wedding brochure 2018 - ye olde plough · pdf fileelona’s can seat a maximum of 100...
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The GardensHere at Ye Olde Plough House we are proud of our award winning gardens which include two Portland stone arches from the old demolished Grays public library which have been re-erected together with the stone from an old Church in Leeds.
The old stream which flows to the Thames has been extensively landscaped and the whole atmosphere of the grounds is one of peace and tranquility.
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Civil Ceremony ChargesElonas Sunday - Friday: £300.00 + registrar fee. Saturday: £350.00 + registrar fee.Elona’s can seat a maximum of 100 guests and 120 with some standing. Gardens Sunday – Friday: £500.00 + registrar fee. Saturday: £550.00 + registrar fee.Arrival Drinks & Canapes are required POA.Complimentary changing room for bride or groom included in the ceremony fee, access from 9am.
Civil CeremoniesEssex County Council granted approval for Ye Olde Plough House to be used as a venue for the solemnization of marriages, under the 1949 and 1994 Marriage Acts on the 20th March 2000.
To arrange a ceremony at Ye Olde Plough House, it is necessary to initially make a provisional booking with Ye Olde Plough House for the required date, which can be held for fourteen days. Within this period
the Bride & Groom should then Contact Thurrock Register Office on 01375 375245 for advice and to check availability and the current rates.
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Monks Barn WeddingsThe Barn was originally built about 1650 at Dennington in Norfolk. All the timbers were numbered, dismantled and were made ready for re-erection and now stand proud in the grounds of Ye Olde Plough House. In its 350 year life the barn has been home to many glorious occasions and the views of the beautifully landscaped gardens enhances the beauty of the barn making it the ideal wedding venue.
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Monks Barn Prices January – March
Based on 70 day guests and 120 evening
Room Hire Charge
A selection of Bucks Fizz, Lager & Orange juice on arrival (1 per person)
Homemade Canapes (3 per person)
Three Course Wedding Breakfast (Silver Menu)
Half a bottle of house wine per person
Glass of sparkling wine for toasting
Evening finger buffet catering for a total of 75% of 120 guests = 90 guests catered for (6 items)
Bridal suite for your overnight stay (access from 2pm)
Candy Cart with a selection of 10 Retro sweets
White chair covers & chair sash (colour of your choice)
70 favours (white box ribbon colour of your choice)
Crystal Globe Centre Pieces
£4650.00 all prices include VAT
Additional Adult day guests £69.50pp Children under 10 years £20.50pp
Gold Package
Based on 80 day guests and 120 evening
Room hire charge
A selection of Bucks Fizz, sparkling wine, lager and orange juice (1 per person)
A selection of homemade canapes waitress served in our gardens (choice of 3)
Three course wedding breakfast
Half a bottle of house wine per person through dinner
1 glass of sparkling Rose wine for toasting
Chair sashes - colour of your choice
Evening finger buffet catering for 75% of the total evening guests (Example: 75% of 120 = 90 guests catered for)
(Choice of 8 items from finger buffet)
Bridal suite for your overnight stay (access from 2pm)
Disco for your evening reception
Price for Saturday from April - September £8,300.00
Price for Friday & Sunday from April - September £7,500.00
Price for Monday - Thursday from January - December £6,300.00
Price for Friday Saturday & Sunday in October or November £6,300.00
All prices include VAT
Additional guests £69.50 per person, includes evening buffet Children under 10 years £20.50 per person, excludes evening buffet
Additional evening guests £15.00 per person
Platinum Package
Based on 80 day guests and 120 evening
Room hire charge
A selection of Pimms & Lemonade, Kir Royale, Lager, Sparkling Rose Wine, Bucks Fizz & Fruit Punch
A selection of homemade Luxury canapes waitress served in our gardens (choice of 3 )
Three course wedding breakfast
A selection of Handmade Breads
Half a bottle of wine per person through dinner
1 glass of Champagne for toasting
White Chair Covers & chair sashes - colour of your choice
Cut Crystal Glasses
Single Swan Ice Sculpture
Evening finger buffet or Hog Roast catering for 75 % of the total evening guests. (Example: 75% of 120 = 90 guests catered for)
(Choice of 8 items from finger buffet menu) Please note if you have chosen the hog roast option all guests must be catered for 75% are included the additional 25% are payable at £15.00pp
Disco for your evening
Candy Cart with a selection of 10 sweets
Bridal Suite for your overnight stay (access from 2pm)
2 complimentary standard rooms
Price for Saturday from April - September £10,150.00
Price for Friday & Sunday from April - September £9,350.00
Price for Monday - Thursday from January - December £8,350.00
Price for Friday Saturday & Sunday in October or November £8,350.00
Additional guests £87.00 per person including evening buffet, Children under 10 years £20.50 per person excludes evening buffet.
