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WEDDINGS AT ELMERS COURT HOTEL & RESORT

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Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort as a venue for your forthcoming wedding day.

Set within 23 acres of beautiful grounds, the 19th century Manor House has retained all of its original character and features. Our venue will provide you with the perfect surroundings for your special day with spectacular photography opportunities all year round.

Whether you are looking for an indoor or outdoor ceremony, we offer an array of elegant and traditional settings all of which overlook magnificent views of the Solent.

You and your guests can enjoy Champagne and canapés on our Queen Mary lawn or in our Tudor style Music Bar, make your way into our ‘grand’ Ballroom for a sumptuous wedding breakfast and finish the day with an evening of celebration.

MAKE YOUR DREAM DAYA REALITY

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We offer a collection of wedding suites and ceremony rooms each with a unique style and character, granting you the most elegant setting for your perfect day from your grand entrance to your fond farewells.

WEDDING SUITES & CEREMONY ROOMS

BALLROOM

The Ballroom is the centrepiece of Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel and is one of the three rooms licensed for civil ceremonies. With its towering sculpted ceiling and imposing fireplace, it is a magnificent venue for the wedding breakfast seating up to 100 guests. This room also has a dancefloor, and is adjoined to our Music Bar which combined with the Ballroom holds a maximum of 180 guests for your evening celebration.

WATERFORD ROOM

The Waterford room accommodates up to 100 guests for a civil ceremony. Overlooking the Queen Mary lawn and the Solent, this room lends more than a little grandeur for your wedding with classic décor to suit most tastes.

GLENVILLE ROOM

Our Glenville room is our smallest licensed room for civil ceremonies, suitable for more intimate weddings of up to 40. This elegant room needs little decoration with its large fireplace and charming character.

VERANDA

In the warmer months you can hold your ceremony outside on our Veranda with its fantastic views in the background making the most idyllic setting for your special day.

YOUR CEREMONY

Licensed for civil or religious marriages, Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort can accommodate your choice of ceremony and can offer guidance on the steps to take to organise the most important part of your day.

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THE WEDDINGTHE HEART OF YOUR DAY

THE HEART OF YOUR DAY

Every wedding is uniquely special, and we believe your big day should reflect this. Plan every element of your perfect day with our wedding team. Our packages are flexible, with the ability to add additional guests as required or personalise in any way you choose.

We tailor make weddings to suit your wedding vision, we’ll make sure everything is exactly the way you want it. Summer, autumn or winter, to a last minute whirlwind wedding, we’ve got a package for every occasion. View all our packages available within our inserts.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Pre-wedding get togethers; soothing spa days and private dining are all on our menu of extras just for you. Ask our wedding team about all the options available to truly give you a once in a lifetime wedding experience.

Whatever you’re looking for we will provide a totally unique wedding perfect for you. An elegant extravaganza, beautifully simple ceremony or a bespoke wedding breakfast. With wedding packages to suit all seasons, budgets and timelines, we guarantee we will have thought of everything.

Thank you to you and your amazing team at the hotel for making our day so special. It was absolutely perfect and couldn’t have asked for it any other way. You all went above and beyond to cater for us and look after us.

- Lisa & Chris, September

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THE WEDDING BREAKFAST

YOUR FIRST MEAL AS HUSBAND AND WIFE

Be inspired by our chef’s passion for food, our menus are written with flair that will impress each and every one of your guests.

Traditional cuisine seasoned with modern cooking methods and techniques, resulting in delectable courses. A choice of menus, canapés and buffet packages are available to add the finishing touches to your special day.

Our Head Chef and award winning team are passionate about the food they serve and know, when it comes to quality, it is the little details that make all the difference. That is why they use only the finest seasonal ingredients and source only the best produce available.

We were very happy with every aspect of the hotel, including the service we and our guests received from the hospitality staff and especially with the delicious food that was served at our wedding breakfast.

Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort is a beautiful venue with a wonderful team working there and it will always be a fond part of our very special memories from our big day.

- Clare & Anthony, May

To hear more about our packages or talk us through your ideas, contact our wedding coordinator on:

Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & ResortSouth Baddesley Road, Hampshire, SO41 5ZB0344 879 9060www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/elmerscourt

W W W. M A C D O N A L D H O T E L S . C O . U K / E L M E R S C O U R T

Licensed for civil or religious marriages, Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort can accommodate your choice of ceremony and can offer guidance on

the steps to take to organise the most important part of your day.

