Review - Footbridge Lodge




Pros
Awesome views on a sunny day, wood views which is all the rage at the moment, many different areas to take photos. Looks cute, cute little chapel, cute entrance, cute pergola which all equals cute photos. A nice clean and tidy inside venue, with the nice country styled windows.

Cons
Haven’t seen it in person yet, this will be happening soon, so watch this space, things I will take note of is how many photo areas there really are, what is the environment around the site like, what are the motels nearby for family to stay at if they are wanting that, how many options are there for the ceremony. I have also read that inside the chapel can be quite dark and hard to photograph in. 




It's so funny, this was the first wedding venue that I found. I don't know what I Google or how I came to it, I just remember it was the first.

I was going through the site thinking "wow" this is a great website, who made it and what do you know, it was the company I work for, so that was great!

I loved it how everything was in the site (a part from pricing but that seems to be pretty common) , great photos, it's laid out well and it was just intuitive.

The photos really show the venue which means you can picture yourself there.
Footbridges Facebook page really showcases what they can do:






A friend emailed me their rates (June 2015)

Venue Hire – 3 Options

8 hours $2600 inc gst Extra time $200 inc gst per hour (close midnight)
6 hours $2100 inc gst
5 hour Specials $1900 inc gst (conditions apply)

Below is the Menu as of June 2015



Vintage

Hors-d’oeuvres
Hot Assortment of Samosa, Spring rolls, Wontons, Lanterns, Meatballs
Assorted Crostini, Blini, Sushi, Tarts

Carvery(choose 2)
Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Glazed Champagne Ham
Served with Cranberry Sauce

Roast Beef infused with Fresh Herb and Mustard
Served with Horseradish and Gravy

Roast Leg of Pork
Served with Apple Sauce and Crackling
  
Hot Buffet
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes tossed in Olive Oil
Green Bean and Carrots with Honey and Sesame Seed
Hot Crumbed Fish Bites with Tartare Sauce and Lemon Wedges
Thai Red Chicken Curry with Rice

Salads
Mesclun Salad with Bacon, Egg and Vinaigrette
Vietnamese Salad of Mint, Cucumber, Capsicum, Mung Bean Sprouts
Tuscan Roasted Vegetable Salad
 
Selection of Freshly Baked Rolls
  
Desserts
Fresh Fruit Salad
Baileys and Chocolate Cheesecake
Apple, Pear and Rhubarb Crumble served with Hot Custard
Homemade Pavlova with Drizzled with Berry Coulis
  
Beverage
Iced Lemon Water on Tables    
Percolated Coffee     
Selection of Teas

From  $ 70.00 per person including GST
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Heritage

Hors-d’oeuvres
Hot Assortment of Samosa, Spring rolls, Wontons, Lanterns, Meatballs
Assorted Crostini , Blini , Sushi , Tarts

Carvery (Choose 2)
Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Glazed Champagne Ham
served with Cranberry Sauce

Roast Beef infused with Fresh Herb and Mustard
served with Horseradish and Gravy

Slow Roasted Leg of Pork served with Crackling and Apple Sauce

Roast Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic served with Mint Sauce

Hot Buffet
Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables drizzled with Hollandaise Sauce
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Marinated in a Balsamic and Thyme Glaze
Crumbed Fish Fillets served with Garlic Aioli

Salads
Caesar Salad of Cos Lettuce, Bacon, Egg and Crotons
Greek Salad of Feta, Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes, Basil
Moroccan Lemon and Raisin Couscous

Cold Seafood
Marinated Half Shell Mussels
Coconut, Lime and Chili Prawn Cutlets

Selection of Freshly Baked Rolls

Desserts
Passionfruit and Lime Cheesecakes
Profiteroles (Chocolate ,Salted Caramel,Strawberry Cream)
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
Homemade Pavlova served with Passionfruit Cream
Kapiti Ice Cream Of The Day

Beverage
Iced Lemon Water on Tables    
Percolated Coffee     
Selection of Teas

From $ 80.00 per person including GST

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Sample Plated Menu

(Hors-d’oeuvres, 1 Entrée, Choice of 2 Mains, 1 Dessert)


Hors-d’oeuvres
Crostini with a selection of Tasty Toppings
Cocktail Sushi with Traditional Accompaniments
Blini with Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Cream
Thai Fish Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce

Entrees
Snapper Ceviche, Mango and Lime Salsa
Beetroot, Orange and Grilled Feta Salad
Country Style White Bean Soup, Parmesan and Rustic Croutons
Mozzarella, Tomato, Fresh Basil and Caper Salad
Corn-fed Chicken, Potato, Grape and Walnut Salad

Mains
(Mains are accompanied by either Garden Salad or Roasted Seasonal Vegetables)

Lamb Rack, Parmesan & Herb Crust with Mustard Mash and Red Wine Jus
Salmon Fillet, Gourmet Potatoes, Green Bean and Avocado Salsa
Chicken Breast, Walnuts, Apricots, Bacon and Roast Potatoes
Beef Fillet, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Mushroom and Gorgonzola Sauce
Pork Fillet, Grapes, White Wine, Rosemary and Kumara Mash

Dessert
(all come with your choice of Kapiti Ice Cream)

Chocolate and Pecan Tart
Zesty Lemon Tart with Mascarpone
Tiramisu, Biscotti
Sticky Date and Ginger Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce
Rhubarb Crème Brûlée
  
Beverage
Iced Water on TablesPercolated Coffee
Selection of Teas
  
From  $90.00 per person including gst

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Finger Food Carvery Menu

Finger food is passed around your guests and a Ham or Beef Carvery is served buffet style so guests can made their own rolls at their leisure
  
Finger Food
Smoked Salmon served on Blini with Horseradish Cream
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Concasse
Traditional Sushi with Wasabi and Pickled Ginger
Chicken, Brie and Cranberry Pinwheels
Feta and Caramelised Onion Tarts
Risotto and Bocconcini Balls with Mustard Dip
Lemon and Thyme Chicken Skewers
Lamb and Mint Rissoles served with a Yogurt Dip


Ham or Beef Carvery
The Chef carves the meat and your guests make their own rolls at their leisure accompanied with Freshly Baked Rolls, Sauces, Dressing, Mesclun Leaves and Selected Cheeses.
  
Sweet Sensation
To Finish off indulge in our sweet delights
Petite Fruit Custard Tartlets
Chocolate Brownies
Mini Fresh Fruit Kebabs
Truffles
Rosemary Shortbread
Lemon and Lime Bites
  
Beverage
Iced Water on Tables
Percolated Coffee
Selection of Teas

$ 49.50 per person including GST

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