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What happens when a lot of your guests are travelling long distances?Well usually 'your' wedding becomes 'their' holiday. Hold your wedding in a location that not only meets all your ceremony and reception needs, but can also cater to the holiday and accommodation needs of your guests!From large volume accommodation to boutique B&B's, set on beaches and nestled among vineyards you'll be hard pressed to find higher quality accommodation anywhere.With many styles on offer to suit all budgets, the region also boasts numerous tourist attractions for all ages. Check out theMcLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information Centrefor more details!
What happens when a lot of your guests are travelling long distances?
Well usually 'your' wedding becomes 'their' holiday. Hold your wedding in a location that not only meets all your ceremony and reception needs, but can also cater to the holiday and accommodation needs of your guests!
From large volume accommodation to boutique B&B's, set on beaches and nestled among vineyards you'll be hard pressed to find higher quality accommodation anywhere.
With many styles on offer to suit all budgets, the region also boasts numerous tourist attractions for all ages. Check out theMcLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information Centrefor more details!
We are pleased to announce the exhibiting venue Partners for Expo 2010: click on the venue name to be linked to their site!McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information CentreWoodstock EstateMiddlebrook EstateThe Retreat at Chapel Hill WineryMaxwell WinesPlease note that all expo visitors must start at the visitor information centre to pick up their Maps, Wedding Directory and Free 'My Wedding' Bride Gift Bag including a free copy of My Wedding Magazine!
We are pleased to announce the exhibiting venue Partners for Expo 2010: click on the venue name to be linked to their site!
McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre
Woodstock Estate
Middlebrook Estate
The Retreat at Chapel Hill Winery
Maxwell Wines
Please note that all expo visitors must start at the visitor information centre to pick up their Maps, Wedding Directory and Free 'My Wedding' Bride Gift Bag including a free copy of My Wedding Magazine!
As the famous Maxwell Wines t-shirt says: "Life's too short to drink bad wine" - and we'd add "eat bad food" to that too!Not only is McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu world famous for its fantastic wines, but the region also boasts some of the most talented chefs in the country. You will be delighted with the quantity and quality of choice that is available everywhere . . .not to mention that famous Fleurieu hospitality - you can't get it anywhere else!Why kind of wedding do you dream about? Barefoot on a pristine beach? Cocktail style in a chandelier lit marquee? A traditional church wedding, ceremony among wildlife or surrounded by flowers in a stunning garden? The Fleurieu has it all! Any style, any budget, this is the place to be!
As the famous Maxwell Wines
t-shirt says: "Life's too short to drink bad wine" - and we'd add "eat bad food" to that too!
Not only is McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu world famous for its fantastic wines, but the region also boasts some of the most talented chefs in the country. You will be delighted with the quantity and quality of choice that is available everywhere . . .not to mention that famous Fleurieu hospitality - you can't get it anywhere else!
Why kind of wedding do you dream about? Barefoot on a pristine beach? Cocktail style in a chandelier lit marquee? A traditional church wedding, ceremony among wildlife or surrounded by flowers in a stunning garden? The Fleurieu has it all! Any style, any budget, this is the place to be!
FASHION PARADE
DIY RHIANNON
MUSIC, COMPETITIONS AND MORE
Eat, drink and Win Stuff!Every venue will showcase something special and each venue will have a musical exhibitor as well as something unique! We are constantly running competitions between now and April 16, 2010. Become a fan of McLaren Vale Wedding Expo on Facebook or click on our competitionspage to enter!Competitions will be drawn under the veranda at Maxwell Wines at 4:00pm on Expo day.Food - Where can we eat? There will be several outlets for food and wine purchases on the day including: Woodstock Winery - Wine sales, woodfired pizza and other food will be available from the 2009 Winners of "Best restaurant in a winery 2009".Visitor Information Centre - The cafe will be open for it's usual fare and amazing locally roasted coffee until 4pm and outside sumptious food samples will be available from the fabulous people at Market 190.Maxwell Wines - Food and wine for sale from the renowned Anna Clappis and the people at Maxwell Wines - bring your appetite! Food will be served Sea and Vines style under the back veranda.Middlebrook Estate - Limited samples of wedding menu will be available for tasting and the cellar door will be open!Chapel Hill Retreat - Mmm who doesn't love cake? Cake tastings all day long at Chapel Hill Retreat and the cellar door will also be open but no food for sale.Sounds to relax to?McLaren Vale Visitor Centre: Universal GrooveWoodstock Winery & Coterie:Jazz band in the CoterieMiddlebrook EstateWandering MinstrelsIn the Rotunda: DJ insideMaxwell Wines:Shane Camp Central Sound (DJ/MC)Chapel Hill Retreat:Chantelle Hughes: Event Singer SACheck out the VENUE MENU page for more detailed information!
