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CONGRATULATIONS ONYOUR ENGAGEMENT
On behalf of everyone at Macdonald Ansty Hall we would like to congratulate you both on your forthcoming wedding and thank you for considering us as the venue for your wedding celebrations.
Of all the events in life nothing can be more memorable or important than your wedding day, and here at Macdonald Ansty Hall we guarantee that your wedding will be the only one taking place on the day.
As a 17th century Georgian house full of charm and character, the hotel is set in 8 acres of beautiful grounds with breathtaking views; providing the perfect backdrop for photography. If the weather is an inclement, the interior of the house boasts original features such as a beautiful staircase, high ceilings and open fireplaces.
We are here to help you design your own bespoke wedding to ensure you have the ultimate magical and memorable wedding.
- Kelly & Luke, April.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the
wonderful day that we had. Nothing was too much for
any one of you and you all ensured that we had the best
day ever.
Exchange your vows at Macdonald Ansty Hall and be greeted with unrivalled elegance at every turn. We have three licensed civil ceremony rooms as well as a close connection with Ansty village church.
THE LIBRARY
Perfect for intimate weddings of up to 30 guests, a charming room overlooking our landscaped gardens with a period fireplace and bookcases aplenty.
THE DRAWING ROOM
Located at the front of the hotel featuring views over the grounds and Warwickshire Countryside, this room holds up to a maximum of 50 guests.
THE ROSE ROOM
Overlooking our beautiful gardens and 350 year old Cedar tree, this room boasts plenty of natural daylight, charm and character and can hold up to 100 guests.
ST JAMES' CHURCH
Easily accessed through the gardens of the hotel, this beautiful Church of England can accommodate up to 120 of your guests. Contact 02476 366 635
The maximum civil ceremony numbers are inclusive of registrars, photographers, videographers, musicians, Bride & Groom and all guests.
Contact the Registrar directly for available dates and further guidance.Rugby Registry Office 01788 551829
WHERE TO SAY ‘I DO’
YOUR WEDDING
WEDDING BREAKFAST & RECEPTION
An elegant extravaganza, beautifully simple ceremony or a bespoke wedding breakfast, we can accommodate all.
For your first meal as a married couple be inspired by our chef's passion for food. It is the little details that make all the difference, and that is why when it comes to quality they only use the finest seasonal ingredients and source only the best produce.
After the meal, After the meal, party the night away in one of our evening function suites.
You've found each other, now it's time to celebrate. Every wedding is unique and we'll work with you to make sure everything is exactly as you want it. We offer a range of packages to suit every budget and style. Whatever your special day consists of, we can help tailor make your perfect package to suit you and your guests.
ACCOMMODATION
A complimentary stay in our Bridal suite is included in all packages for the night of your wedding with breakfast the following morning.
With 62 bedrooms there is plenty of room for both friends and family to stay in a selection of Classic and Feature rooms.
Discounted rates are available for yourguests and include breakfast the following morning.
SPACES AVAILABLE
THE LIBRARY Maximum capacity of 20 guests
THE DRAWING ROOM Wedding breakfast maximum capacity of 40 guests
THE ROSE ROOM Maximum capacity for wedding breakfastand evening reception 60 guests
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When you choose to celebrate your wedding at Macdonald Ansty Hall, you can choose exclusivity. The entire hotel can be yours and yours alone to enjoy complete privacy.
Alongside our wedding packages we provide use of all our function rooms, lounge areas, landscaped gardens and all 62 bedrooms for your private use. You and your guests will have exclusive use from 12noon on the day of your wedding until 11am the following day, allowing you to relax in the surroundings of the 17th century Georgian house with your friends and loved ones.
Please contact our Wedding Co-ordinator for more information.
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
- Sarah Orchard & Rhys Maunder, June.
Your planning and efficiency has put our minds at rest
at each stage. We would thoroughly recommend Ansty
Hall, with its lovely grounds, as a brilliant wedding
location. All in a terrific day.
WEDDING DAY COUNTDOWN
1 YEAR TO GO
• Set your date along with venue/ceremony locations
• Contact Registrar or Vicar
• Take out wedding insurance
• Write your guest list
6-12 MONTHS BEFORE
• Contact decor hire company/create mood board of your colour scheme
• Book honeymoon and ensure passports are in date
• Order wedding cake
• Book photographer
• Arrange Hen & Stag parties - well not you, the best man and bridesmaids should!
