WEDDING RECEPTIONS

At the Old Mill we are locally famous for the fabulous banqueting facilities and spectacular weddings we offer. With our management team you get the exclusiveness and the experiences you need to make your special day perfect. A welcoming approach of flowers gardens, rockeries, seated terraces. Cascading streams and pools set the hotel in a delightful tranquility.

Full of character with its traditional style beamed ceilings, the beautiful Tudor-Style Hotel is set in its own private grounds, in the heart of Lancashire over looking the Rossendale Valley. We recommend that you visit the hotel and meet with our Wedding manager who will explain the exclusiveness of holding you wedding with us.

With yours being the only wedding party in the hotel this guarantees the sole use of our private landscape gardens for your photographs. This, along with the individual care and attention of our highly experienced wedding coordinator and team of staff, promises a day to be fondly remembered.

WEDDING RECEPTION MENUS

Wedding Breakfast @ £26 per person
From January 2007 to January 2008 (maximum of 75 guests)

Please choose one option only from each of the courses
Some dishes/courses may incur a surcharge per person

STARTERS
Included in price of the wedding breakfast

HOME-MADE CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Garnished with crisp leaves & served with a Cumberland sauce

FANNED HONEYDEW MELON
Presented with a compote of seasonal berries & drizzled with honey

GREENLAND PRAWN COCKTAIL
Nestled upon a delicate leaf salad and topped by a tomato & paprika mayonnaise

POACHED SALMON SALAD
Bound in a lemon & dill mayonnaise and served with a crisp leaf salad

OPEN-CUP FIELD MUSHROOMS
Filled with a tomato concassé & mozzarella cheese, baked in the oven with a basil and pine nut oil

SOUP
Included in price of the wedding breakfast
If you would prefer a soup not on this list, please do not hesitate in asking the wedding co-ordinator

CREAM OF LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
ROASTED CHERRY TOMAO AND BASIL SOUP
CREAMY MUSHROOM AND TARRAGON SOUP
COUNTRY VEGETABLE SOUP
MINESTRONE SOUP

SORBETS
Please note the additional cost per person for this course

CHAMPAGNE
LEMON
MANDARIN
BLACKCURRANT
RASPBERRY

£1.90

MAIN COURSES
Included in price of the wedding breakfast

ROASTED TOPSIDE OF BEEF
Served with a Yorkshire pudding and served with a rich roast gravy

ROAST LEG OF LAMB
Presented with a rosemary and red wine sauce

ROASTED NORFOLK TURKEY BREAST
Accompanied with a sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce and a rich roast gravy

SEARED BREAST OF CHICKEN
Napped by a mushroom and white wine sauce

ROASTED LOIN OF PORK
Sliced and served with an apple sauce and roast gravy

POACHED DARNE OF SALMON
Finished under the grill with a lemon and caper butter

ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE TARTLET
Gratinated with creamy goat’s cheese and finished with a basil and olive oil dressing

WILD MUSHROOM AND PEPPER STROGANOFF
Flamed with brandy and served with a timbale of rice

CHERRY TOMATO AND BASIL RISOTTO
Presented in a roasted pepper and finished with fresh parmesan shavings

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All main courses are served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes

ADDITIONAL MAIN COURSES
Please note the additional charge per person for the following dishes

GRIDDLED SIRLOIN STEAK
(All cooked the same)
Accompanied with a sauce of your choice
£3.50

POACHED BREAST OF CHICKEN
Stuffed with a tomato and basil mousse, sliced and presented with a white wine reduction
£1.50

SEARED MEDALLIONS OF PORK
Presented upon Bury black pudding, all napped by a whisky and mustard seed sauce
£1.50

CLASSIC BEEF WELLINGTON
Fillet of beef coated in mushroom duxelle & pate, all wrapped in puff pastry and presented with a wild mushroom sauce
£6.50

PAUPIETTES OF PLAICE
Filled with a salmon and prawn mousse; napped by a champagne sauce
£3.50

GRILLED SUPREME OF COD
Topped with a pesto crumb and finished with a citrus scented olive oil
£3.70

