Weddings at Whalley Abbey

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Weddings at Whalley Abbey
Weddings
                                        at
                 Whalley Abbey

Whalley Abbey is a former Cistercian Monastery, founded in the 13th Century.
Following the dissolution of the monasteries the site passed into private hands and is
now the Conference and Retreat Centre of the Anglican Diocese of Blackburn.

                                   Whalley Abbey
                                    The Sands
                                     Whalley
                                     Clitheroe
                                      BB7 9SS

                                 Tel: 01254 828400

                          Email: office@whalleyabbey.org
                          Website: www.whalleyabbey.org
Weddings at Whalley Abbey
Standard Wedding Package: £750
Exclusive use of House
Grounds for photographs
Unlimited access to Grounds and
Abbey ruins
Great Hall for Reception
Dining Room for Wedding
Breakfast

                                          Robinson Room as a quiet
                                          lounge
                                          Champagne and chocolates
                                          for the Bride and Groom
                                          Complimentary bed and
                                          breakfast for the Bride and
                                          Groom

           Drinks packages from £11.95 per guest
               3 Course meal £44.00 per guest
                 Evening buffet as per menu

 If you have any specific requirements our chef will be
           pleased to discuss these with you
    Bed and breakfast is available at £45.00 per guest

            Children under 12 are charged at 50%
           There is no charge for children under 5
                    Prices include VAT at 20%

   Sunday to Thursday weddings: discount available
       Midweek all-inclusive package available

     Any change in the rate of VAT may affect prices

Please note that the rates quoted in this brochure apply to weddings from
         1st January 2015 and are subject to change for 2016

                    Please see terms and conditions
Weddings at Whalley Abbey
Wedding Menu
Weddings at Whalley Abbey
Starters

                    Soup
                    Choice of –
  Stilton & celery, Roast tomato & Red pepper,
        Leek & potato, Carrot & coriander

       Smoked Mackerel pate

            Rustic Gala Pie

Field Mushroom stuffed with Stilton

Mediterranean Meatball bruchetta
Weddings at Whalley Abbey
Main Courses
        All served with a panache of
          seasonal vegetables and
          Roast or Minted potatoes

     Roast Pork, Turkey or Beef

  Chicken with Parmesan crust &
           Ratatouille

Pork Steak served on bubble & squeak

  Fresh Salmon with a Herb Crust

            Lamb Shank
        £2.00 supplement per person
Weddings at Whalley Abbey
Vegetarian Main Courses

                 Gamista
     Roasted half pepper and beef tomato
          stuffed with rice and herbs

                 Pancake
  Herb pancakes stuffed with mushrooms and
          served with a cream sauce

              Suet Pudding
Steamed suet pastry filled with cheese and leeks

           Spinach Lasagne
 Layers of pasta stuffed with creamed spinach
              topped with cheese
Weddings at Whalley Abbey
Desserts

            Apple pie & custard

  Treacle & orange tart with custard

   Pear & almond tart with vanilla
             ice cream

Chocolate & mint contrast with cream

                  Cheesecake
Blackcurrant, Mascarpone, Lemon & almond or Orange

         Blueberry crème brulee

           Sticky toffee Pudding
           Served with cream or ice cream
Drinks Packages for 2015

         ENGLISH

    Pimms for the Girls
    Becks for the Boys

         ITALIAN

  Lemon Zing for the Girls
   (Limoncello & Bubbly)
     Peroni for the Boys

         GERMAN

    Bellinis for the Girls
   Budweiser for the Boys

         SPANISH

    Sangria for the Girls
  San Miguel for the Boys
Package Prices per Guest

               Package A- £11.95
       One of the above arrival drinks
  Glass of House red or white with the meal
     Glass of sparkling wine for the toast

               Package B - £13.95
       One of the above arrival drinks
Glass and a top up of House red or white wine
                 with the meal
    Glass of sparkling wine with the toast

              Package C - £16.95
       One of the above arrival drinks
Glass and a top up of House red or white wine
                with the meal
  Glass of House champagne with the toast

           Corkage per bottle
               Wine £10.50
    Champagne and sparkling wine £12.60

