Daniel & Deanne's Wedding: July 2008

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Happy Couple

Deanne & Daniel announced their engagement in November 2007, after five happy years together (and Daniel finally getting his act together).

We look forward to sharing the celebration of our marriage with you in April 2009.

Monday, July 14, 2008

The following special friends & family will be part of our wedding party. We sincerely thank them for sharing our wonderful day.

Maid of Honour - Michelle Booth
Chief Bridesmaid - Caria Watt
Bridesmaids - Julie Gould & Nicole Scott
Flowergirl - Jamie Booth

Bestman - Nick Benton
Groomsmen - Phil Watson, Andy Pilkington, Kevin Greely
Pageboy - Reece Booth

Mother of the bride - Jenny Barton
Mother of the groom - Gill Benton
Father of the groom - Ross Benton

Master of Ceremonies - Maria Pilkington

RSVP

As you are all so special to us, we could not imagine having our big day without you. However, we also sincerely understand that some of our guests may not be able to attend.

Could you please indicate your ability to attend our wedding by emailing Deanne or Daniel by Monday 2nd March 2009.

Danieldeanne@gmail.com

The Festivities

The big day will commence with our wedding ceremony on The Lone Pine Lawn of Vaucluse House at approximately 3.30pm. The ceremony will take 20 minutes. Water, shades & seats will be available.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, drinks & canapes will be served on the front lawn of Vaucluse House as the sun sets on Sydney harbour.

The reception will include 3 courses served with tea, coffee, cake & chocolates. Drinks will also be served. Any guests with special dietary concerns or preferences will be catered for by the capable chef & kitchen staff of the Tearooms. Please email Deanne at dbarton@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au to discuss vegetarian, gluten-free, wheat-free or other options.

The reception should finish some time between 10.30pm - 11pm with a coach transporting all guests to Bondi Beach.

Friends & Family Celebrations

As many friends & family have made special trips from overseas to celebrate our wedding, we have organised the following activities in the days before & after the wedding.

Deanne's Hens Night: Saturday 28th March 2009, with more details coming soon.

Daniel's Bucks Night: Saturday 14th March 2009, to be confirmed.

Rehersal Dinner: Thursday 9th April 2009

Venue: Bondi Trattoria, sound end of Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach. 7.30pm.

Bridal party, partners & family.

Sunday Lunch: Sunday 12th April 2009

Venue: 'Beach Road House' Restaurant, rear of Beach Road Hotel, crn Beach Road & Glenayr Avenue, Bondi. 1pm.

All guests are welcome to attend.

Please email Deanne at dbarton@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au for information once further details are arranged.

Hen's Party

Deanne's Hens Party will be held in Sydney on Saturday 28th March 2009.

Look forward to an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing & a show.

Venue: Ego Restaurant, 155 Victoria Street, Potts Point.
5 - 7pm: Champagne & canapes.
7-11pm: Dinner.
Late: Piano Room & Trademark Hotel.

Dress to impress the deadly sin you hide within.

Buck's Party

Daniel's Bucks Night will be held in Sydney on Saturday 14th March 2009.

More information to come soon.

Wedding Registry

Our most treasured gift will be sharing our wedding celebration with our family & special friends . If you do wish to celebrate our union with a gift, we would be most honoured.

Please see our online gift registry at http://www.petersofkensington.com.au/ to select a gift which we will cherish. Details will be online by 25th January 2009. To select a gift prior to this date & to take advantage of the current sale at Peter's of Kensington, simply ring the Bridal Registry on +61 2 9662 7373, quoting the wedding date & our surnames.

Alternately, if you would prefer to contibute to our special honeymoon experiences, we would dearly appreciate any financial gifts to help us enjoy a truly amazing honeymoon. Please place your cash/cheque gifts in the wishing well at the reception & select your favourite honeymoon experience for us to share.

Things to do

Sydney is an amazing city surrounded by a sparkling harbour, pristine beaches, national parks & misty mountain ranges.

Sydney City has many world famous attractions including the Opera House the Harbour Bridge and of course, Bondi Beach.

Interesting places to visit within 3 hours of Sydney are:
- The Hawkesbury River (Berowra, Wisemans Ferry, Cottage Point)
- The Hunter Valley (Lovedale, Polbokin, Cessnock)
- The Central Coast (Terrigal, Avoca, Newcastle)
- The South Coast (Wollongong, Kiama, Berry, Gerringong, Kangaroo Valley)
- The Blue Mountains (Katoomba, Leura, Jenolan Caves, Three Sisters, Echo Point)

Websites which can help you to plan your sightseeing in Sydney or escape to surrounding areas are
http://www.visitnsw.com/
http://www.sydney.visitorsbureau.com.au/
http://www.nswtravel.com.au/
http://www.sydneyattractions.com.au/

Transport

After arriving in Sydney there are many alternatives for transport including a vast (generally reliable) system of bus & rail transport, along with taxi transport from the airport & car hire from many locations.

For more information on getting around at the websites below.

Public Transport

http://www.sydneybuses.info/

http://www.cityrail.info/

The 325 bus service from Edgecliff stops at the front gates of Vaucluse House.

For specific travel information to & from Sydney Airport

http://www.sydneyairport.com.au/

Taxis

http://www.taxiscombined.com.au/

http://www.silverservice.com.au/

http://www.legioncabs.com.au/

http://www.watertaxis.com.au/

Car Hire (from airport, city, Kings Cross & Bondi Junction locations)

http://www.avis.com.au/

http://www.bayswatercarrental.com.au/

http://www.discountcar.com.au/

http://www.thrifty.com.au/

Flights to Sydney

We have complied this list of websites for guests who are travelling to Sydney from Interstate or Abroad to help book flights. We are both looking forward to seeing everyone at the wedding & sharing our special day with you.

http://www.flightcentre.com.au/
http://www.pacificblue.com.au/

http://www.webjet.com.au/
http://www.jetstar.com.au/
http://www.virginblue.com.au/
http://www.qantas.com.au/
http://www.airnewzealand.com.au/

Please email or call us for further information about wedding activities which may also be happening around public holidays in Easter 2009.

