Danson House

2014 2015 Danson House

Danson House, Danson Park, Danson Road, Bexleyheath Kent, DA6 8HL www.danson.org.uk 01322 621233 01322 621246 Welcome to Danson House

Danson House is a stunning Georgian villa, built for love and designed for celebration. Set in magnificent parkland overlooking the sparkling Danson lake it is the perfect location for your boutique wedding

With three exquisite rooms all licensed for civil ceremonies and perfect for celebrations . The dining room: decorated in romantic gold's and pinks and the library: a splendid space, hosting the magnificent organ. These rooms are both licensed for up to 65 people and perfect for dining up to 50 people The Salon: smaller but equally as stunning. A octagonal room with sumptuous wall coverings and stylish decorations is licensed for a maximum of 45 .

Danson House is available 7 days a week for civil ceremonies. Your two hour booking allows plenty of time for after ceremony drinks and photographs in this beautiful house

Or choose an all inclusive package and stay on to enjoy your wedding breakfast in one of the stunning rooms . Our packages are available on Friday and Saturdays from 1st April—31st October and at anytime during the winter months offering great value . Available for a minimum of 30 people the all inclusive packages includes your ceremony time and every thing you need for your celebration meal afterwards, including canapés, reception drinks, 3 course meal, toast wine and table flowers. We also offer special seasonal deals with the addition of a recommended Photographer. Please ask for details of the current offer

Ideally located just off the A2 and within minutes of the M25. With ample parking and good local hotels. Civil ceremony Hire only

All prices are subject to vat Prices 2014/2015

Price reference: DH14/15

Friday Saturday Friday Saturday April—October April—October November— November—March 2014/2015 March The house is closed to the general public for viewing on Friday and Saturdays

The tearoom remains open 7 days a week on the terrace level 10 - 12 £400.00 £500.00 £350.00 £400.00 12.30 - 2.30pm £800.00 £1000.00 £700.00 £800.00

3 - 5pm £800.00 £1000.00 £700.00 £800.00

Sun—Thurs Sunday—Thurs 2014/ 2015 April—October November—March (Bookings during this period

The house is closed to the general public for viewing from 1st November to 31st March The tearoom remains open 7 days a week on the terrace level 10 - 12 £300.00 £300.00

12.30 - 2.30pm £500.00 £600.00 3 - 5pm £500.00 £600.00

PLEASE SEE OVERLEAF FOR DETAILS OF SOME GREAT PACKAGES INCLUSIVE OF CEREMONY HIRE AND RECEPTION DRINKS

Receptions: Danson House is not suitable for a traditional evening party. Therefore there is the option of erecting a marquee in the grounds for larger sit down banquets and parties. Please ask for further details.

10am—11.30pm Friday April—Oct Saturday April—October Ceremony & Marquee £3000.00 £3200.00 reception (lawn fee) Marquee reception £2200.00 £2300.00 (lawn fee)

Please note the additional terms and conditions related to a marquee event. These will form part of your contract with the Bexley Heritage Trust. Marquees must be booked through a Trust recommended supplier.

All prices are subject to vat. Charges and availability can be confirmed by contacting Lynda Weaver Commercial Director on T: 01322 526574 E: [email protected].

All food and drink must be supplied by Leafi catering Ltd. Leafi offer excellent service and specialise in local, seasonal home cooked food. A catering pack can be downloaded from the website: www.dansonhouse.org.uk

General Information

Your ceremony: When booking a ceremony at Danson House you will need to fully complete the relevant booking form. Failure to complete all required information will result in a delay in confirming your booking. The Trust will register your booking with the registrar’s online booking system. Once this has been done you will receive a email confirmation with your next steps. Please note the bride will be listed as the primary contact unless otherwise advised Registrar fees and information regarding all ceremonies that can be held at Danson house can be found at the following: Please note all payments in this respect are made direct to the registrars office. Details will be on your confirmation letter

Web: www.bexley.gov.uk/registrars Web: www.akentishceremony.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 01622 221443

Your caterers:

Leafi catering Ltd are our exclusive caterers. A local company specialising in home cooking using local produce and seasonal vegetables. As our exclusive caterer they will always be available to cater for your event, no need to worry about availability. With a wealth of culinary experience they will be able to make your day special with wonderful food to match. With specially chosen menus you will have plenty of choice. If you choose one of our all inclusive packages why not upgrade with a few special extras.

