Weddings & Civil Partnerships
at Highbury Hall & The Banqueting Suite, Council House
World-class Birmingham at Highbury Hall
Contact Us Highbury Hall 4 Yew Tree Road Moseley Birmingham B13 8QG
t 0121 303 2050 e civic.catering@birmingham.gov.uk w www.birmingham.gov.uk/highbury Facebook: www.facebook.com/HighburyHall Banqueting Suite Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB t 0121 303 2050 e banqueting.suite@birmingham.gov.uk w www.birmingham.gov.uk/banquetingsuite
The Civic Catering team at Highbury Hall will ensure that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life.
Highbury Hall would like to thank Nicola Gotts Photograhy and Rob & Sarah Gillespie Photography for kindly supplying some of the images used within this publication. Nicola Gotts Photography www.nicolagotts.co.uk Rob & Sarah Gillespie Photography www.robandsarahgillespie.co.uk Artist Catharine Clarke artist@catharineclarke.co.uk
We understand that it needs to be perfect and that is why we offer a world-class service to all of our customers. Whether or not you are local to Birmingham, there is no denying that Highbury Hall is one of Birmingham’s most stunning wedding venues. Arriving at Highbury Hall, you feel the grandeur of this magnificent Victorian Grade II listed building and stunning, tranquil, landscaped grounds surrounding Highbury Hall. Highbury Hall was built in 1876 for Joseph Chamberlain MP, the eminent politician. Highbury Hall itself has outstanding character, retains many original features and provides a setting of distinction for wedding couples from all around the world by creating the ideal setting for couples to exchange their vows. Combine the ceremony and the wedding breakfast at Highbury Hall and you have the perfect combination and setting for an unforgettable day.
Highbury Hall At Highbury Hall we are totally committed to meeting the needs of your guests and take pride in arranging and hosting successful weddings. We have provided all the information you need to take the first step towards making your day a special occasion. Highbury Hall is licensed to conduct civil wedding and partnership ceremonies in the magnificent Drawing Room, with its ornate wooden ceiling and stunning views overlooking the landscaped grounds of Highbury Hall. The Main Hall is the perfect place to wine and dine up to 100 guests for a formal wedding breakfast. We will announce the happy couple from Miss Hilda’s Room, a dedicated room for the bride and groom, following the drinks reception outside in the garden or in the Dorothy Lloyd Room if the weather does not permit. The Drawing Room is a flexible space, with a built in dance floor, room for a DJ or band with seating for you and your guests to mingle and boogie the night away. Up to 160 guests can mingle between the Drawing Room, Main Hall and Dorothy Lloyd Room for the evening reception. Highbury Hall has 30 on-site parking spaces, as well as free on-street parking. Highbury Hall is available for hire seven days a week.
Viewings at Highbury Hall Before making any decision, we would be only too pleased to show you around Highbury Hall. Please call us on 0121 303 2050 to arrange an appointment.
World Class Hospitality Good food is an important part of any wedding. Here at Highbury Hall we are proud of the exceptional high standard and varied menus that we offer. Using only the finest of locally sourced produce, all of our menus are designed to cater for a full range of tastes. We have developed a menu selector, giving you the freedom and flexibility to put together your own tailor made wedding breakfast and evening buffet menu. Our team of experts are on hand to help you with your menu choices and wines to compliment each course. Our prices are based on a minimum of 60 adult guests for the meal, although smaller parties may be considered with prior approval from the Civic Catering team. All of our prices are exclusive of VAT except for the room hire, which is VAT exempt. In addition to our drinks packages, a paying or credit bar can be made available to your guests in the Dorothy Lloyd room. We are able to provide a range of draught and bottled beers as well as a range of premium spirits. Do not forget to check out our suggested drinks packages to help make budgeting that little bit easier.
External Caterers Birmingham has a diverse mix of cultures and people from different ethnic backgrounds. At Highbury Hall we can offer you a variety of catering options through our list of approved external caterers, including many Asian and Afro-Caribbean caterers. All of our approved external caterers have been fully vetted and carefully selected in accordance with our own standards. You will have a dedicated Venue Assistant to liaise with you and the caterers throughout the booking process. Please contact us on 0121 303 2050 to request a list of our approved caterers and booking information relating to the hire terms and charges.
