Your Special day
Rates Valid 01.04.11 – 31.03.12
Voyages Ayers Rock Resort
Can you think of a more memorable setting for your wedding than one of the most remote wilderness regions on earth? At Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, you and your guests will languish in an oasis of comfort and relaxation, with one of the world’s greatest natural wonders right on your doorstep. Discover the traditions of an ancient culture and explore the unique beauty of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Ride a camel across the desert dunes. Embark on a base walk of Uluru. Dine under a canopy of stars at the awardwinning ‘Sounds of Silence’ dining experience. Here, you’ll enjoy a magical beginning to your new life together.
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Your Celebration 3
Wedding cake
The first step
Your reception
Your location
Absent friends
Where do we hold our ceremony?
Packages
Getting there
Romantic Wedding
How will our friends travel to and from Ayers Rock Resort?
Ultimate Wedding
Your Ceremony
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Vow Renewal
Your celebrant
Extras
Legal requirements
Optional extras
Flowers
Map
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Location and getting there
The First Step
Where Do We Hold Our Ceremony?
Your initial enquiries about organising your wedding at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort can be made through the Voyages Wedding Department in Sydney.
Upon arrival at Ayers Rock Resort the resort Wedding Coordinator will show you the different sites for you to choose your ceremony location. For a unique ceremony experience, you can exchange your vows at the Uluru Lookout with Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the background. Ayers Rock Resort is also located near Kata Tjuta (The Olgas).
Phone: +61 2 8296 8119 Fax:
+61 2 8296 8052
E-mail:
[email protected] Web:
Getting There
www.voyages.com.au/weddings
You can fly daily from Perth, Sydney, Cairns and Alice Springs The Voyages Wedding Department will assist you with any direct to Ayers Rock Airport. Flights from Darwin and Brisbane questions you may have regarding organising your special day. connect from Alice Springs through to Ayers Rock Airport. The They will assist in organising your wedding package and any guest Airport is conveniently located just six kilometres from Voyages requirements relating to accommodation, flights and transfers. Ayers Rock Resort. Complimentary return coach transfers from the Airport to Voyages Ayers Rock Resort meet every scheduled flight. Once the accommodation, wedding package and celebrant have Alternatively, you may want to hire a car for the ultimate freedom. been booked, your details will be forwarded to the Wedding Pre-booking of hire cars is recommended. You can also organise a Coordinator at Ayers Rock Resort. The Wedding Coordinator will hire car at Ayers Rock Airport. contact you for the finer details and arrangements regarding the ceremony and your special day. How Will Our Friends Travel To & From Ayers
Rock?
A personalised booking form will be created for you to distribute to your guests, with details on how to book accommodation and transfers. The form includes details for Voyages Travel Centre who manage guest accommodation and transfers.
By distributing your invitations well in advance, your family and friends can easily make arrangements to book flights and accommodation through the Voyages Travel Centre.
Your Location Ayers Rock Resort is the prefect setting for a wedding celebration of two up to 300 guests. No matter what the size is of your celebration, you will be offered personal service and attention to detail.
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Your Ceremony
Your celebrant Once you have confirmed your wedding date with our Wedding Department, we will then confirm a marriage celebrant who will conduct the ceremony. The marriage celebrant will discuss with you the legal procedures, as well as the ceremony content.
Legal requirements To marry in Australia you must be 18 years of age or over. Documents required consist of: • Birth Certificate • Valid 10 year passport • If divorced – Decree Absolute • If widowed – Death Certificate of former spouse and previous Marriage Certificate • If your name has changed by deed poll – legal proof • Notice of Intended Marriage – available from Australian Embassy in your country Originals of all documents including Notice of Intended Marriage are required at the resort before the ceremony.
Flowers A wedding bouquet for the bride and a button hole for the groom are included in your wedding package. Additional flowers can be arranged for your ceremony or reception.
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Your Celebration
Wedding cake A wedding cake for the bride and groom is included in the wedding package. At an additional cost, our chefs can coordinate a larger cake to cater for your needs. Cake options are available upon request.
Your reception Your Voyages Wedding Coordinator can tailor a reception to suit the size and style of your wedding. Ayers Rock Resort offers a variety of indoor and outdoor reception options. Your Wedding Coordinator will ensure that you and your guests leave Ayers Rock Resort with lifelong memories of your special day.
Can our absent friends send messages on our wedding day? Telegrams, emails, faxes and letters will be delivered personally to you. Messages can be sent to: Attn:
Wedding Coordinator
Email:
[email protected] Phone: + 61 8 8957 7888 Fax:
+ 61 8 8957 7301
Post: PO Box 46 NT 0872 To ensure delivery, please forward all messages no later than 5 working days prior to the wedding day.
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Wedding Packages
Romantic Wedding
$2,330*
• Return transfers by 4WD to Uluru Lookout for two
• Celebrant fee
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• Celebrant accommodation and transfers
• Chocolate and wine on arrival
• Marriage licence and certificate
Accommodation rates available on request at the time of booking.
• Service of a Wedding Coordinator
Vow Renewal
• Return transfers by 4WD to Uluru Lookout for two
• Celebrant fee
• Bouquet and button hole
• Celebrant accommodation and transfers
• Wedding cake for two
• Bouquet and button hole
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• Bottle of sparkling wine
Accommodation rates available on request at the time of booking.
• Return transfers to Uluru Lookout
Ultimate Wedding
$2,830*
• Coordinator fee
• Celebrant fee
* Conditions apply. All prices are in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of 10% GST.
• Celebrant accommodation and transfers • Marriage licence and certificate • Service of a Wedding Coordinator • Sounds of Silence dinner for two • Ayers Rock Resort gift • Bouquet and button hole • Wedding cake for two
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$1,780*
Extras
Optional extras
• Sounds of Silence dining experience
• Photography packages
• Unique Ayers Rock Resort table gift
• Videographer
• Activities and tours
• Bride’s hair and make-up
• Wedding cake (if required for more than two people)
• Live musician
All optional extras can be arranged by Ayers Rock Resort and prices are quoted at time of enquiry.
Alice Springs Ayers Rock Resort
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