Accommodation

There are many accommodation options in the areas of Bondi Beach, Bondi Junction, Coogee, Double Bay, Woollahra, Paddington or even Sydney city. Styles of accommodation include hotels, serviced apartments, short term house rentals or more budget friendly choices.
As the wedding is taking place over Easter, it may be a good idea to book early.

General accommodation websites include
http://www.wotif.com.au/
http://www.check-in.com.au/
http://www.hotelclub.com.au/
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/
http://www.takeabreak.com.au/
http://www.needitnow.com.au/

Bronte

Many Sydney siders from the Eastern Suburbs claim Bronte to be their favourite beach (including the Bride and Groom who are lucky enough to live at Bronte). Bronte is much smaller than Bondi, and is popular on sunny weekends. With parkland behind the beach featuring barbecue areas, an ocean water pool, and fabulous cafes, Bronte is known as a beautiful family beach. Bronte also has great surfing and body surfing and is patrolled by lifeguards over the summer months.

Things to do
· Brunch at one of the sidewalk cafes. There are half a dozen cafes to choose from. The Bride & Groom recommend Swell for a coffee.
· Sizzle snags on the public barbecues in the park and discover Aussie culture for just 20 cents.
· Do the famous coastal walk from Bondi to Bronte (a must do for first time visitors to Sydney).
· Boogie board, surf or swim in the waves (a favourite of the groom)
· Relax in the sun
. Ride the "Bronte Express" - Sydney's shortest train line
· There are established rock pools at most of the beaches in Sydney and Bronte is no different.
. The ocean pool is fantastic if you like the ocean but want to swim laps.

Getting There
· Public parking can be a nightmare on the weekend. Take public transport.
· Located near Tamarama, Clovelly and Coogee beaches Bronte has good public transport. Take Sydney Central Rail Station Bus 378 from Liverpool Street in the Sydney CBD Bronte is 2.5km south of Bondi Beach or 10.5km from the Sydney CBD

For more information please visit:
www.visitnsw.com/area/bondi
www.totaltravel.com/travel/nsw/sydneyarea/easternsuburbssydney/travel-guides/destinations/bronte

Bondi

The name 'Bondi' is an aboriginal onomatopoeic word taken from the sound waves make as they boom into the shore, and then sigh away. Bon-di.

The beach is perhaps Sydney's most famous suburb. The surf, sun and sand are Aussie icons, and Bondi combines this with restaurants and cafes, trendy shops and boutiques and spectacular city views.

Bondi beach is roughly a kilometre long and is the classic example of Sydney's beach culture with surfers, lifesavers and sun worshippers.

Things to do
· Swim or surf in the ocean.
· Lie back on the clean sand and watch the human traffic.
· Walk, jog or skate down the promenade.
· Dine al fresco at one of the many restaurants and cafes, or even watch the sunset lying on the grass with fish & chips
· Take a swim in the famous Bondi Iceburgs surf pool at the south end of the beach.
· Grab some clothes and gifts in the trendy shops.
· Do the scenic 2.5km Bondi to Bronte beach walk.
· Shop at the Sunday markets. The Bondi Beach Markets are held every Sunday from 10am till 5pm at the local public school at North Bondi on Campbell parade.
· There is a night market at Roscoe Mall on Campbell Parade from Thur-Sun from 5pm

Getting There
· Bondi is just an 8km drive from the centre of Sydney
· All day buses from the city start from Circular Quay, the ride to Bondi Beach takes 45 minutes. Take bus 380, 382 or 333 with the destination showing North Bondi, Dover Heights, Watsons Bay or Bondi Beach. The 389 bus also starts from Circular Quay and reaches North Bondi via the back streets of Paddington
· The train goes only as far as Bondi Junction. Central, Town Hall, Martin Place, Kings Cross, Edgecliff and Bondi Junction all have services. At the junction change to a 380, 381, 382 or 333 bus for a 15 minute ride to the beach

For more information go to:
http://www.bondivillage.com/
http://www.gobondi.com.au/

Vaucluse House Tearooms

Built in 1880, the Vaucluse House Tearooms are steeped in history and the magnificent gardens of Vaucluse House are definitely worth a wander. Vaucluse House is surrounded by 10 hectares of picturesque gardens and grounds stretching nearly down to foreshore of Sydney Harbour. The sandstone mansion was built in 1830's and was the home of Charles Wentworth and his family. The estate is a peaceful oasis away from the hectic city bustle. Vaucluse House Tearooms is a step back in time.

Vaucluse House

Located on Sydney Harbour, in one of Sydney's most exclusive areas, Vaucluse House is a stately mansion nestled in a l9th century leafy estate with a kitchen wing, stables and outbuildings and is surrounded by 27 acres of gardens and grounds. It was the home of William Charles Wentworth, father of the Australian Constitution, his wife Sarah and their family from 1827-1853.

For more information go to:
www.hht.net.au/vaucluse_house

Friday, July 11, 2008

Wedding Venue

Vaucluse House gardens is the location for our Wedding ceremony. Drinks and canapés will be served after the ceremony on the lawns with the reception taking place in Vaucluse house tearooms.

Our ceremony should commence around 3.30 p.m. with times to be confirmed.

For those wishing to drive parking is available in the grounds.

We look forward to sharing our special day with our family and friends.

Please view the map below for the general location.

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Daniel & Deanne's Wedding