Hallmark Hotels Manchester Wedding Brochure 2014

WEDDINGS AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOU ARE

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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 PLANNING YOUR PERFECT DAY..................................................................................................... P13 BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.......................................................................................P14-15 CONTACT DETAILS....................................................................................................................... P17 WEDDINGS AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOU ARE

A DAY TO REMEMBER...

Whether you choose an intimate celebratory meal with close family or a lavish, formal function Hallmark Hotel Manchester 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 Manchester has been completely transformed into a boutique style hotel – perfect for your big day. Host your fabulous wedding in one of our impressive function rooms and relax amid the pure luxury and interior design touches around the hotel.

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 0161 498 3361.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

The Wedding Team

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OUR WEDDING PACKAGE

ROOM FOR EVERYONE...

Hallmark Hotel Manchester Wedding Package includes the following:

All 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.

• Complimentary double executive room and Champagne for the bride and groom* • Red carpet on arrival of guests* • Linen table dressings • Use of silver cake stand and knife • Table plans and menu cards* • Complimentary car parking for guests • A dedicated team of wedding organisers • An extensive choice of menu options & drinks packages

• A selection of impressive function suites • Special accommodation rates for guests - from £80 per double room including full English breakfast and use of spa • A pleasant garden area providing a picturesque backdrop for your wedding photographs • Complimentary 4 weeks leisure pass for bride and groom to be used prior to wedding day*

ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS We are able to recommend a range of additional suppliers to enhance your day: • Venue dressers • Entertainment CIVIL CEREMONIES We can offer a Civil Marriage Ceremony to allow you to celebrate your wedding under one roof.

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

We can also help to liaise with the Register Office in Macclesfield.

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

The Sauvignon Suite

The Merlot Suite

The Pinotage Suite

Overlooking a pleasant garden area with a spacious reception and private bar facilities.

The latest addition to our portfolio of rooms and ideally purpose built.

A contemporary choice for clients requiring a larger event facility, with it’s own private bar and reception area. The Merlot Suite is located on the ground floor with direct disabled access. This room has a light, airy and modern feel and is completely self contained.

A more traditional shaped function suite beautifully transformed, fully self contained with a spacious reception and bar area and feature stained glass window.

The Sauvignon Suite has good natural daylight and full disabled access. Stylish décor and furnishings make this room an ideal choice for events of any description.

The Suite accommodates up to 110 guests for a sit down meal and 140 for an evening reception.

Minimum numbers for Saturday weddings: 70 wedding breakfast 120 evening reception Minimum numbers for midweek weddings: 40 wedding breakfast 100 evening reception

The Merlot Suite accommodates up to 300 guests for a sit down meal and 500 for an evening reception.

Minimum numbers: 150 wedding breakfast 180 evening reception

This suite is on the second floor of the hotel and has lots of natural daylight.

This Suite will accommodate up to 160 for a sit down meal and 200 for an evening reception.

Minimum numbers for Saturday weddings: 50 wedding breakfast 120 evening reception Minimum numbers for midweek weddings: 40 wedding breakfast 100 evening reception

The Wine Cellar Our amazing feature private dining area is ideal for pre or post wedding dining for up to 30 guests* room hire of £100 applies.

Maximum of 30 guests.

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*Day and evening receptions only A room hire charge of £300 will apply if minimum numbers are not met.

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

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.

Soups

Starters Baby salad leaves, slow roast tomatoes, olives and buffalo mozzarella with a pesto dressing

£6.45

Potted kiln roast salmon, baby cress, prawns and lemon crème fraıˆche

£8.00

Smoked chicken and duck served on a celery, apple and walnut salad with honey and mustard dressing Warm tartlet of smoked salmon and horseradish with a dill butter sauce

Cream of asparagus soup with toasted pine nuts Cream of mushroom soup

£7.45 £8.00

Pressed ham shank and chicken terrine with a homemade piccalilli

£7.30

Traditional pink prawn salad with a spiced Marie Rose dressing

£7.45

Grilled goats cheese on a pecan and raisin loaf with pear chutney

£6.45

Wafers of sweet melon filled with marinated strawberries finished with a natural yoghurt

£6.00

Galia and Charantais melon with fresh mango and papaya with a Malibu syrup

£6.45

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£4.95

Caramelized onion & Guinness soup with a Stilton crouton Butternut squash and lentil with cinnamon croutons Minestrone with fresh Parmesan shavings Tomato and basil If soup is taken as an intermediate course between the starter and main courses, the cost is just £3 per person.

