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One Beautiful Location with Memories to Last a Lifetime One Beautiful Location with memories to last a lifetime The Mill Forge Ceremonies | Extensive Grounds | Receptions | Accommodation Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding Weddings at The Mill The Mill Forge, with it’s quaint complex of historic Grade-B listed Whether your wedding reception is small and intimate with just the two of The Mill Forge offers buildings dating back to the 1700’s incorporating a wedding you, or a larger family occasion, The Mill Forge offers three wedding reception venues within the ancient converted mill building. you the opportunity to ceremony venue, wedding reception venue and comfortable en-suite accommodation on the outskirts of Gretna Green. You can choose from a wide selection of competitively priced, tasty wedding have your anvil wedding, menu options to ensure that all your wedding guests enjoy your wedding day. Countryside Wedding Venue The relaxing beamed surroundings of the well stocked bar offers a selection Situated amidst the rolling countryside of South Scotland and of champagnes, wines & drinks to help you celebrate. A beer garden where accommodation and drinks may be served is also provided enabling you to unwind amidst the standing in it’s own beautiful landscaped grounds, ideal for quiet rural setting overlooking the idyllic countryside. Inside the Mill offers a wedding photographs. The Mill Forge offers a wonderful, reception all in one free house disco on selected evenings, open to all wedding guests with the romantic and tranquil venue for your wedding, away from option to join in or retire to the comfort of your Bridal Suite, with four poster beautiful location. the hustle & bustle of the busy tourist areas. bed and whirlpool bath. The perfect photo opportunity Our colourful gardens Ceremony being performing in The Forge Mill Forge Kissing Gate The Mill Forge A happy couple leaving The Mill Forge For more information visit www.themill.co.uk Romantic wedding venue T: 01461 800344 E: [email protected] Double & Twins Our double and twin rooms provide ideal Accommodation en-suite accommodation for wedding guests. Single The single rooms are en-suite and at The Mill comfortably furnished. Within the landscaped grounds and sited around 3 attractive courtyards; The Mill Forge Hotel and romantic wedding venue offers comfortable accommodation Family comprising 33 en-suite bedrooms, including spacious bridal suites, twins, Whether you have a family with one, two doubles and family rooms. With breakfast included in the price we feel that our or three children, the family rooms are accommodation is fantastic value. spacious and comfortable, with en-suite facilities to suit. All rooms have central heating, freeview television, tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. There is a children’s play area on our grounds which is always popular with young To book accommodation at The Mill Forge contact us on 01461 800344 to check guests. Parents may enjoy a walk in our availability. A provisional booking may be made. To confirm a booking we require a colourful gardens, before sampling a dish in £20 deposit per room per night within 10 days of a provisional booking being made. our family friendly restaurant. Bridal Suites The comfortable spacious Bridal Suites incorporate four poster beds and large double en-suite bathrooms ensuring plenty of room for your wedding preparations. Surrounded by the manicured gardens and looking to the open countryside beyond, the bridal suites are ideal for couples wishing to relax and soak in the tranquil, romantic atmosphere of the Gretna Green area. Enjoy your short stroll to your ceremony, around the beautiful gardens before enjoying a delicious wedding meal. A complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates await our newly weds on return to their Bridal Suite. Bridal Suite Family Room Whether you are with family and friends or are a couple For more information visit alone, you can be sure that your wedding planner will be www.themill.co.uk on hand to guide you through the day. T: 01461 800344 E: [email protected] Your Reception Table D'Hote Have your wedding reception meal at The Mill Forge If your party includes 12 adults or less then you may SAMPLE MENU and you will enjoy our varied menus, which suit all choose our mouth watering Table D’Hote menu. Starters