The Venue:

Danson house is a grade 1 listed Georgian villa and in order to protect the building we do unfortunately need of enforce a few restrictions:

Red/Rose wine is not permitted on the principal floor Reception drinks can be served on the principal floor or in the gardens. They must consist of white drinks only served by our caterers (Not available if the house is open to the public) No confetti is allowed in the house or grounds of Danson House No naked flames (Inc candles and lanterns) are permitted in the house or grounds. Guests are not permitted to wander around the house with food. Balloons are not permitted. No smoke machines Please note that the tea room on the terrace level is open to the public 7 days a week. This list is not exhaustive Please also refer to our terms and conditions.

Payment terms:

A provisional booking can be made. The Trust will hold a date for a maximum of two weeks pending receipt of a booking form and deposit. If another party requests your date during this time you will be contacted and given a period of 48 hours to make a deposit payment. Failing this the date will be released. Please see booking forms for deposits due. Payments can only be taken once a signed booking form has been received by the Trust. All deposits remain non refundable. Cancellations: please refer to our terms and conditions. Civil ceremony and drinks reception packages

Prices 2014/2015

These packages offer great savings and are the ideal way to celebrate with your guests straight after your ceremony.

Friday Saturday Friday Saturday April—October April—October November— November—March 2014/2015 March The house is closed to the general public for viewing on Friday and Saturdays and throughout November—March

The tearoom remains open 7 days a week on the terrace level 10 - 12 £700.00 £800.00 £650.00 £700.00

12.30 - 2.30pm £1100.00 £1300.00 £1000.00 £1100.00

3 - 5pm £1100.00 £1300.00 £1000.00 £1100.00

Sun—Thurs Sun—Thurs 2014/ 2015 April—October 2014/ 2015 Nov—March

10 - 12 £600.00 The house is closed to the public for Inc reception drinks general viewing from 1st Nov—31st March Please note the house is open to the public during the times below - drinks not available 10 - 12 £600.00

12.30 - 2.30pm £500.00 * 12.30 - 2.30pm £500.00 Hire only

3 - 5pm £500.00 * 3 - 5pm £500.00 Hire only

The above prices include venue hire and a bucks fizz drinks reception for up to 65 guests ( *Exceptions apply) to be served after your ceremony in the fantastic surroundings of Danson House . Upgrades to include canapés are available. Please ask for details All prices are subject to vat The price is set and no reduction is given for reduced numbers

All prices are subject to vat. Charges and availability can be confirmed by contacting Lynda Weaver Commercial Director on 01322 526574 [email protected].

All food and drink must be supplied by Leafi catering Ltd. Leafi offer excellent service and specialise in local, seasonal home cooked food. A full catering pack can be downloaded from the website: www.dansonhouse.org.uk Price reference: DH14/15

DANSON HOUSE Civil ceremony , ceremony & drinks package and marquee reception booking form

Bride: Full name Groom: Full name Known name: Known name: Address: Address:

Post code: Post code:

Contact no. Contact no. Email: Email: Nationality: Nationality:

Nature of event: ceremony only / Ceremony & drink package / ceremony & marquee reception / marquee reception only / ceremony & dining (in house) (Delete as appropriate)

Date required: Ceremony room required Arrival time: Finishing time: Ceremony (30 minutes after arrival time) time: Number of guests attending Caterers:

The ceremony: Name: Leafi The evening: Reception only:

Please note: The building is strictly NON-SMOKING. Confetti, the use of naked flames, smoke machines and bubble machines are not permitted in the house or grounds. This list is not exhaustive and any items must be checked with the establishment prior to ordering. Red wine is not permitted on the principal floor. The hirer is accountable for any damage caused throughout the event. A copy of a insurance certificate is required and should be forwarded to the Bexley Heritage Trust no less than 4 weeks prior to the event date, (See terms and conditions). The Bexley Heritage Trust cannot he held responsible for any loss or injury sustained.

