Hallmark Hotels Carlisle Wedding Brochure 2014

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CONTENTS A DAY TO REMEMBER.......................................................................................................................................................................................P3 OUR WEDDING PACKAGE.............................................................................................................................................................................P4 ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS/CIVIL CEREMONIES...........................................................................................................................P4 ROOM FOR EVERYONE....................................................................................................................................................................................P5 MENU SELECTOR............................................................................................................................................................................................P6-9 EVENING WEDDING CELEBRATION PACKAGE................................................................................................................................... P11 TOAST THE HAPPY COUPLE.......................................................................................................................................................................... P12 BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................................P13-14 OTHER CELEBRATIONS AT HALLMARK..................................................................................................................................................... P15 CONTACT DETAILS.......................................................................................................................................................................................... P17

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A DAY TO REMEMBER...

Whether you choose an intimate celebratory meal with close family or a lavish, formal function Hallmark Hotel Carlisle caters for every occasion.

Attention to detail and personal service are second to none. With specially selected food and drinks packages, we can create a day that’s as individual as you are.

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle is a contemporary style hotel with its original Victorian features including the magnificent Ballroom – the perfect venue for your big day. Host your fabulous wedding in one of our impressive function rooms.

You can be assured of a warm welcome by a team of staff passionate about making your day special.

Holding a civil ceremony license, the hotel can host your event from beginning to end ensuring your day is as special as it deserves to be.

Should you require any further information, please call us directly on 01228 531951.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

The Wedding Team

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OUR WEDDING PACKAGE Hallmark Hotel Carlisle Wedding Package includes the following: • Complimentary double room for the bride and groom with a bottle of champagne*

• 3 course dinner for the bride and groom on first wedding anniversary* • Master of ceremonies

• Red carpet on arrival • White linen table dressings • Use of silver cake stand and knife

• An extensive choice of menu options & drinks packages

CIVIL CEREMONIES We can offer a Civil Ceremony to allow you to celebrate your day under one roof.

The ceremony can be carried out in various rooms, and we’d be happy to advise you on your options.

A room hire charge of £200 covers your use of our facilities throughout the ceremony.

• Special bed and breakfast accommodation rates for guests

ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

We are able to recommend a range of additional suppliers to enhance your day: • Venue dressers

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• Entertainment

• Florists

*Day and evening receptions only

ROOM FOR EVERYONE...

Function suites are listed below with recommended numbers to help you choose the one most suitable for your particular occasion, whether it is small and intimate or a large gathering of family and friends.

The ballroom

The Merlot Suite

The Ballroom boasts magnificent Victorian features and houses its own stage ideal for entertainment. Situated on the first floor with is own private bar and cloakroom facilities, it is ideal for a large gathering of family and friends.

This contemporary suite is located on the ground floor with its own private bar and ramp access. The room is light and airy with a modern feel and air conditioning.

The Ballroom can accommodate up to 180 guests for a sit down meal and 200 for an evening reception.

The Merlot Suite can accommodate up to 50 guests for a sit down meal and 70 for an evening reception.

Minimum numbers for Saturday weddings: 80 wedding breakfast 120 evening reception

Minimum numbers for Saturday weddings: 40 wedding breakfast 60 evening reception

Minimum numbers for midweek weddings: 60 wedding breakfast 100 evening reception

Minimum numbers for midweek weddings: 30 wedding breakfast 50 evening reception

A room hire charge of ÂŁ300 will apply if minimum numbers are not met.

Food must be taken when hiring a function room. Saturdays must include Wedding Breakfast & Evening Buffet.

PLEASE NOTE – smaller rooms are available for more intimate dining only.

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MENU SELECTOR The meals on the following pages are purely suggestions. If you wish to create your own dishes, please speak to the wedding team.

Starters

Soups

£5.50

Pressed ham shank and chicken terrine with homemade piccalilli

£6.50

Tomato and basil

Smoked Salmon & Prawn Salad with wholegrain dressing on fresh leaves

£7.95

Country vegetable

Traditional prawn salad with spiced Marie Rose dressing

£5.95

Cream of roasted mushroom Butternut squash and red lentil

Baked tartlet of Asparagus & button mushrooms in a parmesan cream sauce

£7.25

Galia melon with fresh fruit and champagne sorbet

£5.50

Chicken Caesar salad with cos lettuce and toasted croutons

£5.95

Hand carved melon with strawberry and raspberry compote

£5.25

Tomato, Parma ham and mozzarella salad with basil oil

£6.50

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Caramelised red onion and cider