Children’s Menu tastes whilst still offering excellent value for money. With a variety of delicious dishes you and your guests Melon & Prawn Cocktail (All served with baked beans or can select your meals on the day. Vegetable Stroganoff Wrap vegetables and chips) We will be delighted to cater for any special dietary Soup of the Day Homemade Cheese Burger requirements you or members of your wedding Taste of Scotland Cumberland Sausage party may have. Bacon & Cheese Longboat Pizza Fish Fingers Our menus also include a tempting children’s menu Main Courses offering a choice of kids’ favourites, as well as a (All dishes are served with chips or Choice of Desserts selection of imaginative, mouth-watering vegetarian potatoes and seasonal vegetables) and vegan options to help ensure that everyone Roast Fillet of Turkey enjoys your special day. Medallions of Pork Sesame Roasted Salmon All our wedding menus are served with a glass 8oz Rump Steak Au Poivre of Bucks Fizz on arrival and a glass of sparkling Roasted Vegetable Risotto wine as a toast. Brie & Cranberry Wellington We also cater for Choice of Desserts vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Coffee & Mints (Please ask for details) Wedding Menus Evening Snacks SAMPLE MENU SAMPLE MENU Choice of Starters Children’s Menu Night-Time Hot Rolls (Only served after 9.00pm) Pâté (All served with chips and baked beans) Nibbles (Only served after 9.00pm) Bacon Baps Chilled Melon Chicken Nuggets Selection of Sandwiches on Sausage Baps Prawn Cocktail Fish Fingers Brown and White Bread Homemade Soup Sausages Nachos with Salsa, Garlic Main Courses Pizza Mayo, Sweet Chilli Dips (Please choose a maximum of 2 main courses) Ice Cream Sausage Rolls We also cater for Supreme of Chicken in a Pizza Bites vegetarians and other Mediterranean Sauce Potato Wedges dietary requirements. Roast Turkey with Traditional Trimmings Mini Quiches (Please ask for details) Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding Our set wedding menus are suitable for parties from Solway Salmon with a Hollandaise Sauce 2-70. We have set wedding menus or our Table Roast Pork with Apple Sauce We also cater for D’Hote menu is also available for parties of 12 or less. Choice of Desserts vegetarians and other We are happy to price a menu of your choice. dietary requirements. Detailed menus are available on request Childrens portions will be priced at half of adults cost. Coffee & Mints (Please ask for details) or they can be viewed on our website. For more information visit Wine List www.themill.co.uk Our wine list has been carefully selected to include delicious wines from all over the world. Whether your preference is for new T: 01461 800344 E: [email protected] world wines or for the offerings of more traditional wine producing countries, our wine list will have something to delight your palate. Our Location Situated just three miles north of the Travelling North: on the M6 to Travelling South: on the A74(M) Scotland England Border, The Mill Glasgow, by-pass Gretna and take junction to Carlisle, by-pass Lockerbie and provides an ideal base to explore the 21 for Kirkpatrick Fleming (B7076) and approximately 15 miles further south, area. Perhaps walking in the Moffat Hills turn right at the end of the slip road. take junction 21 for Kirkpatrick Fleming takes your fancy, or a car tour of the The Mill Forge can be found on the left. (B7076) and turn right at the end of the Solway Coast. Maybe you’d prefer a day’s slip road, turn left at the mini roundabout. shopping in nearby Carlisle or the famous The Mill Forge can be found on the left. Gretna Gateway Retail Village. Wedding Services Here at The Mill Forge we have extensive knowledge of the local wedding service providers and the quality of their work. Whether you are looking for a photographer, a Scottish piper to pipe the bride and groom into The Mill Forge, a hairdresser and beautician, wedding flowers, a local wedding cake specialist or any other wedding services, we can help you. We 're here to help? Our team of wedding co-ordinators are available to help you plan your wedding 7 days a week from 8.30am until 8.00pm. Tel: 01461 800344 | Email: [email protected] Design & Print - hoggettcreative.co.uk www.themill.co.uk The Mill Forge, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Lockerbie DG11 3BQ *Please see web site for T&C’s. E&OE. 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