We pride ourselves on the high levels of service and quality we constantly provide. This brochure ( pdf download available here) is designed to help you to organise your wedding at Alford Manor House. We are here to guide you and ensure that your special day is exactly how you want it to be.

Civil Weddings/Partnerships
At Alford Manor House we have three beautiful
rooms in which to hold your civil ceremony.

The Civil Ceremony
The first stage of holding your wedding ceremony at Alford Manor House is to contact the local registrar and book your required date and time (they will charge a fee for this).

A fee of £250.00 is payable to Alford Manor House for the hire of a ceremony room. The maximum number in the ceremony room varies from 25 to 50. We have an adjoining room to our main ceremony area which will hold up to 50 extra people.

All guests are politely asked to be at the venue twenty minutes before the start time of the ceremony.

Our lovely marquee can hold up to 110 people for a wedding breakfast.

A Typical Civil Ceremony Layout


Wedding Packages

The following services are included in the menu prices.

• Red carpet welcome for you and your guests.
• Use of the whole property and grounds for your special event, including our fully lined marquee (if required).
• Set Menu (please see selection).
• A member of the house management team to act as Master of Ceremonies.
• Tailor made wedding menus to your requirements (optional).

Also available

The management staff will be happy to assist you with the following additional items on request.

• A tailor made drinks package or advice on wines from our extensive wine list.
• Flower arrangements to match your chosen colour schemes.
• Evening entertainment from discos to bands.
• Additional entertainment such as children's entertainers and magicians.
• Photographers.
• Wedding transport arrangements - carriages, limousines and vintage cars.
• Barbecues and Hog roasts.
• Themed weddings and much more.

Menus

We have three sample menus. If you require any changes we will be happy to accommodate this although it may change
the pricing structure. Please note that children eat from the adult menu – we will be happy to alter the children's
options if required.


Menu One (Waitress Service)

Please choose two starters, one main course and two desserts.

Starters

Smoked Salmon & Prawns served with brown bread and butter
Fan of Honeydew Melon served with a fresh fruit coulis
Pâté & Melba Toast with a salad garnish
Seasonal Soup served with a bread roll and butter

Main Courses

Roast Lincolnshire Beef with Horseradish Sauce and Yorkshire Pudding
Chicken Breast served with a Shallot, Cream and White Wine Sauce
Mushroom Stroganoff served with a Timbale of Rice
Grilled Fillet of Salmon with a Roast Tomato Sauce
All the above are served with a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Desserts served with Fresh Cream

Individual Fruit Pavlova
Banoffee Pie
Fresh Fruit Salad
Chocolate Roulade
Tipsy Sherry Trifle

A selection of British Cheeses served with grapes and celery

Freshly brewed Tea or Coffee with Mints


Menu Two (Served Buffet Menu)

Please choose two starters (these are served to the table)

The main course is a buffet option

Please choose two desserts (these are served to the table)

Starters

Greenland Prawn Cocktail served with brown bread and butter
Melon Balls served with black grapes
Pâté & Melba Toast with a salad garnish
Seasonal Soup served with bread roll and butter

Main Course

Hot or Cold Meats (please choose two from Lincolnshire Ham, Beef or Turkey)
Vegetarian Quiche or Spinach Roulade
Fresh Salmon (this is available at an extra charge please ask for details)
Hot New Potatoes
Rice Salad, Pasta Salad, Waldorf Salad
Green Salad, Tomato Salad
Beetroot Coleslaw
Bread rolls and butter

Desserts served with Fresh Cream

Seasonal Fruit Pavlova
Homemade Cheescake
Fresh Fruit Salad
Chocolate Torte

A Selection of British Cheese and Biscuits

Freshly brewed Tea or Coffee with Mints


Menu Three (Light Buffet)

Evening Buffet Menu

A selection of Sandwiches and / or Open Rolls
typical fillings include; Ham, Beef, Turkey/Chicken, Salmon, Cheese, Egg and Cress

Chicken Drumsticks
Quiche (Vegetarian)
Homemade Pizza
Lincolnshire Pork Pie
Lincolnshire Sausages
Sausage Rolls
Scotch Eggs
Green Salad
Homemade Coleslaw
Fresh Vegetable Nibbles with a Selection of Dips
Fruit Platter

Sweet Selection

Profiteroles
Chocolate Fudge Cake

Freshly brewed Tea and Coffee

Canapés

A Canapé selection is also available
Please see the tariff

Drinks Packages

We have an extensive wine list available, however the following drinks packages can be used as a guide.
If you supply your own wines please note that a corkage fee of £5.00 per bottle opened will be charged.

Traditional Package

One glass of bucks fizz on arrival or after civil ceremony
Two glasses of house wine
One glass of sparkling wine for the toasts

Please note that the bucks fizz can be substituted for Kir Royale, Pimms No1 cup or Summer punch.

Champagne Package

One glass of champagne on arrival or after civil ceremony
Two glasses of house wine
One glass of champagne for the toasts


Terms and Conditions

Provisional bookings can be made and will be held for a period of three weeks after which they will be released unless written confirmation of the booking is received along with a non-returnable deposit of £500.00 and a signed copy of the terms and
conditions. This deposit will be credited against the final account.The deposit will not be refunded if the client cancels under any circumstances.

Payment

50% of the total invoice will be required 2 weeks before the event. Final payment will be required no less than 7 days after the event.

An accurate indication of numbers attending your event should be given to Alford Manor House management at least 7 days before the function to facilitate ordering and staffing. These numbers will be used to calculate your final account unless more
guests attend.

Cancellation Terms and Conditions

1. If the cancellation takes place less than 2 - 5 months prior to the function date the whole of the deposit shall be kept by Alford Manor House and 25% of the estimated total cost using the numbers agreed at the time of booking will be chargeable.

2. If the cancellation takes place less than 2 months prior to the function date the whole of the deposit shall be kept by Alford Manor House and 50% of the estimated total cost using the numbers agreed at the time of booking will be chargeable.

General Information

The menus are suggestions only.
Alternative dishes and menus may be chosen subject to requirements.

To avoid embarrassment when choosing an evening menu please order and cater for a minimum of 80% of the guests attending.

All events will be charged on the basis of either a buffet or dinner being provided. In the event that a function is held without a buffet or dinner being provided a room hire cost will be charged. This will be at the discretion of the Manager.

Children under 12 years will be charged at 50% of the adult menu price.

If guests provide their own wine to accompany their meal a corkage charge will be invoiced (see tariffs).

We offer a licence until 1.00am for evening receptions.

V.A.T. is included in all our prices at 17.5%

In the event of damage or destruction beyond the control of the management, Alford Manor House will make every effort to find a suitable alternative venue but cannot be held responsible for any additional costs incurred.

The client shall be held responsible for any damage caused to Alford Manor House, its buildings or contents by the wilful act or default of the clients or their guests.

A booking may be cancelled at any time by the management, should the event be considered to be damaging to the reputation of Alford Manor House.

The terms and conditions set out herein shall be the terms and conditions agreed and accepted by both parties to the contract.