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WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT THE TRUST
When it comes to supporting the Trust, there are many fun ways to get involved.
Venue hire
As the Palm House is becoming an ever so popular hire venue, the funds generated through private functions go towards preserving the building and it’s exotic plant collection.
The grade II Victorian glasshouse is one of Liverpool’s most iconic and treasured venues, which offers a unique space for a variety of special occasions including:
• Weddings
• Renewal of vows
• Naming ceremonies
• Anniversary parties
• Special birthday parties
• Retirement parties
• Memorials
• Award ceremonies
• Networking events
• Corporate dinners
• University graduation balls
• Proms
• Performances – music/dance/theatre
• Volunteer your time
Become a ‘Friend’ of the Palm House
Sefton Park Palm House welcomes the support of its Friends. In order to conserve the creative botanical space, members of the public are encouraged to subscribe to a Friends card.
In return for a valued card subscription, members will receive exclusive offers on Trust ticketed events and merchandise. Additionally, card holders will also be sent regular newsletters that contain inside news on events and active audience participation such as the monthly ‘Impressions of the Palms’ competition.
Volunteer your time
Without the help from our devoted volunteers, the maintenance of the Trust could not be fulfilled. We are often looking for new people to join our ever-growing team.
The much appreciated role of the volunteers includes greeting and assisting visitors, as well as providing them with comprehensive information and offering guided tours. In order to raise awareness of the ethos of the Palm House, volunteers are also responsible for collating the Friends packs and mail outs.
Make a donation
An alternative hands-on approach in supporting the Trust is by making a donation.
We are so grateful of any contribution, whether it is a large or small sum. The warm and sincere generosity of the public truly makes such an impact in the work that we do to preserve our beautiful site.
Leave a legacy in your Will
In order to secure the future of Sefton Park Palm House, an inexpensive legacy can be formulated within a Will.
Legacies of all sizes are an increasing important source of funds that will have a lasting and direct impact on the work that we do for many years to come. A legacy can be left to support all of our events, activities and site maintenance to ensure a positive future is on the horizon.
All legacies provided to the Trust are free from inheritance tax; therefore family members are left with a peace of mind and less tax to pay.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sefton Park Palm House can accommodate 220 seated guests and up to 400 standing.
Your Chairs and Tables are included in your venue hire price.
Chairs of your choice are hired from Childwall Table and Chair hire - www.childwalltable.co.uk
S E F TO N PA R K PA L M H O U S E- F L O O R P L A N
Audience
Stage
ProductionArea
Access to UndergroundOffices
EXOTIC PLANTS
The various varieties of Bougainvilleas provide us with superb colour nearly all year as they weave their way around the perimeter.
The Jasmine by the East Door perfumes the early spring. Other beautiful plants include various Cannas between the Main and West door, the Bird of Paradise in the central bed with its distinctive flowers, reminiscent of birds’ heads and the Angel’s Trumpet with its large white flowers.
The Lantana from the West Indies is very attractive to butterflies and insects. The variegated foliage of the Hibiscus in the Americas bed competes for attention with its red flowers.
EXTERNAL CATERERS
The Palm House has carefully chosen its caterers in order to fulfil clients’ high expectations.
Each company is experienced in providing bespoke menus including cuisines from around the world. They have worked with us for many years and have therefore become extremely familiar with our stunning venue.
All of our approved caterers can offer an all-inclusive price to help achieve proposed budgets. Whether it’s a full sit-down dinner, a buffet or a barbecue, the highly renowned North West companies can cater to all individual requirements.
In order to permit a truly tailored and client focused service, all of our caterers invite clients to meet and greet their hospitality team.
