YOUR WEDDING. Mercure Milton Keynes Parkside House

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1 YOUR WEDDING Mercure Milton Keynes Parkside House

2 Welcome to Mercure milton keynes Parkside House Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding... To ensure your dreams become reality, Mercure Milton Keynes Parkside House is dedicated to making your special day perfect and as individual as you are. Whether you are planning a Civil Ceremony, traditional Church Service or Civil Partnership, we recognise that every wedding is different. That s why we are completely flexible and happy to discuss your specific requirements to ensure that our beautiful hotel provides imagination, flair and the perfect setting. Our elegantly styled suites are coupled with great food, high quality service and beautiful surroundings. And of course, all our wedding packages have been carefully designed with you in mind. After all, your wedding day is the most important day of your life and we want you to enjoy every second of it. This hidden gem nestled in the tranquil village of Woughton on the Green provides a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of central Milton Keynes, just five minutes away. The recently refurbished Orchard Suite and Bar have direct access to the hotel gardens which, in the summer months, provide the perfect setting for your Champagne reception or al fresco dining. From the very moment you arrive, you can feel confident it s the ultimate setting for your precious day and that every detail, from your wedding breakfast through to your evening reception, will be taken care of.

3 Your personal wedding planner Organising your special day begins from the very first moment you contact us. Your wedding planner will be on hand from the moment you start planning, right through to your wedding day to advise, plan and prepare even the smallest of details to make everything go exactly as you want it to. We understand that there are so many things to think about when you first start planning your wedding we re here to make the entire experience an enjoyable one from beginning to end. We will help you organise your wedding day with the minimum of fuss and maximum enjoyment from the early booking of photographers, musicians and florists, to organising menus, toasts and even family members.

4 The perfect packages Our wedding packages have been designed to cater for a variety of styles and personal tastes. Whether you re thinking of an intimate gathering or a more extravagant affair for all your family and friends, we will look after every detail, from your wedding breakfast to your evening reception. We can cater for up to 110 guests. Our set wedding package includes room hire, your chosen three-course wedding breakfast, a Master of Ceremonies, evening buffet for your day guests, a drinks package, complimentary accommodation for the Bride and Groom, plus discounted bedroom rates for guests. Full details of our full wedding package can be found at the back of this brochure, together with ideas to enhance your wedding with additional extras. However, we understand that one size does not fit all so please discuss your individual requirements with us and we can tailor a package to suit precisely.

5 A delicious menu Our expertly trained chefs have years of experience so you can savour a delicious wedding day meal. We have a range of set menus available or to make your day even more special your wedding planner will be happy to arrange a bespoke menu. If there are guests with different dietary requirements, you can leave it with us to accommodate any special arrangements.

6 Wedding breakfast Wedding breakfast Enjoy your first meal together as a married couple as we serve you and your guests a delicious wedding breakfast. You ll enjoy expertly prepared dishes from our three-course menu which will be designed in line with the season and using locally sourced ingredients where possible. menu enhancements Should you wish to enhance your wedding breakfast why not include canapés or entremets which are available on request at an additional charge to the wedding package price. Evening buffet Our evening buffet is included in your package for all those attending the day reception. For extra evening guests enjoying the buffet an additional cost applies. Our buffet menus are designed to reflect the season and are fully flexible to accommodate your tastes and requirements. Drinks Your wedding day wouldn t be complete without the perfect toast! Which is why you ll enjoy welcome drinks, wine to accompany the wedding breakfast and a glass of something special for that all important toast as part of your package. Catering for Children We will make special arrangements for the children attending your wedding from our Children s Menu Selector (children 0-10 years). Sample wedding menus can be found at the back of this brochure.

7 Grand affair Prices are for and are based on a Friday and Saturday event. January March per person April September per person October December per person We can cater for up to 110 guests. VAT rate The above rates are inclusive of VAT at 20%. Should VAT rates change, the hotel reserves the right to adjust prices accordingly. Sunday to Thursday weddings For weddings taking place Sunday to Thursday a 10% discount will apply (may exclude bank holidays and festive periods). Minimum: 70 adults. For smaller wedding receptions Sunday to Friday, a room hire charge of will apply. Your package includes: Red carpet on arrival Champagne on arrival for the Bride and Groom Your chosen wedding breakfast menu Full drinks package White table linen and napkins Cake stand and knife Table mirrors and tea lights Master of Ceremonies room hire for the wedding breakfast and evening reception* Evening buffet for your day guests Menu tasting for the Bride and Groom Complimentary overnight stay for the Bride and Groom including breakfast Preferential accommodation rates for wedding guests Your drinks package includes: A reception drink of Buck s Fizz or Pimm s and non-alcoholic fruit punch Free-pouring house red, white or rosé wine served with the meal** A glass of sparkling wine for the toast * Subject to minimum numbers ** Wine to be served until the end of the dessert course

