Great Fosters 2012

WEDDINGS

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WELCOME TO GREAT F OSTERS Great Fosters is a fine example of Elizabethan architecture; set amongst 50 acres of stunning gardens and parkland in Egham, Surrey, the hotel is a perfect venue for a wedding. This grand building became a hotel in the 1930s and has been sympathetically converted by the Sutcliffe family, who are still its current custodians. Great Fosters possesses a plethora of original details and features and is both a Scheduled Historic Monument and Grade I listed building.

Spectacular topiary and statuary sit within a knot garden that is encompassed by a Saxon moat, a legacy from an architectural predecessor. A glorious fountain plays beside a wisteria clad Japanese bridge overlooking a circular sunken rose garden... a perfect backdrop for your photographs.

From your initial enquiry, one of our experienced and dedicated wedding co-ordinators will work with you to create the memorable day you have always imagined. They will be on hand throughout the organisation of your wedding to offer advice, guidance and support leading up to the day.

Great Fosters is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and civil partnerships as well as wedding receptions.

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CIVIL CEREMONIES & CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS Great Fosters is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and civil partnerships. When reserving the hotel for your wedding you will need to check the availability of a registrar to conduct your ceremony. The register office for Great Fosters is the North Surrey Register Office in Weybridge. They can be contacted on 01932 794712. The register office will accept confirmed bookings up to two years in advance.

The hotel also holds Jewish ceremonies, blessings and humanist ceremonies.

Our wedding co-ordinators and banqueting managers have a wealth of experience between them. They are familiar with most customs and traditions and they really will do everything in their power to assist with the planning and execution of your day. The following rooms are licensed to hold civil ceremonies or partnerships:

From May - September outdoor ceremonies may also be held in the Archery Pavilion adjacent to the moat and lawns.The registrar also asks that you hire an indoor venue in case of inclement weather. The hire of the Archery lawn for a ceremony is ÂŁ500.00.

ROOM

Conservatory

40 guests

On certain dates it is possible to hold a ceremony and reception in the Orangery (the room will be re-laid during your drinks reception). The additional fee for this is ÂŁ1,000.

Clarence

50 guests

Orangery

Archery Pavilion and Lawn

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CAPACITY

160 guests

180 guests

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WEDDING DAY TIMINGS The timings below are based on a 2pm ceremony at the hotel and are merely to demonstrate how your day may flow.

1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:45pm Midnight

Guests arrive at the hotel prior to the ceremony Ceremony begins Ceremony ends followed by reception drinks and photographs The wedding breakfast is announced Receiving line takes place The Bride and Groom are announced into the room and the wedding breakfast is served Cutting of the cake and speeches Tea and coffee are served in the drinks reception room whilst the main room is refreshed Evening guests start to arrive First dance Evening buffet is served Music finishes and the bar closes

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THE TITHE BARN & PAINTED HALL Dating from 1390, The Tithe Barn was painstakingly dismantled from its original site in Surrey and re-built at Great Fosters in the 1930s. It provides a romantic setting for a wedding with its exposed vaulted English oak beams, open fire and Minstrels’ Gallery.

The Tithe Barn accommodates up to 180 guests seated on 18 round tables of ten guests. We can accommodate up to 250 guests in the Tithe Barn and Painted Hall for an evening reception after the wedding breakfast.

Reception drinks are held in the adjacent Painted Hall, which has its own fireplace and private bar. During fine weather we suggest that drinks are served on the Tithe Barn Terrace.

The Queen Anne Suite is reserved for the Bride and Groom on their wedding night on a complimentary basis. A small complimentary refreshment room is also provided from midday until midnight.

Following the wedding breakfast and speeches, coffee is served in the Painted Hall while the Tithe Barn is refreshed for the evening. You and your guests may enjoy the rest of the evening until the music finishes and the bar closes at midnight.

We are able to accommodate a maximum of 10 guests around a table.