Additional evening guests £15.00 per person
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Cavalier Suite Weddings The newly refurbished Cavalier Suite has a unique charm. This large open space can offer a versatile choice of layouts to meet your every need, ranging from smaller more personal Weddings to a larger friendly occasion it truly captures the panache of the Tudor period. Set on two levels this replica with solid oak beams & open vaulted ceiling sets a superior environment.
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Cavalier Suite PricesWinter Wonderland Package
Available from 18th November 2018 – 7 January 2019 Based on 50 adult guests. Price Includes:
Wedding Reception in the Cavalier Suite
Civil Ceremony in Elona’s (registrar fee not included)
Use of extensive Landscaped Gardens for your photographs
Selection of Mulled Wine, Bucks Fizz & Orange Juice on arrival
Mini Mince Pie Canapés
Three Course Wedding Breakfast (see below set menu)
Half a bottle of house wine per person
Glass of sparkling wine for the toast
Evening finger buffet for total of 100 guests attending
White Chair Covers & Chair Sash colour of your choice
Crystal Globe Centre Pieces
Garland of Lights for the length of the top table
Complimentary Bridal Suite for your overnight stay access from 2.00pm
Snow Machine for your Photos
50 Favours (white box choice of coloured ribbon)
Menu
Tomato & Basil soup Roast turkey with sausage & cranberry stuffing Roast potatoes and seasonal vegetable Mediterranean vegetable tart (v) Chocolate cheesecake coffee & mint.
£4400.00
Silver Wedding Package
Based on 50 Day guests, 100 Evening guests
Room Hire Charge
A selection of Bucks Fizz and Orange Juice
Three course wedding breakfast
Half a bottle of house wine per person through dinner
1 glass of sparkling wine for toasting
Finger buffet for the evening reception catering for 75% of the total evening guests (Example: 75% of 100 = 75 Guests catered for)
(a choice of six items from the finger buffet menu)
Price for Saturday from May – September £3,800.00
Price for Friday & Sunday from May – September £3,500.00
Price for Monday-Thursday from January – December £3,000.00
Price for Friday Saturday & Sunday from January – April & October & November £3,000.00
All prices include VAT
Additional guests £55.00 per person including evening buffet.
Children under 10 years £17.50 per person, excludes evening buffet.
Additional evening guests £11.95 per person.
Gold Wedding Package
Based on 50 day guests & 100 evening guests
Room hire charge
A selection of Bucks Fizz, sparkling wine, lager and orange juice
A selection of homemade canapes waitress served in our gardens (choice of 3 )
Three course wedding breakfast
Half a bottle of house wine per person through dinner
1 glass of sparkling Rose wine for toasting
Chair sashes - colour of your choice
Evening finger buffet catering for 75% of the total evening guests (Example: 75% of 100 = 75 Guests catered for
(choice of 8 items from finger buffet)
Bridal Suite for your overnight stay (access from 2pm)
Disco for your evening reception
Price for Saturday from May - September £4950.00
Price for Friday & Sunday from May - September £4650.00
Price for Monday - Thursday from January - December £4150.00
Price for Friday Saturday & Sunday from January - April & October & November £4150.00
All prices include VAT
Additional guests £67.50 per person including evening buffet.
Children under 10 years £20.50 per person excluding evening buffet.
Additional evening guests £15.00 per person.