8 Civil marriages and partnership ceremonies Civil Marriages and Partnership Ceremonies Mercure Milton Keynes Parkside House is licensed to hold Civil Marriage and Partnership Ceremonies and offers a complete package for your special day. Room Min. number Max. number Hire price Orchard Suite Orchard Room Willow Room Please note: the maximum numbers are inclusive of registrars, photographers, videographers, Bride and Groom, and all guests. The above rates refer to the main wedding season: preferential rates may be available at other times.

9 wedding breakfast We are pleased to provide the following menu suggestions for your wedding breakfast as part of our set wedding day package. If you re looking for something specific, please let us know and we d be more than happy to develop a bespoke menu with you. starters Tomato and roasted red pepper soup, drizzled with a light herb oil Chicken liver pâté, sweet plum chutney and toasted soda bread Baked goat s cheese and red onion tart with a pear and walnut salad Scottish smoked salmon and crayfish salad with a tomato and smoked paprika mayonnaise ( 1.50 supplement per person) main courses Confit belly of pork, bubble and squeak potato and a sweet apple jam Three-hour braised blade of beef, dauphinoise potato and braising jus Thyme roasted breast of chicken, fondant potato and a wild mushroom and Madeira sauce Smoked garlic and rosemary roasted rump of lamb, light mustard mash and redcurrant sauce ( 2.50 supplement per person) desserts Vanilla crème brûlée, berry fruit compote, homemade shortbread biscuits Toffee and roasted pecan cheesecake with white chocolate ice cream Baked St Clement s tart with iced raspberry sorbet Warm chocolate fondant with vanilla bean ice cream ( 1.50 supplement per person)

10 seasonal spring menu We are pleased to provide the following seasonal menu suggestions for your wedding breakfast as part of our set wedding day package. If you re looking for something specific, please let us know and we d be more than happy to develop a bespoke menu with you. starters Green pea and flaked ham soup Beetroot home-cured salmon with a crayfish and chervil mousse ( 1.50 supplement per person) Beef carpaccio with a celeriac rémoulade and micro herb salad ( 2.50 supplement per person) main courses Corn-fed breast of chicken, spring greens, crushed new potatoes, lemon and tarragon cream Baked fillets of sea bass, saffron and spring onion risotto, salsa verde ( 2.50 supplement per person) Trio of English lamb (char-grilled cutlet, roasted rump and braised shoulder croquette), shallot purée and cranberry jus ( 5 supplement per person) desserts Lemon cheesecake with caramel ice cream Vanilla panna cotta with an elderflower-scented berry fruit compote ( 1.50 supplement per person) Warm rhubarb crumble tart with local honey-flavoured cream cheese ( 3.50 supplement per person)

11 seasonal summer menu We are pleased to provide the following seasonal menu suggestions for your wedding breakfast as part of our set wedding day package. If you re looking for something specific, please let us know and we d be more than happy to develop a bespoke menu with you. starters Baby pineapple filled with a trio of melon and prosciutto ham Roasted tomato tart with pressed puff pastry base, shaved Parmesan and an aubergine, caviar and basil cress ( 1.50 supplement per person) Seared scallops with a cauliflower purée and micro herb salad ( 4 supplement per person) main courses Steamed ballotine breast of chicken, apricot mousse with dauphinoise potato, buttered greens and red wine jus Brioche crusted cod, jenga chips, pea and mint purée ( 2.50 supplement per person) BBQ-cooked breast of duck, orange and fennel salad, blueberry jus ( 5 supplement per person) desserts Glazed lemon tart with raspberry and rocket jam Eton mess served with strawberry ice cream ( 1.50 supplement per person) Pimm s jelly with iced cucumber sorbet ( 3 supplement per person)

12 seasonal autumn/winter menu We are pleased to provide the following seasonal menu suggestions for your wedding breakfast as part of our set wedding day package. If you re looking for something specific, please let us know and we d be more than happy to develop a bespoke menu with you. starters Roasted butternut squash and lime soup Baked pea and leek tart glazed with Hollandaise sauce ( 1.50 supplement per person) Confit duck and ham hock terrine with homemade piccalilli ( 2.50 supplement per person) main courses Turkey escalope filled with sausage and cranberry with buttered kale and port jus Roasted loin of pork, crackling, black pudding and apple fritter with cauliflower cheese purée ( 2.50 supplement per person) Beef Wellington with celeriac and parsnip purée and blackberry jus ( 6 supplement per person) desserts Plum and apple crumble with caramel custard Steamed treacle sponge with vanilla custard ( 1.50 supplement per person) Warm chocolate mousse with bitter orange ice cream ( 2.50 supplement per person)