Please note that children and highchairs still take up the space of a chair and we are unable to ‘squeeze’ l1 guests around a table.

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THE ORANGERY & CONSERVATORY With its tall arched windows in the style of the eighteenth century, the Orangery is an elegant room with views over the Magnolia Lawn and gardens.

The Orangery accommodates up to 80 guests on round tables or up to 100 guests on long tables, with up to 120 guests for an evening reception.

Reception drinks are held in the adjacent Conservatory, which has its own private bar. During fine weather we suggest that drinks are served on the Magnolia Lawn.

Panel II, a four poster bedroom, is reserved for the Bride and Groom on their wedding night on a complimentary basis. A small complimentary refreshment room is also included from midday until midnight.

Following the wedding breakfast and speeches, coffee is served in the Conservatory while the Orangery is refreshed for the evening. You and your guests may enjoy the rest of the evening until the music finishes and the bar closes at midnight.

We can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests around a table. Please note that children and highchairs still take up the space of a chair and we are unable to ‘squeeze’ l1 around a table.

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EXCLUSIVE USE OF GREAT FOSTERS You’ll receive exclusive use of all of the public and private rooms in the hotel, the Oak Room restaurant, the swimming pool, 55 acres of gardens and all of our 41 bedrooms on a bed and breakfast basis. This is the ideal solution if you are looking for complete seclusion and flexibility for your special day.

We pride ourselves on the personal service offered to our wedding couples and thanks to our wealth of experience we know how to create a flawless day within the perfect location.

Why not go one step further and have the whole hotel at your disposal?

Quite simply exclusive use of Great Fosters provides a house party atmosphere combined with the ultimate in privacy and unparalleled flexibility. We will close our doors to the public and open them solely to you and your guests.

Exclusive use of Great Fosters starts at midday on the day of your wedding and extends until 10am the following morning. Please speak with our Events Manager to discuss hiring Great Fosters exclusively.

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ACCOMMODATION AT GREAT F OSTERS Great Fosters has a total of 41 individually decorated bedrooms and suites:-

THE CLOISTERS

These rooms are a short walk across the courtyard from the Main House and overlook an intimate garden.The Cloisters are an elegant collection of three suites and eight double rooms including one that is suitable for disabled guests. They offer excellent facilities and combine the charming historical features of the Main House with contemporary dĂŠcor. All rooms are situated on the ground floor.

THE MAIN HOUSE

All rooms are situated on the first and second floors of the original building, including beautiful historic bedrooms and suites and a selection of double bedded, twin bedded and executive rooms. In addition there are a few single bedded rooms.

We are unable to guarantee that any bedrooms will be available for check in prior to 3pm. If an earlier check in time is required the bedrooms will need to be reserved the night prior. Guests are required to vacate their bedrooms by 11am on the day of departure.

THE COACH HOUSE

A short walk across the courtyard leads to the recently refurbished Coach House, which offers beautifully appointed suites and executive double and twin bedded rooms over the first and second floors.

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ACCOMMODATION AT GREAT F OSTERS On confirmation of your wedding our Reservations Manager will contact you to discuss your accommodation requirements. You may wish to reserve some rooms for immediate family and close friends before offering the remaining accommodation to your other wedding guests on a “first come first served” basis.

We are happy to reserve up to eleven bedrooms and suites. In addition Panel II, a four poster bedroom, is reserved on a complimentary basis for the Bride and Groom on their wedding night. A small complimentary refreshment room is included from midday until midnight.

WEDDING RECEPTIONS IN THE TITHE BARN & PAINTED HALL

CEREMONY & RECEPTION IN BOTH THE ORANGERY & TITHE BARN

We are happy to reserve up to eleven bedrooms and suites. In addition, the Queen Anne Suite is reserved on a complimentary basis for the Bride and Groom on their wedding night. A small complimentary refreshment room is included from midday until midnight.