FISH COURSE

Vegetarian

Herb roasted fillet of salmon, crushed new potatoes and a lemon butter sauce

£15.75

Pan fried fillets of black bream, vegetable ribbons and a sweet chilli sauce

Cherry tomato and goats cheese tart with warm pesto and tomato dressing

£17.25

MAINS Oven roasted supreme of chicken with chestnut and sultana stuffing with bacon and chipolata roll

£16.25

Breast of chicken filled with Parma ham and asparagus with a grain mustard sauce

£16.75

Orange and mustard glazed rump of lamb, spring onion mash, baby vegetables and red shallot sauce

£20.70

Traditionally roasted sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, chateau potatoes, glazed carrots and greens

£21.75

Slow braised shoulder of lamb, mustard mash and a country vegetable sauce

£19.25

Medallions of pork tenderloin, caramelised russet apples and a cider sauce

£17.00

Oyster mushroom and pine nut linguini with Parmesan shavings and virgin olive oil Aubergine and mozzarella bake with a poached garlic sauce Asparagus, mushroom and baby leek filo parcels with a chive butter sauce Vegetarian dishes are charged as per your chosen main course.

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MENU SELECTOR

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DESSERTs £6.50

Buffet Selector

Crisp brandy snap basket filled with marinated strawberries and a rich chocolate ice cream

Selection of freshly cut sandwiches

Roasted vegetable quiche

Spiced potato wedges

Deep fried vegetable tempura

Chicken satay with peanut dip

Individual dark chocolate tear drop, cocoa wafer and white chocolate sauce

Garlic and herb ciabatta

Roasted vegetable and mozzarella pizza

Caramelized French lemon tart with clotted cream and fresh raspberries Warm pear and almond tart with vanilla ice cream Tiramisu with a rich chocolate sauce and fresh berries Selection of English and Continental cheese Cheese platter per table - £3.50 per head if following a dessert course Freshly brewed coffee with:

Marinated salmon and sweet pepper brochettes Cajun blackened chicken fillet with chive yoghurt

MIDNIGHT SNACKS*

Petit Fours (2)

Hot dogs

£4.00 per person

Hot bacon rolls

£4.50 per person

CHILDREN Half portion of adult meals are available for children under 12 or children’s menu available on request Charged at 50% of adult meal

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Tandoori chicken kebabs with a cucumber riata Mini vegetable samosas

Vegetable crudites with garlic mayonnaise Thai prawn and crab cakes Sandwiches plus 6 items £12.95 Sandwiches plus 8 items £14.95 Sandwiches plus 10 items £16.95

WHY NOT END THE EVENING WITH ONE OF OUR DELICIOUS MIDNIGHT SNACKS?

After dinner mints £2.50 £4.00

Sesame fried goujons of market fish

Toasted cheese & tomato ciabatta £3.95 per person

Steaming tea, coffee or hot chocolate £1.50 per serving (* 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: • Finger buffet

Selection of Danish open sandwiches and assorted finger sandwiches Spiced potato wedges Chicken satay with a peanut dip Roasted vegetable quiche Roast vegetable and mozzarella pizza Deep fried goujons of salmon with tartare sauce

• Services of our resident DJ

Or add a hot main course from our menu for £3.25 per person:

• Bucks fizz reception

• Complimentary room hire

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Finger buffet

Chilli con carne with rice and nachos Mild chicken curry with basmati rice

• Accommodation for the bride and groom

Lancashire hotpot with pickled red cabbage

• Balloon decorations for tables

Herb crusted fillet of salmon with a white wine cream and new potatoes

• White table linen

Mexican marinated strips of beef with roasted onions and peppers with rice

Only £26.00 per person £16 for children under 12

Garlic and lemon roasted chicken breast with cracked peppercorn sauce Braised mushroom, vegetable and sweet potato stroganoff Why not add a desert for £2.75 per person?

Additional services and choices are available on request.

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Minimum numbers of 100 apply to the Pinotage & Sauvignon suites. Minimum numbers of 180 apply to the Merlot Suite.