13 vegetarian menu We are pleased to provide the following menu suggestions for your wedding breakfast as part of our set wedding day package. If you re looking for something specific, please let us know and we d be more than happy to develop a bespoke menu with you. starters Roasted baby pineapple filled with a trio of melon Tomato and roasted red pepper soup, drizzled with a light basil oil Baked goat s cheese and red onion tart with a pear and walnut salad Pressed tomato and basil tian with aubergine caviar ( 1.50 supplement per person) main courses Spinach and mushroom Wellington with a mustard cream sauce Aubergine and sweetcorn fritter tian with tomato and herb sauce Sun-blushed tomato, lemon and pesto risotto with tomato and cumin compote, and lemon couscous desserts All our desserts are suitable for vegetarians

14 intimate wedding package intimate wedding package Maximum: 30 guests. Package detail Cost per person Package detail Cost per person Room hire Complimentary Red carpet arrival Included Master of Ceremonies Included Set four-course menu From White table linen Included Cake stand and knife Included Evening buffet From Discounted bedroom rates for your wedding guests. Drinks, wine and entertainment requirements will be charged as taken. Not available on Saturdays.

15 more choice for your guests Evening buffet Our buffet menus are designed to reflect the season and are fully flexible to accommodate your tastes and requirements. The evening buffet is included in your package for all those attending the day reception additional evening guests: Deli platter A range of continental cold meats, olives and antipasti Seafood platter Fresh seafood served with dipping sauces Cheeseboard A host of British cheeses served with pickles and rustic breads Sandwich platter A choice of the finest homemade club sandwiches Vegetarian platter A selection of mini vegetarian delights Dessert platter A selection of mini desserts Canapés Enhance your wedding day with the inclusion of cold canapés for guests to enjoy as part of your drinks reception. Cheese sable, goat s cheese and sun-blushed tomato Chicken liver parfait and plum chutney Tartlet of smoked salmon mousse and prawns Mozzarella and chilli beignets Devils on horseback Anchovy straws with smoked paprika Quail s egg and avocado Chicken parfait en croûte Salmon rillette Salami and humous cornets Mini beef burgers Goat s cheese and pepper tart Mini Yorkshire pudding with beef and horseradish Children s menu We understand that children (0-10 years) have different requirements and a full selection of appropriate menus are available.

16 Winter weddings from Let us add a touch of magic to your winter wedding at Mercure Milton Keynes Parkside House. Our winter wedding package has been carefully designed to cover everything from the wedding breakfast through to your evening reception. Our winter wedding packages start from per person, based on 40 day guests plus an additional 30 evening guests at a 15 per person supplement, and include: Everything from our Grand Affair package and your evening disco Three complimentary overnight stays with breakfast for the Bride and Groom to use room hire for the wedding breakfast and evening reception For more information and to discuss your big day, please contact our wedding planner on or h6627-sb@accor.com

17 Relaxing accommodation All of our 49 bedrooms at the hotel provide the comfort and style your wedding guests deserve. Specially discounted accommodation rates will be arranged to make their stay even more special. These preferential rates can also be extended prior to and after your wedding day, for those guests wishing to take advantage of a longer stay. Of course, for the Bride and Groom, we offer the Bridal Suite, including breakfast.

18 a word from our happy couples Thank you so much for all the planning that you and all the staff put into our wedding day. We had a fantastic day with so many memories for our future together. Gemma and Rob Thank you to everyone at Mercure Parkside House for making our wedding day so special. We truly had a perfect day. Claire and Luke Thank you so much for looking after us on our wedding day. We thought the glass of Champagne as we came out of the church was just so sweet. Lavinia and Alistair

19 contacts At Mercure Milton Keynes Parkside House we recognise that every wedding is different and has specific requirements. While this guide details our main wedding packages, we are completely flexible and happy to discuss your bespoke requirements. Our wedding planner will be delighted to offer advice and guidance on all aspects of your wedding. Please call or Mercure Milton Keynes Parkside House Newport Road Woughton on the Green Buckinghamshire MK6 3BS mercure.com/weddings

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