Our licensed civil ceremony rooms and costs are:Ballroom (capacity 120) - £850

Waterford (capacity 100) - £550Glenville (capacity 40) - £450

Veranda Outside Ceremony (Capacity 120) - £750

Please note: 2 ½ hours turnaround required from ballroom ceremony to ballroom wedding breakfast. For outdoor ceremonies, in the event of poor

weather conditions, the ceremony will take place in Waterford.

The registrar will need to be booked directly by the couple.Booking is possible up to two years to the day prior to your wedding date.

Please note an external charge will apply.

Any music, readings, words or performances that are included in the ceremony must be secular, i.e. non-religious. The content of the ceremony must be agreed in advance with the superintendent registrar, who will be

attending the ceremony. This also needs to be advised to the hotel.

To book a civil wedding ceremony, please contact:

Hampshire registration [email protected]

0300 555 1392

Trevor English (independent celebrant) [email protected]

07908 227957 0238 084 6888

WWW.MACDONALDHOTELS.CO.UK/ELMERSCOURT

All details are correct at time of going to print, however may be subject to change from time to time. If you have any questions regarding our ingredients, or if you have a food allergy or intolerance,

please speak to your wedding coordinator. For full terms and conditions, please visit our website.

CEREMONIES

This package includes:

Room hire of the Ballroom and Music Bar until midnight for the wedding breakfast and evening reception

Master of Ceremonies

Red carpet

Drinks reception with one glass of pink fizz, bottled beer or Pimm’s per guest

Three course meal per guest followed by coffee and petit fours

Half bottle of our personally selected wine per person with the meal

One glass of Prosecco for the toast per person

Tables dressed with white linen and napkins

White chair covers and organza sash

Use of silver cake stand and knife

Complimentary Bridal Suite inclusive of breakfast the following morning

April – September £89.00 per guest

Minimum number of 80 guests on a Saturday

October – March £79.00 per guest


Sunday to Thursdays

£10.00 off above price per guest excluding Bank Holiday Sundays.

SOLENT WEDDING PACK AGE





Accommodation for your guests on the night of the wedding


Afternoon ceremony in the Waterford Room (supplementary charge of £500 will be applied to ceremonies held on the Veranda)

Drinks reception with a choice of pink fizz, bottled beer or Pimm’s

Three course meal served in the Glenville Room with tea and coffee


Use of the cake stand and knife


Chair covers and organza bows

Full use of the Glenville Room from 4pm through to midnight

Full continental and English breakfast

Use of the leisure club facilities

This package is only available Monday to Thursday subject to availability. Minimum guest numbers - 20 Maximum guest numbers - 30

Monday to Thursday £159.50 per guestWhen sharing a bedroom single supplement will apply, excluding Bank Holidays

If you are looking for an intimate wedding with a ceremony of your dreams, then you have come to the right place.

We have designed the perfect wedding package, whether it’s just the two of you looking for a secret bolt hole for yourselves or to spend with up to 30 of your closest family and friends. At Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel we are here to help make all your wedding

dreams come true.




INTIMATELY YOURS WEDDING PACK AGE


Room hire of the Ballroom and Music Bar until midnight for the wedding breakfast and evening reception


Red carpet

Drinks reception with a choice of mulled wine or winter Pimm’s

Canapés

Three course meal followed by tea, coffee and mince pies



Tables dressed with white linen and napkins

White chair covers and organza sash

Use of silver cake stand and knife

Evening finger buffet for the day guest

Christmas decorations (in December)

Complimentary Bridal Suite with a bottle of Champagne for the night of the wedding and breakfast the following morning

50 adults for £4,950

November – December £99.00 per guest


Sunday to Thursday

£10.00 off above price per guest excluding Bank Holiday Sundays and Festive Holidays.

Step into a magical winter wonderland with our sparkle package, the enchanted Manor House comes to life with its roaring fire places and breathtaking views, our magical

Christmas decorations will make your wedding a truly memorable occasion.

We have created this package with the festive season in mind. It includes all the essential ingredients from mulled wine on arrival to a scrumptious three course festive meal.

All which can be tailored to your needs.

WINTER SPARKLE WEDDING PACK AGE




Starters

Goats cheese tartdressed mixed leaves, caramelised red onion

Warm guinea fowl, Parma ham and asparagus saladhoney and mustard dressing

Pressed confit of wild duck terrinetoasted brioche, sweet cherry tomato chutney

Smoked salmon cannellonicaper, lime and watercress salad

Leek and sweet potato chowdercrispy bacon lardons

Main

Scottish lamb rumpgratin potato, green beans, redcurrant and rosemary jus

Confit of duck legcreamy mashed potato, pak choi, sticky orange sauce

Slow roasted shoulder of porkhot and sour ratatouille, gratin potatoes, chilli, fennel

Roasted wild cod loinsautéed potatoes, caper beurre noisette, samphire

Pan fried sirloin of Scottish beefYorkshire pudding, chateau potatoes, wild mushroom and tarragon jus

Dessert

Brûléed zesty lemon tartChampagne sorbet

Belgian chocolate tartraspberry sorbet

Belgian white chocolate bread and butter puddingcrème anglaise

Banoffee cheesecake

Apple and rhubarb crumblevanilla custard

Please choose one dish per course or alternatively offer a choice menu for each course at a supplement of £2.00 for two choices or £3.00 for three choices.

