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Weddings at Macdonald Bear Hotel

‘A Wedding is a love story, we will help you tell it’

On behalf of the whole team at the Bear Hotel, we would love to help you host your special day with us.

Situated in the very heart of Oxfordshire, our beautiful country escape is the perfect place for you to host your unforgettable day. The Macdonald Bear Hotel is set on the outskirts of the magnificent Blenheim palace, and boasts original 13th Century period features throughout the venue.

For a magical Oxfordshire Wedding, we can help you create stunning intimate ceremonies and receptions which can truly immerse your guests in memories which will last forever.

From your very first visit to the moment you say ‘I Do’, our dedicated Wedding Team will be here to guide and create your dream stay whilst at The Bear.

‘The Wedding Day’

Creating your Fairytale Wedding, just the way you wish.

The Bear Hotel provides a tranquil getaway in the heart of Oxfordshire, with easy access to Oxford and the Cotswolds.

Whatever you are looking for, from smaller intimate receptions to larger celebrations, The Bear is completely unique and suits so many different couples wishes. With a range of both tailored or bespoke packages, there is flexibility to ensure your day is exactly how you imagined.

Every wedding is uniquely special, and we believe your day with us should reflect this. Summer, autumn or winter, to a last minute whirlwind wedding, we’ve got a package for every occasion.

Take advantage of the stunning Blenheim Palace, right on our doorstep for a weekend retreat. Visit the palace for the most idyllic Wedding Photographs or step into the beautiful town of Woodstock, a picturesque town with an abundance of character.

‘The Wedding Night’

Our luxurious accommodation and original 13th century period features will prove a spectacularly beautiful and comfortable setting for your wedding party. With a total of 54 elegant and individually-styled bedrooms, sleeping up to 108 guests, our cosy hotel is the perfect place for guests to rest their heads.

The Bear hotel has a selection of classic rooms, deluxe rooms and suites, each room is individually styled and boast a range of modern conveniences. The Bear also welcome’s a stay with children or furry companions.

Guaranteed check-in is at 3.00pm and check-out is at 11.00am.

Providing luxury accommodation for you and your gueststo rest your heads after a memorable day.

‘The Wedding Breakfast’

The heart of all weddings are enriched by the happy couple, and fantastic food. Be inspired by our Chef’s passion for food, expressed through our bespoke menus created with flair and elegance for your Wedding day.Traditional British cuisine seasoned with a contemporary twist to create exquisite courses and menus.

Our talented Head Chef and his skilled team are passionate about the quality food they serve, it’s all about the little details to make a memorable day, unforgettable. We use only the finest seasonal ingredients and source only the best produce available.

Your first meal as Mr & Mrs

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS

WWW.MACDONALDHOTELS.CO.UK/BEARAll 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.

Bridal WearEllie Sanderson Bridal01993 357 [email protected]

MenswearCotswold Tailor01993 358 [email protected]

Florists & Room DressingGladys Doris Florist07725 643 [email protected]

Deans Chair Covers & Events01280 840 [email protected]

The Little Details Company07984 414 [email protected]

Seventh Heaven01753 546 [email protected]

Millie Miles Event Hire01869 351 [email protected]

Wedding CakesTracey Mann Cake Designs01844 347 [email protected]

EntertainmentEvolution Events UK01371 878 [email protected]

Kevin McMahon Jazz07793 361 [email protected]

Paul Megram- Magician01296 682 [email protected]

The Best Photobooths07966 053 [email protected]

PhotographersMaria Ashby-Giles01628 789 [email protected]

Mark Sisley Photography01494 721 020 www.marksisley.co.uk

Hair & Make UpMaxine Wilson07887 715 [email protected]

EXPERIENCE ULTIMATE BEAR



Experience Ultimate Bear

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Exclusive Use Weddings

Exclusive use of all 54 individually styled Bedrooms

Bridal Suite and 2 Feature Suites night before complimentary

Champagne Afternoon tea for the Bridal Party night before

Rehearsal Dinner & Wine Experience in the Newbold for 30 guests night before the Wedding

Chiavari Chairs and Dressing of the Newbold

Early Check in on the day of Wedding from 12.00pm

Glass of Bubbly on arrival for all guests when checking in

Exclusive Use: £12,995*Please note that this package is subject to minimum numbers

depending on the time of year.Ask our Wedding Coordinator for more information

Choose your perfect package to create your special day.

