Your Wedding at St Mary’s Priory Centre

Abergavenny

2012

Your Wedding at St Mary’s Priory Centre

Welcome to St Mary’s Priory Centre, set in the beautiful market town of Abergavenny, on the border of the Brecon Beacons and nestled in the heart of Monmouthshire. A Priory has existed here since 1087 and on this very site countless couples have taken their vows in the presence of God. The history, hospitality and incomparable setting make it an ideal venue for your wedding reception. The Priory Centre staff, together with our catering manager, has enormous experience in planning weddings and will assist you with the seamless coordination of every detail. Whether it is a large banquet or an intimate reception, we will tailor your wedding to you individual needs creating a truly memorable occasion. Getting Married in the Church in Wales

The introduction to the Church in Wales Marriage Service describes marriage as a gift from God. The Bible teaches that marriage is a life-long, faithful union between a man and a woman, and compares married love with the love Jesus has for his people – a love expressed in his willing sacrifice of himself on the cross. (Marriage) is not be entered upon lightly or thoughtlessly, but responsibly and

reverently. God calls men and women to the married state so that their love may be made holy in life-long union; that they may bring up their children to

grow in grace and learn to love him: and that they may honour, help and comfort one another both in prosperity and adversity.

[from the Church in Wales order for Holy Matrimony]

Jesus therefore sets the greatest example of unconditional, self-sacrificial love - a model that husband and wife can seek to follow in the way they love one another, each putting the other’s needs first. At the heart of the marriage ceremony is the exchange of vows, in which a couple make a public declaration of lifelong commitment to love each other, whatever the future may bring. If you are thinking of a church wedding at St Mary’s or Christchurch, please contact the Vicar, Fr Mark Soady on 01873 853168

A special date in mind?

We take wedding bookings well in advance; you should contact us as soon as possible to check availability. Please contact us to arrange a visit and to discuss your general requirements. To assist you in planning your day, we will be happy to hold a provisional booking for a period of two weeks. We are happy to help you with your choice of menu, wine, seating arrangements, floral decorations, music or any special requirements you may have, leaving you free to enjoy you special day. Our 2012package price of £395 is inclusive of:

• All meetings and planning service leading up to your big day • Exclusive use of the Priory Centre, Reception Room and Courtyard

• Crisp white linen table cloths and napkins • Printed, personalised menus for each table • Bespoke menu planning • Contemporary china, cutlery and glassware

All menus can be tailored to meet your specific requirements. The food is all freshly prepared on site with the same thought, attention to detail and presentation whether we are serving you a five-course banquet in the Priory Centre or a hogroast in the Priory Courtyard. Please feel free to contact Nikkie Boyce on 07976 843428 to discuss you specific requirements in more detail.

•Champagne from £6.00 per glass •Sparkling Wine £5.50 per glass •Bucks Fizz - £4.50 per glass •Fresh Orange Juice - £9.00 per jug (8 glasses) •Mulled Wine - £30.00 per jug (8 glasses) •Pimms - £30.00 per jug (8 glasses) •Sherry - £3.50 per glass

Our full wine list is also available. If there is a Wine or Champagne you would particularly like that is not on the list, please let us know, and we would be delighted to source it for you.

Reception Drinks...

...wines and champagnes for your guests

Canapés...

£4.95 per person for a choice of 4 of the following:

...a selection of hot and cold appetisers

Monkfish & Salmon Kebabs Mixed olives with chilli oil

Prawns wrapped in filo Crisp parmesan and poppy seed

Hot mini vegetable spring rolls Chicken, bacon and brie

Spicy beef satay Crab and lime mayonnaise

Marinated chicken in lime and coriander Prawn and sesame toast

Wild mushroom and feta tartlet Prawn, sun blushed tomato with paprika

Scrambled egg and chive tartlet Roulade of smoked salmon and dill

Asparagus spear wrapped in Parma ham Chicken liver parfait with mulberry chutney

Quenelles of melon

marinated in Cointreau with mango, strawberries, kiwi fruit and passion fruit £4.50

Smooth chicken liver parfait

accompanied by a plum chutney served with toasted brioche £4.75

Spinach, smoked chicken and capsicum roulade

with balsamic and herb oil £4.75

Feta cheese and olives

with pickled walnut dressing £4.75

Caramelized onion and goats cheese tartlets

with rocket salad and herb oil £4.75

Carpaccio of beef fillet

accompanied by a parmesan disc and olive salad £5.75

Crab brulee

served with red onion confit with a dill biscuit £6.50

Fresh salmon and dill ballotine

with crème fraiche and a watercress sauce £6.50

Slices of smoked salmon, potato and chive salad

with a lime and paprika dressing £7.00

Starters...