3-6 MONTHS BEFORE
• Choose bridesmaids' dresses and grooms/ushers attire
• Send out invitations
• Meet with florist to discuss options
• Order wedding rings
• Organise gifts for parents, bridesmaids, groomsmen and each other
• Make venue payments
1 MONTH TO GO!
• Final details meeting with your Wedding co-ordinator
• Final balance due
• Have hen/stag dos
• Have final wedding dress fitting
2-4 WEEKS TO GO
• Give venue final guest head count
• Create your table plan
• Relax and enjoy!
Planning your wedding will be an exciting and rewarding time. Although we understand it can occasionally feel a little overwhelming, that's why we've created a countdown planner to help guide you easily through the process.
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THE ORANGERY
Wedding breakfast
capacity - 120
Evening reception
capacity – 150
The Orangery Suite at Macdonald Ansty Hall is a large, inviting space bathed in
natural daylight and tastefully decorated. Fully self-contained with its own bar, the
Orangery Suite is our largest and most luxurious venue. The suite opens out onto a
private patio area and boasts a sizeable dance floor.
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WHERE TO SAY “I DO”
Civil ceremony room hire capacities and prices
The Library (max 30 people) £150.00
The Drawing Room (max 50 people) £250.00
The Rose Room (max 100 people) £500.00
Please note prices do not include Registrars fees, however you can organise a
Registrar to attend and perform your ceremony by contacting 01788 551829.
St James’ Church
This beautiful Church of England is a nice stroll through our landscaped gardens and
can accommodate up to 120 guests.
Please note fees are payable directly to St James’ church
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WEDDING PACKAGES
YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY
• Bed and breakfast in one of our feature rooms the night prior to your wedding
• Personal Wedding Co-ordinator to assist throughout the planning process
• Master of ceremonies to host your special day
• Wedding breakfast room hire
• Red carpet on arrival
• Arrival drink of prosecco or Bucks Fizz per person
• Four course wedding breakfast or Afternoon tea
• Two glasses of house wine per person to accompany the meal
• A glass of prosecco per person for your toast
• Chair cover with sash colour of your choice in your wedding breakfast room
• Use of our silver cake knife and stand
• A3 printed table plan and menu cards
• Evening reception room hire
• Bed and breakfast in one of our suites for the night of your wedding
• Menu and wine tasting evening prior to your wedding
• Private breakfast room for guests that stay overnight (subject to availability)
• Exclusive use available
2020 2021 2022
Day Evening Day Evening Day Evening
January-March, October-December
£70 £17.00 £75 £17.50 £80 £18.00
April-September £75 £17.00 £79.50 £17.50 £84.50 £18.00
FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS (excluding Bank Holiday’s) 10% off the above rates
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WEDDING PACKAGES
ENDLESS LOVE
• Personal Wedding Co-ordinator to assist throughout the planning process
• Master of ceremonies to host your special day
• Red carpet on arrival
• Arrival drink of sparkling wine or bucks fizz for you and your guests
• Wedding breakfast room hire
• Three course wedding breakfast served with coffee and petit fours
• Glass of house wine per person to accompany the meal
• A glass of sparkling wine per person for your toast
• Use of our silver cake knife and stand
• Evening reception room hire
• Bed and breakfast in one of our suites for the night of your wedding
• Menu tasting evening prior to your wedding
2020 2021 2022
Day Evening Day Evening Day Evening
January-March, October-December
£60 £17.00 £65 £17.50 £70 £18.00
April-September £65 £17.00 £70 £17.50 £75 £18.00
FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS (excluding Bank Holiday’s) 10% off the above rates
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WEDDING PACKAGES
A DREAM COME TRUE
• Personal Wedding Co-ordinator to assist throughout the planning process
• Bed and breakfast in one of our feature bedrooms the night prior to your wedding
• Master of ceremonies to host your day
• Complimentary wedding breakfast & civil ceremony room hire
• Red carpet on arrival
• Arrival drink of champagne, Pimm's or bottled beer for you and your guests
• A choice of three canapés per person
• Five course wedding breakfast of your choice
• Half a bottle of house wine per person to accompany the meal
• A glass of champagne for your toast
• Professionally designed table plan, menu cards and place cards
• Table centre pieces & runners
• Top table arrangement
• Chair covers with sash colour of your choice
• Use of our silver cake knife and stand
• Complimentary evening reception room hire
• A choice from three evening buffet menu options (based on your daytime numbers)
• Our resident DJ
• Bed and breakfast in one of our suites for the night of your wedding
• Menu and wine tasting prior to your wedding day
• Private breakfast room for guests that stay overnight (subject to availability)
• Minimum numbers of 65 guests
2020 2021 2022
Day Evening only Day Evening only Day Evening only
January-March, October-December
£120 £17.00 £125 £17.50 £130 £18.00
April-September £125 £17.50 £130 £18.00 £135 £18.50
FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS (excluding Bank Holiday’s) 10% off the above rates
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WEDDING MENUS
Along with our AA Rosette, at Macdonald Ansty Hall we pride ourselves in sourcing the highest quality
ingredients. Choose one dish from each course to make a set menu for your guests. We can provide an
alternative menu to accommodate dietary requirements.