INSPIRED BEAR PACKAGE



Inspired Bear Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For Weddings over 40 guests

Menu Tasting for two peopleProsecco or Sparkling wine reception in Churchill Lounge/ Courtyard

Four Canapés per person during ReceptionThree Course Wedding Breakfast with Tea/coffee and amuse bouche

A glass of Prosecco for toastChiavari chairs

White Linen and NapkinsEasel For table plan

Personalised Menu CardsExclusive use of the Main restaurant for your Wedding Breakfast

Dance floorFeature Suite for the special couple on the night of the Wedding

with a bottle of ChampagneDedicated Wedding Planner

All Fridays, Saturdays & Bank Holidays 2020-2021 2022-2023

October- MarchApril- September

£85.00pp£90.00pp

£90.00pp£95.00pp

All Sundays to Thursdays 2020-2021 2022-2023


£75.00pp£80.00pp

£80.00pp£85.00pp

ABSOLUTE BEAR PACKAGE



Absolute Bear Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Menu Tasting for two peopleProsecco or Pimms reception in Churchill Lounge/ Courtyard

Four Canapés per person during ReceptionThree Course Wedding Breakfast with Tea/coffee and amuse bouche

A glass of Prosecco for toastChiavari chairs & your chosen colour Sash

White Linen and NapkinsEasel For table plan

Personalised Menu CardsExclusive use of the Main restaurant for your Wedding Breakfast

Evening Snack MenuDance floor

Feature Suite for the special couple on the night of the Wedding with a bottle of ChampagneDedicated Wedding Planner



£105.00pp£110.00pp

£110.00pp£115.00pp



£95.00pp£100.00pp

£100.00pp£105.00pp

ULTIMATE BEAR PACKAGE



Ultimate Bear Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Menu Tasting for two peopleProsecco or Kir Royal reception in Churchill Lounge/ Courtyard

Six Canapés per person during ReceptionFour Course Wedding Breakfast, Cheese Course with Tea/coffee and amuse bouche

Half a Bottle of House Wine per adultA glass of Champagne for toast

Chiavari chairs & your chosen colour SashWhite Linen and Napkins

Easel For table planPersonalised Menu Cards

Exclusive use of the Main restaurant for your Wedding BreakfastEvening Snack Menu

Saxophonist for your evening ReceptionDance floor

Feature Suite for the special couple on the night of the Wedding with a bottle of ChampagneDedicated Wedding Planner



£130.00pp£135.00pp

£135.00pp£140.00pp



£120.00pp£125.00pp

£125.00pp£130.00pp

WEDDING MENUS- CANAPÉ MENU



Canapé Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black Pudding Bon Bon

Parmesan Biscuit, Sun blushed Tomato

Cheese Gougeres (v)

Confit Duck, Celeriac Remoulade

Prosciutto, Fig Jam

Smoked Mackerel Pate, Compressed Cucumber

Blue Cheese, Pickled Walnut & Quince (v)

Mushroom & Truffle Arancini (v)

Rare Roast Beef, Horseradish Cream

Thai Fish Cake, Sweet Chilli Jam

Crab & Chive Tartlet

Smoked Salmon Blini, Caviar, Dill

Quail Scotch Egg

Prices are as follows:Four Canapés- £6 per person | Five Canapés- £10 per person

Six Canapés- £12 per person

WEDDING MENUS- BREAKFAST MENU



Further course may be added at an additional cost. Vegetarian options & other dietary requirements can be catered for with advanced notice.