Eat, drink and Win Stuff!
Every venue will showcase something special and each venue will have a musical exhibitor as well as something unique! We are constantly running competitions between now and April 16, 2010. Become a fan of McLaren Vale Wedding Expo on Facebook or click on our competitionspage to enter!
Competitions will be drawn under the veranda at Maxwell Wines at 4:00pm on Expo day.
Food - Where can we eat?
There will be several outlets for food and wine purchases on the day including:
Woodstock Winery - Wine sales, woodfired pizza and other food will be available from the 2009 Winners of "Best restaurant in a winery 2009".
Visitor Information Centre - The cafe will be open for it's usual fare and amazing locally roasted coffee until 4pm and outside sumptious food samples will be available from the fabulous people at Market 190.
Maxwell Wines - Food and wine for sale from the renowned Anna Clappis and the people at Maxwell Wines - bring your appetite! Food will be served Sea and Vines style under the back veranda.
Middlebrook Estate - Limited samples of wedding menu will be available for tasting and the cellar door will be open!
Chapel Hill Retreat - Mmm who doesn't love cake? Cake tastings all day long at Chapel Hill Retreat and the cellar door will also be open but no food for sale.
Sounds to relax to?
McLaren Vale Visitor Centre: Universal Groove
Woodstock Winery & Coterie:
Jazz band in the Coterie
Wandering Minstrels
In the Rotunda: DJ inside
Maxwell Wines:
Shane Camp Central Sound (DJ/MC)
Chapel Hill Retreat:
Chantelle Hughes:
Event Singer SA
Check out the VENUE MENU page for more detailed information!
What's a wedding without the dress?Held at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm see the latest in wedding fashions all from local businesses being held in the Gallery at Middlebrook Estate. Check out your program guide on the day for more info!Wedding Dresses by: Adorable Brides Victor HarborBridesmaid and Mother of Bride/Groomoutfits by:Charli Rose Beautique Port NoarlungaMake up By:Erin Rogers, Freelance Makeup artist, Sellicks BeachTanning By:Simply Bronze, Mobile Tanning, Sellicks BeachHair By:Music and MC:DJ Jackie
What's a wedding without the dress?
Held at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm see the latest in wedding fashions all from local businesses being held in the Gallery at Middlebrook Estate. Check out your program guide on the day for more info!
Wedding Dresses by: Adorable Brides Victor Harbor
Bridesmaid and Mother of Bride/Groomoutfits by:Charli Rose Beautique Port Noarlunga
Make up By:Erin Rogers, Freelance Makeup artist, Sellicks Beach
Tanning By:Simply Bronze, Mobile Tanning, Sellicks Beach
Hair By:
Music and MC:DJ Jackie
What do 98% of brides have in common?DIY - believe it or not 98% of brides DIY at least one project for their wedding to ensure originality.Our very own DIY expert Rhiannon will be showcasing some of the latest ideas in DIY thorughout the day until 4pm. From invitations to table lighting, centre pieces and bonbonierre! Using materials from local suppliers, Rhiannon will show you how to DIY several projects from the same supplies!Sassy couples like to personalise their event and Rhiannon can show you how on any budget! Located in the market style displays on the lawns at Woodstock Estate Rhiannon will be on hand from 11am til 4pm to show you how easy it can be!
What do 98% of brides have in common?
DIY - believe it or not 98% of brides DIY at least one project for their wedding to ensure originality.
Our very own DIY expert Rhiannon will be showcasing some of the latest ideas in DIY thorughout the day until 4pm. From invitations to table lighting, centre pieces and bonbonierre! Using materials from local suppliers, Rhiannon will show you how to DIY several projects from the same supplies!
Sassy couples like to personalise their event and Rhiannon can show you how on any budget!
Located in the market style displays on the lawns at Woodstock Estate Rhiannon will be on hand from 11am til 4pm to show you how easy it can be!
MORE COMPETITIONS &
A NEW PLACE TO CHAT
NEW WEBSITE IS COMING
NEW DIRECTORY LAUNCHES
The expo might be over for 2010 but we our committment to providing you the best information about McLaren Vale Wedding Venues and Suppliers is not!We are redesigning our website to give it a slicker more contemporary feel we can't wait to show you all! Included will be a gallery of photos taken of the expo!
The expo might be over for 2010 but we our committment to providing you the best information about McLaren Vale Wedding Venues and Suppliers is not!