Discounted Wedding Package If you have fallen in love with Highbury Hall but you are working to a budget then we can help. We offer a discounted wedding package for a fixed price. Please contact our dedicated team to find out how we can help you to have the wedding of your dreams.
We are happy to hold a date as a provisional booking for your wedding. Your booking will be held for a period of two weeks, giving you time to confirm your details with the Registrar. Please note that bookings with the Register Office may only be made up to 24 months in advance. Our local Registrars from Birmingham Register Office perform all civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. Once you have established availability with both the Registrar and Highbury Hall, you can then make a provisional booking with us. The Birmingham Register Office can be contacted on 0121 675 1000. There is a fee to be paid for the use of the Drawing Room for your civil marriage/partnership. This does not include the fees for the Registrar, which are payable direct. Alternatively, if you would like to hold your ceremony elsewhere and hold your wedding reception at Highbury Hall you can contact us direct and provisionally book your preferred date.
Planning Your Day at Highbury Hall
Once you have decided that you wish to confirm your provisional booking, we ask that you contact us within the two week period and return the necessary completed paperwork so that we make arrangements to raise an invoice for a deposit equal to the room hire rate. Payment of a deposit will secure your booking. This deposit is non-refundable or transferable. Please refer to our conditions of booking for further details. Your dedicated Venue Assistant will liaise with you throughout the booking process. Approximately three months prior to your big day we will arrange to discuss your requirements for your wedding. At this appointment we ask that you provide us with an indication of your numbers and menu choices in order for us to raise an invoice with your estimated costs. An invoice will be raised approximately 7 weeks prior to your wedding based on the information you gave at your appointment. This invoice must be paid 21 days before your wedding. A final invoice (or credit note) for any outstanding balances will be sent following your wedding. We ask that you provide us with your final number of guests, together with a seating plan one week prior to your special day.
Booking Highbury Hall The friendly team at Highbury Hall loves nothing more than a good wedding and can assist you with all aspects of your special day, from a variety of suppliers to recommendations for running order for the day, room layouts, menu choices and colour schemes. Our venue hire includes the following: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Exclusive use of Highbury Hall Complimentary gift set Use of the upstairs bedroom for changing Use of our landscaped gardens for those memorable photographs Use of the PA system for speeches Licence until midnight White table linen Use of our silver cake stand and knife Red carpet Crockery, cutlery and glassware Complimentary use of TV and DVD player for children attending A dedicated manager on the day
Your dedicated Venue Assistant will guide you throughout the booking process and provide you with the support you need to make your special day a day to remember. We look forward to seeing you soon.
World-class Birmingham at the Banqueting Suite
The Civic Catering team at the Council House will ensure that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. We understand that it needs to be perfect and that is why we offer a world-class service to all of our customers. Whether or not you are local to Birmingham, there is no denying that the Council House is one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings. As you approach the Council House, you feel the grandeur of this magnificent Grade II listed building. As well as being the political hub of Birmingham, the Council House has provided a setting of distinction for many Royal visits, civic functions hosted by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham as well as international visitors and high-profile corporate events
Viewings Are you impressed by the grandeur of the Council House? Wait until you come and view it. To make an appointment and/or to check availability, please call our booking office on 0121 303 2050.
The Banqueting Suite When you enter the main door of the Council House, not only will you be welcomed by our team, you and your guests will be able to admire the grand staircase leading up to the Banqueting Suite on the first floor of the Council House. When you approach the Reception area at the Banqueting Suite, you may wish to look upwards towards the ceiling and take in the beautiful dome ceiling and chandelier above the stair case. Upon entering the Banqueting Suite, you and your guests will not only be impressed by the views across Victoria Square and the city, you will be celebrating your wedding in a unique venue, steeped in history with magnificent architecture.
World class hospitality Good food is an important part of any wedding and here at the Council House we are proud of the exceptional high standard and wide varied menus that we offer. Using only the finest of locally sourced produce, all of our menus are designed to cater for a full range of tastes. We have developed a menu selector, giving you the freedom and flexibility to put together your own tailor made menu. Our menus are served with freshly baked bread rolls and the best vegetables that our seasons have to offer. Our team of experts are on hand to help you with your menu choices and wines to compliment each course.
