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Your Wedding at The Swan Hotel

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The swan Hotel, Bibury, Gloucestershire GL7 5nw

Tel: 01285 740695 Email: [email protected] www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/swan

Congratulations� Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering The Swan Hotel as the venue for your special day.

The Swan Hotel is located in the picturesque village of Bibury - once described by William Morris as "the mostbeautiful village in England". Sitting proud on the banks of the River Coln, The Swan Hotel is everything you picture itto be - welcoming, stylish and romantically English. We pride ourselves on offering excellent customer service, in abeautiful building where the character flows throughout with open fireplaces, cosy lounges and elegant design - acontemporary twist on classic Cotswolds.

Our dedicated wedding co-ordinator can help you plan a small, intimate affair that is truly memorable through to atraditional white wedding for over one hundred guests, and on your special day, our talented team of staff will helptake the stress off your shoulders, so all that’s left for you to do is live the dream of your wedding day without a carein the world.

Our wedding brochure is designed to give you an insight into The Swan Hotel and offer a simple guide to help youwith the planning your special day with us. Ultimately, we would love to meet you, to hear about your plans and showyou around The Swan Hotel - please give us a call on 01285 740695 to arrange a time convenient to you.

Kind regards,

Simon StanbrookGeneral Manager.



Your Wedding CeremonyYou can choose to hold your civil wedding or partnership ceremony in one of three beautiful areas of The SwanHotel. The Library is perfect for smaller weddings and is licensed for up to 26 guests - perfect for an intimatewedding with your closest family and friends.

The Signet Room is situated at the front of the hotel overlooking the hotel gardens and is an elegant setting forwedding and partnership ceremonies up to 110 guests.

Alternatively, the Summer House, offers a, idyllic picture perfect setting for an alfresco ceremony up to 100guests.

On the basis that you are holding your wedding breakfast with us the following room hire charges apply:

The Library £300The Signet Room £600The Summer House £600

Once you have decided to host your special day at The Swan Hotel please contact 01285 740695 to discussavailable dates.

Next you will need to contact the Superintendent Registrar who will be able to advise you on the legal details ofyour wedding and will conduct the ceremony. You can contact by telephone - 01452 425060 or gain furtherinformation at www.gloucestershireregistrationservice.co.uk



Your Wedding Breakfast and Evening ReceptionDepending on how many guests you are inviting, we can hold your wedding breakfast in one of three rooms.

The Coln Room - ideal for a private celebration for up to 8 people

The Library - A lovely bright room at the front of the hotel that is perfect for smaller celebrations up to 26 people.

The Signet Room - beautifully elegant, stylish and contemporary. The signet room can comfortably accommodate up to 110 guests.

On the following pages you will be able to see our Wedding Breakfast Menu suggestions, whether it be canapés, a buffet or a traditionalsit down meal, should you not find exactly what you are looking for our Head Chef will be only too happy to discuss details and produce amenu tailored to yourselves. You will also find some great suggestions for evening party buffets and light bite ideas to keep the partygoing.

We have also created a selection of drinks packages which include welcome reception drinks, wine to compliment your chosen meal and aglass of fizz to toast the happy Bride and Groom.

The Swan Hotel is an ideal choice for you to continue your celebrations into the evening possibly with a DJ or live band - there is plenty ofroom for both music and dancing . If you choose to have entertainment in the evening we do require you to take ten bedrooms on the nightof the wedding at a specially reduced rate.



BedroomsWith 22 beautifully designed bedrooms and suites, there’s no need for carriages at midnight, or even the nextday - you can even make a weekend of it! You and your guests can enjoy the run up and relax the day after withplenty of cosy sofas to sink into, next to crackling log fires, or a beautiful walled garden to amble around comethe summer months.

If you are planning to have music on the night of your wedding we do request that you and your guests occupy 10bedrooms which we can offer you at our specially reduced wedding rate.

Each bedroom has been Individually designed and been enriched by a collection of sumptuous antiquefurnishings and contemporary fabrics and wallpapers, which form their unique character. With magnificent fourposters in some, a Jacuzzi in another, others have views overlooking the gardens and the River Coln.

Our idyllic Garden Cottage Suites have their own separate sitting room and private garden, one with akitchenette area, one with log fire and one with its very own hot tub. We’ve gone all out to ensure you have acomfortable stay at The Swan. The Nespresso machines in the bedrooms and the Molton Brown products in thebathrooms will help with that.

For more information call 01285 740695.



Booking Your WeddingA provisional booking can be held for 21 days to enable you to co-ordinate other wedding details, which may affect your

chosen date. Then:

1 To secure your booking a signed copy of your contract is required within 4 weeks,together with a non-refundabledeposit of £500.00. For any bedroom bookings a non-refundable deposit of £40.00 per room per night is required.