We are redesigning our website to give it a slicker more contemporary feel we can't wait to show you all! Included will be a gallery of photos taken of the expo!
We have scoured the internet high and low and finally we have found a local bridal forum to partner us in an ongoing capacity!Welcome to The Hens Nest, South Australia's newest bridal website and forum. If you haven't belongd to a forum before here is your chance to give it a go. Keep an eye on all the latest wedding gossip, fashions and trends in SA and from all over the world.We will soon be launching a new round of competitions to celebrate our online directory going live ! You'll find them hosted on The Hens Nest, keep checking back here or join our facebook page to be the first to know.
We have scoured the internet high and low and finally we have found a local bridal forum to partner us in an ongoing capacity!
Welcome to The Hens Nest, South Australia's newest bridal website and forum. If you haven't belongd to a forum before here is your chance to give it a go. Keep an eye on all the latest wedding gossip, fashions and trends in SA and from all over the world.
We will soon be launching a new round of competitions to celebrate our online directory going live ! You'll find them hosted on The Hens Nest, keep checking back here or join our facebook page to be the first to know.
Have you picked up your 2010 McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Wedding Directory yet?If not you can grab your copy from any of our venue partners:McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Information CentreMaxwell WinesMiddlebrook EstateThe Retreat _ Chapel Hill WineryWoodstock Estate
Have you picked up your 2010 McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Wedding Directory yet?
If not you can grab your copy from any of our venue partners:
The Retreat _ Chapel Hill Winery
Why visit the expo?
What makes this expo different?
Money, Money, Money
Who wants to spend their Sunday stuck in a big stuffy hall with too many other brides?Not us either! If you have ever been to an event in McLaren Vale you know that the region puts on a good show. Showcasing exhibitors over five stunning venues. Something different will be happeneing at every venue throughout the day, including music, food and wine tasting, competition draws, fashion parades, DIY demonstrations and more . . . Only looking for one type of supplier and don't have all day? No problem! We surveyed brides online and they told us they hated having to traipse all over the place for the same type of supplier so we have themed our venues so you will find all your photographers, for example, in the same location! Check out the Venue Menupage for more details! More like a Festival than a boring old expo! Come enjoy the laid back atmosphere of McLaren Vale and find the best hidden secrets of the Fleurieu!Food, Wine, Weddings and More!Something for the Boys?Absolutely, the Vintage and Classic Car Club are parading through the Main Street from 11:30am before showing their vehicles at 11 wineries in the region - some of them are also our exhibiting venues! Check out their website for more information> Vintage & Classic.
Who wants to spend their Sunday stuck in a big stuffy hall with too many other brides?
Not us either! If you have ever been to an event in McLaren Vale you know that the region puts on a good show. Showcasing exhibitors over five stunning venues. Something different will be happeneing at every venue throughout the day, including music, food and wine tasting, competition draws, fashion parades, DIY demonstrations and more . . .
Only looking for one type of supplier and don't have all day?
No problem! We surveyed brides online and they told us they hated having to traipse all over the place for the same type of supplier so we have themed our venues so you will find all your photographers, for example, in the same location!
Check out the Venue Menupage for more details!
More like a Festival than a boring old expo! Come enjoy the laid back atmosphere of McLaren Vale and find the best hidden secrets of the Fleurieu!
Food, Wine, Weddings and More!
Something for the Boys?
Absolutely, the Vintage and Classic Car Club are parading through the Main Street from 11:30am before showing their vehicles at 11 wineries in the region - some of them are also our exhibiting venues! Check out their website for more information> Vintage & Classic
.
An absolute must for anyone considering a wedding or function in the McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Region. Meet the wealth of talented local suppliers, and pick up discount vouchers and show specials exclusive to expo visitors! Every bride will receive a 'My Wedding' gift bag containing a map of the local ceremony locations, listing beaches, parks, wineries and churches, the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Wedding Directory, discount vouchers, a free copy of My Wedding Magazine and more . . Find the information you need whilst enjoying the food, wine, music and scenery of McLaren Vale!
An absolute must for anyone considering a wedding or function in the McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Region. Meet the wealth of talented local suppliers, and pick up discount vouchers and show specials exclusive to expo visitors!
Every bride will receive a 'My Wedding' gift bag containing a map of the local ceremony locations, listing beaches, parks, wineries and churches, the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Wedding Directory, discount vouchers, a free copy of My Wedding Magazine and more . .
Find the information you need whilst enjoying the food, wine, music and scenery of McLaren Vale!