...terrines, quiches and salads

Soups

£4.50

Carrot and Orange

Leek and Potato with shavings of Stilton

Watercress and Spinach

Asparagus and Black Peppercorn

Chicken and Bacon

Mushroom and Port

Tomato and Basil

Cream of Lobster Bisque (£5.00)

Sorbets

£2.00

Lemon and Thyme

Passion Fruit and Mango

Orange and Grapefruit

Raspberry and Strawberry

Blackcurrent

Champagne (£3.00)

Soups and sorbets...

...a selection of fine soups and cleansing sorbets

Smoked haddock

served ‘en cocotte’ topped with a herb crumble £4.95

Grilled fillet of salmon

served on a bed of spinach with a creamy white wine and chive sauce £5.00

Poached fillet of plaice

with vegetable stir fry, tomato coulis and basil oil £5.50

Fish Course...

...divine fresh fish and sea food

Herb crusted salmon served with wilted spinach and orange cream sauce

£12.00

Poached fillet of salmon

Wrapped in smoked salmon with a lemon and black pepper butter sauce £13.00

Poached fillet of plaice

filled with a spinach mousse with saffron cream sauce £13.95

Pan fried sea bass

with a beetroot and garlic puree £14.50

Pan fried brill

with braised chicory, garlic butter and tomato petals £15.00

Roasted chicken supreme

with a choice of sauce: Madeira, Mushroom, Wild Mushroom, Tomato & Grain Mustard,

Tarragon& Red Wine or Bacon and Baby Onion £12.50

Pan fried chicken supreme

stuffed with a spinach mousse, wrapped in Parma ham served with a grain mustard, white wine and cream

£13.50

Roasted loin of pork

filled with an apple and apricot stuffing £12.50

Tenderloin of pork

wrapped in Parma ham with a choice of sauce: Cider and Sage, Creamy Grain Mustard or Port and Stilton

£13.95

Main Course...

Caramelized Breast of Duck

with a choice of sauce: Black Cherry and Kirsch, Honey and Ginger, Peppercorn or Plum

£14.50

Confit of duck leg

served with a ginger and soya sauce £13.50

Rosemary Roasted Rump of Lamb

stuffed with apricot and a choice of sauce: Madeira, Grain Mustard, Garlic and Mint or Redcurrant and Rosemary

£16.50

Pan fried sirloin steak

£15.50

Pan fried fillet of beef

with a choice of sauce: Red Wine, Mushroom, Wild Mushroom, Horseradish, Peppercorn or

Stilton £17.00

Braised beef steak

served with wild mushroom and baby onions and a red wine sauce £12.50

Individual beef Wellington

served with a rich Madeira and mushroom sauce £19.00

Main Course...

Layered gateau of aubergine

with blue cheese polenta and balsamic cherry tomatoes £11.50

Tower of vegetables and rice

with an almond cream sauce £11.50

Crisp filo basket

filled with a ragout of wild mushrooms and a port and Stilton cream sauce

£11.50

Spicy du puy lentil, potato and nut cake

with red wine and onion sauce £11.50

Marniated tofu

served with baby vegetable stir fry with pesto dressing £11.50

Vegetarian Main Course...

Bread and butter pudding

Served with chocolate sauce £4.50

Platter of fruits

with clotted cream £4.50

Warm apple pie

served with honey ice cream £4.75

Caramelized lemon tart

served with a raspberry compote £4.75

Warm chocolate brownie

coated in milk chocolate sauce £4.75

White chocolate and honeycomb cheesecake

£4.75

Creme brulee

served with a vanilla shortbread biscuit (vanilla, strawberry, blueberry or raspberry)

£5.00

Glazed pineapple

with coconut ice cream pineapple crisp £5.00

Crisp brandy snap basket

with seasonal berries and passion fruit £5.00

Selection of Welsh cheeses

served with walnuts, celery and biscuits £5.00

Desserts...

...sumptuous desserts

Coffee and Tea

£2.00

Coffee and Tea with Homemade Fudge

£2.50

Coffee and Tea with Homemade chocolate

£2.50

A selection of fine ports and liqueurs are also available

Finishing touches...

