Weddings

It is required that all 10 suites are reserved for a minimum of two (2) nights, the night prioir to the wedding and the night of the wedding. (Three to four nights required during peak season periods)

Small boutique style weddings are offered at Empire with the maximum number of guests is 80 (including children). For a sit down dinner reception the maximum number of guests is 40

A venue fee of $5000.00 is required for the hire of the farmhouse, kitchen facilities, gardens and vineyard. The retreat and vineyard will be closed to the public for the weekend though the spa centre will continue with their business as usual unless reserved for the day.

A wedding coordinator is provided (cost is included in the venue fee) for the smooth running of your wedding. Our experienced coordinator will be happy to help with any plans for your special day.

Empire Estate is happy to offer their award winning wines at wholesale price, though other wine and alcoholic drinks are allowed on the premises with no corkage fee or additional fees.

Payment for your wedding, 50% deposit for both the accommodation and the $5000.00 venue fee is required within two weeks of the reservation being made, with the remaining balance to be paid two months prior to the wedding date. Payment is to be made in two transactions.