At Thistle we recognise that your wedding is unique, & therefore tailor make every detail to your exact requirements and welcome your thoughts

on individual packages & menu choices.

As a setting, the recently refurbished ballroom, capable of seating 220 guests, blends elegance with a modern contemporary style giving a

wonderful atmosphere for your big day.

With our compliments, all weddings include the following:

• A dedicated wedding co-ordinator to guide you through your dream day

• Complimentary pre-wedding menu tasting

• High quality printed table menu & table plan with place cards

• Tall white flower arrangements on all meal tables

• Changing room for the bride available from the day prior

• The red carpet to welcome your guests

• Cake knife, to keep as a special memory of your day

• Bride & Groom’s accommodation on the Wedding Night with breakfast (the bridal suite or an executive room)

• Special accommodation rates for your wedding guests

• Draping white flower arrangement on the top table

Aberdeen Altens

Menu 1

Chef’s homemade soup of the day

served with a bread roll

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Seared chicken supreme

fondant potato, roasted root vegetables

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Lemon & lime pannacotta raspberry sauce

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Coffee & mints

£26.50

Menu 2

Chicken liver pate

red onion & apple compote, toasted brioche

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Pan fried salmon fillet

crushed olive potatoes, warm tomato & herb salsa

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Lemon posset with fruit compote

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Coffee & mints

£28.95

Menu 3

Salmon & asparagus terrine

tossed salad leaves, saffron & lime dressing

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Chicken supreme filled with haggis mousse

clap shot, creamed cabbage, Whisky brose

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Glazed vanilla bean crème brulee

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Coffee & mints

£30.95

Menu 4

Warm smoked haddock & gruyere tart crème fraiche custard, petit salad, Arran mustard dressing

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Roasted rib eye of beef

fondant potato, seasonal vegetables

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Raspberry mousse

shortbread biscuit, berry compote

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Coffee & mints

£33.95

Menu 5

Warm confit duck leg

apricot & sage chutney, sherry dressing

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Rump of lamb

rosemary mash, roasted root vegetables

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White chocolate cheesecake

mango coulis

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Coffee & mints

£34.95

Taste of Scotland

Oak smoked salmon, traditional garnish, lemon

squeeze & buttered brown bread

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Tian of haggis, neeps & tatties

Whiskey brose

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Fillet of beef

celeriac & thyme puree, broccoli floret & truffle jus

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Chocolate torte

raspberry sauce, honey crème fraiche

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Coffee, Scottish fudge, butter shortbread & tablet

£41.50

Menus

Packages

Bronze Silver Gold

Bucks Fizz on arrival

Glass of House wine with the meal

Sparkling wine for toast

£9.50

Bucks Fizz on arrival

½ Bottle of House wine with the meal

Sparkling wine for toast

£13.20

Kir ~Royale Champagne

Cocktail on arrival

½ Bottle of House wine with the meal

Sparkling wine for toast

£17.50

Oriental Selection Mediterranean Selection Scottish Selection

Chicken satay with sesame seeds

Tempura prawns with

sweet chilli sauce

Tuna wasabi Sushi roll

Vegetables spring roll

with Hoi sin dip

£6.00 per person

Provencal vegetables, Basil bruchetta

Feta stuffed red peppers

Parma ham &

olive crostini

Pizza bites

£7.00 per person

Haggis balls with mustard dip

Smoked salmon, lemon &

dill mousse on rye bread

Perthshire mushrooms &

Mull cheddar tart

Chicken liver shooters

£7.00 per person

Buffet 1 Buffet 2 Buffet 3

Traditional Stovies,

Oatcakes & Beetroot

£8.50 per person

Selection of sandwiches

Teriyaki chicken skewers

Potato wedges & sour cream

Vegetable spring rolls

£10.50 per person

Selection of sandwiches

Tomato mozzarella pizza

Tandoori chicken drumsticks

Tortilla & dips

Samosas & spring rolls

Assorted quiche

£12.50 per person

Drinks Packages

Canapés

Evening Buffet

All inclusive

Package

Included in the package:

• Arrival drinks reception

• Canapés (Canapé menu 1)

• 3 Course dinner (Dinner menu 1)

• Half bottle of House wine per person

• Glass of Sparkling Wine per person for the toast

• Flower arrangements on all meal tables

• DJ & disco entertainment for the Evening Reception

• Evening buffet meal (Buffet menu 1)

• Bridal Suite for the Bride & Groom (or Executive Room)

• 2 Executive Rooms with Breakfast for both sets of parents

• Changing room for the Bride available from the day prior

• Special accommodation rates for your wedding guests

Fixed Price of £4,382.00 for 80 adults (saving over 10%)

Additional day guests = £52.00 per person.Additional evening guests = £8.50 per person.

We recognise every wedding is unique & therefore are able to tailor make every detail to your exact requirements & welcome your thoughts on individual packages and menu choices. You may wish to upgrade your package to include extra canapés, intermediate courses or a selection from our extensive wine list. We’d be delighted to assist with this.

Booking Information:

If you decide to choose us as the venue please contact your wedding co-ordinator to check availability of your preferred dates. Once you have chosen your date you may provisionally hold the date for 14 days with no obligation. After this the following procedure apples: -

Immediate£500 non-refundable deposit to confirm the date

12 weeks prior to the weddingSecond deposit of £1,000 required

6 weeks prior to the wedding Go over your details including numbers, menu and timings. At this time if you wish to arrange a menu tasting to help you choose your menu then we can arrange this for you at 50% of the cost.

2 weeks prior to the wedding Go over the final details and give your final numbers, at this time we will require the remaining balance of your wedding.

