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WEDDINGS AT THE MINT

CONGRATULATIONS! WE ARE DELIGHTED THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING OUR VENUE FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY. The Mint is perfect for a creative and memorable wedding, offering sophisticated, contemporary event spaces juxtaposed with magnificent historic staircases, decorative archways, stained glass windows and a Juliet balcony.

The raised lawn is ideal for wedding ceremonies, with the historic buildings as a picturesque backdrop. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés in the stylish bar and expansive sandstone courtyard, before moving to the gold melting room for your reception. Outdoor dining in the courtyard is available on request – price on application. We have created special packages for an elegant cocktail party and a classic three-course, alternateservice banquet. These menus have been designed by our exclusive hospitality partner and feature exquisite food choices and fine wines to match.

WEDDING COCKTAIL PACKAGE $156 PER PERSON

WEDDING BANQUET PACKAGE $179 PER PERSON

AVAILABLE FOR 70–250 GUESTS, YOUR COCKTAIL PACKAGE INCLUDES:

AVAILABLE FOR 70–100 GUESTS, YOUR BANQUET PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• eight bite-sized canapés

• pre-dinner drinks and choice of three canapés

• two substantial canapés

• three-course alternate-service menu

• two sweet canapés

• w  edding cake cut and served with filtered coffee and T2 teas

• wedding cake cut and served on a platter • 4.5-hour Rosé beverage package • five hours venue hire • cocktail tables with white table linen • cordless microphone and stand • private bridal room • dedicated wedding coordinator • event supervisor and front-of-house representative • complimentary menu tasting for up to four people

• 4.5-hour Silver beverage package • five hours venue hire • oval banquet tables with white table linen • cordless microphone and stand • private bridal room • dedicated wedding coordinator • event supervisor and front-of-house representative • complimentary menu tasting for up to four people

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WEDDING CEREMONY

SERVICES AND LOCATION

Ceremonies take place in the sandstone courtyard on the raised lawn area, with a wet weather option available if required.

VENUE SERVICES TEAM

CEREMONY BOOKED WITH RECEPTION, ADDITIONAL ONE HOUR: $480 • hardwood benches arranged in two rows, seating 24 guests • signing table with white table linen and two chairs STAND-ALONE CEREMONY, FOUR HOURS: $2440 • dedicated wedding coordinator • event supervisor and front-of-house representative • private bridal room • hardwood benches arranged in two rows, seating 24 guests • signing table with white table linen and two chairs

A dedicated wedding coordinator from our friendly Venue Services team at The Mint will work hand-in-hand with you to create a successful and memorable event for your guests. AUDIOVISUAL A cordless microphone and stand are included in your room set-up. The Mint has an in-house Audiovisual Services team to assist with any additional audiovisual equipment you require; set-up and technical support by a dedicated audiovisual operator are included with equipment hire. Feature lighting and outdoor speakers greatly enhance the ambience of the sandstone courtyard for pre-dinner drinks or cocktail parties: Courtyard speakers $220

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Coloured LED par can uplights

$650

VENUE HIRE PER HOUR AND A HALF: $700

EAT AND DRINK

• interior and exterior access between 9am and 4.30pm

Food and beverage services are provided by our exclusive on-site hospitality partner, Restaurant Associates. With their experience and personalised service, the team will work with you to ensure your wedding reception meets your every expectation. Contact Restaurant Associates on: T +61 2 8239 2219 [email protected]

• museum representation •  please note wedding photography at The Mint is on application, and subject to availability. SITE PLAN

EVENT SUPPLIERS BAR AREA

SANDSTONE COURTYARD

THE GOLD MELTING ROOM

We are happy to assist you with any additional services for your wedding, including celebrants, wedding cakes and cars – please contact our Venue Services team for preferred suppliers.

