Something Blu... Kind Regards,

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1 Your Wedding Day

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3 Something Blu... Welcome to the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Jersey; a spectacular venue, boasting enviable views over the sun kissed Elizabeth Marina, Elizabeth Castle and St Aubin s Bay, all coupled with Yes I Can! Service. We understand organising your wedding day can be a daunting task; which is why our dedicated Wedding Coordinator will be on hand from the very beginning to assist and advise you every step of the way. We will help you create the perfect day to suit your unique requirements, whilst ensuring we add a little touch of BLU to your memorable day. Whether you wish to hold the entire ceremony at our hotel, a spectacular reception, or simply the exciting events leading up to your big day, Radisson Blu can provide the perfect package in idyllic surroundings. Your wedding day should be unique to you, so please feel free to contact our Wedding Coordinator to book your complimentary show round of our facilities and discuss your personalised requirements in more detail. We look forward to welcoming you soon! Kind Regards,

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5 It = s All About Blu When booking your wedding with Radisson Blu, we make it our responsibility to why all of our packages come with these complimentary services as a little thank you from us. Pre-Wedding consultation and show round of the hotel facilities with your dedicated Wedding Coordinator. Complimentary pre-wedding menu tasting for the Bride and Groom. Red carpet welcome for the Bridal couple and their guests. Complimentary white linen chair covers. Complimentary silver candelabras for each table at the Wedding breakfast (1 or 3 stem). Complimentary cake knife. A dedicated welcome host and service manager on the day. Late license to 1:00am for the evening reception. Special reduced wedding accommodation rates for you and your guests. A complimentary bottle of Champagne in the Bridal couple s room. Complimentary table plan and individual place cards for all guests. Additional Items A bar extension until 2am can be applied for at a supplement of Menu s included in our package prices can be upgraded for a supplement.

6 Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning Paulo Coelho

7 Wedding Packages at The Radisson Blu All of our wedding packages have been designed to provide all that you could need for your unique special touches, or simply use these as a starting point to create your perfect bespoke package. Wedding Packages at Radisson Blu Hotel suite to be used Price per person Selection of nibbles for your guests Dusk Sunrise Sunset Moonlight Le Hocq Suite, min 30 guests max 40 guests Elizabeth or Rocco Suite min 50 guests 60 pp 69 pp 79 pp 89 pp Elizabeth or Rocco Suite min 50 guests Elizabeth or Rocco Suite min 50 guests Selection of 3 canapés per guest Selection of 4 canapés per guest 3 course set menu with a vegetarian option including and petit fours A 3 course with a vegetarian option, including Evening on, sausage and chip rolls E A glass of sparkling wine per guest on arrival A ½ bottle of wine and water per person A glass of sparkling wine per guest for the toast Complimentary room rental on the day Complimentary one bedroom Suite for the Bridal Couple on the night of the Wedding Complimentary dinner for the Bridal couple on their 1 st anniversary Complimentary overnight stay in a one bedroom Suite for the Bridal couple on their 1 st anniversary

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9 Our Event Suites We truly understand how unique this ceremony is to you both and we will assist you in any way possible. With this in mind we have a selection of event suites to host this most memorable ceremony and of course, the celebration afterwards. We are currently licensed for civil ceremonies in three of our event suites; the stunning Le Hocq Suite with panoramic views over Elizabeth Marina and St Aubin's Bay, the spacious Elizabeth Room with views over Elizabeth Marina and our versatile and expansive Rocco Tower Suite. celebrations. With breathtaking views over the bay, a stunning view of the sunset or a relaxing space on the Terrace watching the sea sparkle, you are certainly assured of a fantastic backdrop to your wedding day! Room hire charges will apply for the use of the below event suites for the Wedding Ceremony. For details on this and the capacity of these rooms please refer to the below: Le Hocq Suite Elizabeth Suite Rocco Tower Suite Banqueting Style Capacity: 40 Room hire rate from: 250 Banqueting Style Capacity: 80 Room hire rate from: 350 Banqueting Style Capacity: Room hire rate from: 500

