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ABOUT US

Located in the beautiful, rural surroundings of Rufford Abbey Country Park, Rufford Mill is the ideal venue for your special day. The park land offers stunning photographic opportunities within the woodland, formal gardens and by the lake, capturing every beautiful moment of the day.

OUR ROOMS

The Talbot Suite A beautiful canvas for any wedding or civil ceremony. Located on the first floor of Rufford Mill, the venue will accommodate up to 80 day guests sat banquet style, 150 guests sat theatre style and 150 evening guests.

The Markham Suite An additional function room on the ground floor of Rufford Mill offers you a secondary area where you and your guests can retreat to during the day. This space will allow you to accommodate an extra 100 guest during the evening of your day.

We will continue to host only one wedding a day, so that our only focus will be on making sure your day is perfect.

PHOTOGRAPHY John Pricewww.johnpricephotography.co.uk

Saturdays from April - September and bank holidays

For weddings on Saturdays from April - September and bank holidays

Package overview:

• Exclusive use of the Talbot Suite for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception

• Use of the bar in the Talbot Suite and The Markham Suite (secondary bar and function area), red carpet, white linen and glassware

• A glass of champagne and strawberries and canapes for the reception after the ceremony for 60 guests

• A glass of champagne to toast for 60 wedding guests• Waitress served, five course wedding breakfast for 60 wedding

guest with thirty bottles of assorted wine• Evening reception with the fork buffet ‘Honour’ for 100 guests• Hosting services

For a Friday or Sunday (April - September) the above package is priced at £6,000.

MENU OPTIONS

Canapes(please choose four options): • Goats cheese trio (mixed herbs, cracked mixed peppercorns and

chopped dried cranberries) • Goats cheese with beetroot and mint bruschetta• Fig jam with gorgonzola cheese and prosciutto bruschetta• Cream cheese and smoked salmon with parsley bruschetta • Tomato basil and mozzarella salad bruschetta • Asparagus wraps with parma ham and a light lemon mayonnaise • Mini yorkshire pudding with roast beef and horseradish • Hasselback potatoes served with creme fraiche and caviar

Appetiser(please choose one option): • Tomato and mozzarella with basil and olive oil • Crispy fried king prawn with sesame seed and sweet chilli oil • Olives and breads with homemade oils

Starter(please choose one option): • Antipasti plate including parma ham, olives, smoked peppers, feta

cheese, sundried tomato bread and dipping oils • Ham and pea terrine served with pea puree, red onion marmalade and

pea shoots • Classic prawn cocktail with tiger prawns served with homemade

seafood sauce • Goats cheese and beetroot salad with a fig and plum jam served with a

beetroot vinaigrette

Main Course (please choose one option and a vegetarian option)• Parma ham wrapped roast chicken breast served with dauphinoise

potatoes, glazed baby carrots, roasted shallots and wilted kale, accompanied by a chicken jus

• Roasted rack of lamb with mint crust served with a pea, mint and parmesan risotto garnished with baby carrots, leeks and a red wine jus

• Pea and goat’s cheese risotto with parmesan and garlic crostini with truffle oil dressing

• (V) Chickpea and potato curry with baby spinach and wild rice served with naan bread, poppadoms and chutney

• Whole roasted sirloin steak with a tomato, chickpea and chilli stew, served with a vegetable potato cake and garnished with sour cream

Dessert (please choose one of the following desserts)• Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and ice cream• Dark chocolate pave served with banana ice cream and a salted caramel

sauce • Lemon cake with raspberry coulis and fresh berries

Cheese Board A selection of cheeses, grapes, chutney and savoury biscuits with a glass of port

Complimentary tea, coffee and mints

Hot Evening Buffet Honour • Homemade beef and vegetarian lasagnes • Garlic breads • Potato wedges or mini jacket potatoes served with sour cream and

tomato salsa• Tossed garden salads with parmesan and caesar dressing • Homemade coleslaw• Olives, a selection of breads served with dipping oilsPLEASE NOTE: Any additional guests will be charged at brochure prices. Canapes £8.95 per person,

drinks package £16 per person, five course wedding breakfast £49.95 per person and hot buffet honour £17.95 per person. If you or your guests have any dietary requirements, please let us know in advance so we can cater for them. VAT is included. (V) vegetarian option, most meals can be made to cater for gluten free.

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For weddings on Saturdays from April - September (excluding bank holidays)

Package overview:

• Exclusive use of the Talbot Suite for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception

• Use of the bar in the Talbot Suite, red carpet, white linen and glassware

• A glass of sparkling wine for the reception after the ceremony and prosecco to toast for 50 wedding guests

• Four course wedding breakfast for 50 wedding guests • Two glasses of wine for 50 guests to accompany the wedding

breakfast (choice of red, white and rose) • Evening reception with the finger buffet ‘Cherish’ for 90 guests • Hosting services

For a Friday or Sunday (April - September) the above package is priced at £4,500.