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Silver MenuStarters
Selection of soups - Tomato & basil soup, Leek & potato soup & Vegetable soup
Chicken Liver Pate with Chutney and freshly baked Bread
Prawns with a marie rose sauce
Mains
Roast turkey served with a Sausage and cranberry stuffing and a traditional gravy
Roasted Chicken Supreme served with a Champagne and tarragon Jus
Roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Sausage Mash & Onion Gravy
Vegetarian
Mediterranean Vegetable Tart
Mediterranean Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Dessert
Deconstructed Strawberry Shortcake
Lemon Meringue
Chocolate Cheesecake
Coffee & Mint
Children’s menuSuitable for children under the age of 10 years
Fruit Shoot or orange juice with the meal.
Main Course
Chicken Breast Goujons, Chips and Baked Beans
Small portion of Roast dinner
Sausage, Mashed Potato & Peas
Tomato, Cheese & Pasta Bake
Dessert
Ice Cream
Fruit Shoot with meal
Add a starter £3.00 supplement
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Gold MenuCanapés
Mini Jackets with cream cheese and chive
Spinach and feta Filo parcels
Sunblushed tomato Blini
Prawns in filo pastry with sweet chilli dip
Starters
Selection of soups
Tomato & basil soup, Leek & potato soup & Vegetable soup
Bacon, spring onion and Cotswold cheese tart
Chicken Caesar Salad
Pork Rillete served with toasted ciabatta and apple sauce
Prawns with marie rose sauce
Goats Cheese, pear and beetroot salad
Mains
Roast topside of beef with Yorkshire pudding
Roasted Chicken Supreme served with a Champagne and tarragon Jus
Roasted Leg of lamb with a creamy mint and rosemary sauce
Roast Loin of Pork served with crackling served with a cider & mustard gravy
Fillet of Salmon with a lemon and chive butter, served with roasted new potatoes
Vegetarian
Nut Roast served with a vegetable gravy
Vegetable Stirfry
Desserts
Rich chocolate ganache pot
Deconstructed Key Lime Pie
Raspberry and white chocolate cheese cake
Blackberry & Apple crumble with custard
Coffee & Mint
Children’s menuSuitable for children under the age of 10 years
Fruit Shoot or orange juice with the meal.
Main Course
Chicken Breast Goujons, Chips and Baked Beans
Small portion of Roast dinner
Sausage, Mashed Potato & Peas
Tomato, Cheese & Pasta Bake
Dessert
Ice Cream
Fruit Shoot with meal
Add a starter £3.00 supplement
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Platinum PackageLuxury Canapés
Fraise au Chocolate
Prawn and chorizo skewer
Mini Chicken tikka naan
Prawn, Chilli and lime filo tart
Goats Cheesecake with red onion Jam
Starters
Sweet Potato & Butternut squash Soup
Duck Rillette with toasted bread
Crab, avocado and manchego cheese stuffed pepper served with ciabbata and a chilli aioli
Warm Mushroom Bruschetta
Brie and Beetroot Tart
Smoked Salmon, Caper and shallot salad
Mains
Roast Sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding and a choice of either, a traditional gravy, red wine jus or a mushroom gravy
Lamb Shank with Mash and a Rosemary and lavender jus
Breaded breast of chicken stuffed with brie, served with a tomato, red pepper and lemongrass sauce and dauphinoise potatoes
Slow Roasted Rump of Lamb, with a mint jus and dauphinoise potatoes
Fillet of Seabass With a creamy wine and shallot Sauce with roasted new potatoes
Vegetarian
Tomato, basil and mozzarella risotto cake with a tomato sauce
Vegetable Thai Green Curry
Sunblushed Tomato, courgette and Emmental Tart
Desserts
Choice of homemade cheesecake
Chocolate orange steamed pudding with chocolate custard and caramelised orange
Peach and Raspberry Crumble
Trio of desserts Lemon posset shot, chocolate ganache shot, strawberry cheesecake shot
Coffee & Petit fours
Children’s menuSuitable for children under the age of 10 years
Fruit Shoot or orange juice with meal
Main Course
Chicken Breast Goujons, Chips and Baked Beans
Small portion of Roast dinner
Sausage, Mashed Potato & Peas
Tomato, Cheese & Pasta Bake
Dessert
Ice Cream
Fruit Shoot with meal
Add a starter £3.00 supplement
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Silver Package Buffet
A selection of either Sausage, Bacon, Egg or Cheese Butties