2 All bookings require 25% of the total estimated wedding cost to be paid no later than 8 weeks after the deposit inorder to confirm the booking. This payment is non-refundable and is not transferable.

3 Sixteen weeks prior to the wedding day, 50% of the estimated balance will be due.

4 Six weeks prior to the wedding day, the remaining balance for the meal, beverages and any additional agreed costsmust be paid.

5 We will wish to receive final numbers six weeks prior to the event.

6 Settlement of any extras incurred on the day must be paid upon departure.

Prices are correct at the time of booking but may be subject to change without notice. All of our prices are inclusive ofVAT at the current rate.

Our Cancellation ChargesWe realise that unforeseen circumstances can arise and you may have to cancel your wedding with us. Although weunderstand this, we will make a cancellation charge because of the high demand for wedding dates. Details of thecancellation charge are shown in our wedding contract. We recommended that you take out wedding insurance to coverany unforeseen events.



Wedding Breakfast Menu SuggestionsCanapé selection £7.50 for a selection of 4 Canapés

Smoked salmon blini, sour cream, caviar

Mini black pudding scotch egg, mustard mayo

Southern fried chicken, sweet chilli mayonnaise

Wild mushroom and truffle arancini (V)

Mini Welsh rarebit, shredded leek, brioche (V)

Roast sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream

Mini sweet peppers stuffed with goat’s cheese and chives (V) (GF)

Tuna carpaccio, wasabi, coriander, sesame (supplement of £1 ) (GF)

Breaded mac and cheese (V)

Bibury smoked trout and lemon pate, crostini

Please choose one starter, main course and dessert for your guests - £39.50 per person

Starters:

Cauliflower soup, homemade bacon bread

Wild mushroom cappuccino, focaccia, truffle oil (V)

Smoked haddock chowder, pancetta crisp (supplement £1.50) (GF)

Smoked Bibury trout, smoked salmon, pickled cucumber, horseradish biscuit

Confit duck leg, Asian slaw, sesame, teriyaki dressing (supplement of £2)

Beef carpaccio, rocket and parmesan salad (supplement of £3.50) (GF)

Ham hock terrine, watercress and apple salad, parsnip crisps (GF) (DF)

Smoked chicken, celeriac and tarragon remoulade (supplement of £2) (GF)

Goat’s cheese ballantine, beetroot, caramelised walnuts, cress (V) (GF)

Blue cheese, poached pear, rocket salad (V) (GF)

V - Vegetarian / VGN - Vegan / DF - Dairy Free / GF - Gluten Free



Sorbets

Add a sorbet course for an additional £3 per person(Rhubarb, pineapple, orange, passionfruit, gin and tonic, rum and lime)

Main courses

Pan-fried chicken supreme, pomme purée, creamy kale, heritage carrots (GF)

Roast leg of lamb, dauphinoise potatoes, green beans, pan gravy (GF)

Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roasted seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, thyme gravy

Gloucester Old Spot sausage and mash, minted peas, onion gravy

Beef bourguignon, creamy mash, green beans (GF)

Braised blade of beef, boulangère potatoes, tender stem broccoli, red wine jus (GF)

Crispy duck breast, pak choi, sautéed potatoes, chilli, ginger and garlic yuzu dressing (supplement of £5)

Fillet of beef, truffled mash, braised red cabbage, red wine sauce (supplement of £6) (GF)

Bibury trout fillet, chilli, garlic and courgette linguini (GF)

Whole lemon sole, new potatoes, samphire, lemon butter sauce (supplement of £3) (GF)

Salmon en croute, creamy mash, sautéed spinach (supplement of £3)

Aubergine parmigiana, tomato sauce, tomato and rocket salad (GF) (v) (GF)

Roast vegetable and chick pea tagine, spiced couscous, cucumber, mint yoghurt dressing (V) (GF)

Vegetable wellington, parsley mash, red pepper purée (V)

Desserts

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla bean ice cream

Tiramisu, chocolate sorbet (supplement £2)

Eton Mess, honey and yoghurt sorbet (GF)

Caramelised lemon tart, poached rhubarb, vanilla crème fraiche

Banoffee cheesecake, caramelised banana, clotted cream ice cream

Chocolate brownie, salt caramel ice cream, chocolate sauce

Coconut and lime Crème Brulee, mixed berry compôte (DF) (GF)

Chocolate Marquise, chocolate crisp, white chocolate sorbet (supplement £1.50)

Apple Tart Tatin, vanilla ice cream, caramelised walnuts

Milk chocolate and peanut butter parfait, raspberry



Evening Buffet and Light Bite SuggestionsSelection of 4 per person: £11additional items are charged at £3 per item