MENU OPTIONS

Starter(please choose one option): • Smoked salmon and prawn platter• Antipasti plate including parma ham, olives, smoked peppers, feta

cheese, sundried tomato bread and dipping oils • Watercress and potato soup served with a granary wedge • Tomato, goat’s cheese and basil tartlet on a bed of dressed leaves

From the Carvery(Please choose three meats and one vegetarian option)• Roast beef, roast turkey, roast pork, or honey roasted gammon served

with accompanying sauces• (V) Nut roast, roasted vegetable wellington, chilli bean cobbler or

butternut and feta cheese tart• All served with home made yorkshire puddings, sage and onion stuffing,

roast and minted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy

Dessert (please choose one of the following desserts)• Lemon tart with summer berry compote and pouring cream• Homemade apple and raspberry crumble with cream or custard• Chocolate salted caramel tart served with vanilla ice cream• A selection of desserts served on a platter for each table with cream

Cheese Board A selection of cheeses, grapes, chutney and savoury biscuits.

Complimentary tea, coffee and mints

Evening Buffet Cherish:• Assortment of meat, fish and vegetarian freshly prepared sandwiches

on white and wholemeal bread• Potato wedges served with a sour cream and chive dip• Yakitori skewered chicken • A selection of mini quiche • A selection of vegetable samosas, spring rolls and onion bhajis• Mixed bruchettes • Assorted english cheese served with grapes and savoury biscuits • Breaded plaice goujons with lemon and tartar sauce

PLEASE NOTE: Any additional guests will be charged at brochure prices. Drinks package £13.50 per person, four course wedding breakfast £39.95 per person and evening buffet cherish £14.75 per person.If you or your guest have any dietary requirements, please let us know in advance so we can cater for them. VAT is included. (V) vegetarian option, most meals can be made to cater for gluten free.

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For weddings seven days a week from October to March (excluding bank holidays)

Package overview:

• Exclusive use of the Talbot Suite for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception

• Use of the bar in the Talbot Suite, red carpet (optional), white linen and glassware

• Three course wedding breakfast for 50 wedding guests • Two glasses of wine for 50 guest to accompany the wedding

breakfast (choice of red, white and rose) • A glass of sparkling wine to toast for 50 wedding guests• Evening reception with the finger buffet ‘Love’ for 90 guests

(please see the menus brochure for more details)• Hosting services

For a summer weekday (Monday - Thursday, April - September) the above package is priced at £3,500.

MENU OPTIONS

Starter(please choose one option): • Home made seasonal vegetable soup served with a granary wedge • Home made tomato and basil soup served with a granary wedge • Tomato, goat’s cheese and basil tartlet on a bed of dressed leaves

From the Carvery(Please choose two meats and one vegetarian option)• Roast beef, roast turkey, roast pork, or honey roasted gammon served

with accompanying sauces• (V) Nut roast or roasted vegetable wellington • All served with home made yorkshire puddings, sage and onion stuffing,

roast and minted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy

Dessert (please choose one of the following desserts)• Homemade apple crumble with cream or custard• A selection of desserts served on a platter for each table with cream

Complimentary tea, coffee and mints

Evening Buffet Love:• Assortment of meat, fish and vegetarian freshly prepared sandwiches

on white and wholemeal bread• Potato wedges served with a sour cream and chive dip• Yakitori Chicken skewers and mini sausage rolls• A selection of pizza wedges • Fresh carrot, cucumber and cherry tomatoes served with a tomato salsa

dip and bowls of savoury crisps

PLEASE NOTE: Any additional guests will be charged at brochure prices. Drinks package £9.95 per person, three course wedding breakfast £29.95 per person and evening buffet love £11.75 per person.If you or your guest have any dietary requirements, please let us know in advance so we can cater for them. VAT is included. (V) vegetarian option, most meals can be made to cater for gluten free.

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SPRING / SUMMEROrchid - £13.50 per person• 1 Glass of bucks fizz (reception drink)• 2 Glasses of house wine • 1 Glass of sparkling wine to toast

Bluebell - £12.50 per person• 1 Glass of Pimms & fruit &/or bottle of chosen beer (reception drink)• 2 Glasses of house wine• 1 Glass of sparkling wine to toast

Rose - £16.00 per person• 1 Glass of rose champagne and strawberries (reception drink) • 2 Glasses of wine • 1 Glass of House Champagne to toast.