Or
Finger Buffet
Selection of Sandwiches
Sausage Rolls
Dim Sum Selection
Chicken Wings
Potato Wedges
Tempura Vegetables
Crisps, Nuts & Dips
Gold & Platinum Package Finger Buffet Menu(Please choose 8 items)
Selection of fresh sandwiches
Selection of mini wraps
Sausage rolls
Mini Mexican Selection
Sweetcorn chilli sticks
Mini Burgers
Selection of savoury pastry turnovers
Tempura Vegetables
Dim Sum selection
Chicken Wings
Selection of Pork Pies, Scotch Eggs & Various Pickles
Cumberland Cocktail Sausages
Prawns In Crushed Filo
Crab Cakes With Tartare sauce
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Pizza Slices
Cajun Potato Wedges
Battered Chicken Mini Fillets
Crisp, Nuts & Dips are included in the buffet price
Hog RoastFor an Evening buffet (as an alternative to the finger buffet, all guests must be catered for)
Roast Pork
Crackling
Sage & Onion Stuffing
Vegetarian Alternative
Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Bread Baps
A Selection of Mustards, Apple Sauce & Chutneys
£15.00 per person
Minimum order of 80 guests, all guests must be catered for
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B.B.QFor an Evening buffet (as an alternative to the finger buffet. 75% of total guests to be catered for)
Selection of Sausages
4oz Burger
Chicken Drumsticks
Mediterranean Prawns in Garlic & Coriander Butter
Jacket Potatoes
Mixed Salad
Quorn Burger or Vegetarian sausage (to be pre-ordered)
Corn on the Cob with a Chilli Butter
Coleslaw
Selection of Bread Rolls & Baps
£22.00 per person
Extra items available to enhance your evening buffet
Prawn Platter Market Price
Bowl of Jellied Eels Market Price
Bowl of Cockles Market Price
French Bread £1.00 per person
Mirror of Seafood £170.00 (Caters for approximately 40 guests)
Side of Dressed Salmon £85.00
Cheeseboard £150.00 Selection of four cheeses with crackers and garnish (caters for approximately 40 guests)
Mirrored Fresh Fruit Platter £115.00
Single Swan £75.00
Double Swan Heart £125.00
Sweet Cart Hire Only £100
Sweet cart with 10 retro sweets £175.00 £175.00
Platter of Mini Desserts & Pastries £145.00 (approx 80 items)Our in house sweet cart is only permitted at Ye Olde Plough House you are not permitted to hire an external supplier )
Additional ExtrasChair Sashes - a selection of colours available £1.50 per chair
Bespoke white chair covers £1.50 per chair
Red Carpet entrance for arrival drinks £25.00
LCD Projector & Screen £40.00If you require the provision of an external chocolate fountain (Solar Chocolate fountains are the only company we allow for this)
Favours (white box with choice of coloured ribbon) £2.50 per person sugar almonds or chocolate hearts £2.80 per person
Small lockable post box £30.00
Large lockable post box £40.00
White ceremony runner £25.00 (indoor ceremony only)
Room hire Charge includes White table Linen
Tables & Chairs
Cutlery, Crockery and Glassware
Cream bespoke Chair Covers
Traditional Cake Stand & Knife
Table Plan Easel
Table Number Stands
Cutting of your Wedding Cake
Background Music
Private bar
Front of House ManagerWe will place your favours, cameras, sprinkles, menu cards and place cards on your tables at no charge, any other items will incur a surcharge.12 13
AccommodationWe currently have 67 accommodation rooms set amongst our gardens. All have en-suite bathrooms with either a bath or shower, freeview televisions, tea & coffee making facilities and ample parking.
To reserve accommodation payment in full is required on booking to secure it. If you wish to book the bridal suite for your special evening we advise you to book at the time of booking your Wedding Reception to ensure the availability.
Check in time for all accommodation is 2.00pm, Check out time is 10.30am.
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Date of Wedding: ...............................................................................................................................................
Full name of Bride: ............................................................................................................................................
