Wedding

 
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congratulations on your engagement

Thank you for considering Bens Falls Retreat for your wedding destination.

Bens Falls Retreat location makes for the most remarkable photo opportunities. Situated in the New England area, half an hour north of Glen Innes, along the Severn river. A beautiful venue perched on a cliff over looking spectacular waterfalls and rock formations. This view puts a wow into every photo. It is both stunning in day light and at night when the river is lit up by big flood lights.

The venue is all carved out of love. Timber is all sourced cut and erected from the family land or sourced locally. every wall is unique and beautiful showcasing natures beauty.

You have the opportunity to have your wedding ceremony in 3 different locations at this site, with reception included.

If you have another location planned for your wedding ceremony we have your reception package for you also.

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ceremony on the bottom deck

This location is perfect for that unpredictable day, as it is completely under cover from the elements.


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ceremony on the hill

This location gives you a different feel with the rolling grass hills and unique moss covered rock formation. Perfect for large weddings with room to spread out. There is shade from surrounding trees to allow for a comfortable beautiful day.

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ceremony on the top deck

Being at this height looking back up the river is something to experience. This is an open large deck that can carter for large groups. The building apart of the deck will be available for accommodation from 2022. Walls still make for stunning back drop with the rusty congregated iron.

 

Reception

 
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our wedding venue

With our unique and interesting wood features you can accentuate the character and charm of the establishment with minimal decorations. Or your welcomed to decorate to your style, as bold as it maybe.

Please feel free to contact us on any information in regards to making your day the most magical day it can be.

Inspection are welcomed on an arranged day and time.

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4 course menu option

A choice of

  • 3 Canapés

  • 2 Main course served alternative drop

  • 2 Entree served alternative drop

  • 2 Dessert course served alternative drop

Tea – Coffee – Chocolates provided

-Please Advise of any Dietary and Vegetarians requirements

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3 course menu option

A choice of

  • 4 Canapés

  • 2 Main course served alternative drop

  • 2 Dessert course served alternative drop

Tea – Coffee – Chocolates provided

-Please Advise of any Dietary and Vegetarians requirements

cocktail menu option

A choice of 5 dishes from each section

  • Canape

  • Entree

  • Main

  • Desert


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Menu option - 4 or 3 course (3 Course no Entree)

Canapés:

A choice of 3 Canapés, chosen from the following OR Grazing board for extra $5 per person

  • Venison Marinated served in Cob Bread accompanied with Special Venison Sauce

  • Toasted Sesame Prawn Toast

  • Sweet Potato Blinis with Goats Cheese Garnished with Sweet Potato Chips, Pomegrante And Smoked Salmon on Blini Decorated with Strips of Lemon Peel

  • Crumbed Camembert Deep Fried served with Red Current Jelly

  • Mini Chicken Kiev served with honey mustard dipping sauce

  • Panko-Sesame Crusted Chicken Bites with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

  • Beer Battered Onion Rings

  • Bens Falls Signature Venison Kebabs

  • Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings) & Japanese Soy Dipping Sauce

  • Cheese & Ham Crispy Potato Skins

  • Chicken Filo Nest with Beetroot Relish and Chicken Noodle Wonton Cups

  • Spicy Chicken Bites and Mustard Dipping Sauce

  • Roasted Sweet Potato & Feta Frittata Squares Topped with Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto

  • Spicy Prawns & Watermelon Bites Threaded on Toothpick

  • Watermelon, Feta, Mint Bites  Threaded on Toothpick

  • Sweet Chilli Wings Chicken Wings Seasoned with Garlic, Chilli Sauce & Honey & Baked

  • Bocconcini Tomato Skewers Cherry Tomatoes Halved Sandwiched Bocconcini, Parsley, Basil Leave


Entree:

A choice of 2 entree, chosen from the following

  • Roasted Vegetable Tartlets Garnished with a little Green Salad

  • Middle Eastern Lamb Pies Accompanied with Cream Cheese, Mint & Pine Nuts

  • Asparagus, Pumpkin & Goat’s Cheese Frittata, served topped with Avocado, garnished with Thyme Sprigs & Cracked Pepper

  • Chicken Patties  Served with a Little Tossed Salad & Lebanese Rice Drizzled with Sweet Chilli Sauce

  • Spinach Cheesecake Savoury Biscuit Crumb Base Layered with fresh spinach – caramelized red onions – selection of gourmet cheeses

  • Baked Lemon & Soy Chicken on a Bed of Lebanese Rice Garnished with Sesame Seeds & Sliced Spring Onion

  • Pork Belly with Caramel Sauce

  • Twice Baked Souffle Scattered Toasted Walnuts & Salad Leaves

  • Cheese & Fig Tart Drizzled with Vincotta & Micro Herbs

  • Cheesy Chicken Pies  (Chicken Thighs, Tasty Cheese, Asparagus, Red Capsicum, Filo Pastry) 


Main:

A choice of 2 Main course, chosen from the following

  • Prosciutto Fillet of Beef - Seasoned with Whole Grain Mustard & Caramelised Onions, Served with Red Wine Sauce & Yorkshire Puddings       

  • Loin of Pork - with Fruit Stuffing, roasted, and served with Pork Crackling, Apple Sauce and Port Wine Jest.

