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. |
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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
MENU A
£12.95 per person (maximum of 120 guests)
HONEY ROAST HAM
ROAST TOPSIDE OF BEEF
ROAST NORFOLK TURKEY
FRESHLY ROASTED CHICKEN PIECES
HOMEMADE CHEESE & ONION PIES
SAUSAGE ROLLS
TOMATO & BEAN SALAD
TUNA & SWEET CORN PASTA SALAD
FRESHLY TOSSED SALAD
HOMEMADE COLESLAW
POTATO WEDGES
FRESHLY BAKED BREAD
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BUFFET B
£14.95 per person (maximum of 120 guests)
HONEY ROAST HAM
ROAST TOPSIDE OF BEEF
ROAST NORFOLK TURKEY
FRESHLY ROASTED CHICKEN PIECES
HOMEMADE CHEESE & ONION PIES
GALA PIE
SAUSAGE ROLLS
HOMEMADE POTATO SALAD
TOMATO & BEAN SALAD
DRESSED SALMON
HOMEMADE COLESLAW
FRESHLY TOSSED SALAD
POTATO WEDGES
FRESHLY BAKED BREAD
VEGETARIAN QUICHE
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CHOICE OF SWEETS
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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.
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