Full name of Groom: ........................................................................................................................................
Address for correspondence: .....................................................................................................................
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Time of wedding service: .............................................................................................................................
Location of wedding ceremony:..............................................................................................................
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Guest estimated time of arrival at Ye Olde Plough House: .....................................................
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Booking form
WARNING: You should read the Terms & Conditions overleaf and familiarise yourselves with them. Once you have agreed to be bound by them you have entered into an agreement under which you have an obligation to fulfil.
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1. A provisional booking can be held for a period not exceeding 14 days.
2. A booking will not be confirmed until a £1000.00 deposit has been paid and Ye Olde Plough House have received a signed copy of the terms and conditions. Please note deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
3. Six Months prior to the date of your function, an interim payment of £1,000.00 is required. Please note this payment is also non-refundable & non-transferable.
4. Approximately 6 weeks prior to your function, you will be invited to attend a consultation with a function coordinator. At this consultation your function will be discussed, and full details of your requirements, including your menu choices and confirmation of the number of your guests attending your function will need to be confirmed by you. Based upon this consultation, an invoice will be prepared and forwarded to you within seven days.
5. Full Payment for your function must be paid to us at least 21 days prior to your function.
6. Any additional expenses incurred on the day are to be settled on departure. Cash, credit & debit cards are the only acceptable means of payment.
7. Table plans must be submitted 7 days prior to the function.
8. All prices are inclusive of the current rate of V.A.T.
9. Ye Olde Plough House hereby make you aware that they cannot accept any responsibility for the supervision of children around our ponds or grounds.
10. All Wedding Functions that have booked a meal during the day must have an evening buffet for a minimum of 75% of your total guests attending the evening.
11. In the event of a cancellation within 5 months of the function by you, the Ye Olde Plough House will be permitted to recover its estimated losses. These will be based on the information provided on the wedding booking form. For guidance purposes they are likely to be as follows. At 5 months notice, but not less than 3 months - 50% of the total estimated bill. At 3 months notice, or less 75% of the total estimated bill.
12. It is not the Ye Olde Plough House’s responsibility to liase with the District registrar with regards to services held at “Ye Olde Plough House” and we accept no liability for a wedding ceremony not taking place howsoever caused.
13. It is the Ye Olde Plough House suggestion that all wedding parties should consider taking an appropriate insurance policy to insure their wedding day.
14. The Ye Olde Plough House reserves the right to amend its published prices by giving you a minimum of 3 months notice.
15. The Ye Olde Plough House also reserves the right to increase its published prices for V.A.T. and duty increases imposed on them by the Government’s budget without prior notice.
16 Ye Olde Plough House accepts all bookings on the basis that the venue supplies all food and drink items with the exception of one Wedding cake. Please note any guests found consuming their own drink will be escorted from the premises.
17 Ye Olde Plough House hereby inform you that if any of your guests require reservations for our overnight accommodation that our hotel rooms are let on a first come first served basis and we therefore suggest, to avoid disappointment that you inform your guests that early booking is advisable, to secure their overnight room. Please also be advised that payment for these rooms will be required in full when a reservation is made.
18. Cars parked at the Ye Olde Plough House are left at the owners own risk.
19. Damage (other than fair wear and tear) to the Ye Olde Plough House, including any part of the premises, plants, equipment or the grounds, caused by the bridal couples or their guests, will be charged at the original price.
20. The Ye Olde Plough House cannot accept responsibility for the loss of wedding gifts and/or any property left in public areas. All function rooms need to be cleared at the end of the evening of any such items. Any unclaimed property will only be kept for a period of 7 days.
21. The Ye Olde Plough House cannot accept responsibility for the dressing of the function tables, with the exception of our own items, the placing of name cards and favours, if applicable to your function. If you require our staff to carry out any additional dressing of the function tables, these will be undertaken in accordance with your instructions if possible and at an additional cost. Any additional requirements in this regard must be disclosed and costs agreed on or before the consultation referred to in Clause 4 of these terms and conditions.
22. To comply with licensing regulations all our bars (including residents bar) will close at 11.45pm.
23. Cancellation of a wedding will only be accepted in writing with at least one signatory of the bridal couple. Cancellation is accepted on the date of receipt of that letter.
