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Reception

The Cocktail Reception

This is a great idea for your guests, so they won’t be waiting while you have your photos done, (and a moment for them to rave about how amazing the ceremony was!)

We’ve included a package so you can get an idea of what’s included. It is possible to tailor make the menu’s to cater for guests needs.

Bronze Selection: NZD$10 (AUD$8.50) per person
A selection of 2 warm and 2 chilled from the Canapé Menu

Silver Selection: NZD$15 (AUD$12.50) per person
A selection of 3 warm and 3 chilled from the Canapé Menu

Gold Selection: NZD$20 (AUD$16.50) per person
A selection of 4 warm and 4 chilled from the Canapé Menu

Platters (1 Platter per 5 Guests)

Tropical Fresh fruit
New Zealand cheese selection, dried fruit, honey & crackers
Antipasto
Tortilla & Cheese with guacamole dip & Sour cream
Hummus, pita bread, marinated olives & mango chutney

NZD$45 (AUD$37.50)
NZD$70 (AUD$58)
NZD$75 (AUD$62.50)
NZD$45 (AUD$37.50)
NZD$50 (AUD$41.50)

Mini Finger Sandwiches (1 Platter per 5 Guests)

Various sandwiches fillers from NZD$40-55 (AUD$33-46)

The Wedding Dinner Reception

The party starts at approximately 7pm! There is no standard procedure to the night so we can tailor make it to suit your requirements. A sample procedure would go something like this:

7.00pm
7.15pm
9.00pm
9.20pm
9.30pm
9.35pm
10.30pm
11.00pm

The bride and groom enter the venue (hooray!)
Dinner is served
Teary speeches and Cheery Toasts
Cake cutting
Your First dance
Entertainment
Bride and Groom Leave
End of Reception

The Pacific Resort has created the following reception package options for your Reception

Romantic Dinner for Two NZD$220 (AUD$183)

What better way to start married life as you enjoy your first meal together under the stars! Choose your private site either in the tropical gardens, white sandy beach or your room balcony. This package includes three course set menu (selected by you), bottle of Deutz, white line table cloth and chair covers with organza ties, flame torches and a floral centre piece on the table.

Pacific Elegance Marquee Reception Package NZD$1080 (AUD$900)
This package includes up to 20 guests. Each additional guest is NZD$30 (AUD$25) per adult

Includes:

  • White Marquee set up on either Muri Beach or Landscaped Gardens
  • Fairy and spot lights
  • White linen table clothes
  • Chair covers
  • White linen napkins wrapped in banana leaves
  • Tea light candles
  • Floral centre pieces on the table
  • Personalized menu for each guest

Pacific Deluxe Marquee Reception Package NZD$1700 (AUD$1415)
This package includes up to 20 guests. Each additional guest is NZD$35 (AUD$29) per adult

Includes:

  • White Marquee set up on either Muri Beach or Landscaped Gardens
  • Fairy and spot lights
  • White linen table clothes
  • Chair covers
  • White linen napkins wrapped in banana leaves
  • Tea light candles
  • Floral centre pieces on the table
  • Personalised menu for each guest
  • Traditional vaka used to present the buffet (garden weddings only)
  • Glass bowls with floating tea light candles and flowers
  • Cream organza table runners and chair ties
  • White organza ceiling hangings
  • Kikau (coconut fronds) plaited on each pole
  • Flame torches surrounding the marquee
  • Single bloom flower for each guest

Set menu: (Maximum 30 Guests)

  • One choice from each course (Entree, Main & Dessert) to be pre-selected by the Bride & Groom
    *Vegetarian options available NZD$80 (AUD$67) per person
  • Two choices of each course (Entree, Main & Dessert) to be pre -selected by the Bride & Groom
    *Vegetarian options available NZD$90 (AUD$75) per person
  • BBQ Buffet (Minimum 20 Adults)
    Three choices from the cold selection, three choices from the hot selection and two hot side dishes
    *Includes freshly baked dinner rolls and breads NZD$75 (AUD62.50) per person

Note additional choices from all selections @ NZD$5 (AUD$4.10) per person

Golden Buffet Menu (Minimum 30 Adults)

Four choices from the cold selection, three choices from the hot selection and two hot side dishes
Includes freshly baked dinner rolls and breads NZD$80 (AUD$67) per person

or

Six choices from the cold selection, four choices from the hot selection and two hot side dishes
Includes freshly baked dinner rolls and breads NZD$85 (AUD$71) per person