DESSERTS
Included in price of the wedding breakfast

INDIVIDUAL STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
Drizzled with a tangy fruit coulis and dusted with icing sugar

CREAM-FILLED PROFITEROLES
Topped with a hot chocolate sauce

HOT APPLE PIE
Served with a traditional custard

HOMEMADE RASPBERRY PAVLOVA
Topped with Chantilly cream and presented upon a raspberry coulis

INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE DUO TORTE
Served upon chocolate sauce and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder

CHEESE AND BISCUITS
Self service
Included in price of the wedding breakfast

COFFEE/TEA AND MINTS
Included in price of the wedding breakfast

BUFFET MENUS
The following menus are applicable only where preceded by a meal complying with minimum numbers

Please note that we can offer more extensive buffet menus for those not complying with minimum numbers, or who wish to offer something a little more extravagant to their guests; please do not hesitate in asking your wedding co-ordinator.

EVENING BUFFET

TO WELCOME YOUR GUESTS TO YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION:

BUCKS FIZZ
Always the most popular choice with orange juice and sparkling wine, refreshing and classy
£2.70 per glass

BELLINI COCKTAIL
A light combination of peach schnapps and sparkling wine, a fabulous drink for those hot summer days
£3.60 per glass

FRUIT PUNCH
Virtually alcohol free with grenadine and mixed fruit juices over crushed ice, presented with fruit
£2.10 per glass

SUMMER PUNCH
A wild taste with cherry brandy, Grand Marnier, white wine and fruit juice, finished with fruit
£3.30 per glass

KIR
Royal Crème do Cassis and sparkling wine – the famous French aperitif
£3.50 per glass

A selection of canapés served with your welcome drink is available at £3.50 per person.

For wine during your meal you may wish to consider our fine house wine, giving your guests a choice of a medium white and a soft red wine. You might wish to elaborate a little further and enjoy our extensive wine list, available on request. Our house wines are priced at £12.90 per bottle.

FOR THE TOAST TO THE HAPPY COUPLE:

For your toast we can offer you a choice from a list of champagnes, sparkling white wines, or if you prefer something a little different; a sparkling red.

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE

Moet & Chandon NV Brut Impérial (France)
The ultimate in champagne blending, this champagne has a slight apple, yeast nose and long, rich flavours of biscuity, toasty fruit.
£38.00 per bottle

LANSON ROSE
A beautiful, pure appearance showing pale salmon touches. Aromas of roses and discreet red berry fruit notes. Light, well rounded and fresh with harmonious balance and a good length on the finish.
£51.00 per bottle

BOLLINGER GRANDE ANNEE 1996/97
Wonderfully golden in colour with a powerful nose. Very fruity and weighty, round and clean with a great quality of length.
£66.00 per bottle

ASTI ARALDICA
Fresh and light in body with lovely grape flavours and a sweetness balanced by crisp citrus fruit characteristics.
£14.50 per bottle

MARC ANTOINE BRUT NV
Dry and full with a pronounce fruity aroma with hints of brioche, full complex flavours on the palate and good structure .
£27.00 per bottle

HOUSE WINE
£12.90 per bottle

MARECHAL MEDIUM DRY
Light, dry, medium bodied and stylish with a lively fruit background and refreshing acidity
MARECHAL DRY
A clean, fresh, well balanced off dry white wine with refreshing fruit character showing through to its long, lasting finish

MARECHAL ROUGE
A ruby appearance with a hint of peppery syrah on the nose, full on the palate without being too heavy

(Please note that all bar/wine/champagne prices are subject to change)

WEDDING DAY EXTRAS

The following are included in the cost of a wedding reception:

ROOM HIRE

SERVICE AND VAT

LILIES ON THE RECEPTION TABLES

CHANGING FACILITIES
(please book with reception)

COMPLIMENTARY BRIDAL ROOM
(subject to all day wedding being held at the Old Mill Hotel)

CHAMPAGNE AND FLOWERS INCLUDED WITH THE BRIDAL SUITE
(not included in the Winter Wedding Package)

GAVEL
(for the Best Man)

SILVER CAKE STAND AND KNIFE

SILVER CANDELABRAS

HIGHCHAIRS
(on request)

GUEST BOOK
Colour co-ordinated linen (subject to availability)

Our professional resident DJ can be booked at a cost of £240.

