The Church is steps up from the Manor House and surrounded by our grounds.
The current Rector says he is happy to conduct
a Wedding Ceremony for any couple who fit into the Church
of England criteria, no matter where you come from. I believe he will regard you
as temporary
residents in our properties which you need to book for the Reception Options
we offer in our House &/or grounds.The
main body of the Church can seat approximately 120 people and extra chairs
may be available. We have created temporary parking outside the Church for
the use of your
immediate family and Church officers involved, and we have a large field
adjacent to the Church which can be mown suitably for your Guest's cars, and
we now have additional parking for the West Wing and Old Stables. We put up signs to help direct, but it is
still necessary to have someone put in charge of
organising the parking sensibly.
The ladies of the Church can sometimes help
with the arrangements of Flowers in the Church, and will quote according to what
you require - entrance Archway or
other / pedestals / windows & Altar / pew ends etc. Or you can use any
of several good
local Florists, or talented members of your own families. For all your Church choices
- costs of Service, Bell Ringers, Organist, Choir &
availability - we
put you in touch direct with the Rector
We
particularly recommend two Wedding Photographers who are familiar with this
venue - please see their
individual websites - addresses below: both
are highly recommended by previous clients.
Cathy Teesdale:
www.vividphotography.co.uk or
Vaughan Ives:
www.vaughanives.co.uk
WEDDING RECEPTIONS - OPTIONS
- see below Contract Terms
- click here
some Photographs
of -
Marquee on the Manor House private Lawn - Option 1.
 
West Wing Lawn - Option 2. Marquee in the
mown Field - option 3.
VENUE OPTIONS at Whitminster House &/or grounds - all quotes
ex.VAT
Option 1. @ £3,000 using the Manor House private reception rooms together
with a Marquee on a choice of
spacious lawns with a view to the river.
Option 2. @
£500 + the Marquee to be sited on the large West Wing lawns
Option 3. @ £1,500 + the Marquee to be sited on the mown
field beside the Church & Lodge Cottage
- Herewith some sample Reception Estimates for approx 100 - 120
guests (all are quoted ex. VAT)
Depending on your individual choices - overall Reception
costs can be from £8,000 - £15,000+ as you choose
Venue:
from £500 - £3000 - includes provision of water to the
Marquee, some extra lighting to parking places
and general Wedding Planner coordinating and trouble shooting services
to the Bride & Groom and families, plus
importantly this lovely House and grounds as a stylish background for
your Celebration to impress your guests.
Marquee: incl. dance floor, tables, chairs, flooring, choice of
decor, lighting, catering bay
etc., from approx
£1,500 - £3500 depending on style chosen - and a quiet generator to ensure power all
evening in the Marquee
for your guests, the Entertainment & Caterers.
Portable loos supplied separately. Quotes available for your
choice from approx £175 a pair up to £1,000, and include lighting so your
guests do not have to struggle in th dark!
Catering approx £25 - £35 per head for 3 courses served or
approx £15 - £20 for a Buffet, including linen etc.
Light
evening food & a Bar can be provided extra, as also
a Brunch
for the next day if required. And good local
Beers / Perry / Ale / Cider by the box or barrel.
Entertainments: from approx £500 - £1200. Full range of options
available - Jazz, Quartets, Harp,
Elvis, Steel Band, Disco, Karaoke, Highland Pipes, Irish Bands etc. ...... we have good contacts for
all.
Wines - Red or White We can supply all you need for the Reception from approx £5.99p per bottle
- and Cava
@ £7.99 or a choice of good Champagnes from £16 - £22 per bottle. Or you
may bring your own @ a Corkage
fee of £2.50 per adult guest.
Professional & stress-free photography from approx £1,000 - £2,000 for a relaxed
mix of formal & informal
wonderful memories taken throughout your day in
colour, & black & white; photographs to treasure for a
lifetime
We recommend either of the following two Wedding
Photographers - see their own web-addresses below -
who know this venue intimately and all the best photo-opportunities. Both
have excellent reputations for working
discreetly and
blending in well, to be stress-free for you, while providing you with stunning professional
photographs in an Album & on line
- choices offered to suit you.
Cathy Teesdale:
www.vividphotography.co.uk /OR
/ Vaughan Ives:
www.vaughanives.co.uk
Flower arrangements - we can put you in touch with local Professional Florists
for all of your requirements -
Bride's Bouquet, Bridesmaids bouquets or hair flowers, Page boys & family Corsages, Buttonholes, Marquee &
table arrangements & Church arrangements, etc.
as required, or your family & personal contacts for these are
welcome. I reserve doing the House arrangements myself at cost only for the flowers
required to be bought.
Depending on
your individual choices - overall Reception costs can be from £8,000 - £15,000+
as you choose
Separate Rates:
Self Catering
Accommodation available for max 59 & additional options near if
required
Weekend or Short break & Full Week - Rates
available.
for Venue Options 1 & 2 -
require to book at least the West
Wing & Old Stables (& poss. Lodge Cottage)
or for Venue Option 3 require to book at least Lodge & Church Cottages
OTHER short duration day time FUNCTIONS:
BIRTHDAY / ANNIVERSARY / GARDEN & COCKTAIL PARTIES / CONCERTS together
with a simple Marquee on the lawns -
- SEMINARS - BUSINESS BONDING GROUPS etc:
Charges for these above are separately negotiated depending on
expected numbers, duration of the event, time of year / season and so on. Venue Charges
from approx £250 to £500 +
Marquee & Catering costs & any special requests. For all extras a choice
of quotes will be offered.
N.B. For all options - please see
Booking Conditions & particularly clause 12 d) of the Receptions
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