Wedding brochure Where there is love, there is life
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IT HAS A RING TO IT voco® St David’s is a sophisticated and tranquil hotel that evokes a feeling of calm. Licensed to hold civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, this stylish five star hotel provides the ideal venue for your special day.
Positioned on the spectacular waterfront on Cardiff Bay, water laps up the edge of this stylish building. Complete with an entrance hall that soars so high, your guests will be stunned from the moment they first arrive. All rooms have floor to ceiling windows and balconies that offer unimpeded views over Cardiff and the beautiful bay, providing the perfect setting for your wedding day.
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CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION
THE DYLAN THOMAS SUITE THE ROALD DAHL SUITE THE PENARTH SUITE This suite is bathed in light and exudes The Roald Dahl Suite is fully self-contained and The location is the most unique in Cardiff, it has sophistication, featuring panoramic views across features its own entrance paved with traditional sensational views across the Marina and allows for Cardiff Bay. Welsh slate. 20 guests around one table, meaning you can enjoy an intimate and cosy wedding celebration in style. Capacities Capacities Wedding Ceremony: 220 Wedding Ceremony: 150 Capacities Wedding Breakfast: 220 Wedding Breakfast: 150 Wedding Ceremony: 30 Evening Party: 350 Evening Party: 200 Wedding Breakfast: 20
4 5 6 7 8 THE FIVE STAR PACKAGE Red carpet arrival Complimentary wedding breakfast and evening room (supplement for outdoor ceremony) 3 course wedding breakfast Luxury wedding Sparkling wine to toast Coffee/tea and homemade Welshcakes Midnight munchies packages Cake stand and knife Wooden dance floor Sparkling wine or bottled beer after ceremony Complimentary deluxe room for the happy couple with a champagne breakfast OUR WEDDING PACKAGES INCLUDE Dedicated wedding coordinator and manager THE FOLLOWING £65 per person Jan - April/Oct - Nov, minimum of 60 adult guests May - Sept, minimum of 100 adult guests THE ST DAVID’S PACKAGE Package not available in December Complimentary menu tasting for the wedding couple Red carpet arrival THE BAY PACKAGE Complimentary wedding breakfast and evening room (supplement for outdoor ceremony) Complimentary menu tasting for 5 canapes per person the wedding couple 4 course wedding breakfast Red carpet arrival (additional soup or sorbet course) Complimentary wedding breakfast and evening ½ a bottle of wine per person for the wedding breakfast room (supplement for outdoor ceremony) Champagne to toast 3 canapes per person Coffee/tea and homemade Welshcakes 3 course wedding breakfast Cake stand and knife Glass of wine with the wedding breakfast Chivari chairs Sparkling wine to toast Wooden dance floor Coffee/tea and homemade Welshcakes Floral arrangements Cake stand and knife Complimentary sweet cart hire (not including sweets) Chair covers and bows Champagne after ceremony Wooden dance floor Evening bites and Resident DJ Sparkling wine after ceremony Complimentary signature suite for the Evening bites happy couple with a champagne breakfast Complimentary junior suite for the happy Dedicated wedding coordinator and manager couple with a champagne breakfast Complimentary spa pass for two £150 per person Dedicated wedding coordinator and manager Jan - Apr/Oct - Nov, minimum of 60 adult guests May - Sept & Dec, minimum of 100 adult guests £105 per person Jan - Apr/Oct - Nov, minimum of 60 adult guests May - Sept & Dec, minimum of 100 adult guests
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EVENING BY THE BAY
Function room hire Red carpet entrance Glass of sparkling wine or bottled beer on arrival Evening bites for your buffet Resident DJ and dance floor Chair covers and bows to complement your colour scheme Complimentary junior suite for the happy couple on the night of the wedding Civil ceremony room hire from just £300
2019/2021 Jan to Mar, Oct & Nov - £44 per person Apr to Sep & Dec - £52 per person
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WEDDING DECOR
White carpet Sequined table cloth Table runners (organza/taffeta) LED dancefloor Partition draping Full room draping Window draping Fairy light curtain Fairy light pillars Candelabras Trio of candles Wisteria trees
WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT
DJ Photobooth Casino tables
FOOD & DRINK
Canapes Bucket of beers on table Cheeseboard Sorbet Sweet cart Bacon rolls at midnight Chocolate fountain
Ask your wedding coordinator for more information.
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Wedding guests get 20% discount off our best available room only rates at the time of booking.
Our wedding packages include a complimentary room for the happy couple. All our rooms offer magnificent views across Cardiff Bay.
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WHAT IS THE LAW
The law states that a legal wedding can only take place outside a licensed approved venue if they have a permanent structure with a solid roof and this is recorded on the license of the approved venue.
HOW YOUR CEREMONY WILL WORK ON OUR TERRACE
If the licensed venue does not have a permanent structure with a solid roof outside the venue a couple can still have a ceremony in the presence of their guests outside on the Terrace by meeting the Registrar and Superintendent Registrar prior to the ceremony and going through a legal ceremony making the required declaratory and contracting vows in the presence of the two witnesses and then signing the register.
The couple will then have a re-affirmation ceremony in the presence of all their family and friends outside. You will be able to exchange rings and promises including any other enhancements to the ceremony as long as they were previously discussed with the Registrar prior to the wedding date.
For further legal details call 02920 871 684 or ceremonies@cardiff.gov.uk.
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Choose voco® St. David’s Cardiff as your venue Organise engagement party Set a date for your wedding Compile guest list Plan theme Choose bridesmaids and ushers Hen and stag party arrangements Pick up the dress Buy wedding rings Plan invitations and wedding stationery Design menu with the head chef Wedding cake Music and entertainment Flowers and decorations Photographer Table plan Favours Plan gift list First dance song Wedding car Plan honeymoon
We have a list of recommended suppliers for many of the above to assist you in making your wedding planning as seamless as possible.
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WEDDING PLANNING AND NEXT STEPS
Visiting voco® St. David’s Once You’ve Booked Wedding Planning
At this exciting time, you must have lots of questions. Once you’ve booked your wedding at voco® Our Wedding Coordinator is available to answer all To help answer these we’d love to meet with you in St. David’s, if you’re having a civil ceremony, your questions and offer advice through the planning person and show you around the hotel. please contact: process.
Visits are by appointment only so that we maintain The Cardiff Registry Office on 02920 871 684 Six weeks before the big day we will invite you for the privacy of other functions and ensure we provide a final planning meeting to confirm all the details the best possible service during your visit. To Speak to your Wedding Coordinator first for advice ensuring you only need to relax and enjoy your day. arrange your wedding consultation please contact on the best ceremony time. our wedding coordinator.
02920 313 025 or [email protected]
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TRAVEL BY AIR
Cardiff International Airport, just 25 minutes from hotel
TRAVEL BY RAIL
Cardiff Central station just 10 minutes from hotel
TRAVEL BY ROAD
On the M4 corridor and only 40 minutes from M5
ON-SITE PARKING
Havannah Street, Cardiff CF10 5SD 029 2045 4045 | [email protected] stdavids.vocohotels.com
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