ACCOMMODATION

The Old Mill Hotel is set in the heart of Rossendale Valley and can offer you and your guests’ over-night accommodation at a reduced rate on this special occasion.

SPECIAL OFFER

A double bedded or twin bedded room at a cost of £70.00 during 2007 (rates for 2008 are to be confirmed).
Why not make a weekend of it and stay two nights with our wedding party package.
Our special offer means you can stay the Friday or the Sunday night for just an extra £49.00, after booking your Saturday night at £70.00.
Rates are inclusive of full English breakfast, VAT, wireless internet access and free use of our exclusive leisure facilities with heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and state of the art gymnasium.

Family rooms are available at £20.00 per child supplement. (Please note that children under the age of 18 can only use the leisure centre when accompanied by an adult)

To reserve rooms for your guests please contact your wedding co-ordinator who will be happy to provisionally reserve them in your name.
Your guests will be required to contact the hotel themselves, to take up the provisional rooms, quoting the name of your wedding in order to get the special rate. A deposit of £30 per room is required to guarantee all accommodation bookings.
Reception can be contacted on 0176 822991 or .

WINTER WEDDING CELEBRATION

Available from 1st October 2007 through until 30th April 2008
(Not available on Fridays and Saturdays in December)
£2,345.00

BUCKS FIZZ RECEPTION

WEDDING BREAKFAST FOR 40 GUESTS

FRESH SEASONAL FAN OF MELON GARNISHED WITH A WINTER-BERRY COMPOTE
OR
CHEFS’ COUNTRY VEGETABLE SOUP

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PAN-FRIED BREAST OF CHICKEN SERVED WITH SEASONAL AND RICH GRAVY
OR
BEEF, ROASTED TO PERFECTION, ACCOMPANIED WITH YORKSHIRE PUDDING AND CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE

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PROFITEROLES SERVED WITH HOT CHOCOLATE SAUCE
OR
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE WITH FRESH FRUIT COULIS

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COFFEE & MINTS

EVENING

Hot & cold buffet for 80 guests

Also included:

BUCKS FIZZ FOR ARRIVAL

CAMERAS ON ALL TABLES TO CAPTURE YOUR MAGICAL DAY

1 GLASS OF WINE PER PERSON DURING YOUR MEAL

ACTING MASTER OF CEREMONIES

COMPLIMENTARY BEDROOM FOR THE HAPPY COUPLE

CIVIL CEREMONY

The Old Mill Hotel has been approved by the local authority to hold Civil Ceremonies, within the Cheshire Suite. When holding your full wedding here at The Old Mill Hotel, we are delighted to offer the Cheshire Suite free of room hire charge.

Bury Council Registrar Office:

Bury Registrar
Town Hall
Knowsley Street
Bury
BL9 0SW

Telephone & Fax: 0161 253 5000

Please telephone the registrar office to make an appointment, before attending the office.

Charges for the ceremonies have to be paid directly to Bury registrar office.

USEFUL INFORMATION

TIMESCALE

One year before

Make an appointment to confirm final details at the hotel
Make a list of any questions you may have, and bring them along to your final appointment
At this appointment, you will be required to confirm numbers, menus, drinks, as well as any other special requirements you may have that the hotel needs to know about

One month before

Submit and confirm final numbers
Pay final balance

Week leading up to the wedding

Drop in table plan
Leave favours & table decorations with hotel (advise hotel on the arrangement of these)
Arrange cake delivery and any other deliveries that may be needed

For your information:

The hotel does NOT allow fireworks
Table confetti is allowed, however exploding confetti (including from balloons) and confetti cannons are NOT allowed. Confetti outside and in the grounds is allowed.