Benedic, Domine, nos et hæc tua dona, quæ de tua largitate sumus sumpturi. Per Christum, Dominum

nostrum. Amen.

Bless us, O Lord, and these, your gifts, which we are about to receive from your bounty. Through Christ,

our Lord. Amen.

Menu A

£15.00 per person

Selection of Local Cheese with Homemade Chutney

Dressed Salmon and Cucumber Clove Studded Ham with Orange Glaze

Duck Foie Gras and Pistachio Terrine Potato and Chive Salad

Garden Mixed Salad Cous Cous Salad

Tomato, Basil, Shallot and Balsamic Salad

Menu B

£20.00 per person

Chilled Galia Melon

Buffolo Mozzarella and Vine Tomato Salad Roast Breast of Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

Decorated Whole Salmon Continental Italian Platter

Mixed Leaf Salad Potato Salad Pasta Salad

Cucumber and Dill Coleslaw Lemon Cheesecake and Exotic Fresh Fruit Salad

Menu C

£24.00 per person

Salmon Mousse

Prawn and Avocado Salad Roast Rib of Beef

Honey Baked Ham with Orange Galantine of Guinea Fowl with Pistachio

Mixed Leaf Salad Coleslaw

Potato Salad Pasta Salad

Tomato Salad Cucumber Salad

Fruit Meringue Glace Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce

Buffets...

Menu D

£8.50 per person A selection of Open Sandwiches

Vegetable Spring Rolls Chicken Kebabs

Selection of Homemade Quiche Cocktail Sausages and Bacon with Barbeque Dip

Onion Bhajees

Menu E

£10.50 per person A selection of Open Sandwiches

Beef Kebabs Vegetable Samosas

Vegetable Spring Rolls Miniature Vegetable Tartlets

Mini Spiced Pork with a Plum Dip Salmon Brochettes

Menu F

£12.50 per person Smoked Salmon and Lemon

Mini Duck Cracker Spring Rolls Homemade Pork and Apricot Rolls

Hot Buttery New Potatoes Caesar Salad

Fine Beans and Celeriac Salad Coleslaw Salad

Menu G

£14.50 per person Warm Tomato, Basil and Parmesan Bruschetta

Chicken Yakitori Skewers Mini Duck Cracker Spring Rolls

Breaded Brie Wedges with Tomato Salsa Smoked Haddock and Spinach Tartlets

Tomato, Basil, Shallot and Balsamic Salad Caesar Salad

Mixed Garden Salad

Evening Finger Buffets...

Hog Roast with Apple Sauce and Sage & Onion Stuffing

BBQ Chicken

Beef and Lamb Kebab

Minted New Potatoes

Mixed Leaf Salad

Coleslaw

Potato Salad

Pasta Salad

Tomato Salad

Cucumber Salad

Barbeques and Roasts...

...make the most of the sunshine

Chicken Nuggets

served with peas with French fries £8.00

Homemade Fish Finger served with peas with French fries

£8.00

Wiltshire Sausages and Mash £8.00

Homemade Cheese Burger with relish with French fries

£8.00

Includes homemade ice cream and fresh fruit salad and soft drinks. Available for children aged 12 and under.

Children’s Menus

...something for the little ones in your party

Alcoholic Favours

We can provide your guests with a little extra wedding spirit during the wedding breakfast and treat them to a further taste of Wales at the same time.

Welsh Gin Miniatures £4.00 per bottle

Welsh Vodka Miniatures £4.00 per bottle Merlyn Miniatures £4.00 per bottle

Penderyn Whiskey Miniatures £5.00 per bottle

All items are sourced from the Welsh Whiskey Company in Penderyn nestling in the Brecon Beacons National Park and are available in 5cl bottle. If you would prefer to provide your own alcoholic favours a corkage of £2.00 per 5cl bottle will apply. Chair Covers

We are happy to assist you in arranging chaircovers and bows for your special day. Table runners and table decorations can also be ordered as part of your wedding package. Please ask for details. Musical Entertainment

We have great pleasure in offering the bespoke services of a harpist or string quartet to delight your guests during the wedding breakfast. We can also arrange a band / disco on your behalf who will entertain your guests until 11.00pm. Accommodation

Please ask us for a list of suitable accommodation in the area.

Additional services...

How to find us...

