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The Bell Hotel, Market Square, Winslow
Bucks, MK18 3AB, UK
t: 01296 714091
f: 01296 714805
Hosting your Wedding
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Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding Day !
May we take this opportunity to congratulate you on your forthcoming wedding and pass on our very best wishes for the future.
Your special day requires a special venue, at The Bell Hotel we believe this as well, we pride ourselves in making each wedding unique. It is our pleasure to tailor a program to your individual requirements, tastes and budget.
The Bell Hotel provides the perfect ambience combined with our friendly yet highly professional and efficient team, we will make your day one of the most pleasurable and memorable days of your life, our aim is to ensure you enjoy it to the full.
The Bell Hotel will ensure the success of your wedding day.
Gaynor Heritage
Sales, Marketing and Events Manager
Wedding Etiquette & Special duties
To assist you with the arrangement, we have detailed below the formal requirements of the receiving line, top table, and speeches, as well as some of the duties of the bridal party; formal wedding etiquette does not need to be strictly adhered to, but can be used as a guide for those wishing to follow traditional wedding courtesies and formalities.
The Bride
The Bride selects the type of service. She decides on her dress and accessories, and the bridesmaid’s attire.
The Groom
The groom selects the best man and ushers (if any). He buys the rings and pays for the church fees. He can also buy presents for the bridesmaids, best man and ushers as gestures of gratitude for their help. He buys the flowers for his bride, the bride’s mother, his own mother, the bridesmaids and button holes for himself and the best man. He arranges and pays for transport for himself and the best man, and the bride and himself after the wedding.
Best Man
The best man is the groom’s right hand man. He keeps the rings and ensures that the groom gets to the church on time. He pays for the church fees on behalf of the groom. He checks and ensures that transport is available for all guests to the reception, and that travel arrangements for the honey moon are in order. At the reception it is the best mans honour to read and congratulory messages.
Chief Bridesmaid
She assists the bride to dress, holds the bouquet during the ceremony, and organizes the other bridesmaids.
Brides Father
The Father gives the bride away. He receives the guests at the reception. He pays for the wedding dress, bridesmaid’s dresses, cars (except the grooms), photographs, church and reception flowers, invitations and press announcements (if any).
Brides Mother
The Bride's Mother is traditionally in charge of all proceedings. She decides on the guest list together with the groom’s mother, as well as the venue of the reception. After the Wedding ceremony, the bride’s mother and father. Together with the bride, groom and groom’s parents, greet the guests at the reception.
The receiving line
The receiving line is composed as follows:
Bride’s Mother - Bride’s Father -Groom’s Mother -Grooms Father - The Bride -The Groom -The Best Man
The Bridesmaids and guest then form a queue, introduce themselves to the bride’s parents, shake hands and move on down the line, ending with the Best Man.
The Wedding Timetable
Arrangements will vary according to each couple. Below we offer a guide to ease the planning of your Wedding Day.
From Two Years
Decide the date and venue of your Wedding Once a decision is reached - Book reception venue Book photographer Book videographer Book transport Book toastmaster Book reception entertainment.
From Twelve Months
Decide on number of guests and make a list Order invitations Book honeymoon and if necessary, apply for passports. Decide on best man, Bridesmaids and Ushers. Order Wedding cake and bonboniere
From Six Months
Compile Wedding present list Choose Wedding Dress and Veile Choose Bridesmaid dresses and head—dresses Once colour scheme is decided, order flowers for bouquets, church and reception, if required Bridegroom and Best man, fathers and Ushers should arrange hire of suits.
From Three Months
Send out invitations Arrange outfits for mums Choose hymn and choice of music Minister to approve—once done, arrange for the' Order of service’ sheets to be printed. Arrange calling the bands Choose Wedding rings
From Six Weeks
If catering at home, make arrangements for food and drink. Confirm travel an hotel bookings Choose presents for Bridesmaids
From Four Weeks
Confirm reception venue booking and pay fee. Confirm with caterer the menus and number of guests. Make hairdressing/beauty salon appointments Give florists total number of buttonholes and addresses for flowers to be delivered. Confirm details With photographer, car hire etc. Last minute buys for trousseau and honeymoon. Write thank-you letters for presents as they arrive and make a note of ‘who sent what’ for future reference. Final fitting for Wedding dress.
From Ten to Seven Days
Practice make-up. Take head-dress to hairdresser to decide on hair style. Meet with the Best man, Bridesmaid’s and ushers to finalise arrangements. Give Best man money for fees and tipping. Give ‘Order of service’ sheets to vicar. Start packing for honey moon.
One Day to go
Delegate as much work as is possible. Have your beauty treatment. Final packing for honey moon. Lay out ‘Wedding’ ensemble and ‘going away’ ensemble.
Our Menu's
Evening Buffet Menu
Included in all our Wedding Packages
A Selection of sandwiches
Marinated Chicken Drumsticks
Sausage Rolls
Vegetable Samosas
An additional charge per person for your extra evening guests
2009 £8.00/2010 £8.50
Buffet Upgrades
A selection of open sandwiches
Marinated Chicken Drumsticks
Quiche Lorraine
Vegetarian Quiche
Cheese and tomato pizza
Twister Fries
Additional charge per person
2009 £3.50/2010 £4.00
Extra evening guest charge
2009 £11.00/2010 £11.50
Carvery Menu
Starters
A Selection from two of the following:
Prawn Cocktail
Egg Mayonnaise
Melon with fresh fruit Pate served with toast
Main Course
Roast Beef, with Yorkshire pudding
Roast turkey with stuffing
Roast Gammon with a honey and mustard glaze
All served with roast potatoes and a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables
Desserts
A Selection of two of the following:
Old fashioned sherry trifle
Chocolate fudge cake
Blackcurrant cheesecake
Profiteroles
Fresh fruit salad
All the above served with cream
Package Prices
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GOLD |
GOLD |
SILVER |
SILVER |
BRONZE |
BRONZE |
ROUND |
LONG |
ROUND |
LONG |
ROUND |
LONG |
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Master of ceremonies |
* |
* |
N/A |
|
N/A |
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Room hire |
* |
* |
N/A |
* |
N/A |
* |
Four Course Meal |
* |
* |
N/A |
* |
N/A |
* |
Souvenir Bridal Knife |
* |
* |
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
Full Set of white table linen |
* |
* |
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
Evening Buffet |
* |
* |
N/A |
* |
N/A |
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Overnight accommodation |
* |
* |
N/A |
* |
N/A |
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ADULT |
£33.00 |
£32.00 |
N/A |
£29.00 |
N/A |
£22.00 |
CHILD 5-12 |
£23.00 |
£22.00 |
N/A |
£19.00 |
N/A |
£12.00 |