WEDDINGS AT ST. FrANcIS WINEry

The Venue

St Francis Winery is a 41-suite property, The Resort is situated on 5 acres overlooking Lake Carew Reynell and built around the circa 1852 winery building.

Reynella is the site of the first grape vine plantings in South Australia and the original winery building was built by Walter Reynell after which the township was named.

Our event spaces which offer an abundance of character and charm overlook our manicured gardens & lake.

Catering for sit down dinners up to 120 and cocktail events at 250.Whether its small intimate wedding or large affair St Francis is the ideal venue for you to start your happily ever after...

This historic building is now widely used as a premier wedding venue.

Just a short journey from the city to Adelaide’s south and the gateway to the McLaren Vale Wine region, St Francis Winery is picturesque, which additionally offers 3 star accommodation, heated indoor swimming pool, and Walters bistro.

The Ceremony

St Francis is the gateway to the southern wine region in Adelaide. With beautiful picturesque gardens overlooking our outstanding lake it is the perfect space to commit to each other forever.

Outlining our manicured lawn area are beautiful 100 year old maple trees which create the perfect back drop all year round.

We offer exclusivity to our garden area for your ceremony & inclusive is an additional 2 hours for photo opportunities with your bridal party & guests.

Our ceremony area will welcome up to 250 guests with an abundance of serenity & tranquillity

The Reception

After your guests have witnessed your nuptials you can invite them to share our selection of culinary delights with you.

Whether it’s a large cocktail event or an intimate dinner we have a range of options to suit all budgets & pallets.Inside our rustic cellar door, which in the past produced some of the regions finest wines you can graze on carefully thought out menu options for your guests paired with local wines.

Minimum numbers & or spends do apply for peak periods & Saturdays . Our friendly events team will inform you of these.

We invite you to spoil your guests with pre dinner drinks & canapes under our pergola not before being invited to our room which is your blank canvas can be complimented with festoons, fairy lights & flowers or letting the room speak for itself you can do as little or as much as you like with the assistance of our functions co-ordinators, who are on hand to assist you with all aspects of your ceremony & reception.

Menu Options

We offer both Cocktail style receptions and seated reception.

Whether you choose to wine and dine your guests in our Main Vines room, our pergola or a marquee on the lawn under the stars, a wedding at St Francis is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.

COCKTAIL WEDDING RECEPTION

• selection of 10 canape options• stand up reception• your wedding cake cut & served on a platter• tea & coffee included

TRADITIONAL WEDDING RECEPTION

• seated wedding reception• choose entrée & 2 main meals• fresh bread rolls & butter• your wedding cake served with berry coulis & whipped cream• tea & coffee included

Menu Options

DECADENT WEDDING RECEPTION

• seated wedding reception• half hour canapes ( served in the garden area) • 2 main meals• fresh bread rolls & butter• your wedding cake served with berry coulis & whipped cream - tea & coffee included

INDuLGENCE WEDDING RECEPTION

• seated wedding reception• half hour canapes , 2 entrees, 2 mains & 2 desserts• fresh bread rolls & butter• tea & coffee included• your wedding cake individually boxed by staff

We offer several BeVeRAge pACkAgeS to accommodate your day, ranging from a standard selection to a premium selection.

INCLusIONs

The following are all inclusions in your wedding package

• Personalised menus• Set up & pack down of your room to your floor plan specifications• On hand events co-ordinator to assist with your special day• Unique photo opportunities around the grounds• Black or white linen & napery• Round or trestle tables & chairs• Table skirting & cake knife• Complimentary menu tasting ( sit down only)• Bump in day before (events permitting) to drop off bonbonieres, name cards, etc

ADDITIONs

The following are additions to add to your day that St Francis can assist with. prices upon enquiry

• additional menu choices • Choice menu options• Additional platters for pre or post event • 1/2 hour canape option post ceremony • Table centre pieces• Chair covers & sashes• Additional sides for mains

Extras

Stay the night with us in our beautifully newly renovated suites and we offer you and your guests our discounted rate on the night of your wedding. Our Directors suite containing a king size bed, spacious bathroom with spa bath.

Speak with our friendly staff to arrange breakfast for yourselves or perhaps you and your guests also saying with us.

St Francis Winery14 Bridge St Old ReynellaSA 5162 (08)83222246

For all pricing & date enquiries please contact functions.stfrancis@gmhotels.com.au