10 MACQUARIE ST

LOCATION AND PARKING

GRASSED AREA

The Mint is located at 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney. There is no public parking at The Mint, however, there are several parking stations close by: Domain Car Park St Mary’s Road, Sydney. T +61 2 9232 6944 Secure Parking 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney. T +61 2 8912 4900 Metro Parking Sydney Hospital, 8 Hospital Road, Sydney. T +61 2 9223 1166 For public transport options please visit our website: slm.is/themint

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CONTACT

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all prices quoted include GST

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all evening bookings must conclude by midnight

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a 20% surcharge applies for Sundays and public holidays

For more information regarding The Mint, or other Sydney Living Museums venues, please contact the Venue Sales Coordinator, The Mint, 10 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000 T +61 2 8239 2288 [email protected] sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/venues

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WEDDING COCKTAIL PACKAGE A substantial selection of delicious hot, cold and sweet canapés accompanied by the 4.5-hour Rosé beverage package. Choose eight bite-sized canapés from the cold and hot selections, two substantial canapés and two sweet canapés:

$156.00 PER PERSON

SUBSTANTIAL CANAPÉS Potted prawn, konbu mayo, green apple, celery Macaroni and trio of cheeses, smoked paprika Znoud el-sit – spiced lamb, pine nuts, raisins in filo pastry Steamed miso pork belly bun RA’s beef burger Fricassee-style snapper and cauliflower velouté in spicy puff Handmade noodles, roasted pumpkin, soft tofu, shiso dressing

BITE-SIZED CANAPÉS

SWEET CANAPÉS

COLD

Lemon soda, orange blossom jelly and sorrel ice cream spider

Lamb terrine, tomato jelly, rosemary cream Smoked albacore rillettes, salt ‘n’ malt chips Snapper ceviche tortilla taco, black garlic, chipotle Beetroot, goats feta, citrus and sesame éclair Scallop (msc), avocado, jalapeno, coriander Gorgonzola, ricotta, fig, basil House-cured kangaroo loin, bush chutney, basil jelly en croute Mushroom, truffle, persian feta tartlet Roast beef, horseradish, parmesan Cobia, finger lime and ginger crispy nori Chilled cucumber soup, yoghurt, dill Poached king salmon and horseradish brik pastry Aniseed-cured ocean trout, potato crisp, wasabi aioli Chicken, red witlof, coriander san choy bow HOT Crisp sake-marinated chicken pastry Warm blue cheese, beetroot and ginger gel, tamari almonds Pork, fennel, chilli and mozzarella sausage roll, bush tomato sauce Celeriac, rosemary and parmesan croquette Baked potato with gruyère and truffle Beef brisket croquette, beet aioli

Savoiardi biscuit, coffee crème and hazelnut praline Churros with hot chocolate sauce Chocolate and salted dulce de leche truffle Cottage cheese donut, vanilla custard Hot and cold – fond lichu chocolate ganache and whipped cream Mini pear and vanilla bean cupcake

COCKTAIL PACKAGE UPGRADE LIVE COOKING STATIONS $15.00 PER PERSON PER STATION Add the excitement of a live cooking station to your cocktail party menu – choose from: DELI – selection of house-cured and smoked meats, pickled vegetables, artisanal breads CHEESE – selection of four local and imported cheeses, fruit paste, lavosh, sliced fruit BBQ – charcoal grilling pit serving chicken skewers, pork sausages, chorizo, minute steaks, bread rolls, coleslaw SPIT ROAST – choice of whole lamb or suckling pig, soft rolls, condiments  ELATO BAR – selection of four sorbets and ice creams, G jelly, pop rocks, fruit sauces, waffle cups

Lamb and cumin croquette Smoked salmon cake, house-made tartare, dill, lemon Crispy basil prawn in kataifi pastry Miso eggplant tempura, ponzu Chicken popcorn with chorizo mayo Calamari, dukkah crumbs, lemon aioli Blue eye, wakame and wild mushroom brandade tartlet, salmon caviar Five-spice quail breast, yorkshire pudding, crème fraiche, chives

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all prices quoted include GST

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some menu items may be subject to seasonal availability

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some items on our menu may contain nuts or traces of nuts

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 lease note that any variations to these wedding packages p may incur additional charges

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WEDDING BANQUET PACKAGE

$179.00 PER PERSON

Enjoy canapés with your pre-dinner drinks, followed by a three-course, alternate-service menu, accompanied by the 4.5-hour Silver beverage package. Your package includes dinner rolls, filtered coffee and T2 tea.