Saturdays are subject to availability and price increases.

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TOAST THE HAPPY COUPLE Drinks Package I £17.00

Drinks Package III £23.25

Glass of Bucks Fizz or summer punch on arrival Half a bottle of house red or white wine served with the wedding breakfast Glass of sparkling wine to toast the bride & groom

Drinks Package II £19.10 Glass of Pimms or rose sparkling wine on arrival Half a bottle of red or white wine served with the wedding breakfast Glass of sparkling wine to toast the bride & groom

PLANNING YOUR PERFECT DAY....

Canapés

12 – 18 months to go...

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7 days to go ...

Warm beef fillet and horseradish bruschetta

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

Shredded duck and Hoi Sin filo tartlet

• Decide where you want to be married - civil ceremony in an approved venue, Register Office or church

• Finalise your outfits

Glass of Kir Royale on arrival

• Check your best man has a list of all services booked and contact details

Glass of Champagne to toast the bride & groom

Chilli fried king prawn skewer

Supplements Mineral water £3.50/750ml Alcohol-free cocktail £6.00 per jug After dinner liquors & ports From £3.00

Parma ham and melon wraps Chicken liver parfait on brioche Filo prawns with a sweet chilli dip Smoked salmon and cream cheese roulade

• Choose your date and contact the church or if civil ceremony registrar for availability – (Macclesfield 01625 374040) • What type of wedding would you like? Formal, informal, semi-formal?

• Set your budget

• Book your honeymoon • Meet with your venue to confirm your details • Book your hairdresser 3 Months to go...

• Send your invitations • Remind guests to book accommodation and give them the hotel details to deal with direct

Fresh fruit brochettes

• Choose your venue and confirm your date with church or registrar

Sesame prawn toasts

• Confirm your venue

1 month to go...

Mozzarella and cherry tomato kebabs

• Book your photographer, cars and videographer

• Confirm final details with wedding venue and pay account

4 canapés for £7.00 Additional items £1.50 each

• Plan your guest list and order your stationary

• Write your speeches

• Book your florist or venue dresser

• Have a wedding rehearsal • Give the rings to the best man • Arrange time for collection of all outfits • Take your place cards, gifts and table decorations to the venue On the day...

Enjoy your day, relax and have a wedding to remember!

• Do your table plan

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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

6. Cancellations

8. Insurance

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.

In the event of cancellation, charges will apply.

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

In common with all Hotels, we do not insure any items you bring onto the premises (such as wedding presents, audio visual equipment etc). We therefore suggest that if you plan to leave any items unattended during your stay, you need to check that you have arranged adequate cover against their damage or loss.

2. Confirmed Written confirmation is required for all bookings and a non-refundable deposit of ÂŁ500.00 is also required.

3. Final Numbers Please advise your final numbers 2 weeks prior to the event.

4. Catering It is the policy of Hallmark Hotel Manchester (formerly The Belfry House Hotel) not to under cater in any circumstances.

5. Payment An interim payment of 50% of the estimated balance to be paid 6 months prior to event. The final balance should 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.

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

9. Use of hotel

7. Cancellation by Hallmark hotel manchester

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

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

We reserve the right to cancel your booking if:

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

You become insolvent or in the case of an individual, become subject to bankruptcy petition

10. General

The booking might damage the reputation of the hotel.

a) W e reserve the right to alter prices without notification.

Prices are as stated and are not negotiable.

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

b) We reserve the right to change the room(s) being used should numbers drop or any unforeseen circumstances arise.

c) S hould any delegate or 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. d) T he client must reimburse the costs of repairing any damage to the property, contents or grounds by any guests to the hotel. e) N o wines, spirits or food brought into the hotel may be consumed. f) The Hotel’s name/logo may be used in publicity, once a proof of the promotional material has been agreed with the Hotel. 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) A ny equipment that the Hotel needs to hire in for an event includes delivery, insurance and collection fees.

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CONTACT US...

At Hallmark Hotel Manchester 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.

T: 0161 437 0511 F: 0161 499 0597 E: manchester.events2@hallmarkhotels.co.uk Hallmark Hotel Manchester (formerly The Belfry House Hotel) Nr Manchester Airport, Stanley Road, Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3LD

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