Thank you for considering Rochford Wines for your wedding day. Nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley, our venue is celebrated for its stunning landscapes, highly rated wines, and a variety of event spaces tailored to host both intimate and grand weddings. Couples love the personalised experience and our outstanding attention to detail that our team brings to every celebration.
We aim to answer all of your questions, to ensure that your wedding day is as seamless and spectacular as you’ve dreamed.
Frequently Asked Questions
CEREMONY INFORMATION
We absolutely adore and encourage each of our couples to incorporate flower petals into their ceremony, for the excitement and romantic beauty they bring as you walk down the aisle as newlyweds in front of your loved ones. We unfortunately don’t, however, allow confetti, glitter, or rice at our venue.
WET WEATHER OPTIONS
Whilst we offer stunning outdoor ceremony locations on our manicured lawns with backdrops including our pristine lake and picturesque vineyards, we are of course accustomed to Melbourne’s temperamental weather, therefore have various under cover options, in which we are experts in relocating to if needed at the last minute. These include either inside or the outdoor Terrace area at Isabella’s Restaurant or The Conservatory. The decision to set up a wet weather location will be made no later than 4 hours prior to your ceremony start time.
CHILDRENS MEALS
We have a range of options to keep your little ones happy throughout the day and night. Children under 12 years of age are charged $65 each, including a main course, dessert and unlimited soft drinks. Children 12 years to 17 years will be charged the full per person agreed rate, less any alcoholic beverage component.
DISABILITY ACCESS
Your guests are all ensured they will be well cared for and have no difficulties in accessing any of our ceremony and reception locations, as each is at ground level with easy access and also provides disabled bathroom facilities. You can view our accessibility information here.
SUPPLIER MEALS
We kindly encourage you to recognise the dedication and commitment of your wedding vendors in ensuring your wedding day vision is brought to life. Supplier meals for photographers, videographers, and your entertainment providers including bands, DJs, singers, guitarists and dancers are charged at a rate of $45 per person, and include a main course and soft drink.
BYO
Rochford Wines is home to some of the finest premium wines, spirits & gourmet food in the Yarra Valley. We do not hold a BYO licence, and hence prohibits any BYO food or beverages. Wedding Cakes are allowed upon signing a wedding cake waiver, please contact your wedding coordinator for more information.
ENTERTAINMENT
We have a outdoor noise curfew of 10pm, however this does not affect entertainment indoors.
MENU AVAILABILITY
Our wedding menu is seasonal, therefore Rochford Wines will change the food menus and/or beverage list if necessary according to seasonal availability and vintage changes. This is to ensure we continue to deliver the highest quality food and beverages to our couples and their guests.
MENU TASTING
As part of our wedding packages, we provide complimentary food and wine tasting for each of our couples to ensure they are satisfied with their menu selection before their wedding day. Couples will get to try and select their entree, main and dessert.
CATERING TO DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
Couples have the opportunity to ask each of their guests for any dietary requirements prior to the day, our chefs can modify any dishes to ensure each guest is served delicious meals according to their dietary needs. 14 days prior to your wedding we will require a dietary guest list along with final guest numbers.
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL
Rochford Wines practises responsible service of alcohol (RSA) to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our venue. Liquor service will conclude 30 minutes prior to the end of the function, and will cease without notice at 11:30pm. Rochford Wines reserves the right to remove any guest from the premises if we feel they are unsafe or a threat to themselves or those around them.
FURRY FRIENDS
We are a Pet friendly venue – We love seeing our couples include their pets in their ceremonies and wedding photographs. Please ensure someone has control of them at all times, we recommend Yarra Valley Pet Resort. Please note, we do not allow them inside our restaurants due to health and safety regulations (this does not apply to service animals).
PRICING
Your contract pricing is secure. Please note, advertised pricing may be subject to alteration at the discretion of Rochford Wines due to external circumstances, however, you will of course have this communicated to you. Prices are inclusive of GST.
WORKING WINERY AND CONCERT VENUE
Rochford Wines is both a working winery and a concert venue, and as such no guarantee can be made that nets or other concert infrastructure will not be in use at the time of your event. Rochford Wines will ensure to keep each client informed.
EXTREME FIRE DAYS
No naked flames or sparklers can be used in the open. In the case of a catastrophic day being declared and fires in the area, Rochford Wines would take direction from the relevant emergency agencies.
CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING
We do require a deposit of $2,000 within 7 days to secure your booking.
We invite you to come along and visit our beautiful Yarra Valley winery to meet our welcoming and experienced events team, and see firsthand why our venue is the perfect setting for your special day. From breathtaking views and versatile spaces, to our commitment to providing an unparalleled wedding experience, discover how we can make your wedding truly memorable. Schedule a tour today, and let us help you start planning the wedding of your dreams.
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