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T H E P E R F E C T S E T T I N GA N U N F O R G E T T A B L E D A Y

Gibbon Bridge Country Hotel is theperfect setting for an unforgettablewedding day. Suited to small intimategatherings or a large party for all yourfamily and friends, the stunning gardens,flower filled terraces and traditionalwoodlands are the perfect backdrop foryour special day.

W I N T E R W O N D E R L A N DIt may be cold outside, but inside the Gibbon Bridge during the winter months the fires are lit and a warmwelcome is awaiting you and your guests for that never to be forgotten day!

Hotel proprietor, Janet, andHead Chef, Gary Buxton,oversee the preparationand serving of your deliciouswedding breakfastsand buffets.

T H E C O N S E R V A T O R YA wedding breakfast in the conservatory, with its magnificent Gothic arch window and panoramic views of the gardensand fell, offers a luxurious and elegant feel to your day. If opened up into the restaurant up to 150 guests can be seated.A dance floor offers you the option of evening entertainment and after the meal your guests can relax in comfort in thebar or outside on the terrace.

Over the years we haverun some very

successful marqueeweddings and events.

Please ask for details ifthis is of interest to you.

P A R A D I S E

Wedding Breakfasts

Evening Functions

Enclosed are copies of our wedding tariff and current banqueting selector;from which you can choose your menu and drinks for the weddingbreakfast. This will help you to calculate an approximate cost for the day.

Please be aware that if your wedding is taking place in a different yearto the current selector and wedding tariff there may be a small increasein the prices.

For the all important budgeting of your big day all you need to do is addany extras such as the pianist, DJ, bacon sandwiches etc… and you havea ‘ballpark’ total.

Please note that on Sundays we are unable to accommodate weddings prior to 4pm

If you are inviting extra guests to your evening reception then you haveto offer all your guests a hot buffet. Prices for this are included on the wedding tariff.

If no extra guests are joining you for the evening reception we are able tooffer a less substantial supper, such as bacon sandwiches which prove tobe very popular as the night draws to a close.

We are not able to offer just bacon sandwiches to guests who have noteaten the wedding breakfast, or serve a hot buffet for the evening reception guests only.

THE PERFECT SETTING

The Garden Bandstand

The Ceremony can be held in…

The Conservatory

Wedding Breakfasts

A wedding breakfast in the conservatory, with its magnificent Gothic arch window andpanoramic views of the gardens and fell, offers a luxurious and elegant feel to your day. Ifopened up into the restaurant up to 150 guests can be seated. A dance floor offers youthe option of evening entertainment and after the meal your guests can relax in comfort inthe bar or outside on the terrace.

The OrangeryAdjoining the upper terrace is the orangery. It is the perfect location for those hosting asmaller wedding. The glass roof floods the space with natural daylight and in the eveningthe mood lighting creates a stylish ambience. Although this room is not suitable fordancing, a pianist or string quartet can provide background entertainment. A maximum of50 guests can be seated.

The Cavalier RoomPerfect for the more intimate winter wedding, with the log fire burning, casting a warmglow over this private and comfortable room. Up to 30 guests can sit down to a relaxingdining experience for your wedding breakfast.

The Orangery & Cavalier Lounge are not suitable for dancing.

Ideally positioned in the beautiful gardens, with the stunningbackdrop of Longridge Fell, this is the perfect outside locationduring the summer months. The stone path leads you down toyour guests at the bandstand, which is dressed with romanticvoiles, red carpet and beautiful hanging baskets. Your guestsgather informally at the bottom of the bandstand steps or up totwenty can join you inside the bandstand for the ceremony.Afterwards you are perfectly placed for photographs and a glass ofChampagne whilst mingling with your guests.

The OrangeryIf the weather disappoints the orangery will not, as it offers a lightairy room in which to take your vows. This new contemporaryroom, adjoining the upper terrace, brings the outside in offering theideal place for a civil ceremony.

The Cavalier RoomPerfect for the more intimate winter wedding. This cosy and warmprivate room offers you the opportunity to take your vows in frontof a log fire, surrounded by friends and family and offers a perfectbackdrop for photographs.

CRITERIA

If you require a Saturday between 1st April & 30th Septemberyou must have:

• a minimum of 80 guests dining in the Conservatory

• a minimum of 15 bedrooms booked for you and your guests through the Bride & Groom

If you require a band, disco or dancing as part of your weddingat any other time you must have:

• a minimum of 60 guests dining in the Conservatory

• a minimum of 10 bedrooms for you and your guests through the Bride & Groom

If you do not require dancing or evening entertainment thereare no minimum requirements.

EXCLUSIVITY

The hotel can be exclusively yours fromwhen you sit down for your weddingbreakfast by booking all 30 bedrooms.

If you require exclusivity from arrival then afurther fee is payable (see Wedding Tariffs).

If you book all 30 bedrooms the Staple OakSuite is included at the wedding rateotherwise the standard tariff will be charged.

EXCLUSIVITY OF THE HOTEL CANONLY BE GUARANTEED BY BOOKINGALL 30 BEDROOMS

THE PERFECT SETTING

FAQ

How does exclusive use of the hotel work?If you book all 30 rooms of the hotel we will guarantee that there will be no other guests in the hotel from when you sit downfor your wedding breakfast until the following morning after breakfast. This does mean that we may have our normal lunchguests still on the premises when you arrive. Exclusive use does not allow the use of all facilities at any time. Access to roomsnot required for your wedding may not be permitted.

