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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: lynda.weaver@dansonhouse.org.uk. 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 regis- trars office. Details will be on your confirmation letter Web: www.bexley.gov.uk/registrars Web: www.akentishceremony.com Email: ceremonies.west@kent.gov.uk 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 up- grade 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 lynda.weaver@dansonhouse.org.uk. 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.
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