We are happy to reserve up to twenty bedrooms and suites. In addition the Queen Anne Suite is reserved on a complimentary basis for the Bride and Groom on their wedding night. A small complimentary refreshment room is included from midday until midnight.

WEDDING RECEPTIONS IN THE ORANGERY & CONSERVATORY

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PRIVATE ROOMS AT GREAT FOSTERS

TITHE BARN TERRACE

MAIN TERRACE

LADIES TOILETS

GENTS TOILETS

PAINTED HALL

THE TITHE BARN

ANNE BOLEYN

MAIN HALL

THE TUDOR ROOM

THE ORANGERY

THE CONSERVATORY

MAGNOLIA LAWN

ENTRANCE TO THE ORANGERY

THE OAK ROOM RESTAURANT LEADING UP TO GENTS & LADIES TOILETS

HOTEL ENTRANCE COURTYARD

GENTS TOILETS

ENTRANCE TO THE TITHE BARN

LADIES TOILETS

HERB GARDEN

CAPACITIES OF PRIVATE ROOMS Ceremony

Wedding Breakfast

Evening Reception

200

180 on round tables

250

ORANGERY

160

80 on round tables 100 on long tables

120

CLARENCE

50

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ARCHERY PAVILION AND LAWN

180

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50

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TITHE BARN

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THE LITTLE THINGS MASTER OF CEREMONIES We recommend a Master of Ceremonies to assist in the smooth running of your day and to help with announcements. Should you prefer not to have a Master of Ceremonies our Banqueting Manager can assist with announcements where necessary.

CANDELABRA We have twenty wrought iron table top candelabra and two free-standing candelabra, supplied with slow burning cream church candles available to hire at a cost of £25.00 and £50.00 each respectively. If you wish to hire these please advise us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Your florist is welcome to decorate the candelabra if you wish.

WEDDING CAKE We request that your cake maker delivers your wedding cake to the hotel on the day of your wedding. We have a 15½” silver round or a 14” square cake stand with silver knife available on a complimentary basis.

MENUS, TABLE PLAN AND PLACE CARDS We ask you to deliver your final table plan and place cards to the hotel three days prior to your wedding. Our board for displaying table plans can be portrait or landscape and is A1 size. We are delighted to print the menus for your wedding day for you on a complimentary basis (three per table).

LINEN All our linen is white. You may wish to hire chair covers and sashes, which come in a variety of colours. We recommend you order these in plenty of time from one of our trusted suppliers.

CHILDREN Children aged twelve and under may eat a smaller portion of the adult menu, which is charged at 50% of the adult price, or their own separate children’s menu. We have a number of highchairs and booster seats available. Please request these six to eight weeks before your wedding.

RIBBON We roll our napkins and tie rust coloured ribbon around them. If you would like us to tie a different colour please provide us with 70cm of ribbon per person cut into lengths.

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HOW MUCH WILL MY WEDDING COST? Our experience has shown that a Bride and Groom prefer a more bespoke approach to their wedding day and we have therefore decided not to restrict couples by offering a wedding package.

MAY- SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER WEDDING RECEPTION

JANUARY - APRIL AND OCTOBER & NOVEMBER WEDDING RECEPTION

TITHE BARN & PAINTED HALL

Monday - Thursday Friday* Saturday* Sunday* Bank Holiday Sunday* Bank Holiday Monday*

TITHE BARN & PAINTED HALL

Room Hire

Minimum spend per person

Minimum no. of guests

£1,500 £3,000 £6,500 £2,000 £6,500 £1,800

£56 Menu £90 £100 £100 £100 £100

50 100 100 80 100 80

Monday - Thursday Friday* Saturday* Sunday*

Monday - Thursday Friday* Saturday* Sunday* Bank Holiday Sunday* Bank Holiday Monday*

