Weddings
Planning Your
Wedding Day
The practical details, answered honestly, so you know exactly what you are working with.
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See what is onThe practical details, answered honestly, so you know exactly what you are working with.
Most of the questions couples ask us are the practical ones, and they are easier to answer up front than halfway through planning. Here is how the day works, what is allowed, and when things are due. Anything not covered here, ask your coordinator.
Our tables seat 8, and larger tables can be brought in for a small charge. We can comfortably seat up to 130 guests for a wedding breakfast on large round tables. If you need to cater for more, we can set the room out with rectangular tables instead. For the evening reception our maximum is 200. Minimum numbers apply and vary by package, so do ask. Your coordinator will advise on the layout that suits your day.
Table decorations and flowers are not included unless they form part of your package, but we work with local suppliers regularly and are happy to recommend people we trust. Confetti is welcome inside the building. Candles are permitted on the tables.
There is a lift for anyone who needs step-free access, along with an accessible toilet and a ramp on the ground floor. If any of your guests have particular requirements, tell your coordinator early and we will plan around them.
Fireworks are permitted until 10pm and make a memorable end to the evening. They must be supplied by a specialist licensed firework company, and we will need a copy of that supplier's liability insurance beforehand.
The bar is open 11am until 11:30pm Monday to Wednesday, and 11am until midnight Thursday to Sunday. The same hours apply to live music. An extension until 1am is available at additional cost. Where you are having a civil ceremony the bar can serve beforehand, though drinks cannot be taken into the ceremony room.
All beverages are supplied by us, so we ask that guests do not bring their own alcohol onto the premises.
We do not have rooms on site, but there is plenty within a few miles and we are happy to pass on the places we recommend. There is parking in the grounds. And should you want to leave in style, we do have a helicopter landing area.
If you or your suppliers need access before the wedding day for styling or setup, raise it with your coordinator when you book so we can build it into the plan. Third-party suppliers need to provide proof of insurance ahead of the day.
For a civil ceremony, please contact the registrars directly to arrange your ceremony.
If you would rather marry in church and celebrate with us afterwards, these are closest.
Your wedding coordinator will walk you through every stage of the planning. Book a viewing and see the place for yourself.
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