SOLENT PACK AGE MAIN MENU




Starters

Trio of melon tiângrapefruit and passion fruit reduction

Heritage tomato, mozzarella and pesto salad

Baba ganoush bruschetta, rocket salad

Falafels with cucumber and mint salsa

Garden pea and mint risotto

Porcini mushroom and hazelnut pâtésour dough

Field mushroomcreamy garlic sauce with toasted brioche

Mains

Stuffed Portobello mushroomwilted spinach, red pepper coulis

Butternut squash risottosour dough

Sweet potato and chickpea Moroccan stewcous cous

Aubergine and spinach rouladetomato sauce

Feta cheese, spinach and roasted vegetable filo pastry tartred pepper coulis

Ratatouille and Tunworth cheese wellingtontomato coulis

Desserts

Vanilla poached pearsrhubarb coulis

Sorbet

Coconut rice puddingroasted plums

Baked rum soaked banana, oat crumble, sultanas

SOLENT PACK AGE VEGETARIAN & VEGAN MENU




Children can choose from an adult’s meal or from below menu.

StartersCheese on toast, melted on crisp bloomer bread

Tomato soupSeasonal melon and berries

MainsFree range outdoor reared pork sausage

seasonal greens, mash, onion gravy

Chef’s free range roast chicken dinnernew potatoes and seasonal greens

Scottish beef mini burgerchunky chips, ketchup

Fresh white fish in a crispy batterchips and peas

DessertsChocolate and strawberry ice cream

Fresh fruit saladFudge Sundae with ice cream, banana and toffee sauce

Children’s DrinksGlass of squash £1.00

Glass of Coke or lemonade £2.00Jug of squash £3.50

Jug of Coke or lemonade £5.50

Two courses - £16.95 per guest (up to the age of 13)Three courses - £19.95 per guest (up to the age of 13)Adults menu - £35.95 per child (up to the age of 17)

CHILDREN’S MENUS




Finger Buffet - £15.95 per guestSelection of sandwichesLemon sole goujons, lemon mayonnaiseOutdoor reared pork, sage and apple sausage rollsCajun spiced potato wedgesMargarita pizza slicesBBQ chicken drumsticks

Finger Buffet - £18.95 per guestSelection of wrapsLamb kofta with minted yoghurtCajun spiced potato wedgesMini fish cakes, lime crème fraîcheIndian selectionMini pork piesSweet chilli chicken skewers

BBQ - £19.95 per guestBurgers, baps and fried onionsEast Anglia farmed outdoor reared pork sausagesMixed vegetable skewersBaked potatoesCorn on the cobGrated cheeseLettuce, tomato and cucumberColeslawItalian pasta saladYou are required to cater for a minimum of 75% of total guests with the finger buffet and BBQ.

Hog Roast - £19.95 per guest(Minimum of 60 people)Full hog roast including:Apple sauceBaked potatoesLettuce, tomato and cucumberColeslawPasta saladYou are required to cater for a minimum of 60 guests and 75% of total guests with this option

Artisan Cheese Board - £9.95 per guestSelection of Artisan cheesesBiscuitsBreadsCeleryGrapesChutney

Delicatessen Board - £15.95 per personSelection of Artisan cheesesParma hamSalamiRoast beefMini pork piesBiscuitsBreadsPickles and chutneysMixed olives

Alternative Buffet OptionsPizza - £15.95 for eight slicesTomato and mozzarellaHam and pineappleFeta cheese and olivePepperoni

Fish and chips in a cone - £6.00 eachBacon bap - £6.00 eachSausages and fried onion butties - £6.50 eachPulled pork bap - £6.50 eachAdditional cones of chips - £3.00 each

You are required to cater for a minimum of 100% of total guests with the Artisan, delicatessen and alternative options.




