Civil weddings and renewal of vows

COVID-19: Unfortunately we can no longer take future bookings for weddings, functions or licensed events

Due to the devastating effect of COVID-19 on the hospitality sector we are no longer able to take future bookings for weddings, functions or licensed events.

Thank you for your interest in the Mansion House and we apologise for any inconvenience caused at this time.

When you’re picking the venue for your wedding ceremony or renewal of vows there are so many things to consider; how many guests will be attending? What food and drinks to serve? Will we have exclusive use of our chosen venue? Can we have photos inside and out?

The Mansion House epitomises Victorian grandeur and this beautiful venue is licenced to hold civil weddings. Why not arrive in our historic courtyard where our team will meet and greet you and your guests and guide you all to the foot of our elegant staircase where you could be offered canapés and reception drinks and then move outside into the gardens to relax before your sumptuous wedding breakfast?

The versatility of the house means there is a choice of style and size of room to achieve the atmosphere you desire. Also the exclusive use of The Mansion House, its Victorian walled gardens and soon to be redeveloped Orangery are available to your guests throughout your special day.

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it!

Wedding couple walking and talking around the walled garden
Bride looking up in the hallway of the Mansion House
Couple signing the marriage certificate at the Mansion House

Wedding packages

Our packages are designed to consider the needs of any happy couple and their guests throughout the day’s or evening’s celebrations. To ensure your wedding day is truly a special occasion for you and your guests we offer the ability to colour coordinate linens and table settings and also lay up the Top Table in either a rectangular, or circular format to best fit the atmosphere you are trying to create.

Build Your Own Package

Overview

  • Access from 2 pm
  • Use of the Diamond Suite or the Orangery
  • Up to 40 guests for the wedding breakfast (fee for additional guests)
  • Up to 80 guests for the evening luxury buffet (fee for additional guests)
  • Up to 5 tables dressed with white linen tablecloths and napkins
  • Chairs with white covers

Ceremony in the main house

  • Ceremony (Registrar to be booked and paid for by client)
  • 40 x chair covers
  • 40 x chair sashes (Hessian/lace/colour)
  • Registrar table decorated (bunting/tablecloth)
  • Glass of prosecco per person after the ceremony

Luxury prop package 1

  • White/cream flower wall
  • Balloon garland for top of flower wall
  • Floral filled love letters

Luxury prop package 2

  • Filled ferris wheel sweetie cart (100 people)
  • Filled donut wall (60)
  • Ribbon wall
  • Balloon garland for ribbon wall

Luxury prop package 3

  • Chocolate fountain (100 people)
  • Love letters
  • Filled sweetie cart (100 people)

Luxury prop package 4

  • Light up dance floor (16 x 16 ft)
  • Love letters (white)
  • 5 x blossom trees

Optional extras

  • Hire of post box
  • Hire of red carpet
  • Hire of speaker/microphone
  • Cake table and cake knife
  • Glasses of prosecco
  • Glasses of wine
  • Champagne bottles
  • Selection of canapes

Silver Package

Overview

  • Access from 1 pm
  • Use of the Diamond Suite and the Orangery
  • Up to 50 guests for the wedding breakfast (fee for additional guests)
  • Up to 80 guests for the evening luxury buffet (fee for additional guests)

Selfie area

  • Rustic suitcase filled with selfie props
  • Room divider (wooden or white wicker backdrop)

Props and decorations

  • 150 x chair covers
  • 150 x chair sashes (Hessian/lace/colour)
  • Welcome sign and easel
  • 10 x centrepiece (jugs/jam jars/wooden carriers/birdcages/glass vases) filled with flowers
  • 10 x wooden log or glass mirrored bases
  • 10 x table runners (Hessian/lace/colour)
  • 15 x round tablecloths
  • 10 x three-tiered balloon bundle or 1 personalised bubble balloon
  • Distribution of favours and personalised items
  • Card box (5 options available)
  • Gift table fulled dressed (bunting/runner fairy lights)
  • 4 x large candle lanterns (2 x white, 2 x silver)
  • Rustic fairy light backdrop
  • Wedding cake base (wooden log or mirrored bases)
  • White or wooden ladders fully decorated
  • 6 x apple crates stacked and wooden ladders decorated
  • 2 x wooden signage (‘Here’s to love’ and ‘Welcome to our wedding’)
  • Top table decorated (bunting/tablecloths) as required

Diamond Package

Overview

  • Ceremony in the Mansion House (Registrar to be booked and paid for by client)
  • Exclusive use of the Mansion House, Diamond Suite, Orangery and the Fountain Gardens (excludes the Victoria Bistro)
  • Bride’s dressing room with complementary bottle of prosecco
  • Up to 50 guests for the wedding breakfast (fee for additional guests)
  • Post ceremony glass of prosecco for each guest
  • Glass of prosecco for each guest with wedding breakfast toast
  • Up to 100 guests for the evening luxury buffet (fee for additional guests)
  • Access to the Courtyard, House and Gardens for photographs
  • Free parking