Pacific Buffet (Minimum 40 Adults)

Four choices from the cold selection, three choices from the hot selection and two hot side dishes
Includes freshly baked dinner rolls and breads NZD$80 (AUD69) per person

or

Six choices from the cold selection, three choices from the hot selection and two hot side dishes
Includes freshly baked dinner rolls and breads NZD$70 (AUD$66) per person

Note additional choices from all selections @ NZD$5 (AUD$4.10) per person

The Cake

Pacific Wedding Cake Includes
Choice of shape – round, oval, hexagon, square and heart
Choice of icing – white frosting, chocolate icing, cream cheese icing or Vienna cream icing
Ribbon and fresh flowers to match your bouquet

Moist chocolate, banana, coconut or lemon

6 inch
8 inch
10 inch
12 inch

NZD$72 (AUD$60)
NZD$96 (AUD$80)
NZD$132 (AUD$110)
NZD$144 (AUD$120)

Light fruit, moist chocolate with carrot, tropical, white chocolate mud or carrot

6 inch
8 inch
10 inch
12 inch

NZD$84 (AUD$70)
NZD$114 (AUD$95)
NZD$156 (AUD$130)
NZD$180 (AUD$150)

Deluxe Wedding Cakes Includes:

Choice of shape – round, oval, hexagon, square and heart
Decorated in two layers of rolled white fondant icing
Ribbon and fresh flowers to match your bouquet

Moist chocolate, banana, coconut or lemon

6 inch
8 inch
10 inch
12 inch

NZD$108 (AUD$90)
NZD$144 (AUD$120)
NZD$180 (AUD$150)
NZD$228 (AUD$190)

Light fruit, moist chocolate with carrot, tropical, white chocolate mud or carrot

6 inch
8 inch
10 inch
12 inch

NZD$120 (AUD$100)
NZD$156 (AUD$130)
NZD$204 (AUD$170)
NZD$240 (AUD$200)

How many guests will the above cake sizes feed? Well a 6 inch approx 6 guests, 8 inch suitable for 10 guests, 10 inch 15 guests and 12 inch 20 guests. If you have additional guests a cake size can be created to match your guest number, pick your shape and cake and we can get the price for you.

The Drinks

Drinks can be based on consumption. Or you may opt for a bar tab.

The resort allows the following BYO:

Maximum of 6 bottles of wine or bubbles per 10 guests
(ie. 12 bottles for 20 guests, 18 bottles for 30 guests)
The corkage is charged is NZD$15 (AUD$12.50) per bottle of wine and
NZD$20 (AUD$16.50) per bottle of bubbles

Drink Packages are also available, see below for the per person costs for selections & durations

DESCRIPTION 1HRS, 2HRS, 3 HRS, 4HRS, 5HRS

Bronze Selection: Bubbles, Red and White Wine, standard beers , orange juice and soft drinks
1hr - NZ$25 ($21) 2hrs - NZ$35 ($29) 3hrs - NZ$45 ($37.50) 4hrs - NZ$55 ($45) 5hrs - NZ$65 ($54)

Silver Selection: Bubbles, 4 Wine selections from wine list, premium beers, orange juice and soft drinks
1hr - NZ$35 ($29) 2hrs - NZ$50 ($42) 3hrs - NZ$65 ($54) 4hrs - NZ$80 ($67) 5hrs - NZ$95($79)

Gold Selection: Champagne, 5 Wine selections from wine list, premium beers, orange juice and soft drinks
1hr - NZ$45 ($37.50) 2hrs - NZ$70 ($58) 3hrs - NZ$95 ($79) 4hrs - NZ$120 ($100) 5hrs - NZ$145 ($120)

The Entertainment

Local string band (1 and half hours)
Local village string band (4 hours)
Sound system for IPods and CD’s
DJ (7.00pm until 11.00pm)
Fire dancers (20-25 min show)
Cook Island Dance troupe (30-40 minute show)
Acoustic singer, Kura Happ (1 and half hours)

NZD$350 (AUD$290)
NZD$600 (AUD$500)
NZD$250 (AUD$208)
NZD$700 (AUD$583)
NZD$500 (AUD$416)
NZD$700 (AUD$583)
NZD$400 (AUD$333)

Prices stated in foreign currency are generally paid locally and may incur local taxes. Prices subject to change at any time.

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