STARTERS
Honey glazed ham hock terrine, granny smith puree, pork crackling, piccalilli Chicken & wild mushroom terrine, tomato chutney, sour dough crisps Whipped goats’ cheese & heritage beetroot, candied walnuts, watermelon (v, gf) Char-grilled vegetable terrine, braised leeks, strathdon, blue cheese (v, ve) Brie & blueberry tartlet, seasonal leaf salad (v)
Grilled mackerel, cucumber pickle, baby beets (gf) Smoked salmon, prawn & prosecco parfait, waldorf salad £1.50 supplement Smoked duck salad, orange, macerated raisins, celeriac slaw £2.50 supplement Wild mushroom and truffle risotto (v, gf) £2.50 supplement
SOUP STARTER/INTERMEDIATE COURSE Or add a soup as an additional course at £4.50 per person Tomato soup, basil oil (ve, v, gf)
Celeriac velouté, chives & truffle (v, gf)
Sweet potato & coconut soup, chilli oil (v, ve)
Leek & potato soup (v, ve)
Butternut squash and pumpkin soup, toasted
seeds (ve, v, gf)
SORBET £2 per person Apple Mango Raspberry
Champagne £0.50 supplement Gin & tonic £0.50 supplement
If you have any questions regarding our ingredients, or if you have a food allergy or intolerance, please speak to your
wedding coordinator.
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WEDDING MENUS
MAINS Filet of colley, ratatouille vegetables, confit new potatoes, shellfish bisque sauce Slow roasted chicken supreme, roast new potatoes, creamed savoy cabbage (gf) Smoked cheese & Mediterranean vegetable wellington, potato fondant (v) Fillet of hake rarebit, topped with cheddar, buttered spinach, crushed new potatoes Braised Scottish lamb shoulder, roast new potatoes, glazed carrots, lamb jus (gf) Brie, beetroot & kale tart, fine bean, coriander & chickpea salad (v, gf)
Butternut squash & goats cheese risotto, parmesan, toasted pumpkin seeds (v, gf, ve) Roast loin of red tractor certified pork, roast potatoes, apple compote and sage gravy Stuffed pepper with spiced couscous, chick peas and tomato salsa (ve) Slow cooked Scottish beef bavette, roast potatoes, red wine sauce Roast ribeye of Scottish beef, Yorkshire pudding *£6.00 supplement | *Minimum numbers of 25
DESSERTS Raspberry classic crème brûlée, shortbread biscuits (gf) Chocolate & salted caramel torte, vanilla ice cream, honeycomb Pavlova, Chantilly cream, seasonal fruits, berry coulis (gf) Caramelised lemon & meringue tart, blackberry sorbet
Baileys cheesecake, cappuccino cream Caramelised apple tart, Chantilly cream Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream Chocolate & cherry delice, meringue, chantilly cream Selection of cheese and biscuits, chutney and fruit £2.50 supplement
CHEESE COURSE (selection of 3 artisan cheeses, chutney, oatcakes, grapes) - £3.50 Per person
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CHILDRENS MENU
STARTERS
Cheesy garlic bread (v)
Melon & berries (v)
Cheese sticks, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot and a cheesy dip (v)
MAIN COURSES
Homemade chicken strips coated in crunchy breadcrumbs, with seasonal greens and chips
Mac 'n' cheese (v)
Red tractor pork sausage, creamed mash with seasonal greens and gravy
DESSERTS
Banana split with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream
Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
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EVENING BUFFET MENUS
FINGER BUFFET Please choose seven items
• Selection of sandwiches
• Fish goujons, tartar sauce
• Haggis bon bons
• Mini cheese burgers
• Mini fish cakes
• Onion Bhajis
• Pizzas
• Pork pie & piccalilli
• Chicken satay
• Sausage rolls
• Breaded chicken strips
• Three salads including a mixed leaf salad
• Crisps and nuts
• Cheese and pineapple
• Asian savoury mix (vegetable spring rolls/pakora/samosas/onion bhajis)
Additional items – from £2 per item, per person
CHEFS BUFFET Please select one of the below options which will be served with: garlic bread, homemade coleslaw, mixed leaf
salad, seasoned wedges and sauces
• Vegetable curry
• Stovies
• Lasagne
• Cottage pie
• Beef chilli, nachos & rice
Upgrade your package for only £1pp
HOG ROAST A whole Staffordshire hog, slowly roasted on our patio and served with:
• White bread rolls
• Sage and onion stuffing
• Apple sauce
• Crackling
• Spicy potato wedges
• Three salads including a mixed leaf salad Upgrade your package to the hog roast from £3.50 pp Vegetarian options are available to cater for your guests’ dietary requirements. Based on a minimum of 80 guests.
