AWARD WINNING WEDDING VENUE Congratulations on Your Engagement
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AWARD WINNING WEDDING VENUE Congratulations on your engagement Fraser Hart & Ad-vise UK Ltd would like to congratulate you on your engagement and are delighted to be in a position to give you a helping hand, when it comes to organising your special day. • Unique wedding suites across the venue Below, you will find your very own wedding privilege card voucher which will help you save you • Perfect for intimate or hundreds if not thousands off the cost of your wedding. grand occasions Immediately, you will save 20% on your wedding bands through this branch with the Fraser Hart • Brand new exclusive privilege card. Simply follow the instructions on the flap below and visit the website: Owners Club www.weddingprivilegecard.com • Sensational views across the Parade Ring and racecourse • Picturesque settings for outdoor events, Also within this brochure are advertisements of beautiful licensed wedding venues and wedding activities and photoshoots suppliers, all recommended by the vastly experienced team at Ad-vise UK who have over 20 years working in the industry. Simply click on their adverts to link through to their websites for further information.. This wedding brochure will not only give you loads of ideas, it will also entitle you to get many special offers and discounts through the participating venues and suppliers. Happy Wedding Planning! • Helicopter landings • Personalised digital welcome signage Fraser Hart & Ad-vise UK Ltd • No sound limiter devices • Complimentary car parking • On-site hotel, The Lodge ------------------------------------------------------Print or screenshot this page---------------------------------------------------- How it all works... Browse through the wedding venues and suppliers to view their 01 GO TO offers & visit their websites. THE WEBSITE Produce card at point of sale. 02 03 Not valid against any other offer. FIND & BROWSE Happy wedding planning! CLICK YOUR THIS CARD OFFERS weddingprivilegecard.com We wish to make clear that Fraser Hart and Ad-vise UK Ltd does not endorse the products, companies or services featured and cannot be responsible for any copyright issues therein. 01635 40015 • [email protected] • weddings.newburyracecourse.co.uk Venue Hire Only £2900! 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Before the middle of the booking for the best available date and time. Further details you 18th century, however, marriages were able to take place may wish to enquire about include: payment rates, deposits and anywhere as long as they were overseen by an ordained cancellations; logistics such as noise restrictions, room for dancing clergyman of the Church of England. According to the UK and guest parking; as well as which staff member will be your point Parliament, this lack of restriction resulted in a high percentage of person on the day. secret weddings which were often underage, bigamous or lacking in parental consent. This booking can be made at any time before your wedding day, however, you should contact your Register Office in advance to Legal notice must be given within 12 months and no later than four ensure the Registrar is able to attend. This will enable you to weeks before your wedding. This is due to the fact that the details proceed with making other arrangements for your ceremony. of the wedding will then go on public display for 15 clear days to ensure there is no objection to the marriage or civil partnership. Both parties entering into a marriage must be at least 16 years of Once this time has passed, the Superintendent Registrar will issue age, according to the Ages of Marriage Act. Before it was passed their authority for the marriage to take place. in 1929, no marriage between persons under the age of 21 was valid without parental or guardian consent. The Marriage Act was introduced in 1753 and declares that marriages and ceremonies can be considered legally binding only The most recent statistics about marriage from the UK Office for if they are conducted by a minister in a parish church or chapel of National Statistics were measured in 2014. During that year, more the Church of England. To be married anywhere but the Church of women than men married a person of the same sex, while England, you need a Registrar to legally conduct the ceremony. marriage rates for opposite sex couples increased for those 35 years and older. For men, the average age at marriage was 37 Marriages of same-sex couples have been legally recognised since years, and for women it was 34.6. 2004, when the Civil Partnership Act was passed. nicoleleanphotography.com Your Perfect Wedding Venue Pearl Package £2999 / Mon-Thu £2500 • Food tasting for two • Ceremony Room • Function Room Hire, Day & Evening • Pimms on Arrival • Three Course Wedding Breakfast including Tea, Coffee & Chocolate Mints • Glass of House Wine per person during the Meal • Glass of Sparkling Wine for the Toast • Evening Finger Buffet • Complimentary Bedroom on the Wedding Night for the Happy Couple • Master of Ceremonies • Cake Stand & Knife for your Cake • Red Carpet • White Linen Tablecloths & Napkins • Wedding Co-ordinator The Chequers Hotel is a delightful period property, once an old coaching inn, this beautifully renovated eighteenth century, four star hotel, is located in a prime position in Newbury Town centre. Ruby Package £3999 / Mon-Thu £3500 • Food tasting for two With a beautiful courtyard garden, large contemporary function rooms and modern lounge and bar areas this period property has had • Ceremony Room • Function Room Hire, Day & Evening a stunning revitalisation after receiving a half a million pound renovation investment… not to mention the gorgeous honeymoon suite. * Prosecco or Pimms on Arrival The results are truly spectacular and certain to make your day picture perfect. • Three Course Wedding Breakfast including Tea, Coffee & Chocolate Mints • Half a Bottle of Wine per person during the Meal • Glass of Sparkling Wine for the Toast As a fully licensed wedding venue you can start off your magical day with the main event! Getting married! You and your guests can • Evening Finger Buffet • Complimentary Bedroom on the Wedding Night for the Happy Couple then move seamlessly into our grand function room overlooking the beautiful courtyard garden to begin your celebrations with your loved with a Bottle of Champagne! ones. You will have use of the elegant bar, and of course the stylish lounge area. And with our function rooms in contemporary colours • Postbox • Master of Ceremonies you can be sure that whatever your theme of choice, it will stand out and look breath-taking, get ready to wow your guests! • Table Menus & Place Cards • Cake Stand & Knife for your Cake • Chair Covers & Saches With our dedicated events team behind you we will make sure that your every desire, want and need for your wedding day is catered for.