TERMS & CONDITIONS
This package is effective as at August 2008

Your Traditional Wedding Reception: You will have private use of your allocated Function Rooms for 5 or 6 hours from the arrival of your guests, dependant on package. The bar service will always close 30 minutes prior to the room hire closing. Forresters beach Resort has 2 main reception dining times that may be booked - 5:30pm or 6:30pm. Times will be given on request or on a first in first served basis. Should you wish to extend your reception room hire time you may do so at a cost of $250.00 per hour and this must be pre-arranged by your final appointment to allow for staffing. Midnight is the latest any wedding reception must conclude.

Confirmation: Tentative bookings are held for a period of 14 days only, pending the clients deposit and signed contract. Should we not receive the deposit & contract within the 14 days the space will be released, with out notice. Your booking will only be confirmed when a $500.00 deposit has been received by Forresters Beach Resort and an official receipt supplied.

Deposit Schedule: a $500.00 deposit is required within 14 days of making your booking. The $500.00 deposit amount will be deducted from your food total.
6 months prior to your wedding date a payment of $500.00 is also required. This $500.00 payment will also be deducted from your food total and is not refundable.

Please Note: Should the signed contract not be received by Forresters Beach Resort prior to the commencement of the event, all deposits paid are seen as acceptance of the contractual terms and conditions noted herein.

Room Allotments: With minimum number required of adult guests in the Starlite Ballroom & the Bentleys Room, Forresters Beach Resort will allocate 1 room for 1 night only for the Bride & Groom. Should you require any other rooms for your guests a 15% discount is available as of 1st January 2008 bookings. We suggest booking well in advance to avoid disappointment. Minimum night stay requirements apply at various times of the year.

Your Menu and Table Service: We include white linen serviettes, (colour coordinated serviettes may be available, however, these would be 3 ply disposable napkins). We require your final menu selection and approximate numbers of guests 1 month prior to your wedding. Final numbers and table plan, along with payment in full for the catering, is required fourteen (14) days prior to your wedding,

Prices: The prices are based on current costs. We will endeavour to maintain the quoted prices wherever possible. However, we reserve the right to alter prices if required. A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays & 15% surcharge on public holidays. Children’s (2-12 year old) have a menu cost of half the total ‘per person’ menu cost. Service meals for your photographer & or DJ (if applicable) are $30.00 each and include a main meal only.

Payment: The minimum number of adult guests for your specific Reception Room is required to be paid. Final numbers and payment is due fourteen (14) days prior to your wedding. Any reductions in attendance numbers subsequent to notification of final numbers will be subject to charging the full contracted amount. Please note that payment is to be made by cash or cheque. Credit Card payment over $1000.00 incurs a 3% fee. The balance for any beverage tab is to be paid in full at the conclusion of your reception by cash, cheque or credit card. A credit card imprint will be required to guarantee payment of your beverage tab 10 days prior to your wedding reception.

Food and Beverage Policy: Forresters Beach Resort cannot permit foods or beverages to be brought onto the premises for consumption. Should you require any specific foods or beverages that are not normally available from us, we will make every attempt to purchase those products for your function. Food and beverages are not to be removed from your function areas.

Beverages: Forresters Beach Resort will observe all Responsible Service of Alcohol obligations. Beverages are not to be removed from your function areas. Once formalities have commenced and dancing has begun, staff will start to remove bottles of wine from tables. These bottles will remain behind the bar for staff to serve; you will not be recharged for these bottles.

Decorations: Installation of any decorations (e.g. chair overs, centre pieces etc) may take place after 7am on the booked date of your reception. Earlier access will not be guaranteed. Unfortunately, sprinkles, glitter, magic mist or candelabra's are NOT allowed on the tables. Confetti or rice is not to be used on grounds. Cleaning charges of $75.00 per hour may apply should you use any of the above.

Insurance and Damages: Forresters Beach Resort will not accept liability for damages or loss of items during a function. The organiser of the function is held financially responsible for any damages to, or losses sustained by, Forresters Beach Resort. All Function Rooms are ‘NON SMOKING’ areas

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be in writing. If a wedding reception is cancelled or transferred for any reason, a refund of your deposit, less a cancellation fee of $50.00, can only be given when the ‘cancelled’ date is rebooked for another Wedding or function with the minimum number of guests for your Function Room. If your Function Room is not re-booked, a refund can not be paid. Bookings cancelled within 3 months from the date of deposit and not less than 9 months from the reception date may receive a refund of their deposit less cancellation fee at the discretion of management. The 6 month payment of $500.00 is not refundable.

Professional Services: Forresters Beach Resort is happy to recommend and give details of other bridal experts to help make your wedding day a success. You may even meet them in person at “The Cental Coast Leading Bridal Fair” right here at Forresters Beach Resort held on the first Sunday in June annually.