BBQ Please choose two items
• Red tractor pork sausages
• Scottish quarter pounder beef burgers
• Chicken kebabs
Served with bread rolls, spicy potato wedges, fried onions and sauces. Vegetarian burgers and sausages can be offered. Upgrade your package for only £1pp for a two item BBQ
Three items from £4.00 per person. Add cheese slices or corn on the cob from 75p per item, per person.
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MENU ENHANCEMENTS
CANAPÉS
Bloody Mary soup (v)
Mini Scottish beef burger
Goats’ cheese & caramel onion tart (v)
Strathdon blue & leek tartlet (v)
Tomato & mozzarella arancini (v)
Fig & prosciutto skewer (gf)
Smoked mackerel pate, pickled cucumber
Pork rillettes, prune gherkin
Haggis bon bon, arran mustard mayo
Chicken satay
Duck, prosciutto & apricot roulade, plum
& apple chutney
Thai crab cakes, chilli jam (gf)
Chicken liver & fig jam
Crab & chive tartlet
Smoked salmon & dill roulade
Pulled pork & apple bon bon
3 Items £6 4 Items £7 5 Items £8
Should you have any special requirements to
theme your Canapé Selection; our chef will be pleased to assist you with your selection.
MIDNIGHT CAP
Bacon rolls - £3.50 per person
ARRIVAL & TOAST DRINKS
Upgrade to bottle beers - £1.50 pp
Upgrade to pink house Champagne £3.50 pp
Upgrade to house Champagne £3.00 pp
Upgrade to Pimm's and lemonade £1.50 pp
Upgrade to vodka martini £2.50 pp
Pimp your prosecco table from £25.00
Pre-ceremony arrival drinks from £6.00 pp
Add an additional arrival drink from £6.50 pp
WINE UPGRADES
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, San Abello £1.00 pp
Pinot Grigio, La Maglia £1.50 pp
Red Wine
Merlot, Alto Bajo £1.00 pp
Gableview Cabernet Sauvignon £1.50pp
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FINISHING TOUCHES
Chivari chairs - £3.50
Chair covers & sashes - £2.70
Centrepieces – from £20 per table
Top table arrangement – from £55
Table runners - £2.50
Coloured linen napkins - £0.60
Table linen - £6.00
Starlight package - £270
Starlight backdrop - £220
Flower wall - £150
Bay trees - £24 per tree
Cream aisle runner - £55
Post box - £40
DJ - £350
Video DJ (includes photo studio)- £450
Dancing on clouds - £200
Entertainment package (Video DJ, dancing in
the clouds, white LED dancefloor, and love
letters) - £1100
White LED dancefloor - £500
Fireworks – from £650
Helicopter landing - £200
Love letters – £175
Mr & Mrs letters - £200
Photobooth - £375
Magic mirror - £350
Sweet cart - £150
Ice-cream cart (2 hours) - £285
Chocolate fountain (2 hours) - £250
Donut wall - £2 per person
Crepe van (2 hours) – 380.00
Nacho van (2 hours) - £370.00
Pre-ceremony prosecco & canapes -
£10 per person
Midnight munchies - £3.50
Email your wedding coordinator at [email protected] to add any finishing
touches to your wedding. If there are any unique touches not listed above, please discuss with your
wedding coordinator who will be delighted to assist.