 The prices quoted are applicable to events taking place in the year
  commencing 1 January 2015 and are subject to change for 2016
Canapés
 £1.50 each or £4.00 for 3 per Guest

         Served in canapé cups

          Cottage Pie, Lancashire Hot Pot
and Cheese and Onion Crumble Tart, Cream cheese &
  chives, Chicken parfait, Cream cheese & salmon

            Swedish meatballs
                on cocktail sticks

                  Samosas

                 Bruchetta

           Mini garlic breads

                Prawn toast

                Spring rolls
Evening Buffet Menu Options
           Prices per person

                      In a Bun
                    Bacon butties
              Vegetarian bean burgers
      £4.00 each – 1.5 per person recommended

   Locally sourced pork sausage served in a sub roll
                         £4.00

                      (Carved)
          Roast pork, apple sauce and stuffing
          Roast turkey, cranberry and stuffing
           Roast beef, horseradish & mustard
                       £6.00 each

               Cheese & Biscuits
 A selection of local cheeses accompanied with relish &
pickle, and a selection of savoury biscuits & crusty bread
                       From £10.00

             Pie & Peas - £6.50
   Chicken curry, rice & naan bread - £8.50
   Chilli con carne, rice & garlic bread- £7.00
         Lasagne & garlic bread - £7.00
WHALLEY ABBEY RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE

                          TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note that you will be required to sign a copy of these terms and conditions
    and return it, together with your deposit, in order to secure your booking

Deposits
The appropriate deposit must be returned with the completed booking form within
21 days of the booking being made or immediately if the event is due to take place
within 28 days. We regret that we are unable to confirm your booking until the
deposit has been received.

Please note that the information contained on the booking form will form the basis of
the minimum charge in the event of cancellation.

A non-refundable deposit of £750 is required to secure the booking. This sum will
be deducted from the final invoice

Four weeks before the event an additional payment of £1,000 is required

Final numbers are due 14 days before the event. This figure will form the basis of
the estimated final invoice. Payment of this invoice is due 10 days before the event

Any additional balance must be paid prior to departure

Cancellations

Time to Event                      Charge, including VAT at the prevailing rate

Over 6 months                      Initial deposit

6 months to 3 months               50% of the estimated final invoice

3 months to 1 month                75% of the estimated final invoice

Less than 1 month                  100% of the estimated final invoice
General Conditions
The hirer is responsible for the behaviour of all guests attending an event and the
management of Whalley Abbey reserves the right to make a charge for any loss or
damage caused.

If the behaviour of any guests(s) becomes uncontrolled the Duty Manager has the
right to terminate the event.

Guests are not allowed to consume alcohol brought into the premises without prior
agreement. A corkage charge will apply.

Children must be supervised at all times. The hirer will be charged for any damage,
accidental or otherwise, made to Whalley Abbey property.

Please note that Whalley Abbey operates a strict non-smoking policy and a charge of
£100 plus VAT will be made to any guest who smokes in the house. This is to cover
the costs of specialist cleaning of carpets, curtains, etc.

Neither Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance Limited nor its staff accept
responsibility for loss or damage to any vehicle or property belonging to any person
or organisation using Whalley Abbey or its associated buildings.

I agree to the above terms and conditions

Signed:       _________________________________________

Date:         _________________________________________

This form, duly signed, must be returned completed with your completed booking
form and deposit

We recommend that you take advice on wedding insurance
Whalley Abbey Bedroom List

Event:

Arrival and Departure Dates:

West Wing First Floor                                Guest Name

West 4                    Twin

West 5                    Twin

West 6                    Single

West Wing Attic

West 7                    Twin

West 8                    Single

West 9                    Single

Canon Geoffrey Williams Suite

Williams Bedroom          Single

Williams Lounge           Single bed settee

East Wing First Floor

East 1                    Twin

East 2                    Twin

East 3                    Twin

East 4                    Twin

East 5                    Twin

East 6                    Single

East 7                    Twin

Paslew Suite

Paulinus                  Double and single

Peter of Chester
                          Double
(Private Bathroom)
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