MAINS Supreme of chicken centred with wild mushroom concase in crispy bacon on a pool of red wine jus

£18.50

Roasted topside of beef with roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding

£22.50

Rump of mint glazed lamb with wholegrain mustard mash and rosemary sauce

£22.50

Medallions of pork caramelised apples and cider sauce

£19.50

Confit of duck on a braised cabbage with Seville orange sauce

£21.00

Pan fried pork loin steak with champ potatoes in a sauce of asparagus and vine ripe tomatoes

£17.95

Slow cooked lamb shoulder on bubble and squeak with minted jus

£21.00

Herb roasted fillet of salmon on garlic potatoes and citrus butter

£17.50

Pan fried sea bream on vegetable julienne and sweet chilli sauce

£19.50

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MENU SELECTOR (continued) Vegetarian

DESSERTs

Spinach and Aubergine Tart

Sticky toffee pudding

Linguine Provencal with roasted courgette, red onion and asparagus

Duo of chocolate mousse with raspberry nectar

Goats cheese and vine tomato tart on a garlic and herb cream

ÂŁ6.00

Brandy snap basket with ice cream and fruit Tart au citron with thyme infused sauce Anglaise

Vegetable roulade on a roasted tomato sauce Chocolate truffle cake with coffee bean sauce Vegetarian dishes are charged as per your chosen main course.

Selection of English and continental cheese Strawberry mille feuille gateau Freshly brewed coffee with: Chocolate mints

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ÂŁ2.00 per person

Buffet Selector Homemade Garlic Chicken skewers

Roasted vegetable quiche

Homemade Tandoori Chicken skewers

Thai prawn and crab cakes

Homemade garlic and herb ciabatta

Plaice goujons

BBQ chicken drumsticks

Spiced potato wedges

Homemade Cumberland sausage rolls

Vegetable crudités and assorted dips

Roasted tomato and pepperoni pizza Mini vegetable samosa Mini vegetable spring roll

Platter of sliced melon and pineapple Assorted mini tray bakes: Brownie, flapjack and Strawberry shortbread

Breaded king prawns Sandwiches plus 6 items

£13.50 per person

Sandwiches plus 8 items

£15.50 per person

Sandwiches plus 10 items

£17.00 per person

WHY NOT END THE EVENING WITH ONE OF OUR DELICIOUS MIDNIGHT SNACKS? MIDNIGHT SNACKS* Hot dogs £4.50 per person Bacon sandwiches £4.95 per person Sausage sandwiches £4.95 per person * These are not available as a substitute to a buffet option.

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EVENING WEDDING CELEBRATION PACKAGE Designed for those couples getting married abroad or those wishing to have an evening celebration.

Our evening wedding celebration package includes: • Bucks Fizz reception • Finger buffet • Services of our resident DJ • Complimentary room hire • White table linen • Accommodation for the bride and groom • Only £23.00 per person Package price including black table linen and black chair covers £25 per person.

Additional services and choices are available on request.

Finger buffet Selection of freshly cut sandwiches

Plaice goujons

Spiced potato wedges

Roasted tomato & pepperoni pizza

Homemade tandoori chicken skewers

Mini vegetable spring rolls

Hot main courses can be arranged in addition to the finger buffet listed to the left, please ask for details and prices.

Roasted vegetable quiche

Minimum numbers of 50 people apply to the Merlot Suite and 150 people apply to the Ballroom.

Saturdays are subject to availability and price increases.

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TOAST THE HAPPY COUPLE Drinks Package I £12.50

Drinks Package III £21.50

Glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival

Glass of sparkling Kir on arrival

Glass of house red or white served with the wedding breakfast

Half a bottle of house red or white wine served with the wedding breakfast

Glass of sparkling wine to toast the bride & groom

Canapés Parma ham and melon wraps Breaded king prawns with sweet chilli dip Assorted crostini

Glass of Champagne to toast the bride & groom

Chicken liver parfait on brioche

Drinks Package II £17.50

Supplements

Mini fruit kebab

Glass of sparkling wine on arrival

Mineral water £3.50/750ml

Mini flapjack

Half a bottle of house red or white wine served with the wedding breakfast

Alcohol-free cocktail £6.00 per jug

Glass of sparkling wine to toast the bride & groom

After dinner liquors & ports From £3.00

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Mozzarella and cherry tomato kebab

Mini chocolate brownie Mini shortbread biscuits Chocolate dipped strawberries 4 canapés for £6.00 Additional items £1.50 each

Your selection of wines can be discussed on meeting your wedding organiser.