A non-returnable deposit of 50% of the total cost (including vat) is to be included with the booking form and returned to: Lynda Weaver Commercial Director Hall Place Bourne Road Bexley Kent DA5 1PQ (Cheques made payable to ‘Bexley Heritage Trading’) Pricing reference DH14/15

I have read all the information provided and agree to abide by the terms and conditions overleaf.

Signature: Name (please Date: print): Office use only Total amount: Deposit Paid Balance paid: Bexley Heritage Trust

Terms and Condi- Bookings of functions with Bexley Heritage Trust (BHT) are subject to the following

1. A booking cannot be confirmed until a completed and signed booking form has been returned together with a deposit equal to 50% of the total contract price.

2. The contract price shall be: a) the total hire cost; and b) such other sum as may have been agreed by BHT and the customer.

4. The customer must confirm the number of guests to attend the function no less than ten days before the function.

5. The customer shall use BHT premises strictly for the purposes of the function and for the time agreed.

6. The function must end at the agreed time, but in the event of any over-run BHT reserves the right to make an additional charge.

7. If the customer does not meet payments in accordance with these conditions BHT reserves the right to cancel the function by informing the customer in writing at the address held on file.

8. The customer may cancel the booking by notice in writing to BHT. Where the booking is cancelled by the customer more than two months (eight weeks) before the function is due to take place, BHT will make no charge or claim for damages subject to the customer meeting any costs already incurred by BHT in connection with the function. The deposit remains non refundable. Any cancellations less than 8 weeks prior to the booked date are liable for all agreed hire costs.

9. BHT shall not be liable for loss of or damage to the property of the customer or customer’s guests suffered or incurred whilst on BHT’s premises.

10. The customer shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that no damage occurs to the property of BHT or its employees or catering contractor. Damage caused to BHT premises, its fixtures or fittings during the function, unless caused by the direct action of BHT’s employees or contractors, will be charged to the customer on a repair or renewal basis (whichever is reasonably deemed appropriate by BHT) In the event of any members of staff being injured by the customer or anyone attending the function the customer shall be liable for any claims arising therein.

11. The customer must take out adequate insurance to this effect, proof of which must be presented to BHT no later than 4 weeks prior to the booking.

12. The customer will select from the suppliers approved by BHT.

13. The customer must comply with fire regulations and statutory requirements concerning licensing and en- tertainment relevant to the event.

14. In the event of circumstances arising which are beyond BHT’s control and which render impracticable performance by BHT of its obligations in respect of the booking, BHT will seek to make alternative arrangements that will be acceptable to the customer. If this is not possible, so that BHT is unable to perform its obligation under this agreement, such non-performance is excused and BHT may terminate this Agreement without further liability of any nature, upon return of the customer’s deposit and any such other sums received from the customer in respect of the function. In no event shall BHT be liable for consequential damages of any nature for any reason whatsoever. The circumstances referred to include (but are not limited to) damage to, or destruction of, BHT property (whether by fire or otherwise), breakdown of machinery, failure of supply of electricity, strike, labour, dispute, accident, act of war, act of God, fire flood or other emergency condition

15. Although every attempt will be made to advise of activities taking place elsewhere In Danson park, BHT will not be responsible for any external activities which may affect the functions within the House.

Function date: Function start time: Function finish time: Signed: Name: Date: All inclusive ceremony and wedding breakfast package

All packages are for a Minimum of 30 guests and a maximum of 50 guests

2014 Price Total price 2015 Price Total price Choose from: per head for 30 inc vat Choose from: per head for 30 inc vat ex vat @ 20% ex vat (@ 20% Option All inclusive £86.50 £3114.00 All Inclusive £90.50 £3258.00 1 package 1 Package 1

Option All inclusive £91.50 £3294.00 All Inclusive £97.50 £3510.00 2 package 2 Package 2

Option All inclusive £104.50 £3762.00 All inclusive £110.00 £3960.00 3 package 3 Package 3

Danson House all inclusive package are not available Sun—Thurs 1st April—31st October due to public opening