In addition to our drinks packages, a paying or credit bar can be made available to your guests. We are able to provide a range of draught and bottled beers as well as a range of premium spirits. Please call the office for details and costs. Don’t forget to check out our suggested drinks packages to help make budgeting that little bit easier.
External Caterers Birmingham has a diverse mix of cultures and people from different ethnic backgrounds. At the Banqueting Suite, Council House we can offer you a variety of catering options through our list of approved caterers, including many Asian and Afro-Caribbean caterers.
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All of our approved external caterers have been fully vetted and carefully selected in accordance with our own standards. You will have a dedicated Venue Assistant to liaise with you and the caterers throughout the booking process. Please contact us on 0121 303 2050 to request a list of our approved caterers and booking information relating to the hire terms and charges.
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Planning Your Day at the Banqueting Suite
We are happy to hold a date as a provisional booking for your wedding. Your booking will be held for a period of two weeks, giving you time to confirm your details with the Registrar. Please note that bookings with the Register Office may only be made up to 24 months in advance. Our local Registrars from Birmingham Register Office perform all civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. Once you have established availability with both the Registrar and then Banqueting Suite, you can then make a provisional booking with us. The Birmingham Register Office can be contacted on 0121 675 1000. There is a fee to be paid for the use of the Drawing Room for your civil marriage/partnership. This does not include the fees for the Registrar, which are payable direct. Alternatively, if you would like to hold your ceremony elsewhere and hold your wedding reception at the Banqueting Suite you can contact us direct and provisionally book your preferred date. Once you have decided that you wish to confirm your provisional booking, we ask that you contact us within the two week period and return the necessary completed paperwork so that we make arrangements to raise an invoice for a deposit equal to the room hire rate. Payment of a deposit will secure your booking. This deposit is non-refundable or transferable. Please refer to our conditions of booking for further details.
The Banqueting Suite is a unique and flexible wedding venue, which can be adapted to accommodate your requirements. Our dedicated Venue Assistants will work with you to create that extra special day. We can create the perfect setting and layout for you. The Banqueting Suite holds up to 180 daytime guests for a civil wedding or partnership ceremony, traditional wedding breakfast and reception plus a further 170 evening guests. Alternatively, if you are only looking to hold your wedding breakfast and reception then we can accommodate up to 200 daytime guests plus a further 150 evening guests. The Banqueting Suite is available for hire on Saturdays and Sundays.
Your dedicated Venue Assistant will liaise with you throughout the booking process. Approximately three months prior to your big day we will arrange to discuss your requirements for your wedding. At this appointment we ask that you provide us with an indication of your numbers and menu choices in order for us to raise an invoice with your estimated costs. An invoice will be raised approximately 7 weeks prior to your wedding based on the information you gave at your appointment. This invoice must be paid 21 days before your wedding. A final invoice (or credit note) for any outstanding balances will be sent following your wedding. We ask that you provide us with your final number of guests, together with a seating plan one week prior to your special day.
Booking the Banqueting Suite We are happy to hold a date as a provisional booking for your civil wedding/ partnership and reception for two weeks without obligation. If you decide that you wish to confirm this booking, we ask that you contact us within the two week period to complete the necessary paperwork and make arrangements to raise an invoice for a deposit equal to the room hire rate. Payment of a deposit will secure your booking. This deposit is non refundable or transferable. Our requirements for wedding receptions are for a minimum of 60 adult guests having the wedding breakfast. However, smaller weddings can be catered for at the discretion of the Civic Catering team. Our venue hire includes the following: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Exclusive use of the Banqueting Suite Complimentary gift set Use of the Chamberlain Room for changing Use of the Banqueting Suite and Glass Corridor for those memorable photographs Use of the PA system for speeches Licence until midnight White table linen Use of our silver cake stand and knife Red carpet Crockery, cutlery and glassware Complimentary use of TV and DVD player for children attending A dedicated manager on the day
Your dedicated Venue Assistant will guide you throughout the booking process and provide you with the support you need to make your special day a day to remember. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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