Cured salmon, fennel, pepperberry, blackcurrant Salad of beetroots, pickled walnuts, blue cheese, orange Roasted king salmon, wasabi, mandarine, avocado, dill Sashimi of kingfish, pickled red cabbage, ponzu, brown butter

Choose three bite-sized canapés, two entrées, two mains and two desserts:

MAIN

BITE-SIZED CANAPÉS COLD Lamb terrine, tomato jelly, rosemary cream Smoked albacore rillettes, salt ‘n’ malt chips Snapper ceviche tortilla taco, black garlic, chipotle Beetroot, goats feta, citrus and sesame éclair Scallop (msc), avocado, jalapeno, coriander Gorgonzola, ricotta, fig, basil House-cured kangaroo loin, bush chutney, basil jelly en croute Mushroom, truffle, persian feta tartlet Roast beef, horseradish, parmesan Cobia, finger lime and ginger crispy nori Chilled cucumber soup, yoghurt, dill Poached king salmon and horseradish brik pastry Aniseed-cured ocean trout, potato crisp, wasabi aioli Chicken, red witlof, coriander san choy bow

Grass-fed beef tartare, mustard egg yolk, croutons

Wagyu rump cap, potato purée, spinach, jus Slow-cooked king salmon, risoni, peas, lemon, squid ink 12-hour lamb shoulder, onion purée, poached onion, yoghurt Poached chicken breast, carrot purée, dutch carrots, star anise jus Ricotta gnocchi, eggplant, beurre noisette, sage, pine nuts Soft polenta, slow-cooked egg, tarragon, pecorino Steamed mulloway, spring peas, cultivated mushrooms, dashi DESSERT  hocolate délice, salted caramel, hazelnut and vanilla C ice cream Strawberries, buffalo ricotta, pomegranate, basil, honey Mango and blueberry parfait, ginger biscuit, lemon curd, frozen liquorice Yuzu and polenta cake, mascarpone, raspberries, mint Coconut panna cotta, passionfruit jelly, coconut ice cream, lychees Australian cheese selection, lavosh, quince paste

HOT Crisp sake-marinated chicken pastry Warm blue cheese, beetroot and ginger gel, tamari almonds Pork, fennel, chilli and mozzarella sausage roll, bush tomato sauce Celeriac, rosemary and parmesan croquette Baked potato with gruyère and truffle Beef brisket croquette, beet aioli Lamb and cumin croquette Smoked salmon cake, house-made tartare, dill, lemon Crispy basil prawn in kataifi pastry Miso eggplant tempura, ponzu Chicken popcorn with chorizo mayo Calamari, dukkah crumbs, lemon aioli Blue eye, wakame and wild mushroom brandade tartlet, salmon caviar Five-spice quail breast, yorkshire pudding, crème fraiche, chives ENTREÉ Seared scallop, celeriac purée, black bean, sorrel Heirloom tomatoes, binnorie labne, basil, cucumber

CHILDREN’S MENU



$35.00 PER PERSON

The children’s menu includes a main course and dessert, and is available for children aged 12 years and under. CHOOSE ONE MAIN COURSE: Beer-battered fish and chips Steamed fish with seasonal green vegetables Steak with fries and salad Free-range chicken breast, potatoes and salad

WEDDING BANQUET PACKAGE UPGRADE SIDE DISHES: $6.00 PER PERSON PER SELECTION Enhance your meal with delicious side dishes to share: Duck fat-roasted kipfler potatoes, rosemary Steamed beans, shallot dressing Broccoli, anchovy and bacon dressing Roasted carrots, mustard and vinegar sauce

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BEVERAGE PACKAGES The following packages have been especially designed to complement our wedding menus. We are proud to offer the Sustainable Package with organically grown wines sourced from sustainable producers. Our premium Black Package includes a Kir Royale sparkling cocktail served on arrival, and carefully selected wines from France and Italy to ensure the perfect match with your menu selections.

