Cherie and Stuart 26th November

Cherie and Stuart first enquired about having their wedding reception at Radcliffes in January 2010, and luckily enough we had a date still available in November that suited them!

Throughout the planning process they met with me approximately 4 times, but it was after the first meeting I knew the wedding would be something special. Both Stuart and Cherie wanted a relaxed casual affair with as much fun and laughs as you can pack into 6 hours. After consultations with the chefs here at Radcliffes we were able to design a menu to suit their needs. The menu consisting of canapés on arrival, a standing entrée and buffet main, was complimented by the last minute addition of a cup cake bar, where guests could help themselves to a variety of different cupcakes including banana, citrus and poppy seed, white mud cake and more. Tracy’s cakes did a wonderful job of setting up a little bit of dessert heaven in the courtyard, and the guests sure did enjoy it! In fact, I caught Cherie’s grandparents sneaking out with quite a few to have with a cup of tea when they got home.

The wedding was made all the more wonderful with the rectangle table centre pieces to match the rectangle tables Cherie and Stuart had selected. The napkins were tied with a black ribbon, each adorning the guest’s name. The bridal table was a large diamond shape placed in the centre of the conservatory garden, seating 8 people. Cherie and Stuart had not only their bridal attendants at the table but close friends too. The position of the table meant that the bridal party was surrounded by their guests.

As the guests mingled throughout the start of the night they were entertained with some laid back music from DJ Scott (Total Party Entertainment), and enjoyed some fantastic refreshments chosen from our basic beverage package.

As the night went on the guests enjoyed the scrumptious buffet, followed by the speeches, where I am sure I saw some tears from the parents! The Bride and Groom had very early on in the planning process decided a bridal waltz was not on the cards, instead they invited all their guests to the dance floor to play their part in the first dance of the newly weds.

Cherie and Stuart partied the night away and were the last to leave on what was I’m sure the most fantastic night!!! We all wish them the very best for their future and hope the island honeymoon was as relaxing as it sounded.

All my best wishes. Bec

Photography by Cindy Power ( http://wwwcindypowerphotography.blogspot.com/ )

Simone and Alan 15th May 2010

A wedding full of surprises from day one......

I met Alan and Simone on their first visit to Radcliffe's. They were a very spirited and fun couple. Simone had her heart set on an ice-cream cake wedding cake - an obstacle we had never come across before but were more than happy to help her out. Over the course of time and many accommodating people including Tracey's Cakes, I think Simone realised that her dream of ice-cream wedding cake was become more of a challenge than first appeared. This example was the basis of a wonderful imaginative couple who wanted a fun wedding of their dreams.

Simone also had a love for butterflies so the conservatory garden setting fitted perfectly with this request and still accommodated guests in any unforeseen weather. The conservatory garden feels like you are sitting out under the stars, beneath an amazing ornamental grape vine which offers natural chandeliers, however you still have the indoor comfort or heating or cooling depending on the outside weather. The guests also never fear if rain looks like it is approaching as the conservatory garden is fully enclosed.

Butterflies were spread strategically throughout the reception on the corner of every chair, on place cards, on place card holders, large chocolate butterflies and cd covers which were also bombenaries for the guests. The mixture of lilac and purple wrapped around the chairs complemented the arrangements. A set up that was lovingly created and set-up by Alan and Simone's friends and family.

The amazing thing that appeared with this wedding over time was the strength of Simone and Alans family and friends. They all were so supportive with every aspect. They were obviously a very loved couple as friends and family rallied together and separately to arrange small surprises for the couple on the wedding reception night. Things that I will not go into at the moment due to technology, I would hate to ruin any surprises. Anne Peace, from Peace by the river, and also a family friend, was also in on the secrets and had a garage full of secrets which I am sure she will feel releaved she no longer has to be secretive. The bridal group also stayed in Anne's beautiful Peace by the River cottages which is a fantastic setting for those pictures of the bride getting ready - http://www.peacebytheriver.com.au/

The Couple were married on the historic Echuca Paddlesteamers. Whilst still cruising, the guests enjoyed canapes supplied by Radcliffe's. The cruise was perfect as most of their guests were from out of town and Echuca's paddlesteamers are a beautiful way of showing your guests a lovely picturesque scenery from along the Murray. Then off to the reception at Radcliffe's with an exquisite menu selected by Alan and Simone of Prawn Tails and Creamy Risotto for Entree and then Tuscan Chicken and Char-grilled Lamb Rump for Mains. Simone opted to serve the children on one table with a large banquet of all those yummy things kids enjoy. Then followed by delicious wedding cake (made by the Fabulous Tracey's Cakes http://www.tracyscakes.com.au/ photos by Tracey) and fruit and cheese platters.

Then to dance the night away .................and some other little surprises on the way wink wink.

I hope your wedding was the day you dreamed of, Simone and Alan.

Tegan and Gary

Tegan and Gary got married on 1st May 2010 at St Mary's Church. Then reception at Radcliffes conservatory garden.


The couple were living in the Sydney area so a lot of planning prior to the reception was done via phone and emails and the couple also visited Echuca regular.


The reception was lit up with candles which emphasised the fairy lights scattered throughout the vines.


Tegan and Gary had organised gorgeous little bombonieres that doubles as placecards for the guests. The guests sat down to a two course meal which Char grilled tuscan spiced chicken breast and roasted Scotch fillet for mains and Strawberry Mille Feuille and lemon tart for dessert. Followed by the fabulous wedding cake made by Tracys cakes. http://www.tracyscakes.com.au/. (photo supplied by Tracys Cakes)



Tegans and Gary, with their guests thouroughly enjoyed themselves with the live singers from "The Real Sisters" with, I am sure, people waking the next morning with sore legs from dancing so much. The biggest highlight of the evening was the bridal waltz which was professionally coreographed. Lucky the couple arranged a great videographer, Harold Bentley, who stayed the entire duration of the reception to capture every memorable moment. http://www.bentleyphotovideo.com/


Tegan and Gary also had Leanne Whitely taking their professional photos who did a fabulous job at capturing the essence of the day and night in photos (as some photos below) http://www.leannewhitelyphotography.com.au/


A wonderful night enjoyed by all.

What a great wedding for Renee and Simon on 18th April 2010.
The couple were married in Shepparton and then transported their guests via bus to Echuca to enjoy a cruise on the murray river on the historic paddle steamers. We supplied the fingerfood on their cruise to start the reception.
Then up to Radcliffes where Renee and Simon and designed a beautiful reception with large black letters 'Love'along the front of the bridal stage to frame the happy couple. Bright pink rose petals scattered on the tables to bring out the beautiful pink from the bridesmaids dresses. With the silver sashes on the chairs and the tealight candles spread around the room - the reception was majical. And what a lovely couple.