£750 £1,500 £1,000 £1,000

Minimum spend per person

Minimum spend per person

Minimum no. of guests

£1,000 £1,500 £3,000 £1,500

£56 Menu £90 £90 £90

50 80 100 80

ORANGERY & CONSERVATORY

ORANGERY & CONSERVATORY

Room Hire

Room Hire

Minimum no. of guests

£56 Menu £56 Menu Only available with the Tithe Barn £56 Menu Only available with the Tithe Barn £56 Menu

Monday - Thursday Friday* Saturday* Sunday*

40 60 40

Room Hire

Minimum spend per person

Minimum no. of guests

£500 £1,000 £1,500 £750

£56 Menu £56 Menu £56 Menu £56 Menu

40 60 60 40

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WEDDING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

WEDDING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

TITHE BARN & PAINTED HALL WITH THE ORANGERY & CONSERVATORY

TITHE BARN & PAINTED HALL WITH THE ORANGERY & CONSERVATORY

Monday - Thursday Friday* Saturday* Sunday* Bank Holiday Sunday* Bank Holiday Monday*

Room Hire

Minimum spend per person

Minimum no. of guests

£3,500 £5,000 £6,500 £4,000 £6,500 £4,000

£56 Menu £90 £100 £100 £100 £100

50 100 100 80 100 80

Monday - Thursday Friday* Saturday* Sunday*

* On a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday Monday we require a guarantee of overall spend.

Details of what the minimum spend may include with examples are on page 25. Minimum numbers are based on adults.

Room Hire

Minimum spend per person

Minimum no. of guests

£2,500 £3,500 £5,000 £2,500

£56 Menu £90 £90 £90

50 80 100 80

Menus for 2013 commence from £54.00 per person and from £56.00 per person in 2014.

During December minimum numbers for the Tithe Barn on a Monday – Thursday are increased to 100. The above rates are valid until 30th December 2014.

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BESPOKE SUGGESTIONS EXAMPLE A

EXAMPLE B

Reception drinks

2 Glasses of Pimms

£13

Reception drinks

2 Glasses of mulled wine

£13

Canapés

4 Pieces

£10

Canapés

4 Pieces

£10

Menu

3 Course wedding breakfast with coffee

£54

Menu

3 Course wedding breakfast with coffee

£56

Wine

½ Bottle house wine

£11

Wine

¾ Bottle house wine

Mineral water

½ Bottle of mineral water

Mineral water

½ Bottle of mineral water

Toast

1 Glass of sparkling wine

Toast

1 Glass of Champagne

TOTAL

PER PERSON

TOTAL

PER PERSON

£2.25 £6 £96.25

EXAMPLE C

£16.50 £2.25 £10 £107.75

EXAMPLE D

Reception drinks

2 Glasses of Kir Royale

£23

Reception drinks

3 Glasses of Champagne

£30

Canapés

8 Pieces

£18

Canapés

6 Pieces

£14

Menu

3 Course wedding breakfast with coffee

£54

Menu

4 Course wedding breakfast with coffee

Wine

¾ Bottle house wine

£16.50

Wine

¾ Bottle house wine

Mineral water

½ Bottle of mineral water

Mineral water

½ Bottle of mineral water

Toast

1 Glass of sparkling wine

Toast

1 Glass of Champagne

TOTAL

PER PERSON

TOTAL

PER PERSON

£2.25 £6 £119.75

The above are merely examples of how the minimum spend may be achieved. How you achieve it is entirely up to you! The minimum spend may include reception drinks, canapés, wedding breakfast, wines and soft drinks with the wedding breakfast and Champagne for the toasts.

£60 £16.50 £2.25 £10 £132.75

The minimum spend may not incorporate room hire, evening refreshments, bar spend or accommodation.

The above costings are based on 2013 prices. Prices may increase for 2014.