GOLD PACKAGE Additional $5.00 per person Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cuvée Brut Tatachilla Pinot Grigio Beaumont by Knappstein Shiraz James Boag’s Premium Lager, James Boag’s Premium Light, Pure Blonde

Due to the conservation requirements for the original sandstone flooring at The Mint, red wine can only be served at seated events so we have created our Rosé beverage packages for cocktail parties. The aromatic Wolf Blass Rosé, or the elegant Penley Estate Over the Moon Rosé in the Rosé Gold package will be the perfect accompaniment to a sunny Sydney evening.

Soft drinks, orange juice and water

Add the finishing touch to your special occasion with a classic cocktail, premium beer, champagne or dessert wine from our range of package extras.

Leo Buring Eden Valley Riesling

ROSÉ COCKTAIL PARTY PACKAGE Rothbury Estate Sparkling Cuvée Rothbury Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Rosé James Boag’s Premium Lager, James Boag’s Premium Light, Pure Blonde Soft drinks, orange juice and water

PLATINUM PACKAGE Additional $10.00 per person Veuve d’Argent Brut Ingoldby Cabernet Sauvignon Stella Artois or Peroni Pure Blonde and James Boag’s Premium Light Soft drinks, orange juice and water

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGE Additional $15.00 per person Thistle Hill Sparkling Rosé (organic) Ram’s Leap Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (organic) Thistle Hill Nine Bunches Shiraz (organic) James Squire One Fifty Lashes Pale Ale

SILVER PACKAGE

James Boag’s Premium Light

Rothbury Estate Sparkling Cuvée Rothbury Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Rothbury Estate Shiraz Cabernet James Boag’s Premium Lager, James Boag’s Premium Light, Pure Blonde

Fresh fruit juice and filtered water

BLACK PACKAGE Additional $20.00 per person

Soft drinks, orange juice and water

Kir Royale

ROSÉ GOLD COCKTAIL PARTY PACKAGE Additional $5.00 per person

Domaines Schlumberger Les Princes Abbés Pinot Blanc

,Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cuvée Brut Tatachilla Pinot Grigio Penley Estate Over the Moon Rosé

Veuve Ambal Blanc de Blancs Burlotto Elatis Rosato Domaine de la Renjarde Massif d’Uchaux Côtes du Rhône Villages Stella Artois or Peroni Pure Blonde and James Boag’s Premium Light Soft drinks, orange juice and water

James Boag’s Premium Lager, James Boag’s Premium Light, Pure Blonde Soft drinks, orange juice and water

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BEVERAGE PACKAGE EXTRAS COCKTAILS

$15.00 PER COCKTAIL

Add an elegant twist to your beverage package by serving cocktails as guests arrive. Select from our list below, or let us create a cocktail especially for your wedding. PLEASE PRE-SELECT TWO COCKTAILS: White Sangria with seasonal fruit Lychee Martini – vodka, vermouth, lychee lychee juice Moscow Mule – vodka, plum, ginger beer, yuzu juice Cosmopolitan – vodka, cointreau, cranberry juice, lime

PREMIUM BEER UPGRADE $5.00 PER PERSON Replace the beer in any beverage package with a premium bottled beer. Alternative premium or imported beers are available at an additional cost – please ask your wedding coordinator. CHOOSE ONE:

CHAMPAGNE UPGRADE Replace the sparkling wine in your beverage package with Champagne to celebrate your special day. Alternatively we can offer Champagne to your guests for the toast, charged on consumption. VEUVE CLICQUOT $15.00 PER GLASS $120.00 PER BOTTLE RUINART BLANC DE BLANCS $25.00 PER GLASS $180.00 PER BOTTLE

DESSERT WINE Offer a glass of sweet wine with dessert for a sophisticated end to the evening. SPRING VALE LOUISA STICKY GEWÜRZTRAMINER (375ML BOTTLE)

Vale Ale Kronenbourg 1664 Lord Nelson Three Sheets Pale Ale

ADDITIONAL WINE SELECTION $2.00 PER WINE/PER PERSON

$35.00 PER BOTTLE TORBRECK THE BOTHIE (375ML BOTTLE) $35.00 per bottle

Add extra wine selections to your beverage package to provide the perfect match with your menu – please ask your wedding coordinator for details.

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