hand-wash facility with paper towels and liquid soap. Also includes paper toilet rolls.
• private bathroom for exclusive use by the bridal party
• outdoor lighting of our venue
• rustic timber “wedding” signage which is erected at the gate entering our venue
• easel and blackboard for “welcome” sign, seating plan etc
• all lighting inside the marquee – we use festoon lighting
• white linen cake table and silver cake knife
• tea/coffee station – long trestle dressed with white linen cloth, urn, plunger or filter coffee, gourmet tea selection, vintage tea cups and/or white cups & saucers
• co-ordinator on site throughout the evening