10 Wedding Planner Check List Wedding Day Countdown Months Out Book Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel for your Wedding and pay a deposit to secure the date. Organise the Wedding dress. Discuss entertainment and Wedding packages. Book the honeymoon early should you be planning to travel in peak season. Don t forget to check your passport to ensure its validity for travel. 6 9 Months Out Book the wedding cars, photographer/videographer and evening entertainment. Make a list of guests to be invited to the Wedding. Order invitation cards and wedding cake. Decide on bridesmaids dresses and menswear for the groom s men. Block book accommodation for your family/guests. Give revised guest numbers for full Wedding Reception along with expected number of evening guests. Arrange wedding gift list. 3 4 Months Out Visit clergyman or registrar again to decide on ceremony, if necessary organise letters of release should you wish to marry in another church. Choose and order your wedding rings. Finalise your honeymoon plans, if necessary arrange for any visas or vaccinations. Send out wedding invitations along with details of accommodation and wedding gift list. Make a note of acceptances and regrets as they are received. Choose presents for bridesmaids, best man and anyone else you would like to specially thank. Book bar extension with the hotel if required.

11 1 Month Out plan, drinks reception, timings, wines, toast and evening refreshments. Finalise your transport arrangements. Visit the hairdresser, discuss your hairstyle for the day and book your appointment for you and your bridesmaids for the morning of the wedding. 2 4 Weeks Out Keep the hotel updated with numbers for the reception and seating plan. Wear in your wedding shoes at home. Prepare newspaper announcement (if applicable). Organise hen / stag do at least a week before the Wedding Day. 1 2 Weeks Out of details. At this stage you will be introduced to the Host that will be looking after the wedding on the day.

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13 Stay the Night with Blu Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel has 195 generously appointed rooms and suites, each designed to inspire and delight our guests. All our rooms are facilities, luxurious toiletries and our famously plush beds for a great night s sleep! rooms and suites. Relax and enjoy the elegant views of Elizabeth Castle and marvel at the spectacular Jersey sunset. When booking your wedding celebration at the Radisson Blu, you will receive a special accommodation rate for yourself and your guests; this will also include use of our spa and leisure facilities. Please ask your Wedding Coordinator for a personalised quotation.

14 Frequently Asked Questions How do I go about making a booking? A provisional booking can be made and will be held for a maximum of 10 days, after this it will be automatically released unless a non-refundable deposit of 1, has been received to guarantee your booked date. When do we pay the remaining balance? After paying the initial 1, deposit at time of booking, a further payment of 25% of the total bill (less the deposit paid) is required 3 months prior to the Wedding date. A further then required no later than 7 days in advance of the Wedding day. Who will be our contact on the day? From the time of booking through to your big day, your dedicated Wedding Coordinator and experienced team will be on hand to assist you. Your Wedding Coordinator will act as your point of contact on the run up to the Wedding. Before the day, you will be invited to meet with the Host that will be looking after you on the day of the wedding to ensure that the day runs smoothly. 5ft round table 8 people, 6ft round table 10 people. We can also arrange a separate rectangular top table. Can we provide our own entertainment? Yes of course, should you require any assistance with contact details for entertainers we would be delighted to help.

15 Can we provide our own wine? Yes, if you are providing your own wine/champagne the following corkage charges will apply: Red, white and rose wine from 8 per bottle. Sparkling wine from 10 per bottle. Champagne from 12 per bottle. Is there a possibility of getting a bar extension past 1am? Yes, the hotel would require a minimum of 6 weeks notice in advance of the wedding date in order to apply for the extension. Once approved the extension can be granted until 2am and would incur an application fee of 75. How should our Top Table seating plan be arranged? choice and that is what the hotel will follow. To aid your decision making please note our suggestion as follows: From left to right facing the top table: Grooms Father, Brides Mother, Groomsman, Best Man, Groom, Bride, Matron of Honour, Bridesmaid, Grooms Mother, Brides Father. When should the toast and speeches be performed? Wedding speeches normally take place at the end of the meal accompanied with toasts. It usually follows the order of:

16 All you need is love John Lennon

17 Wedding Terms and Conditions Booking deposit of 1, has been received from the client. Estimated number of attendees will be telephone number of the bride and groom at this time or an alternative address and phone Payment Details All accounts must be settled no later than 7 days in advance of your wedding reception. In order to facilitate you with this we will provide you with a pro-forma invoice for the required deposits where necessary. Payment can be made by cheque, credit or debit cards. Personal cheques should be made out to Jersey Waterfront Hotel Management Ltd. A credit card must be given for guarantee. Amounts outstanding on the day will automatically be charged. We have introduced stage payments for our wedding couples which run as follows: Stage 1: A non-refundable deposit of 1, must be paid when booking your wedding. Stage 2: A 2nd deposit of 25% of the total bill (less the deposit paid) must be paid 3 months in advance of the wedding date. Stage 3: A further 25% of the bill must be paid 1 month in advance of the Wedding day. Stage 4: Wedding Deliveries Wines, wedding cake etc are to be delivered to the hotel 24 hours in advance of the wedding date.