WEDDING CHECKLIST
Firstly...• Announce and celebrate your engagement • Choose your date, research costs and set budget • Book The Palm House Sefton Park• Book and meet registrar• Visit wedding fairs for ideas and to meet wedding
suppliers
One Year to Six Months Before Your Wedding• Contact caterers, chose one and book• Appoint chief attendants• Book photographer• Arrange wedding insurance• Book musicians and or performers• Book florists• Begin looking at honeymoon options and discuss
where you both would like to go• Organise transport requirements• Outfits for wedding party and bridesmaids etc• Order stationary and invitations • Venue decoration • Hair stylist and make up
Six to Three Months Before Your Wedding• Go shopping for wedding rings• Organise wedding gift list arrangements• Send out invitations • Look forward to your hen and stag parties
• Presents for best man, ushers and bridesmaids• Favours for tables • Start writing your wedding vows, if you are doing
them yourself• Book accommodation for wedding night
Two Months Before Your Wedding• Meet with vendors to finalise arrangements• Schedule a hair and makeup trial with a consultant• Finalise music selections for the ceremony and
reception• If changing your name, complete the proper
documents• Arrange for a final wedding dress fitting• Meet with the officiant to finalise ceremony details
One Month Before Your Wedding• Check on progress with wedding outfits• Check travel/insurance arrangements for
honeymoon• Plan seating layout• Come and have your final meeting with the Palm
House• Draw up a timed plan for the day and give copies to
others helping with the organisation• Meet with your photographer and provide a list of
required shots• Decide and confirm your wedding vows and ensure
your officiant has been sent copies• Confirm all final payment amounts with your
vendors as well as dates, times etc• Confirm Honeymoon reservations
One Day Before Your Wedding• Arrange a time that suits you drop to drop off
your table plan, favours, spare pair of shoes and anything else that will need to be left at the Palm House for your big day. One of our events team will be here to meet you to take any final instructions of how you wish your table to be decorated or instructions for your caterer
• Attend rehearsal (if you are having one)• Have a manicure/pedicure/massage• Confirm wedding day transportation• Reconfirm hair and make appointments for the
wedding day• Confirm all duties required with the wedding
party• Try to get an early night and relax!
On The Day Of Your Wedding• Relax and enjoy your day whilst the Palm House
events team and your chosen caterer ensure your wedding is one of the most memorable days of your life.
Post Wedding DayIf you are due to leave for honeymoon straight after the wedding day you need to ensure the following:• Any formal attire such as suits that have been
hired for the day are returned the next working day in good order to the vendor. (Perhaps delegate this task to the best man or a member of the wedding party)
• Ensure that all items are collected from the Palm House the next day as arranged with your event coordinator and that the venue is aware of any table decorations or chair covers that have been hired and are to be collected.
• Ensure thank you notes for any gifts or donations are sent out no later than 3 months after your wedding date
• Come back and visit the Palm House we look forward to seeing you here to celebrate
A BRIEF HISTORY
• Liverpool millionaire Henry Yates Thompson gifted £10,000 to the city to build the Palm House.
• Originally opened in 1896, it measures 25m high on a base of red granite from the Isle of Mull. There are 3,710 flat panes of glass, all individually cut.
• In 1939, the glass was painted in camouflage colours to avoid the reflection of moonlight guiding enemy bombers. However, in 1941 a nearby bomb shattered the glass, but left the main structure intact.
• The glasshouse was re-glazed and opened again in the 1950’s. In the1980’s a lack of repairs meant it was closed and threatened with demolition.
• Local residents organised a public meeting in 1991 with 800 people attending. The campaign led to a partial restoration and re-opening in 1993.
• In 1997, Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage grants allowed for a complete restoration. Work began in spring 2000, which led to the reopening of the Palm House on September 6th 2001.
A special thanks to the following photographers for allowing their images to be used in this brochure:
Terry Bouch, Pixies in the Cellar, Atmospheric Photography, Becky Tangeman and Raw Photography.
Chapman Holmes Catering & Events of Distinction is privileged to be associated with Sefton Park Palm House Weddings. Over the past 25 years
Chapman Holmes have orchestrated an abundance of stylish weddings all achieved through our premier standards of cuisine and service, personal
dedication and exceptional attention to detail.
Chapman Holmes gives you so much more than food...
tel: 0161 789 3262 • e: [email protected]: www.chapmanholmes.co.uk • t: @Chapman_Holmes
The Wedding Jam DJs and musicians are the only choice for anybody who has a passion for music. We cater for all tastes - from dance to indie, alternative to pop, soul to rock - building a playlist around you. Between the Wedding Jam artists we have played at countless weddings, festivals and clubs all over Europe.
Finally, wedding music to be enjoyed, not endured.
Office 0151 329 0899Mobile [email protected]
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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
14 Princes Court, Liverpool L8 3UJ • 07734 883341 • [email protected] • www.ikonography.net
With our personal and attentive service, we pride ourselves on the ability to visualize and develop a client’s
idea of their perfect Palm House event.
Each menu is informed by the season and designed to reflect the true character of the occasion.
Our team of talented individuals beautifully present food that is fun and inspired, consistently delivering
impeccable quality and style to all of our events.
We source ingredients from small, artisan producers and our dishes are the result of the desire to serve food that
tastes and looks truly delicious.
The distinctive character of our food, our immaculate service, our charming staff and overall attention to
detail have propelled The Yacht Club Liverpool to the forefront of Liverpool’s catering scene.