EVENING BUFFET MENU

Drink UpgradesKir Royal £5Mojito £3

Gin Fizz £4Harvey Wallbanger £4

Pimm’s £4.50

Wines for the table: prices shown are supplement per bottle

WhiteSan Abello Sauvignon Blanc, Chile £2La Maglia Rosa Pinot Grigio, Italy £3Kudu Plains, Chenin Blanc, RSA £5

RedGable View, Cabernet Sauvignon, RSA £3

Alto Bajo, Merlot, Chile £4Bush Telegraph, Shiraz/Viognier, Australia £6

RoséThe Bulletin, Zinfandel, USA £5

For the toast: prices per person

Sparkling:Prosecco DOC Bel Star, Italy £1

Champagne:Moët & Chandon Imperial, France £5

Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial, France £7.50Ruinart Rosé, France £11

Jugs of soft drinks: serves 5 eachFruit juice and lemonade £7

Elderflower and lemonade £7Fruit cordial and lemonade £5

Fruit juice £8




DRINK UPGR ADES

CanapésGoat’s cheese and caramelised apple crust

Smoked duck breast, mango chutney, ciabatta waferVine cherry tomatoes filled with cream cheese and chives

Brie and leek tartsScottish roast beef, red onion and blue cheese bruschetta

Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto hamScottish smoked salmon blinis with herb crème fraîche

Parmesan and smoked paprika straws£2.95 each or three for £7.95

Pre-dinner nibblesSmoked almondsSelection of olives

Mini sun dried tomato and basil breadsticks£2.95 per person

New Forest ice cream bikeA selection of ice creams available before the wedding breakfast

or as an addition to your evening buffet.£2.95 per person

Intermediate courseYou can add on an additional course to your menu from the options below.

SorbetChampagne | Lemon | Raspberry | Mango | Blackcurrant | Mulled wine

£3.50 per person

FishJohn Ross smoked salmon blini, crème fraîche, and caviar

£5.50 per person

Scallop and chorizo tatin, micro herb salad, chilli oil£5.95 per person

Classis lobster bisque, chive cream£4.95 per person




PACK AGE ENHANCEMENTS

Rooms will be held until eight weeks prior to your day, any unnamed rooms will be released.

Additional accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking and will be offered a 10% discount off the Best Available Rate at the time of booking.Any bedrooms not booked will be released once our final meeting has taken place which is eight weeks prior to your wedding date.

Guests can call the reservations team on 01590 646504 to book these bedrooms by quoting your wedding party. Full prepayment is required at the time of booking and the reservations are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Upgrades including family rooms are available to book for a supplement.Please contact the reservations team for more information.

All of our 42 bedrooms are en-suite, non-smoking and offer the following facilities:

** Minimum of 2 night stay applies for Saturday night Accommodation.

Check-in time is from 3:00pm. Check-out time is 11.00am. We cannot guarantee an early check in and therefore recommend staying the night before.

We are delighted to offer 10 discounted Classic Rooms for your wedding day.

Wedding from rates Sunday – Thursday Friday & Saturday

January – March £110.00 £150.00

April – September** £160.00 £200.00

October – December £110.00 £150.00

• Flat screen TV• Direct dial telephone• Tea and coffee making facilities• Iron and ironing board

• 24hr room service• Free Wi-Fi • Macdonald filtered water• Use of the leisure facilities




ACCOMMODATION

Hair & Make Up

Eye Candy, Sharon Dawson07791 308628 [email protected]

Hair Elegance, Kriss Weeks07715 447114

Cakes

Elmsleigh Cakes, Mandy Black07914586441 [email protected]

Karens Clever Cakes, Karen07706672375 Karensclevercakes.co.uk

Clares Cupcakery07808 059848 [email protected]

Venue Dressing

Fundoo Weddings, Tammy George07767312569 [email protected]

Laurel Designs, Carol Slark07715026520 [email protected]

EntertainmentChris Noon entertainment, Chris Noon023 8043 7850 or 07968 348637 [email protected]

The Pixel machine Photobooth, Paul Wilson08003029333 [email protected]

Wedding ring bearing via Owl or Hawk Clare Ryder CSR Falconry 07771 308579 [email protected]

Paul Newton [email protected] 07845 368 580

FloristsJo Hicks Flowershttp://www.johicksflowers.co.uk/07979 373705 or 02380 846221

Pomp & Petals, Kay Morrant01794 [email protected]

Lauren at Concept Flowers07933 715461www.conceptflowers.co.uk

Photography

Lemon Tree photography, Az [email protected]

Bridle Photography, Keith Bridlehttp://www.bridlephotography.co.uk/07748480336

Mia Photography, Mia [email protected] 644228

CarsBloomsbury Cars, Nita02380 235574 or 07972 [email protected]

ToastmasterToastmaster, Ray [email protected]

VideographerBride & Zoom Wedding Films, Russell Oastler07541 953 [email protected]




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