24. Entertainers will need to satisfy the Ye Olde Plough House pursuant to its License for Public Entertainment, that the entertainers equipment has been tested in accordance with N.I.C 16th Edition requirements. In addition to the above, albeit not compulsory the Ye Olde Plough House would also like to satisfy itself that any entertainers do have satisfactory Public Liability Insurance. For bridal parties that have secures the recommended services of the Ye Olde Plough House, the criteria has been met. This legislation has been adopted by the Local Authority in an attempt to ensure that guests safety is maintained when a Music & Dance Licence is in operation.
25. Please note that you are each jointly and severally liable, under these terms and conditions, for all monies due or owed to the Ye Olde Plough House.
26. The Ceremony times cannot be amended from that stated on the Wedding Booking form unless written consent is received from the venue.
27. No candles, Chinese Lanterns, Fireworks, Confetti Cannons or Confetti balloons are permitted.
28. No Live Bands are permitted.
29. All Wedding functions in the Cavalier suite must order a minimum of the Silver Package. All wedding functions in the Monks Barn must order a minimum of the Gold Package.
30 You are not permitted to bring your own sweetcart, only the use of Ye Olde Plough House Sweetie cart is permitted, If you require the provision of external chair covers or a Chocolate fountain (Solar Chocolate Fountains only are permitted at Ye Olde Plough House) then you will require Ye Olde Plough Houses permission for any such requests. Please note that Ye Olde Plough House will levy a £50.00 charge per request for any acceptable supplies. The charge will be payable when your final balance is due.
Terms & Conditions of Booking
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1. A provisional booking can be held for a period not exceeding 14 days.
2. A booking will not be confirmed until a £1000.00 deposit has been paid and Ye Olde Plough House have received a signed copy of the terms and conditions. Please note deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
3. Six Months prior to the date of your function, an interim payment of £1,000.00 is required. Please note this payment is also non-refundable & non-transferable.
4. Approximately 6 weeks prior to your function, you will be invited to attend a consultation with a function coordinator. At this consultation your function will be discussed, and full details of your requirements, including your menu choices and confirmation of the number of your guests attending your function will need to be confirmed by you. Based upon this consultation, an invoice will be prepared and forwarded to you within seven days.
5. Full Payment for your function must be paid to us at least 21 days prior to your function.
6. Any additional expenses incurred on the day are to be settled on departure. Cash, credit & debit cards are the only acceptable means of payment.
7. Table plans must be submitted 7 days prior to the function.
8. All prices are inclusive of the current rate of V.A.T.
9. Ye Olde Plough House hereby make you aware that they cannot accept any responsibility for the supervision of children around our ponds or grounds.
10. All Wedding Functions that have booked a meal during the day must have an evening buffet for a minimum of 75% of your total guests attending the evening.
11. In the event of a cancellation within 5 months of the function by you, the Ye Olde Plough House will be permitted to recover its estimated losses. These will be based on the information provided on the wedding booking form. For guidance purposes they are likely to be as follows. At 5 months notice, but not less than 3 months - 50% of the total estimated bill. At 3 months notice, or less 75% of the total estimated bill.
12. It is not the Ye Olde Plough House’s responsibility to liase with the District registrar with regards to services held at “Ye Olde Plough House” and we accept no liability for a wedding ceremony not taking place howsoever caused.
13. It is the Ye Olde Plough House suggestion that all wedding parties should consider taking an appropriate insurance policy to insure their wedding day.
14. The Ye Olde Plough House reserves the right to amend its published prices by giving you a minimum of 3 months notice.
15. The Ye Olde Plough House also reserves the right to increase its published prices for V.A.T. and duty increases imposed on them by the Government’s budget without prior notice.
16 Ye Olde Plough House accepts all bookings on the basis that the venue supplies all food and drink items with the exception of one Wedding cake. Please note any guests found consuming their own drink will be escorted from the premises.