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BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS The following procedure is a comprehensive guideline to assist you with your forthcoming plans and arrangements.

1. PROVISIONAL You can reserve your preferred date for up to 14 days.

You are under no obligation and this gives you the time to discuss and co-ordinate your ideas.

2. Confirmed Written confirmation is required for all bookings and a nonrefundable deposit of ÂŁ300.00 is also required. Please note all deposits are non-transferable.

3. minimum Numbers & payments

The final balance must be paid 2 weeks prior to the event. Any additional charges incurred on the day of the event or after the invoice has been sent out to you are due for payment at the time unless you have arranged credit facilities with the hotel. Please note, if paying by Amex, a charge of 3.5% will be added to your account.

4. CaNCELLATIONS In the event of cancellation, charges will apply.

The percentages will be calculated on the estimated booking value based on your numbers last confirmed.

After confirming your package details, a contract will be drawn up for you to check through and sign. At this point your minimum numbers will be calculated on your contract and this is the minimum number of guests you will be contracted to pay for.

*With 6 months notice or less 50% *With 12 weeks notice or less 75% *With 4 weeks notice or less 100%

This will become a working document which will be updated each time you amend your requirements.

Cancellation must be in writing to the Sales Office Supervisor and a receipt of this will be issued to confirm the cancellation. All monies paid are non-refundable.

A payment plan can be arranged for you to pay your wedding off on a regular basis.

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5. cancellation by hallmark hotel carlisle We reserve the right to cancel your booking if: You become insolvent or in the case of an individual, become subject to bankruptcy petition.

The booking might damage the reputation of the hotel.

In these circumstances, any advance payments will be returned, but the Hotel would not have any other liability.

6. USE OF HOTEL You will need our consent if: You wish to use amplification, lighting or similar electrical equipment in the hotel.

You wish to attach items to the walls, floor or ceilings.

You wish to use candles of any description.

You wish to use outside suppliers to supply any equipment, or other services.

Please note, no helium balloons are allowed in the ballroom under any circumstances.

7. GENERAL a) We reserve the right to alter prices without notification.

Prices are as stated and are not negotiable. b) We reserve the right to change the room(s) being used should numbers drop or any unforeseen circumstances arise. c) Should any guest be unable to correct any aspect of poor behaviour or activities unacceptable to the Hotel, we reserve the right to terminate your stay. Should this occur no monies would be refunded to you.

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d) The client must reimburse the costs of repairing any damage to the property, contents or grounds by any guests to the hotel. e) No wines, spirits or food brought into the hotel may be consumed. g) The Hotel must comply with certain licensing and statutory regulations and requires the Client to fulfil their obligations in this respect. h) Prices include V.A.T. unless otherwise specified. This shall be at the rate prevailing when confirmation of the booking was received and is subject to alteration should the rate change. i) For guests paying by cash method for a wedding or function, a deposit of ÂŁ500 will be held either via a credit card pre authorisation or by a cash payment which will be held until after the event. Monies will be released back to the client after the event if no damages or repairs are to be found. j) For guests staying overnight at the hotel when accommodation is included in a package, a credit or debit card authorisation must be taken as standard to allow any extras to be charged against the bedroom.

For full terms and conditions regarding wedding functions please ask the Sales Team for a copy.

Celebrate at Hallmark

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle is the perfect venue... whatever the occasion.

With stylish decor, fabulous food, fine wine and attentive service, your celebration is guaranteed to be one to remember.

PARTIES & PRIVATE DINING Celebrate your engagement, birthday, christening or anniversary in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. Our impressive suites are also suitable for more formal events such as society dinners and charity fundraising events

CHRISTENINGS Hallmark Carlisle provides a fabulous, affordable venue for your baby’s Christening or naming day. Choose from finger buffets, hot and cold buffets or sit down menus, something for every budget.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS Hallmark Carlisle offers fabulous Christmas party nights over the festive season. Choose from live music party nights or disco and dine celebration parties or a festive lunch or dinner in our Brasserie, ideal for office or family get togethers. Christmas bookings are taken all year round so call us today for a brochure!

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle, Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1QY Tel: 01228 531951 Email: carlisle.events@hallmarkhotels.co.uk www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk

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CONTACT US...

At Hallmark Hotel Carlisle we will help you create memories you will treasure and ensure your wedding is a day to remember.

For further information, visit our website or contact us today.

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01228 531951 01228 547799 carlisle.events@hallmarkhotels.co.uk carlisle.reservations@hallmarkhotels.co.uk

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1QY

www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk

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