Packages include: Room hire from 2.30pm - 7.30pm A personal contact at Danson House and Leafi available to help you organise your day A wedding guide to ensure that there is nothing you miss in preparing for your big day Use of the stunning rooms on the principal floor for your wedding breakfast Use of the rear gardens overlooking the Charter Oak and the Danson lake Ability to have photos anywhere within the historic house A stunning wet weather option : reception drinks served on the principal floor A reception drink for the bride & groom A freshly prepared and personally chosen 3 course wedding breakfast with coffee 5ft round tables with personally selected flower arrangements for each table A Bucks fizz and canapés drinks reception for all guests, served during your photographs 1/2 bottle white wine for each guest and a glass of sparkling toasting wine Mineral water on each table: 2 still 1 sparkling per table of 8 A glass of sparkling wine to toast the Bride and Groom at the end of the meal

Not included: VAT is chargeable on all costs quoted above. Registrars fee’s - charges for all ceremonies are paid direct to Sidcup registrars office Cake, cars, photographer (details of recommended suppliers can be given on request) Upgrades on reception drinks and menus are available - please ask our caterers for details. Plus the ability to continue into the evening subject to hire charges and licence.

Running order: 2.30—3.00pm—Guest arrival Pricing reference DHAI 14/15 3.00 –3.30pm—Ceremony 3.30—5.00pm—Drinks reception & photos A prior ceremony only slot is still available to 5-7.30pm—Breakfast & speeches book 7pm—Guests to leave menus

Choose from the specially selected menus below. Leafi specialise in using locally produced home cooked food using all fresh ingredients. One selection must be chosen from your menu for all guests. Dietary requirements will be catered for

All inclusive package 1 3 canapés of your choice

Starters Pea and mint soup, artisan bread Roast tomato, red pepper & basil bruschetta, pea shoot salad Chicken liver terrine, apple & raisin chutney, wholemeal melba toast

Main Poached salmon, lemon & mint salsa, new potatoes, fine green beans Lime & thyme roasted chicken breast, sweet potato puree, char-grilled cherry tomatoes Beef in ale, horseradish mashed potato, honey glazed carrots

Dessert Warm chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream Treacle tart, clotted cream Plum & walnut crumble, pouring custard

Fresh coffee & tea

All inclusive package 2

3 canapés of your choice

Starter Prawn cocktail Caramelised red onion, goats cheese & thyme tart, rocket salad Buffalo mozzarella, roast plum tomato & basil salad

Main Parma ham wrapped chicken breast, mascarpone & chive stuffing, Fish pie with smoked haddock & prawns, petit pois, honeyed chantnenay carrots Braised Old spot Pork loin, sage, lemon & garlic, champ, mange tout

Dessert Lime & ginger posset, hazelnut shortbread Eton mess Blueberries in elderflower jelly, mint sorbet

Fresh coffee & tea

All inclusive package 3 Palladian

3 canapés of your choice

Starter Peat smoked Scottish salmon, Avruga caviar, pea shoot, nasturtium & micro cress salad Char-grilled Norfolk asparagus, soft quails egg, reggiano curls Game terrine, red onion & blueberry marmalade, brioche

Main Parsley & lemon crusted haddock, crushed anya potatoes, wilted spinach, tomato & chilli salsa Boned quail, wild mushroom and thyme stuffing, dauphinoise potatoes, fine green beans Roast rib of beef, red wine & thyme gravy, roast potatoes, buttered cavolo nero, Yorkshire pudding, fresh horseradish cream

Dessert Lavender poached summer berries, pink champagne brulee Bitter chocolate truffle torte, raspberries, crème fraiche Rhubarb & Kentish strawberry cobbler, rose petal ice cream

Fresh coffee & tea

All menus are finished with service of fresh coffee or tea and your toasting wine

Upgrades on all the above packages are available to include extra canapés, champagne and wines selected from our list. Details are available & can be discussed with Leafi.