We will be selling tickets at the door of the visitor information centre on the day ($10 each) but we will only be able to take cash! We highly recommend you prepurchase your tickets online for only $8 BUY TICKETSMany of our venues and exhibitors will have products, food and drinks for sale and again they won't all have access to portable EFTPOS machines so please make sure you bring your cash with you.There are several ATM's in McLaren Vale and neighbouring Willunga, we will list these on the expo map so you have them handy on the day!
We will be selling tickets at the door of the visitor information centre on the day ($10 each) but we will only be able to take cash! We highly recommend you prepurchase your tickets online for only $8 BUY TICKETS
Many of our venues and exhibitors will have products, food and drinks for sale and again they won't all have access to portable EFTPOS machines so please make sure you bring your cash with you.
There are several ATM's in McLaren Vale and neighbouring Willunga, we will list these on the expo map so you have them handy on the day!
BUSINESS CONSULTING.
BUSINESS PLANS.
MARKETING PLANS.
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Woodstock Winery & CoterieHeld at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm see the latest Fashions in Wedding all from local businesses.See the exhibitors page for contact details:Bridesmaid and mother of the bride outfits by Charlie Rose Boutique, Pt Noarlunga Wedding Dresses By: Victor Harbour Mens Attire By: Hair & Makeup By:Fashion Parade MC - Shane Camp - Central Sound.
Woodstock Winery & Coterie
Held at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm see the latest Fashions in Wedding all from local businesses.
See the exhibitors page for contact details:
Bridesmaid and mother of the bride outfits by Charlie Rose Boutique, Pt Noarlunga
Wedding Dresses By: Victor Harbour
Mens Attire By:
Hair & Makeup By:
Fashion Parade MC - Shane Camp - Central Sound.
Middlebrook EstateWorking from the stunning rotunda perfect for ceremonies at Middlebrook Estate is our very own DIY expert Rhiannon. Using materials from local suppliers Rhiannon will show you how to DIY several projects, from your own table lighting, flowers for your cake and bonbonierre to invitation making and more! Sassy couples like to personalise their event and Rhiannon can show you how on any budget! Demonstrations every hour from 11:30am onwards!
Working from the stunning rotunda perfect for ceremonies at Middlebrook Estate is our very own DIY expert Rhiannon. Using materials from local suppliers Rhiannon will show you how to DIY several projects, from your own table lighting, flowers for your cake and bonbonierre to invitation making and more!
Demonstrations every hour from 11:30am onwards!
Who, What and WhereEvery venue will showcase something special and each venue will have a musical exhibitor as well as something unique! We are constantly running competitions between now and April 16, 2010 - Become a fan of McLaren Vale Wedding Expo on Facebook to enter!Maxwell Wines - competitions will be drawn under the verandah at Mawell Wines at 4:00pm Food - where do we eat? There will be several outlets for food an wine purchases on the day: Woodstock Winery - Wine sales, woodfired pizza and paella.Visitor Centre - Cafe open till 4pmMaxwell Wines - Food and wine for sale from the fantastic people at Market 190, bring your appetite!Middlebrook Estate - Limited samples of wedding menu will be availble for tasting - sorry no food for sale but the cellar door will be open!Chapel Hill Retreat - Mmm who doesn't love cake? Cake tastings all day long at Chapel Hill Retreat and the cellar door will also be open but no food for sale .Sounds to relax to?McLaren Vale Visitor Centre: Universal GrooveWoodstock Winery & Coterie:Jazz band in the CoterieCentral Sound in the marquee Middlebrook Estate:ohubhuiyyghgggMaxwell Wines:uhbiuyighjkChapel Hill Retreat:fjfowouehfCheck out the EXPO 2010 page for more detailed information!
Who, What and Where
Every venue will showcase something special and each venue will have a musical exhibitor as well as something unique! We are constantly running competitions between now and April 16, 2010 - Become a fan of McLaren Vale Wedding Expo on Facebook to enter!
Maxwell Wines - competitions will be drawn under the verandah at Mawell Wines at 4:00pm
Food - where do we eat?
There will be several outlets for food an wine purchases on the day:
Woodstock Winery - Wine sales, woodfired pizza and paella.
Visitor Centre - Cafe open till 4pm
Maxwell Wines - Food and wine for sale from the fantastic people at Market 190, bring your appetite!
Middlebrook Estate - Limited samples of wedding menu will be availble for tasting - sorry no food for sale but the cellar door will be open!
Chapel Hill Retreat - Mmm who doesn't love cake? Cake tastings all day long at Chapel Hill Retreat and the cellar door will also be open but no food for sale .
Central Sound in the marquee
Middlebrook Estate:
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Check out the EXPO 2010 page for more detailed information!
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