Homemade sausage and sage roll

BBQ pork ribs

Homemade steak pasty

Satay chicken, lightly spiced peanut sauce

Southern fried chicken strips

Mini Fish and Chip cones, tartare sauce

Duck spring rolls, teriyaki and sesame dip

Selection of sandwiches, various fillings

Tomato and goat’s cheese mini quiche (V)

Vegetable samosas (V)

Crudities and dips (V) (VGN)

Vegetable spring rolls (V)

Breaded brie, cranberry sauce (V)

Salt and pepper tofu skewers (V) (GF)

Sweet potato and blue cheese frittata (V) (GF)

Add Rustic chips or shoe string fries to an evening buffet for an additional £1.50 per person

Cheese Selection £14 per person

Chef’s selection of cheeses, biscuits, chunky celery (add meats and pâtés for £3 per person)

Bacon Baps £6 per person

Barbeque menu available on request From £21 per person

Hog roast £12 per person

Including baps, apple sauce and stuffing

Minimum of 100 evening guests



Mini Bowl Food served individuallySelect 2 items from below. 2 bowls per person for £12

Thai green chicken curry, jasmine rice (GF)

Shepherd’s pie, herb crust

Beef sliders, homemade ketchup

American style hot dogs

Pulled brisket chilli con carne, pilau rice (GF)

Beef lasagne, garlic bread

BBQ pulled pork, Jamaican style rice and peas

Steak and kidney pie

Seafood paella (GF)

Miso grilled aubergine and cucumber, pickled rice (V) (VG) (DF) (GF)

Vegetable curry, green tea smoked rice (GF)

Potato rosti, red onion and beetroot (GF) (V)

Black bean slider (V)

Green garden salad (V) (GF) (VGN) (DF)

Tomato rocket and caper salad



Drinks PackagesSignet Drinks Package £24.00 per person

2 glasses of sparkling wine

½ bottle of house wine to accompany the wedding breakfast

1 glass of sparkling wine for the toast

Pen Drinks Package £28.50 per person

2 Glasses of House Prosecco or 2 glasses of Pimms and Lemonade or 2 Glasses of Cotswolds Distillery Gin and Tonic


1 glass of house Champagne for the toast

Cob Drinks Package £34.00 per person

2 glasses of Veuve Cliquot Champagne or Kir Royal or Bellini for the reception


1 glass of Veuve Cliquot Champagne for the toast

We offer corkage at the Swan Hotel - £15 for still wine (75cl) and £20 for sparkling wine (75cl)

Add Fruit & Frills to your FizzUpgrade your drinks package for £2 per person

Why not offer your guests a unique way to personalise their reception drinks and let them get creative with our fruit and cordial bar. A selection ofseasonal fresh fruits will be available such as strawberries and blackberries along with local cordials such as elderflower, spiced berry and freshlysqueezed citrus juices. Your guests can garnish their drinks with things like strawberry and peach flavoured bursting bubbles and candied lemon peelto complete their drinks.

Beer Barrow £90A selection of 30 bottled world beers presented in our rustic wooden ice filled wheelbarrow in The Swan Gardens during your drinks reception for yourguests to help themselves to.

Citrus Infused Water Station £20Taking inspiration from our hydration station on the main bar, help your guests keep hydrated during the drinks reception with a plentiful supply of icecold Citrus Infused Bibury Spring Water served from our Kilner punch barrel.

Pop-Up Gin BarWhy not let us organise an interactive pop-up Gin Bar in our gardens where your guests can learn a little about local gin from Cotswold Gin Distillerywhile pairing with different tonics and garnishes. Contact us to chat about your preferences and prices.



Wedding Package Wines for Drinks PackagesBelow is a selection of our most popular house wines that can be chosen in conjunction with the drinks packages. Alternatively please ask about our extensive international wine list.

White Wine

Durbanville Hills Chardonnay, South Africa

Ayrum Airén Blanco Albali, Spain

Pontebello Pinot Grigio, South Australia

Los Romeros Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

Rosé Wine

Whispering Hills, White Zinfandel, California

Borsari Merlot Rosé, Italy

Red Wine

Altoritas Merlot, Chile

Solstice Shiraz, Italy

Monte Verde Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

Ayrum Tempranillo Tinto Albali, Spain

Sparkling Wine

Pigalle Brut, NV

Galanti Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy (£2 supplement per person)

Pongrácz Brut, South Africa (£5 supplement per person)

Champagne

Louis Dornier Champagne, Brut, NV £45

Please ask for further choices on our selection of wines

Bibury Duck Race £100As a little something unique to us, why not have a duck race on the RiverColn which flows through the hotel gardens. We can set up and provideall you need for the guests to run the races themselves to include,ducklings, fishing nets and the all important finish line!

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