Drinks package:

Reception drink to be served with canapés of your choice Buck’s Fizz Half a bottle white wine per person served to table Mineral water: 2 still and 1 sparkling per table of 8 Sparking toasting wine (1 glass per person)

Upgrade packages are available on request

Your Suppliers

Catering: Florist: Leafi Gorgeous Floral Design Tel: 01322 621235 Lisa and Karen Email: [email protected] Tel: 07940 481787 www.leafi.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Danson Danson House Wedding packages All inclusive ceremony & wedding breakfast

Package Booking Form

Ceremony location ______Meal location:______Details

Bride: full name Groom: full name Known name: Known name: Address: Address:

Post code: Post code: Email: Email: Tel: Tel: Nationality: Nationality:

Date required: Day: Arrival time: Finishing time: 7.30pm Ceremony time: (30 minutes after arrival time) Pricing reference: DHAI14/15 Number of guests Please Price based on a minimum of 30 guests attending : ______tick 2014 2015 A 25% deposit is due on booking. Package 1 86.50 per head X 30 £90.50 per head X 30 Based on the = £2595.00+ vat = £2715.00 + vat minimum numbers Package 2 £91.50 per head X 30 £97.50 per head X 30 of 30. See payment = £2745.00 + vat = £2925.00 + vat terms & terms and conditions Package 3 £104.50 per head X 30 £110.00 per head X 30 = £3135.00 + vat = £3300.00 + vat

The hirer is accountable for any damage throughout the event ) . A copy of the insurance certificate is required and should be forwarded to the Bexley Heritage Trust no less than 4 weeks prior to the event date,( see terms & conditions)/ The Bexley Heritage Trust cannot he held responsible for any loss or injury sustained.

A non-returnable deposit of 25% of the total min cost (including vat) is to be included with the booking form and returned to: Lynda Weaver , Commercial Director Hall Place Bourne Road Bexley Kent DA5 1PQ (Cheques made payable to ‘Bexley Heritage Trading’)

I have read all the information provided and agree to abide by the terms and conditions overleaf.

Signature: Name (please print): Date:

Office use only Based on min 30 1st 25% 2nd 25% Min Bal due Total amount: £ Deposit £ Due: Date: paid: Bexley Heritage

Terms and Conditions

Bookings of functions with Bexley Heritage Trust (BHT) are subject to the following conditions:

1. A booking cannot be confirmed until a completed and signed booking form has been returned together with a deposit equal to 25% of the total contract price based on minimum numbers.

2. The contract price shall be: a) the total hire cost; and b) such other sum as may have been agreed by BHT and the customer.

3. The customer shall pay: a) an agreed non-returnable deposit as stated, to be received within 14 days of the date being provisionally held, and b) The balance of the contract price and any other sums under 2(b) not less than 56 days (eight weeks) prior to the date of the function. Final numbers for catering must be confirmed 3 weeks prior to the event date at which point any additional numbers and upgrades agreed will be invoiced. All sums are to be paid prior to the event

4. The customer must confirm the number of guests to attend the function no less than ten days before the function.

5. The customer shall use BHT premises strictly for the purposes of the function and for the time agreed.

6. The function must end at the agreed time, but in the event of any over-run BHT reserves the right to make an additional charge.

7. If the customer does not meet payments in accordance with these conditions BHT reserves the right to cancel the function by informing the customer in writing at the address held on file.

8. The customer may cancel the booking by notice in writing to BHT. Where the booking is cancelled by the customer more than two months (eight weeks) before the function is due to take place, BHT will make no charge or claim for damages subject to the customer meeting any costs already incurred by BHT in connection with the function. Any deposits paid remain non refundable. Any cancellations less than 8 weeks prior to the booked date are liable for all agreed hire costs.

9. BHT shall not be liable for loss of or damage to the property of the customer or customer’s guests suffered or incurred whilst on BHT’s premises.

10. The customer shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that no damage occurs to the property of BHT or its employees or catering contractor. Damage caused to BHT premises, its fixtures or fittings during the function, unless caused by the direct action of BHT’s employees or contractors, will be charged to the customer on a repair or renewal basis (whichever is reasonably deemed appropriate by BHT) In the event of any members of staff being injured by the customer or anyone attending the function the customer shall be liable for any claims arising therein.

11. The customer must take out adequate insurance to this effect, proof of which must be presented to BHT no later than 4 weeks prior to the booking.

12. The customer will select from the suppliers approved by BHT.

13. The customer must comply with fire regulations and statutory requirements concerning licensing and entertain- ment relevant to the event.