South of the town, the A4042 from Cardiff meets the A465 from the North and the A40 from the West. Coming into Abergavenny, the main road passes the bus station where there is ample parking and a short walk to the St Mary’s Priory Church. There is a mainline railway station, a 10 minute walk south of the town, coming from London and Cardiff via Newport, and the North via Hereford.

Terms & Conditions

Definitions

The term ‘Company’ refers to the Tithe Barn and Priory Centre situated adjacent to St Mary’s Priory Church, Abergavenny, and includes any person authorised on behalf of the Priory House Company. ‘The Hirer' means the person or persons named in the Booking Form and includes each member of the group or organisation, or attending any event, named in the Booking Form. ‘The Premises' means any part of the land and buildings of the Priory Centre. Confirmation

A provisional booking for the date of your choice will be held for a maximum of 14 days. After 14 days, a non-refundable deposit of £200 is required to confirm your provisional booking. Cheques should be made payable to St Mary’s Priory House Company Ltd. Confirmation of the booking will then be made in writing by the Company. The Priory Centre and / or Music Room can be booked through the Company and are available to all, regardless of where the wedding is held. Final Numbers

Final numbers must be confirmed with the Company at least 28 days prior to the wedding date. We regret that any shortfall in numbers less than 7 days prior to your event will result in full payment being charged. Refunds will not be given for guests that do not attend. Payment

Your final account will be sent to the invoice address given four weeks before the date of your wedding, requesting full payment no later than 14 days before your wedding date. Late payments may incur an additional charge. We regret that we are unable to accept payment by cheque for payments made less than 14 days before your wedding date. Any extras incurred are to be settled on the day of the event. All payments will be confirmed in writing. Food and Beverage

No outside catering is permitted at the Premises. All enquiries regarding the catering should be made through our nominated caterer. All alcoholic beverages (including miniatures to be used as favours) brought onto the Premises are subject to a corkage charge. Special Requirements

It is the Client’s responsibility to inform the caterer prior to the event of any special dietary requirements or food allergies of any of the wedding guests. Smoking

The Company operate a strict no-smoking policy throughout the building. Smoking is permitted outside in the smoking shelter only, where ashtrays are provided. If ashtrays are not used, an extra charge may be levied to the Client for the cleaning up of cigarette butts. Damage The Client is responsible to the Company for any damages caused by the Client or their guests or agents. Entertainment We require a copy of valid public liability insurance for any sub-contractor, i.e. entertainment arranged by the Client. Failure to provide a copy in advance of your wedding date may result in access being denied. Total Cancellation

In the event of the Client’s cancellation of the wedding, the following charges apply: Cancellations over 1 months notice – your deposit will be carried forward to any future booking within 12 months of the date of the original event booked. 28 days–14 days notice – deposit plus 50% of anticipated charges 14–7 days notice – deposit plus 75% of anticipated charges Less than 7 days notice – 100% of anticipated charges Partial Cancellation

If the numbers to be catered for reduce, the following charges apply: More than 14 days notice – no charges apply 14-7 days notice – 50% of original cost Less than 7 days notice – 100% of original cost Cancellation by the Company

The Company may cancel the reservation if the Premises or any part of it is closed due to circumstances outside its control or if the booking may prejudice the reputation or cause damage to the Premises. In such circumstances the Company will refund any advance payment (including deposit) but will have no further liability. The Company shall not be liable for any breach of this contract caused by any event or matter beyond its control including strikes, labour disputes, fire, riot, flood, war and including any other matter in the opinion of the Company proving impossible the performance of the contract but not being limited to matters listed here. Insurance

You are advised to arrange your own insurance cover for the event in order to mitigate your loss in the event of cancellation, illness etc. Equipment

The Company accepts no responsibility for any stored equipment or other property brought onto or left on the premises, and all liability for loss or damage is hereby excluded. All equipment and other property (other than stored equipment) must be removed at the end of the evening unless otherwise agreed; otherwise, fees will be charged for each day or part of a day at the hire fee per session until items are removed. The Company may dispose of items brought onto or stored on the premises, by sale or otherwise, and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, and charge the Client any costs incurred in storing and disposing of such items, in any of the following circumstances: a) in respect of stored equipment, failure by the Client either to pay any storage charges due and payable or to remove equipment within seven days after the hiring. b) In respect of any other property brought onto the premises for the purpose of the hiring, failure by the Client to remove the property within seven days after the hiring.

The Tithe Barn, Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5ND

Telephone: 01873 858787 e-mail: enquiries@stmarys-priory.org

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