THE YACHT CLUB LIVERPOOLCoburg Wharf // Sefton Street // Liverpool L3 4BP
T: 0151 707 6888 // M: 07506 125160E: [email protected]
www.yachtclubliverpool.co.uk
Raw Photography6 Alexandra Road, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 0RT
Tel: 07961 591099 - www.raw-weddingphotography.co.ukfacebook.com/RAWPHOTOGRAPHYLTD - twitter.com/RawWeddingPhoto
· Creators of rock n roll, retro & vintage wedding photography· Discreet creative event and corporate photography
· Palm House approved photographer· Celebrating our 8th amazing year in partnership with Sefton Park Palm House.
· Special access to the gantry for stunning aerial shots
At Carringtons we have built an unrivalled reputation that exceeds our client expectations. A personable, yet professional approach geared to
excelling in every aspect of catering and hospitality means our clients can trust Carringtons to make their event truly exceptional!
Carringtons Senior Management Team has many years of experience in organising bespoke events around the country, for over 25 years we have provided an excellent service totally focused upon our client individual requirements. Our experience and adaptability makes each event at the
Palm House a unique and memorable occasion.
Carringtons Catering • All Hallows Kitchen • Roby Mill Upholland • Lancashire • WN8 0QF
telephone - 01695 632227e-mail - [email protected]
web - www.carringtons-catering.co.uk
excellence in catering
Osmosis... for the best flowers and designs anywhere in the UK.
But don’t take our word for it just ask our customers:
“Simply Amazing.”
“My wedding flowers were perfect.”
“Stunning, beautiful and just what I asked for.”
Brunswick Business Park, Liverpool L3 4BLTel: 0151 707 9988 or email [email protected]; or check out our website www.osmosisdirect.com
Crystal Flowers are the perfect finishing touch to your wedding celebration or event, flowing with creative energy we are on
hand with expert advice on flower choice, colours and theme’s.The natural beauty of fresh flowers are further enhanced by the tropical back drop of foliages within the Palm House, surround
yourself in this gorgeous ambiance for your special day. Working within your budget Crystal Flowers offers a package
deal on table centre pieces and chair covers with bows.
RPlease contact
Angela 07973 753 454 or Julie 07982 676 721 www.crystal-flowers.co.uk
AARON ROSEW E D D I N G F I L M S
You take the time to create the perfect wedding day at the Palm House; we
capture the sights and sounds of your day forever.
Aaron Rose Wedding Video is the premier video production company
in the Merseyside area. Specializing in wedding videography, we capture
your day using a candid and unobtrusive approach.
Don’t entrust the filming of your special day to just anyone! Choose a dedicated
team of experienced professionals to shoot your day right. Choose Aaron
Rose, the wedding video experts.
“
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Thank you so much for our Wedding DVD, we absolutely love it. We’ve lost count how
many times we’ve watched it now.
It’s so much more than what we expected.
We will definitely be recommending you to our family and friends. Keep up the great work!
Many thanks, Jo and Rob Bruchez-Corbett
(0151) 286 [email protected]
www.aaronroseweddingvideo.co.uk
Wedding photography with a natural, bright and vibrant feel. Chris Hickey is a professional, local
wedding photographer who will capture your best moments and memories from your wedding day at
the Palm House to relive and treasure forever.
All the wedding photography packages come with a standard photo disc and a choice of story books
& wedding albums.
Feel free to contact me if you have any queries.
Web: www.chrishickey.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07970 085 075
Best Western Alicia Hotel• Perfect location, minutes walk from the Palm House
• Top quality award winning hotel• Range of bedrooms from standard, executive and Honeymoon Suites
• A dedicated Senior Manager to attend to all your room and event requirements• Substantial easy access – free car parking
• Free Wi-Fi throughout• Recently re-furbished function and private dining rooms
• Ideal for pre-Wedding, Hen and Stag formal and informal meals or post event, late breakfast/brunch• Late night private bar/snacks arrangement for residents on request
• Part of the award winning 3 & 4* Feathers Hotel Group
For further information contact Paul Day or Jenny Phoenix Tel: 0151 727 4411 • Email: [email protected]
Just a 10 minute drive from Sefton Park Palm House, hope street hotel is Liverpool’s original and most prestigious independent boutique hotel with a highly acclaimed and award winning restaurant The London Carriage Works.
‘Isambard Kingdom Brunel meets Carrie Bradshaw 10/10’ - The Sunday Times
Our design is urbane and chic with exposed brick walls, cast iron pillars, pine beams, solid wood floors and oak panelling. The rooms are individually designed with oversized beds draped in white Egyptian cotton. Picture windows and skylights capture some of the stunning architecture that fills this part of the city and surrounds the hotel.