Intermediate Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Soup(Available either as a starter or an amuse-bouche, a supplement of £3.50 per person applies)

Roasted Tomato, Basil Oil, Crème Fraiche (v)

Celeriac, Apple, Truffle (v)

Roasted Pumpkin, Toasted Seeds (v)

Jerusalem Artichoke, Leek Powder (v)

Mushroom & Tarragon (v). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sorbets(A supplement of £3.95 per person applies)

Choose from the following:

Coconut, Mango, Apple, Nutmeg, Raspberry, Lemon, Champagne

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Fish(A supplement of £9.95 per person applies)

Baked Lemon Sole Fillets, Crab Bisque

Poached Salmon, Cucumber Ribbons, Hollandaise

Crab & Citrus Salad, Dill & Buttermilk Dressing

Roasted Cod Loin, Smoked Haddock Chowder




Please choose one starter, one main course & one dessert from the menu below. Further course may be added at an additional cost. Vegetarian options & other dietary requirements can be

catered for with advanced notice.

Starters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chicken Liver ParfaitToasted Brioche, Baked Fig,

Fig Jam, Watercress

Burrata (v)Roasted Purple Beetroot,

Compressed Candy Beetroot, Pickled Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Focaccia

Soused MackerelQuinoa, Pickled Fennel, Roasted Red Pepper, Smoked Paprika Yoghurt, Spiced Aubergine

Smoked SalmonHorseradish Crème Fraiche, Grated Egg,

Capers, Compressed Cucumber, Dill

Game TerrineApple & Plum Chutney, Celeriac Remoulade,

Grilled Sourdough, Endive Salad

Smoked Duck BreastDuck Liver Parfait, Fresh Figs,

Pickled Kholrabi, Poached Cherries, Cherry Gel

Chicken Caesar SaladPoached Chicken Breast, Cos Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Anchovies, Croutons,

Shaved Parmesan

Grilled Asparagus (v)Pancetta Lardons, Duck Egg, Black Truffle,

Lemon Mayonnaise

Hand Dived ScallopsSalt Baked Celeriac, Celeriac & Truffle Puree,

Apple & Walnut Salad, Black Truffle, Chorizo Crumb

(£4 supplement)






Main Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Roasted Chicken BreastFondant Potato, Savoy Cabbage,

Roast Carrot, Red Wine Jus

Cauliflower SteakCauliflower & Parmesan Puree, Truffle Mash,

Cured Cauliflower, Toasted Almonds, Parmesan Crisp

Miso CodPak Choi, Compressed Mooli,

Enoki Mushrooms, Mushroom Dashi

Grilled King Oyster MushroomMushroom Ketchup, Broccoli Stem, Broccoli & Hazelnut Salad, Endive

Braised Beef BrisketParma Ham, Horseradish Mash,

Roasted Onion, Tender Stem Broccoli, Onion Gravy

Pork TenderloinStornoway Black Pudding, Roasted Apple, Pickled Red Cabbage, Crackling, Cider Jus

Fillet of SalmonCrushed New Potato, Samphire, Mussels, Vermouth Cream Sauce

Best End of LambLamb Fat Cous Cous, Sun Blushed Tomato,

Ratatouille, Courgette & Basil, Basil Oil

Beef WellingtonCrushed Celeriac, Roasted Vegetables,

Madeira Jus(£8 supplement)

Poached LobsterBasil Butter, Courgette Frites, Dressed Salad

(£12 supplement)






Desserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sticky Toffee PuddingDate Crumb, Butterscotch Sauce,

Vanilla Crème Fraiche

Apple CheesecakePrune Puree, Cinnamon Doughnut,

Apple Sorbet

Dark Chocolate TorteCherry Gel, Poached Cherries,

Crispy Cherry Yoghurt, Chantilly Cream, Cherry Espuma

Lemon PossetRaspberry Gel, Candied Lemon,

Raspberry Sorbet

Buttermilk Panna CottaRhubarb Jelly, Granola, Honeycomb,

Rhubarb Compote

Cherry Bakewell TartToasted Almond, Cherry Syrup,

Clotted Cream

Steamed Syrup Sponge PuddingMarinated Pineapple, Golden Syrup,

Ginger Cream

Chocolate BrownieChocolate Sauce, Chocolate Soil,

Vanilla Ice Cream

Gooseberry FoolPoached Gooseberries, Vanilla Yoghurt,

Pistachio Biscotti

Lemon TartLemon Gel, Shortbread Crumb,

Lemon Crème Fraiche

British Cheese Course5 Cheeses, Lavosh, Biscuits, Fig Jam, Grapes

(£5 supplement)

WEDDING MENUS- EVENING MENU



Further course may be added at an additional cost. Vegetarian options & other dietary requirements can be catered for with advanced notice.