For all weddings minimum numbers of 80 day guests will be charged.These prices are for all weddings in 2012, we expect that the price for weddings in 2013 will fluctuate by no more than 5%.

Children aged between 3-12 are charged at half the adult rate, children aged 2 and under are complimentary, children can either have half an adult portion or a choice from the children’s menu. Children over the age of 12 are charged at full adult price and will receive a full adult portion.

With both a Religious and Civil Wedding Licence at Aberdeen Altens we would be delighted to host your ceremony and with function rooms in a variety of sizes, please see below for details and the room hire costs.

Please note you are required to book your own Minister or Registrar

Accommodation Rates (Bed & breakfast) for 2012:

Single room £60.00Double/Twin room £70.00

For your evening entertainment why not book our Resident Disco, we will happily book this on your behalf, please ask us for further details. With our large stage area, a band is a great alternative to a disco and we

can recommend some for you, however we ask that you book directly with the band

Grandholm Suite £200 Up to 100 guests

Kemnay Suite £200 Up to 120 guests

Craigenlow Suite £300 Up to 200 Guests

How many weddings are there on one day at Altens?

There is only ever one wedding in one day.

Can I have a menu tasting? Yes, this is available at half price for the Bride & Groom.

Where can we have photos taken?

There are a variety of areas inside the hotel that are ideal for photos as well as some outside areas, we can point them out to you when you visit. We also recommend Cove Harbour and Duthie Park as picturesque locations nearby for your photographs.

Can we provide our own food? No, the hotel does not allow other caterers to provide food.

Can we provide our own Wine? No, sorry the hotel does not allow corkage

Can we have a choice menu? Yes, however there is supplement added for a choice, quotes can be given on request.

How many will I cater for with our evening buffet?

Our evening buffets will be served at your chosen time and can be served alongside your Wedding Cake. We recommend that you cater for all of you evening guests to avoid disappointment and we require you to cater for a minimum of 75%.

What time is the Bar open until? Our function bar has a 1am licence.

Can you recommend bands/ photographers/cake makers etc?

Yes, we can recommend suppliers but we cannot book them on your behalf.

What table centres can the hotel provide

The wedding package includes white seasonal flowers in tall vases and a white draping top table arrangement, if you require something specific please let us know and we can arrange, this might involve an additional cost. We also have table mirrors available at no extra charge. You are welcome to organise alternative centre pieces at your own cost.

What table linen will be used? We will set up the tables with white linen only, if you require something different please ask and we can provide a quote, the hotel does not have chair covers but we can recommend hire companies.

How many people does one table hold?

8-10 people are most comfortable with 12 maximum.

Can our guests use the onsite leisure facilities

Residents in the hotel are able to use the Otium Leisure Club. The Hairdresser and Beauty Therapist are located in the Otium Leisure Club and are available to see non-residents, however you must book in advance with them yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wedding Terms & Conditions

The following terms and conditions of contract apply from the date of your signed contract. Written confirmation of a booking implies acceptance of these terms and conditions.

1. PaymentShall be by cash, cheque or such credit cards as recognised by the company. A £500.00 deposit is taken to secure your booking, which is non-refundable. 12 weeks prior to the wedding we require a further non-refundable deposit of £1000.00. Any remaining wedding balance must be received by the hotel 2 weeks prior along with final numbers, which must not be less than 90% of the numbers given 6 weeks prior to the wedding as this will be the amount charged if this is the case

2. Minimum numbersAll weddings require a minimum number of 80 guests, this is the minimum numbers that are charged.

3. CostsThe prices in this brochure are for all weddings in 2012, we expect that the price for weddings in 2013 will fluctuate by no more than 5%. Please note that prices in this brochure are correct at time of print but are subject to change.

4. CancellationsIf you cancel your wedding, the hotel will charge you the following amounts;If you cancel between 52 weeks and 12 weeks before the event date- 50% of the billIf you cancel within 12 weeks of the wedding you will be charged 100% of the billCharges are based on approximate numbers received at the time of confirmation of booking. If you do not turn up on the date of your wedding you will receive 100% charges

5. Licensing and Other LawsThe hotel must keep to certain laws including those regarding fire precautions, entertainment and alcohol consumption. Everyone in the hotel must abide by these laws, a copy of which is held at the hotel. This agreement does not affect any of your rights under the Hotel Proprietors Act 1956.

6. Coats & Personal PropertyThe hotel will not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to you or any of your party’s property.

7. Third Party InsuranceThe hotel will not accept any responsibility for death, injury, disease or theft or damage to the property; unless the hotel or it’s employees is found to be at fault.

8. DamageYou will be responsible for any damage you or any of your guests cause.

9. Professional BodiesThe hotel reserves the right to refuse to admit any photographer, toastmaster, band, musician or any other person employed for your event, a liability form must be filled out in advance for any external catering.

10. Finishing TimesAny function or conference must finish at the time agreed when the booking is made. An additional charge may be made if the function runs on later than this. The laws mentioned in Clause 4 must be adhered to.

11. General LiabilityThe hotel will not be held legally responsible if they do not provide the services in this contract due to the following circumstances:Industrial action by the company’s employeesIndustrial action by the staff one of the company’s major suppliersFire, lightening, explosion, riot and civil commotion, malicious damage, storm, flood, burst pipes, earthquake and the hotel being hit by anythingPostal bookings which do not reach the hotelBreakdown of machinery, or any failure to supply the hotel with gas, electricity, water and so on, outside the control of the hotel.You or the hotel cannot transfer the legal rights of this contract.This contract is governed by the laws of Scotland.