17 Ye Olde Plough House hereby inform you that if any of your guests require reservations for our overnight accommodation that our hotel rooms are let on a first come first served basis and we therefore suggest, to avoid disappointment that you inform your guests that early booking is advisable, to secure their overnight room. Please also be advised that payment for these rooms will be required in full when a reservation is made.
18. Cars parked at the Ye Olde Plough House are left at the owners own risk.
19. Damage (other than fair wear and tear) to the Ye Olde Plough House, including any part of the premises, plants, equipment or the grounds, caused by the bridal couples or their guests, will be charged at the original price.
20. The Ye Olde Plough House cannot accept responsibility for the loss of wedding gifts and/or any property left in public areas. All function rooms need to be cleared at the end of the evening of any such items. Any unclaimed property will only be kept for a period of 7 days.
21. The Ye Olde Plough House cannot accept responsibility for the dressing of the function tables, with the exception of our own items, the placing of name cards and favours, if applicable to your function. If you require our staff to carry out any additional dressing of the function tables, these will be undertaken in accordance with your instructions if possible and at an additional cost. Any additional requirements in this regard must be disclosed and costs agreed on or before the consultation referred to in Clause 4 of these terms and conditions.
22. To comply with licensing regulations all our bars (including residents bar) will close at 11.45pm.
23. Cancellation of a wedding will only be accepted in writing with at least one signatory of the bridal couple. Cancellation is accepted on the date of receipt of that letter.
24. Entertainers will need to satisfy the Ye Olde Plough House pursuant to its License for Public Entertainment, that the entertainers equipment has been tested in accordance with N.I.C 16th Edition requirements. In addition to the above, albeit not compulsory the Ye Olde Plough House would also like to satisfy itself that any entertainers do have satisfactory Public Liability Insurance. For bridal parties that have secures the recommended services of the Ye Olde Plough House, the criteria has been met. This legislation has been adopted by the Local Authority in an attempt to ensure that guests safety is maintained when a Music & Dance Licence is in operation.
25. Please note that you are each jointly and severally liable, under these terms and conditions, for all monies due or owed to the Ye Olde Plough House.
26. The Ceremony times cannot be amended from that stated on the Wedding Booking form unless written consent is received from the venue.
27. No candles, Chinese Lanterns, Fireworks, Confetti Cannons or Confetti balloons are permitted.
28. No Live Bands are permitted.
29. All Wedding functions in the Cavalier suite must order a minimum of the Silver Package. All wedding functions in the Monks Barn must order a minimum of the Gold Package.
30 You are not permitted to bring your own sweetcart, only the use of Ye Olde Plough House Sweetie cart is permitted, If you require the provision of external chair covers or a Chocolate fountain (Solar Chocolate Fountains only are permitted at Ye Olde Plough House) then you will require Ye Olde Plough Houses permission for any such requests. Please note that Ye Olde Plough House will levy a £50.00 charge per request for any acceptable supplies. The charge will be payable when your final balance is due.
Terms & Conditions of Booking
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Recommended SuppliersFLORISTS
Eden Floral Design
19 High Street Stanford le Hope Essex SS17 0HD
01375 642824 [email protected] www.edenfloraldesignessex.co.uk
DISCOS
Chris Surrey Solar Discos & Chocolate Fountains
35 Hillside Grays Essex RM17 5SX
01375 393593 07974 952096 [email protected]
Steve Thorpe A1 Discos
07960 412658 [email protected]
TOASTMASTER
Ted Prior
1 Ridgeway Rayleigh Essex SS6 7BJ
01268 779992 07840 940182 [email protected] www.toastmaster-tedprior.com
PHOTOGRAPHER
The Photographic Lounge (part of A Mobile Studio Ltd)
71 High Street Billericay Essex CM12 9AS
01277 658555
PHOTOBOOTH
The Photographic Lounge (part of A Mobile Studio Ltd)
71 High Street Billericay Essex CM12 9AS
01277 658555 [email protected]
CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS
Chris Surrey Chocolate Fountains
35 Hillside Grays Essex
RM17 5SX
01375 393593 07974 952096 [email protected]
TAXIS
Tilbury Taxis
132 Dock Road Tilbury RM18 8JJ
01375 855555
Thameside
25a Orsett Road Grays Essex
01375 371654 / 385005
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