In an architectural style popular in the 1860’s - the Venetian Palazzo, the hotel sits in the middle of one of the most exciting of streets; Hope Street is book ended by the city’s two Cathedrals, surrounded by it’s universities, the V&A’s Victoria Gallery and Museum, the Everyman and Unity theatres, the Philharmonic concert hall and an abundance and variety of restaurants and cafes. It’s just a five minute walk to the shops, a 5 minute taxi ride to Lime Street station and a 20 minute drive to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Oh and we’re dog friendly!
hope street hotel, liverpool L1 9DA tel: 0151 709 3000 www.hopestreethotel.co.uk
Hi, my name’s Sarah. I’m a documentary style wedding photographer. This means that we spend roughly half the time most photographers do taking group photographs and portraits, and I
use that time to capture lots of candid shots of you and your guests having a fantastic time. The resulting images tend to be more flattering and capture the atmosphere of your wedding at the
Palm House much better.
For samples, please head over to my website: sarahmcdonnell.co.uk
I also offer a photography + video option which is great if you are thinking of booking a videographer as well.
email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0751 5353 189
Sarah McDonnellwedding photography
At Elizabeth May we appreciate that your wedding at Sefton Park Palm House will be a once in a lifetime occasion and that every aspect of it
should be perfect. That’s why we pride ourselves on our personal service.Each cake is custom designed and crafted to your personal specifications,
your cake will be an edible masterpiece that will add to your décor, provide a mouthwatering dessert and an excellent talking point for your guests
(second only to how stunning you both look of course).Elizabeth May wedding cakes are created with you in mind and are
designed to be chic and elegant with sumptuous flavours. Traditionally baked to perfection, our attention to detail is exemplary, matched to the
individual element of your wedding to create an awe-inspiring display.
140 Lyons Lane, Chorley PR6 0PJ • 07927 169 146www.elizabethmay.co • [email protected]
Artisan cakes, pastries & chocolates
Congratulations to you both!!So, you’ve selected the gorgeous gown, the smart suits, the sumptuous
setting, the regal rings - what next? Ah yes, the fantastic flowers!And, The Gilded Lily is the perfect choice - located in a dedicated workshop in a lovely woodland setting away from the High Street,
The Gilded Lily specialises in JUST wedding floristry - from visualising, constructing and personally delivering your flowers on your Big Day.We provide a truly personal service - working one to one with you in months & days in lead up to the day, securing buttonholes, delivering
bouquets, setting up at the church / venue and so much more!. But why have flowers? Considered as a gift of nature and to ward off
any evil spirits that might blight the young couple’s future together. And so an essential tradition that remains to this day...
Call me now on 07867 988462 / 01257 241314 or e-mail [email protected] to arrange
a one to one meeting to start your floral wedding ball rolling –
I’m really looking forward to meeting you.
Creating the perfect floral backdrop for your big day at the
Palm House!
If you wish to advertise your business in the next edition of this brochure please call the Lighthouse Media Group Sales Team
on 0203 701 2805.Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of advertisements and
editorial in this publication, neither Lighthouse Media Consultants Ltd nor Sefton Park Palm House can accept responsibility for loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the contents of this publication. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or editor. Whilst every care is taken with material submitted for publication, no liability for loss or damage can be
accepted by the publisher or its agents.
0203 701 2805 • www.lighthousemediagroup.co.uk
Torta Laganum CakesBespoke Wedding Cakes made with “Tender Loving Care”
9 Childwall Valley Road, Childwall Fiveways L16 4PB
Tel: 0151 722 1667
298 Meols Parade, Wirral CH47 7AU • [email protected] • www.bellaphoto.co.uk
At Susan Craig Bridalwear we pride ourselves on customer service that is second to none. We are delighted to offer dresses from some of the best designers in the industry for your wedding at the Palm House: Justin Alexander, Amanda Wyatt, Marylise, Watters, and Dessy.
With over 30 years experience in Bridalwear as a designer/pattern cutter we also offer a bespoke service. We can design and manufacture your very own individual bridal gown and bridesmaids all made to measure to your own special ideas, we can make your dreams become a reality.
To complete your day we also offer men’s formal wear to hire.
We look forward to seeing you.
Tel: 01257 262737 Email: [email protected] Web: www.susancraigbridalwear.co.uk
Facebook: susancraigbridalwear
Sefton Park Palm House, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 [email protected] / +44 (0) 151 726 9304
www.palmhouse.org.uk