Evening Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Finger Buffet

A Selection of Sandwiches & Wraps

Egg Mayonnaise (v)

Cheddar & Pickle (v)

Honey Roast Ham, Tomato Chutney

Tuna & Sweet corn

Coronation Chicken. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Savoury Items

Chicken Satay

Mini Cheeseburgers

Mini Fishcakes

Pizza Slice

Pork Pies

Fish Goujons, Tartar Sauce

Assorted Mini Quiche

Highland Lamb Koftas, Mint Dip

Bowl Food

(a supplement of £10 per person applies)

Chicken Curry, Basmati Rice

Vegetable Curry, Basmati Rice (v)

Beef Chilli, Nachos, Rice

Mushroom & Truffle Risotto (v)

Poached Fish, New Potato, Chowder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BBQ(a supplement of £15 per person applies,

only available April-September)

Cumberland Sausage

Scottish Beef Burgers, Baps, Relish

Vegetable Skewers (v)

Jacket Potato, Chive Cream Cheese (v)

Buttered Corn on the Cob (v)

Cucumber & Yoghurt Salad (v)

Tomato Cous Cous Salad (v)

Lemon Posset, Fresh Raspberries

Prices are as follows:5 Items- £20 per person | 6 Items- £22 per person

8 Items- £25 per person

Bacon/ Sausage Baps at £8pp | Mushroom and egg Baps at £8pp | Add a Bowl of Truffle Chips at £6pp

ACCOMMODATION



We offer a guaranteed bedroom rate for your guests, up until six weeks prior to the wedding.

You will not be tied into any bedrooms, however we can provisionally reserve a number of bedrooms for your guests to book at a discounted rate starting from £169.00 per

room inclusive of breakfast.

Where possible, we will endeavour to extend your preferential rate should your guests wish to stay with us the night prior to your wedding.

Upgrades are available at the following additional rates:Executive Double- £40.00 per room

Feature Double/Twin room- £80.00 per roomSuite- from £250.00 per room

Please note, guests attending your wedding will have bedrooms allocated above the Main restaurant due to noise.

To book accommodation, please ask your guests to call our reservations or events team on 01993 811124 during office hours and state the name and date of the wedding.

Credit or debit card details will be required at the time of booking to confirm, but payment will only be taken upon check-out.

Bedrooms can be cancelled up to 48 hours prior to your guest’s day of arrival without charge.

Guaranteed check-in is at 3.00pm and check-out is at 11.00am

FAQS



Do you allow lit candles?Yes, you are more than welcome to have lit candles, as long as they are in a candle

holder or lantern.

Do you allow Confetti?Yes, we allow fully biodegradable confetti to be used outside only.

When can we bring Wedding Items and accessories to the Hotel?We have a fantastic Events Manager and events team who will be happy to store

Wedding items or belongings overnight. You can discuss finer details with your Wedding Coordinator closer to the day.

When will the Bar close?The Bar has to officially close at midnight on the day of the event.

However if you have exclusive use, you are able to carry on partying until dawn.

Will we be the only Wedding on the day?We are a beautiful intimate Wedding venue, therefore you will be the only Wedding at

the Bear.

Do you allow external caterers?All catering for weddings taking place at the Bear will be supplied by ourselves. We have

a fantastic Head Chef who is able to create bespoke menus for your special day.

USEFUL INFORMATION



Next Steps…

Deposit & Payment termsA non-refundable deposit of £1,000 is required at the time of booking in order to secure your reservation. We will also require a signed contract to be returned within two weeks.

All bookings are then subject to the following payment schedule:50% payment six months prior

30% payment three months priorFinal Full payment one month prior

The Wedding should be fully pre-paid by one month prior to the wedding date.Should you wish to order anything on the day, you will be asked to leave credit or debit

card details.

External Suppliers

We have many recommended suppliers that you are welcome to use.If you wish to source your own suppliers, we will ask for their contact details.

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