DRINKS PACKAGES Drinks within the wedding packages can be tailored to your specific needs. Our wedding coordinators will be pleased to discuss this with you. If you are building your own package or want to add to an existing wedding package, please choose from the following.

AUTUMN / WINTERMistletoe - £12.50 per person• 1 Glass of Mulled Wine (reception drink)• 2 Glasses of house wine • 1 Glass of sparkling wine to toast

Ivy - £13.50 per person• 1 Glass of mulled cinnamon cider (reception drink)• 2 Glasses of house wine • 1 Glass of sparkling wine to toast

Holly - £16.00 per person• 1 Glass of mulled wine or Procecco and Strawberries (reception drink)• 2 Glasses of wine • 1 Glass of House Champagne toast

MENU OPTIONS

CanapesCanapes can be offered to your guests alongside reception drinks after your wedding ceremony. A pleasant way to occupy guests while the bride and groom take time to have photographs around the park.

Canape Selection£4.95 per person• Skewered yakitori chicken• Cheddar cheese and grape mini skewers (a favourite with the children)• Cream cheese and red onion crostini

Handmade Luxury Canape Selection£5.95 per person• Smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber mini brioche• Mandarin and prune with smoked duck on white bread • Ham, fig and pistachio on olive bread• Vegetables on nordic bread

Deluxe Canape (please choose four options)£8.95 per person• Goats cheese trio (mixed herbs, cracked mixed peppercorns and

chopped dried cranberries) • Goats cheese with beetroot and mint bruschetta• Fig jam with gorgonzola cheese and prosciutto bruschetta• Cream cheese and smoked salmon with parsley bruschetta • Tomato basil and mozzarella salad bruschetta • Asparagus wraps with parma ham and a light lemon mayonnaise • Mini yorkshire pudding with roast beef and horseradish • Hasselback potatoes served with creme fraiche and caviar

Olives, Bread and Dipping Oils £3.95 per person or £20 per table to share

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ROOM HIRE CHARGES

Saturdays and Bank Holidays (for June, July and August)

Saturdays (for April, May and September)

Fridays and Sundays

Monday- Thursday (excluding bank holidays) from April to September

Seven days a week (excluding bank holidays) from October to March

Exclusive hire of the Markham Suite (when booked in conjunction with the Talbot Suite)

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Hot Bacon Rolls £4.95 per person Served with tomato or brown sauce

Roast Pork Rolls£6.95 per person Served with sage and onion stuffing, crackling and apple sauce

Potato Wedges£2.50 per person Served with sour cream and salsa

Cheese and Biscuits £6.95 per person Assorted cheeses, grapes and savoury biscuits

Rufford High Tea £9.95 per person A selection of Sandwiches served with tradition cakes or fresh fruit scones with preserve and cream accompanied with a pot of freshly brewed tea or coffee

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CIVIL WEDDING AND PARTNERSHIP BOOKING FORM

Today’s Date: Bride’s/ First Partner’s Name:

Groom’s/ Second Partner’s Name:

Mobile Telephone:

Home Address:

Registrar has confirmed date and time? Yes/No

Service Requirements: • Civil Wedding • Wedding breakfast • Evening Reception • Evening Buffet • Markham Suite

Any Special Requirements:

Booked by:

Date of Wedding/Ceremony:

Time of Wedding/Ceremony:

Home Telephone:

Email Address:

Package (if booked):

Total amount quoted:

Deposit Paid: Yes/No

Deposit Amount Paid:

Date of Payment:

WHAT’S NEXT?

View our venue and beautiful surroundings the park lies in.

Discuss your individual requirements with our wedding planners and ‘save the date’.

Once your have ‘saved the date’ with us, you should also contact The North Registration Team on 01158 042994 to ensure their availability on your chosen day.

Confirm your date with our wedding planners. To secure your date we kindly ask for the deposit payment (room hire), during the 28 day, ‘save the date’ period and a signed copy of the wedding contract.

You may contact us or come to the venue at any point to ask questions. It is advised you notify us before arrival at the venue to ask questions encase of another event.

Twelve weeks prior to your wedding, our wedding planner will contact you to schedule a meeting concerning your wedding arrangements in detail. Please allow a minimum of two hours for this meeting.

Our wedding coordinators will send you written confirmation of your wedding arrangements, along with an itemised invoice.

We kindly ask for payment in full, six weeks before your wedding date.

*Prices and menu options are correct at time of printing (September 2017). Management reserve the right to make changes at any point. Please refer to your wedding contract for

further terms.

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01623 827315PHOTOGRAPHY John Pricewww.johnpricephotography.co.uk