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THE SMALL PRINT DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS An initial deposit of £1,000 is required to secure your booking. A further payment based on your contracted minimum number of guests multiplied by the minimum menu spend (£54.00 for 2013) is required six months prior to your wedding. 100% of the estimated total cost is required 14 days prior to your wedding day. Full settlement of your final account is required within 14 days of receipt of your invoice. In the unfortunate situation that you need to cancel your booking any payments are non refundable and cancellation charges will apply, as per our terms and conditions, unless we are able to re-sell the facilities for the same value.

TIMINGS Great Fosters is a popular wedding venue and it is possible that two weddings may take place on any given day. Your arrival time at the hotel will be agreed at the initial booking stage to avoid conflicting with another event. The first wedding to confirm their reservation is given the first choice of arrival time. If a second booking is taken, your wedding co-ordinator will advise the choice of arrival times available, this being either two hours before or two hours after the other wedding party arrives.

APPOINTMENTS TO DISCUSS YOUR WEDDING We suggest a meeting with your wedding co-ordinator to discuss the details for your wedding takes place three months prior to the day.

Appointments can be made through the Events Office and are available from 8.30am – 6pm Monday to Friday.

THE HOUSE AND GARDENS Some areas of the house and gardens have uneven surfaces and you and your guests should take care. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, particularly near the lily pond, lake and moat.

A limited number of appointments are also available on a Saturday but we suggest that these are reserved at least 6 weeks in advance.

SPECIAL NOTES In order that the integrity of our historic building is preserved and our commitments to English Heritage and other guests met, we ask that wedding guests do not gather on the Main Terrace or in the Parterres, Cocktail Bar or Main Hall. Photographs may be taken anywhere in the grounds with the exception of the above areas.

MUSIC You are welcome to arrange a band or disco if your wedding reception is taking place in The Tithe Barn. We ask that the number of band members does not exceed five. A disco is permitted for wedding receptions taking place in the Orangery but live music is not permitted after 7pm.

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WEDDING CHECKLIST ON CONFIRMING YOUR RESERVATION WITH GREAT FOSTERS Book your church and arrange the time with your vicar or priest. If you are having a civil ceremony book your registrar and the time you would like to get married.Please note that the register office only allows you to make a reservation up to two years in advance.

THREE MONTHS PRIOR Book a meeting with your wedding co-ordinator to discuss all the arrangements for the day in detail. This meeting will take about 1 – 1½ hours.

Confirm your bedrooms with our Reservations Manager.

Book any musicians, band, DJ or any other wedding entertainment.

Book your photographer, videographer, florist, wedding transport and chair covers (if you are hiring these). Please refer to our trusted suppliers brochure. Good suppliers get booked up fast, particularly on a Saturday!

Confirm your precise requirements with your florist, photographer, videographer, the companies supplying the wedding transport and table linen and all musicians / DJ.

Take out wedding insurance.

Ask your cake maker to deliver and set up your cake on the day itself.

That way if anything happens on the way to the hotel it is their responsibility and not yours!

SIX MONTHS PRIOR Settle your six month pro forma invoice.

THREE DAYS PRIOR Deliver your table plan, place cards, favours, table decorations (apart from flowers), ribbon for the napkins (if providing), gifts for the Best Man, Bridesmaids or anyone else to your wedding co-ordinator. Confirm the final numbers with your wedding co-ordinator.

FOUR MONTHS PRIOR Reserve specific bedrooms for close family and friends before sending your wedding invitations. Send your invitations and advise guests to book any accommodation now while there is still availability. Book your menu tasting with your wedding co-ordinator.

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CONTACT US Our contact details are: Tel: 01784 480402 Email: weddings@greatfosters.co.uk Web: www.greatfosters.co.uk Great Fosters, Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9UR Great Fosters would like to thank all couples who have allowed us to reproduce their wedding photographs in this brochure.

Thanks to the following for photography: David Ward | Ward Photo Art | www.wardphotoart.com Roger Brown Photography | www.greatfostersphotographer.info Don Wales Wedding Photography | www.donwalesweddings.co.uk BeUnveiled | www.beunveiled.co.uk

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DIRECTIONS

BY ROAD Travelling south (anti-clockwise) on the M25: Exit the M25 at junction 13. Go straight over the roundabout, as if re-joining the M25. Keep in the left hand lane, signposted A30 Egham.

