Frequently Asked Questions

No problem – we can make them an alternative meal. We can cater for any allergy, we just need to know in advance as whatever they cannot eat on the main menu, we make a substitute for.

Yes, we can plate vendors up their own meals and supply non-alcoholic beverages. These are $35 per person. We will need to know in advance if they have any dietary requirements.

You may BYO your favourite bubbly/sparkling wine, but it must be in our control at all times. A corkage fee of $15/bottles applies. If you have a favourite wine or beer that you would like to have at your wedding, then please do let us know and we will do our best to try and bring it in for you.

We do have plans for a wet weather ceremony space, but this is a few years away. Our indoor dining area and the veranda are our current options for your ceremony and post ceremony drinks if the weather is unpleasant. We normally make the call around midday on the day of your wedding if it will be indoors or outdoors.

No. For health and safety reasons and privacy we need to know who is on our property at all times. We are more than happy to meet with your vendors and show them around. Just ask them to get in contact with us and we can arrange a time for them to come out and visit.

Yes, we certainly do. We have a number of fantastic local vendors we can recommend. So, if you are interested in further information please let us know and we will help you get in touch with them.

We will allow a dog onsite during the ceremony but after this time the dog must be taken home. You are responsible for disposing of any animal waste and the dog is not allowed inside the venue.

We do not allow any plastic or paper confetti. Natural rose petals that will easily breakdown are allowed however.

Yes, it is. Please let us know in advance if you have guests who are in a wheelchair, so we can set up with venue tables etc accordingly.

Yes, this is included in your venue hire fee. They are usually carried out 1-2 days prior to your wedding but please note that it is subject to venue availability. We recommend that you have the rehearsal at a similar time to your actual wedding ceremony, so you can see where the sun will be etc. and that you practice with your music to ensure everything is in order for your special day.

Yes, we do. We are licenced for 250 people, but we recommend 120-130 as a maximum number for a sit-down reception. If your numbers are greater than this then there are ways to accommodate your guests. Get in touch with us and we can discuss some options with you.

We are licenced until 12.30am. You and your guests need to ensure that you leave the venue by 1.00am to ensure that we stick to our liquor licence conditions.

Yes, we have a paddock right next to our venue where a helicopter can land and depart from safely.

Yes, we do. We have a dedicated parents room with a change table, microwave and comfortable chair for feeding in.

We currently only have the bridal suite available for the bride to get ready in. This is the same suite that the bride and groom have available as part of the wedding package for their wedding night. Our staff will go in during the wedding and clean it for you. We can also recommend other local luxury accommodation that may be more suitable for you and your wedding party to get ready in.

Stonebridge has a complimentary courtesy van which is included as part of your wedding package. The van will be available throughout the night to make sure that your guests get home safely. It is however only available for local drop offs (Geraldine township). There are taxis in Timaru that will come out and deliver your guests back into Timaru if needed.

We will send you a contract with our terms and conditions to sign and once we have that signed contract back we will invoice you for the venue hire fee. This is the amount of your non-refundable deposit and is needed to secure your wedding date. It is payable within 14 days of receiving the invoice. We will then meet with you 2 weeks out from your wedding day and this is when final numbers, menus etc need to be confirmed. After this you will receive a final invoice and this needs to be paid within 72 hours of your wedding day.

Stonebridge is not a venue which is open to the public and it is booked on an exclusive basis, often 18 months in advance. Cancellations impact heavily on our family run business, especially when bookings have been turned away for peak season dates held by deposits and staff resourcing has been planned.