18 Hotel Policy directly with the hotel. However, it is essential that all entertainment arrangements have the approval of the hotel management, prior to the date of your reception. All entertainers must provide their own equipment and accept full responsibility for their equipment and instruments. beverage as a result of force majeure events or matters outside its control. It is the Hotel s policy to close the bars punctually in accordance with current licensing laws. Our function bars are licensed until 1am unless an extension has been applied for. We require a minimum of 6 weeks notice in order to apply for the extension. Our Residents bar is available at the discretion of the hotel and is strictly for the use of residents only. exception is in regards to the wedding cake and wines for corkage. To close any/all bars and eject any guests that they deem to be displaying behaviour that is inappropriate or a danger to any other guest of the hotel. To cancel any wedding booking that it deems will adversely affect the of the hotel prior to or during the event. To bill any charges agreed in writing, which may have been omitted from personal property, wedding cakes, etc. but cannot accept any loss or damage to the same. items lost or stolen.

19 Accommodation On payment of initial deposit, we will hold a maximum of 20 bedrooms for the date of the standard inland rooms including breakfast. You will be given a reference to communicate to your guests so they can call the hotel directly to make their reservation. All rooms must be advised and when this date has passed all unallocated rooms will be released back to the hotel inventory. Cancellation of any of the allocated rooms must be received by the hotel 24 hours before arrival or full payment will be applied. Wedding Packages All inclusive packages apply to groups of over 50 seated guests. A minimum of 50 guests package is 30 people. minimum of 28 days notice prior to the date of the event will be given of price change. All prices are in GBP sterling and are inclusive of goods and service tax (GST) at 5%. Cancellation In the event of any cancellation by the client, the following cancellation charges will be incurred: Between 5 and 3 months prior to the date of the event, 25% of services booked will be charged. Between 2 and 1 month prior to the date of the event, 50% of services booked will be charged. Within 1 month of date of the event, 75% of services booked will be charged. Cancellation charges will include all items that have been pre-booked. Cancellations and/or amendments must be in writing by both parties. Final Meeting We require the Bride and Groom to meet with our Wedding Coordinator four weeks in outlining agreed details and pricing. At this meeting, timings for arrival reception, meal Bride and Groom s responsibility to arrange this meeting with the Wedding Coordinator no less than four weeks before the Wedding date.

20 Civil Ceremonies A civil marriage involves a non-religious ceremony. Whether you choose to have a civil from the Superintendent Registrar. Stipulations that must be adhered to are as follows: During the ceremony any music or readings you might choose to include must not be of a religious nature. No food or beverages are permitted to be served in the ceremony room one hour prior to or during the ceremony. Two witnesses are required who are of sound mind, understand and speak English and are over 18 years of age. Ceremonies take approximately 20 minutes and are not permitted on Good Friday, Christmas Day or Boxing Day. To get a marriage licence, you and your partner will each need to provide the following documents: Your divorce Decree Absolute, if you have been married before. in Jersey, you should write to the Superintendent Registrar. telephone on

21 If you choose to hold your civil ceremony at the hotel you should arrange the date and other the next steps. entered into the Announcements of Marriage Book, and then your names are displayed in equivalent of banns (a church's announcement of your intention to marry) being read in an clear days between the giving of notice and the wedding ceremony. registrar for St Helier at 3 Vine Street. What times / days can I get married? Marriages may take place in Jersey between the hours of 8am and 7pm. You can get married In the summer it may be possible for you to get married at a later time on a Saturday afternoon.

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23 Let us take the stress out of arranging your dream wedding day

24 Contact Us To make a booking, arrange your show round or simply for more information, please feel free to contact us using the below details. Telephone: events.jersey@radissonblu.com Website: Address: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Rue de L Etau, St Helier, JE2 3WF