14. In the event of circumstances arising which are beyond BHT’s control and which render impracticable performance by BHT of its obligations in respect of the booking, BHT will seek to make alternative arrangements that will be acceptable to the customer. If this is not possible, so that BHT is unable to perform its obligation under this agreement, such non-performance is excused and BHT may terminate this Agreement without further liability of any nature, upon return of the customer’s deposit and any such other sums received from the customer in respect of the function. In no event shall BHT be liable for consequential damages of any nature for any reason whatsoever. The circumstances referred to include (but are not limited to) damage to, or destruction of, BHT property (whether by fire or otherwise), breakdown of machinery, failure of supply of electricity, strike, labour, dispute, accident, act of war, act of God, fire flood or other emergency condition

Function date:

Function start time: Function finish time:

Signed: Name: Date: Preferred partners list

When booking your event with Danson House apart from the caterers we are happy for you to choose the suppliers that you want to work with. ( if booking an ‘All inclusive’ package some of your suppliers will be included) We can however recommend the suppliers listed below as they have worked regularly at Danson house and offer a professional and reliable service .

Photographers

Nigel Barratt Photography: Tel; 0208 303 2727 email: [email protected] Web: www.nigelphoto.com

Nphotography: Nicola Pearson Tel: 07810 827 125 email: [email protected] Web:www.nphotography.co.uk

Images Studio: Vivien Woods: Tel: 07969314104 Email: [email protected] Web: www.imagesstudios.co.uk

The Other day photography: Rich Lehmann* Tel: 07867677319 Email: [email protected] Web: www.theotherday.co.uk Discounts available if you book a Mid Week package at Hall Place

BL Studio: Barry and Linda * Tel: 0208 304 8088 Email: [email protected] Web: www.blstudio.co.uk Discounts available if you book a Mid Week package at Hall Place

The wedding picture book: Simon Stock: Tel: 07973 406502 Email: [email protected] Web: www.theweddingpicturebook.com

Video Memories: Les Watts Tel: 01474 702220 Email: [email protected]

Florists

Gorgeous Flowers: Lisa and Karen* Tel: 07940 481787 Email: [email protected] web: www.gorgeousfloraldesign.co.uk

Joy Gilder Floral designs: Tel: 0208 300 7935 Email: [email protected] Web: www.joygilder.co.uk

Florian Designer Florist: Nicola: Tel: 0773603 9977 Email: [email protected] Web: www.florianflowers.co.uk

Venue styling

Ambience venue styling: Debbie Ridd * Tel: 07528753640 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ambiencevenuestyling.com

The Best DJ in Town: Simon Henderson * Tel: 07946456063 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wedding-dj.co.uk Preferred partners list

Transport

Vintage Bridal Cars: Tel: 0208 303 7343 Email: [email protected] Web: [email protected]

Bromley Rolls –Royce and Bentley Hire Tel: 0208 467 6107 Email: [email protected] Web: www.rollsroycehire.com

Cakes

Cake it Away : Elaine Morely* Tel: 07881 753908 Email: [email protected] Web:; www.cake-it-away.co.uk

Discounts available if you book a Mid Week package at Hall Place

Toastmaster

Ian Lowe: F.N.A.T * Tel: 01474 745873 Email: [email protected]

Musicians

Harpists: Hilary Maslin: Tel: 07930 964402 Email: [email protected] web:

Carys Hughes: Tel: 07759 930200 Email: [email protected]

String Quartet: The Greenwich string quartet: Tel: 07966 539948 Email: [email protected] Web: greenwichstringquartet.co.uk

Hotels We have negotiated excellent rates with two local hotels if you are having your wedding at Hall Place

Please ask for details on booking:

Holiday Inn Bexley: Southwold Road Bexley Kent DA5 1ND Tel: 0871423 4876 web: www.holidayinn.com

Hilton Dartford: Masthead Close, Crossways Bus.Park, Dartford, Kent DA2 6QF Tel: 01322 284444 web: www.hilton.com

* Indicates that the supplier will offer a discount if booking a all inclusive package has been booked at Danson House so please ask

Due to the sensitivity of Danson House some activities can only be accommodated in a marquee in the grounds or in the Breakfast room on the terrace level.