Travelling north (clockwise) on the M25: Exit the M25 at junction 13. Turn right at the roundabout, as if re-joining the M25 to go south. Keep in the left hand lane, signposted A30 Egham.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE A30 - From Bagshot to Staines on the A30, turn right at the traffic lights by the Wheatsheaf Pub into Christchurch Road. Continue over the roundabout and past two parades of shops on the right.

- Turn left at the traffic lights into Stroude Road. Great Fosters is approx three quarters of a mile on the right.

DIRECTIONS FROM HEATHROW AIRPORT Follow the signs onto the M4 at Junction 4b then join the M25 at Junction 15, travel around the M25 anti-clockwise to junction 13. From T4 or T5 follow the signs for the M25 towards Gatwick and exit the M25 at Junction 13. From here follow the anti-clockwise directions on the left.

- At the end of the slip road under the motorway bridge, turn first left at the large roundabout into The Avenue.

- Turn left at the mini roundabout (police station on the left) into Vicarage Road. Continue over the railway lines to the roundabout.

- Turn right at the roundabout into New Wickham Lane and continue over the M25 motorway.

- Turn left at the next roundabout into Stroude Road and Great Fosters is approx 500 yards on the left handside.

BY RAIL, EGHAM STATION Although the hotel is only 15 minutes walk from the station, we advise you take a taxi. Please call Reception in advance and we will be happy to arrange this for you.

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DIRECTORY OF TRUSTED SUPPLIERS

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DIRECTORY OF TRUSTED SUPPLIERS We are delighted to welcome you to our comprehensive directory of trusted suppliers.

CONTENTS

All companies detailed in this brochure are familiar with Great Fosters and many have worked with us for a number of years. They all have a wealth of experience and expertise in their chosen field and will offer you a first class service to ensure that your wedding is truly spectacular and the memorable day you have always imagined. The brochure encompasses all aspects of a wedding. We are sure that you will find it a valuable tool in planning your day and are confident that these trusted suppliers will surpass your expectations in terms of both quality and attention to detail.

CAKES

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ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

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FLORISTRY

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TOASTMASTER & STATIONERY

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TRANSPORT & CHAUFFEUR HIRE

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VENUE DECOR

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VIDEOGRAPHY

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We very much look forward to hosting your wedding at Great Fosters.

If you require any further information please do contact one of our wedding co-ordinators on:

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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BRIDAL WEAR, HAIR & BEAUTY

Telephone: 01784 480402 Email: weddings@greatfosters.co.uk

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BRIDAL WEAR, HAIR & B EAUTY Shopping for your wedding dress should be one of life’s greatest pleasures and requires more thought and care than any outfit you will ever wear. The right dress will reflect your style and personality and enhance your beauty and radiance on this important day. You may have a design in mind but aim to look at and more importantly try on as many styles as possible - you may be surprised what suits you!

On the most important day of your life looking and feeling your best are a must. Co-ordinating your hairstyle and make up with your style of dress and flowers will complete your look and give you the confidence to really relax and enjoy the day.

A make up artist will advise you on the subtle colours for a natural look and will also be able to offer assistance to your bridesmaids and mother of the bride.

Although the focus of attention is often on the Bride, the Groom and wedding party must not be forgotten. Their choice of outfits should complement the Bride and reflect the style of the whole wedding.

A little cosmetic dentistry will be a lasting investment and improve your self esteem for those all important photographs.

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We will be delighted to help you on this special occasion and it will be our pleasure to assist you and play a part in helping to create your perfect day.

Deborah at Surrey Brides also offers a Design Service for brides who would like a unique bespoke gown made to their own specification.