Do we have to pay for the bedrooms in advance?No. As the bride and groom you may be asked to sign a contract agreeing to take a set number of bedrooms. You are simplyguaranteeing the use/payment for those bedrooms. Your guests will normally pay for the rooms on departure. You do notneed to collect the money, or pay for them, in advance. You will, however, be responsible for the cost of any unusedaccommodation.

Is the Staple Oak Suite included within our bedroom allocation?The Staple Oak Suite is included at the special wedding rate if you choose to take all 30 bedrooms; alternatively it is availableat its usual tariff.

What time are check in and check out?We are experienced at successfully running weddings on consecutive days so please bear this in mind when considering thetimings of your day. Whilst we try to accommodate guests whenever possible for an early check in, we can only practicallyguarantee check in from 2.00 pm. (Sundays 3.00 pm.) This is particularly important to bear in mind for civil ceremonies and/orweddings that are inviting extra guests in the evening. Guests are requested to vacate their rooms by 11.00 am.

Is there any nearby accommodation?There are a number of B&Bs in the locality, however, many of them only have a handful of rooms and are scattered around thearea. Many couples use the Travel Inn at junction 31a of the M6 for overflow accommodation.

Can we provide our own band/DJ?Yes. We do have a resident DJ but if you prefer you may provide your own entertainment. A Public Liability InsuranceCertificate will be required.

What flowers do you provide?If your florist is not providing table centres, we will place a small posy of neutral coloured flowers or handcut flowers on eachtable. Alternatively Gibbon Bridge can provide arrangements for a fee. Additionally the hotel has floral arrangements in the barand reception areas as well as in the ceremony rooms.

Do you provide chair covers?We do have chair covers in our restaurant for which there is no charge. However, if you require table runners and/or bows &sashes, or an alternative colour, we recommend Creative Cover Hire in Preston who we have found to be very professionalover a number of years.

Are drinks packages available?As each wedding is individual we do not offer packages. We feel that it is more cost effective for you to choose exactly whatyou want and for you to inform us of any budget limitations you may have.

Do you provide wedding packages?We are happy for you to put your own package together from our various menus and tariffs but if you prefer we can providean all-inclusive package for you to include ceremony, menu, drinks, flowers & chair covers.

Terms & Conditions

The special accommodation rate for wedding guests only applies to rooms booked through the bride and groom.

Our Staple Oak Suite has been specially designed for the comfort and consideration of bride and grooms. It’s garden however is situated very close to a private property and we therefore ask that guests are not invited to the room for late night refreshments.

Our superb award-winning gardens are no doubt part of your reason for considering the Gibbon Bridge for your bigday. It takes a great deal of manpower to keep them in such a condition and we therefore request that all weddingguests refrain from throwing confetti, rice, rose petals or other such items.

There is a charge of £100 for failure to conform to this request.

Under no circumstances do we allow couples to bring their own wine, Champagne or other drinks to their weddingreception. This includes miniature bottles as favours. A corkage charge will be levied to guests found to be drinkingtheir own beverages in the public areas.

The hotel has an excellent reputation for the food it provides and for formal sit down wedding breakfasts we require youto include a starter, main course and dessert on your menu. The Gibbon Bridge does not allow couples to use theirwedding cake as a dessert.

The Gibbon Bridge is not responsible for any cards, presents or valuables that are lost, damaged or misplaced on our premises.

It is the responsibility of the bride & groom to keep up with the deposit payments. All deposits are non refundable andbecause of this the Gibbon Bridge strongly advise you to take out wedding insurance.

In the event of cancellation all deposit payments are lost and you will be liable to further charges as detailed below:

Up to 14 days ~ 100% Up to 30 days ~ 75%Up to 90 days ~ 50%Percentages are based on the total estimated value of business less VAT.

Upon signing your wedding contract you agree to have read and understood all the above terms & conditions.

Once you have chosen the Gibbon Bridge for your big day the booking will then take the following procedure:

1. A date and the arrangements for your wedding day will be agreed and the hotel will issue acontract detailing your requirements.

2. You will then be given 14 days to return a deposit of £1000.00, along with your signed contract confirmingyour requirements. l ill . If you wish to make any payments through

BACS please don't hesitate to ask for our bank details.

3. Six months prior to your wedding a further deposit of £2000.00 must be paid. We will then provide you withan up to date banqueting selector and a full wine list for you to chose your wedding breakfast from.

4. Approximately 4-6 weeks prior to your wedding day an appointment should be made with the hotel tofinalise your menu, drinks, table plan, rooming list etc. At this meeting 90% of your estimated final account

needs to be paid. The remainder of the bill is due on departure after your wedding.

Photography kindly supplied by John Hornby, Phil Garlington, Lottie Designs & Ashton Photography

Chipping, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, PR3 2TQT: 01995 61456 F: 01995 61277 E: reception@gibbon-bridge.co.uk

www.gibbon-bridge.co.ukPRIVATELY OWNED BY JANET SIMPSON