Ceremony

  • Decorated stair rail
  • Use of the sweeping staircase for photographs
  • 50 x chair covers
  • 50 x chair sashes (Hessian/lace/colour)
  • 6 x small white lanterns (aisle dressing)
  • 1000 fake white/cream petals (optional)
  • Registrar table decorated (bunting/tablecloth/floral display)
  • Post ceremony glass of prosecco for each guest in the Lounge
  • Access to the Courtyard, House and Gardens for photographs (pre and post ceremony)

Wedding breakfast and evening

  • Split between Orangery and Diamond Suite
  • 15 x centrepiece (jugs/jam jars/wooden carriers/bird cages/glass vases) filled with flowers
  • 10 x wooden log or glass mirrored bases
  • 15 x table runners (Hessian/lace/colour)
  • Distribution of favours and personalised items
  • 100 x chair covers
  • 15 x round table clothes
  • 15 x three-tiered balloon bundles OR 2 x 2ft Mr and Mrs balloons OR 1 personalised bubble balloon
  • Top table fully dressed (bunting/1 x floral centrepiece)
  • Access to the Fountain Walled Gardens
  • Outdoor patio seating in Gardens (weather permitting)

Selfie area

  • Rustic suitcase filled with selfie props
  • Room divider (wooden or white wicker backdrop)
  • Light up pallet photo frame

Additional furnishings and decorations

  • Welcome sign and easel
  • Filled donut wall
  • Card box (5 options available)
  • Wedding cake base (wooden log/mirrored base)
  • Gift table fully dressed (bunting/runner/fairy lights)
  • 4 x large candle lanterns (2 x white/2 x silver)
  • Personalised Mr and Mrs bunting
  • 5 x black retro signage
  • White or wooden ladders fully decorated
  • 6 x apple crates stacked and wooden ladders decorated
  • 2 x wooden signage (‘Here’s to love’ and ‘Welcome to our wedding’)
  • 2 x rustic rest room boxes filled

Wedding menus

Our caterers pride themselves on being able to cater for all styles of wedding celebrations, whether it’s a discreet group of 25 of your closest friends and family or large banquet of up to 100, the menus on offer are as varied as your imaginations. We do of course offer special wedding packages that include drink and food selections made by our trained chefs and caterers. Naturally, we offer bespoke menus for those with differing dietary requirements as well as for children and babies. Our staff, catering and hospitality team deliver the very best levels of care for your special day.

Three course options

Please inform us of any dietary requirements. Children’s options also available.

Starters

  • Smoked salmon and prawn parcel served with salad garnish, brown bread and butter
  • Homemade chicken liver, smoked bacon and whiskey pate served with melba toast, salad garnish and chutney
  • Homemade tomato and red pepper soup served with artisan bread roll

Mains

  • Succulent beef and mushrooms in a red wine sauce
  • Chicken breast stuffed with boursin cheese, wrapped in parma ham and slowly roasted
  • Poached fillet of Scottish salmon

All of the above served with seasonal vegetables and baby new potatoes.

Desserts

  • Pavlova served with seasonal fruits
  • Lemon cheesecake with fresh cream and soft fruits
  • Profiteroles covered in a dark milk and white chocolate topping and filled with fresh cream

Buffet options

Buffet option 1

  • Selection of sandwiches with a wide variety of fillings
  • Sausage rolls
  • Party pies
  • Chicken drumsticks
  • Homemade quiche
  • Green salad coleslaw
  • Rice salad
  • Pasta salad
  • Crusty bread and butter

Buffet option 2

  • Poached Scottish salmon
  • Platter of ham or beef
  • Coronation chicken or sliced roast chicken
  • Hot new potatoes
  • Homemade quiche
  • Green salad
  • Coleslaw
  • Puy lentil
  • Tomatoes in basil
  • Mixed bean
  • Olive and feta
  • Rice salad
  • Pasta salad
  • Crusty bread and butter

Hot buffet options

  • Hotpot served with crusty bread and red cabbage
  • Chicken curry with rice served with naan bread or poppadoms
  • Lasagne served with green salad and garlic bread
  • Chilli con carne served with rice or jacket potatoes
  • Chicken and broccoli bake served with green salad
  • Cottage pie served with crusty bread and beetroot

Afternoon tea

Selection of sandwiches

Egg, cheese, ham, beef, chicken, coronation chicken, prawn marie rose, and smoked salmon and cream cheese on a selection of white, brown and granary bread.

Trio of warm savouries

  • Bite-sized sausage rolls
  • Homemade mini quiche
  • Creamy mushroom vol-au-vents

Selection of cakes

  • Scones with homemade jam and cream
  • Mini choux buns filled with cream and topped with white, dark and milk chocolate
  • Lemon drizzle slices
  • Cherry and almond slices
  • Pots of tea

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Get in touch if you have any queries about wedding packages, menu options or booking availability.

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