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We have more than 22 years experience of cosmetic dentistry, choose us to to enhance your smile. Call 01252 713797 to book your consultation and take the first steps towards making your special day complete.

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CAKES Bringing in the professionals will provide a sumptuous wedding cake to astound your guests.

Enlisting the creative talents of a bespoke cake maker or cake designer will help create the perfect look incorporating your own design and specification.

You can add your individual style when creating your wedding cake decorations and take inspiration from your wedding theme for ideas about colour and ice your cake to co-ordinate with your place settings, flowers or even the bridesmaids' dresses.

A wedding cake is the focal point of your reception; make it striking, original and visually exciting. It is always admired, photographed, savoured and remembered.

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Bespoke wedding cake maker Makiko Searle specialises in beautiful handcrafted wedding cakes and unique individual novelty cakes. With her professional pastry experience, she offers various wedding favours such as Cookies, Chocolate Lollipops, Macaroons and Pate de Fruits.

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ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS Entertainment is the key to every successful party. Whether it’s a string quartet, band or disco our suppliers will ensure the day goes with a swing.

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PHOTO & VIDEO BOOTH HIRE Try something a little bit different for your WEDDING

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The Redfords are a live five piece bespoke rock/pop party band. Their music is lively, exciting and tailored to suit weddings and corporate events. Their repertoire is under constant review and includes classic cuts up to the very latest hits. The Redfords always dress formally in black tie as they feel that personal presentation and projection is a very important part of the overall performance. Stage lighting, music between sets, learning the song for your first dance and early set up are all included in the price.

Music can evoke fond memories of special occasions. Having your favourite song performed live for you at the start of the ceremony by the band‘s acoustic duo or trio is a unique experience you will treasure for ever. It is also ideal in providing live background music for the drinks reception or wedding breakfast.

FLORISTRY Flowers have always been part of the beauty and romance of weddings, right back to Roman times when couples wore garlands of flowers to symbolise new life and fertility. The carrying of flowers by the bride at weddings has its roots in ancient times when it was believed that strong smelling herbs and spices would ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck and ill health.

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All options include our documentary reportage photographic package. Informal pictures are captured and loaded to a dedicated, password protected website. Clients can download low resolution images free or buy high resolution prints or disc loaded images at a reasonable cost.

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TOASTMASTER & STATIONERY Getting married requires great organisation. On the face of it, it seems quite simple and straightforward.

On the big day, in distinctive uniform and with eloquent voice, a toastmaster will make all the necessary announcements, support the Bride and Groom, Best Man and Bridesmaids, parents and guests as well as working with others providing professional services including the caterer, musicians, photographer and so on.

Once you have decided on Great Fosters it is time to think about invitations, orders of service, menus and place cards. Your invitations will be your first opportunity to set the scene for your wedding and will give your guests a glimpse of the day to come. Menus, place cards, table plan and thank you cards can all also reflect your chosen theme.

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TRANSPORT & CHAUFFEUR HIRE Arrive in style - you deserve the very best on your wedding day!

Remember to consider transport to the ceremony as well as transport from the church to the hotel. You should also consider bridal cars for parents and bridesmaids.

Your choice of car will depend on the style and theme of your wedding. You could turn heads as you arrive in a luxurious limousine, Rolls Royce, classic, vintage or sports car... the list is endless!

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• Book your guests’ taxis in advance to ensure availability • Over 100 drivers and vehicles, all fully licensed with Runnymede Borough Council • Airport meet & greet and check in service available • Based 1 mile from Great Fosters • All major credit cards accepted • Established 1997

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VENUE DECOR Create a truly bespoke wedding day with chair covers and sashes tailored to your chosen colour scheme or a room decorated entirely to your own individual requirements. Chair covers can really transform a room and create a magical look to enhance your theme.

Hand carved ice sculptures or magical lighting will thrill and impress your guests and add to the occasion.

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Add that special touch of elegance to your occasion with party lighting and drape hire.

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