  • Garlic-Lemon Double Stuffed Chicken Breast - Chicken Breast stuffed with Cream Cheese & Cheddar Cheese, Crumbed & Baked, And served with Honey Mustard Sauce

  • Parmesan and herb pork cutlets

  • Beef wellington

  • Tuscan chicken with heart of artichoke, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and a creamy sauce

  • Beef Pinwheels

  • Chicken pinwheels

  • All mains served with Vegetables in Season

Warm Dinner Rolls or Turkish Bread & Butter

 Dessert:

A choice of 2 Desserts course, chosen from the following

  • Carmel Tart - Served with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings

  • Baked Lemon Coconut Meringue Cheesecake - Served with Fresh Cream

  • Sticky Date Pudding - Served with Butterscotch Sauce, Almond Praline and Freshly Whipped Cream

  • Baileys Chocolate Mousse - Served with Thicken Cream and Fresh Strawberries

  • White Choc Panna Cotta with Passionfruit Sauce & Coconut Wafer

  • White Choc & Lime Angels Cheesecake - Served with lime curd and candied lime wedge

  • Sticky Fig & Date Pudding - Served with Orange & Caramel Sauce & Ice-Cream

 Tea – Coffee – Chocolates

-Alternately instead of above desserts we could serve the Wedding Cake with Fresh Fruit Coolie & Whipped Cream as dessert

 

Please Advise of any Dietary and Vegetarians requirements


Cocktail Menu Option

Pick 5 Dishes from each section

Canapés:

  • Venison Marinated served in Cob Bread accompanied with Special Venison Sauce

  • Toasted Sesame Prawn Toast

  • Smoked Salmon on Blini Decorated with Strips of Lemon Peel AND Blini with Goat Cheese, Sweet Potato Chips, Pomegranate, drizzle Honey

  • Spicy Prawns & Watermelon Bites Threaded on Toothpick

  • Watermelon, Feta, Mint Bites Threaded on Toothpick

  • Crumbed Camembert with Cranberry Jelly

  • Ham & Brie Quiches AND Smoked Salmon Mini Quiches

  • Bocconcini Tomato Skewers Cherry Tomatoes Halved Sandwiched Bocconcini, Parsley, Basil Leaves

  • Ham and Cheese Crispy Potato Skins

  • Spicy Chicken Bite and Mustard Dipping Sauce

  • Beer Battered Onion Rings


Entree:

  • Meatballs Served with Spicy Tomato Salsa

  • Roasted Sweet Potato & Feta Frittata Squares Topped with Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto

  • Vegetable Fritters with Creamy Mayonnaise & Cherry Tomatoes

  • Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Camerbert

  • Prawn Fritters with Guacamole

  • Asparagus & Cheese Tart

  • Petite Onion, Cranberry & Goat’s Cheese Pies

  • Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Rare Beef & Horseradish Cream

  • Savoury Rolls

  • Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings) & Japanese Soy Dipping Sauce

  • Mediterranean Sausage Rolls served with Sweet & Sour Sauce


Main:

  • Bens Falls Signature Venison/beef Kebabs

  • Sweet Chilli Wings Chicken Wings Seasoned with Garlic, Chilli Sauce & Honey & Baked

  • Chicken Noodle Wonton Cups and Chicken Filo Nests with Beetroot Relish

  • Panko-Sesame Crusted Chicken Bites with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

  • Caramelized Pork Bites with Caramel Sauce

  • Noodle Boxes Pork Balls with Plum Sauce & Stir Fry Vegetables on a bed of Lebanese Rice

  • Noodle Boxes Honey Soya Chicken & Hokkanen noodles

  • Noodle Boxes Sweet Lamb Curry & Lebanese Rice

  • Noodle Boxes Sweet & Sour Meatballs & Lebanese Rice

  • Noodle Boxes Beef Stroganoff with Noodles


Dessert:

Pick 2 Sweets

  • Raspberry Cream Meringues

  • Fudge Brownies with Ganache & Raspberries

  • Choc-Mint Slice

  • Choc Caramel Slice

  • Mini Cherry Friands

  • Tangy Lemon Squares

     OR

  • Wedding Cake served with berry Couli, Whipped Cream

    OR

  • Cheese and fruit platter and chocolates