The Parlour at Blagdon is a unique and idyllic venue for your wedding; this secluded oasis is located on the Blagdon Estate in Northumberland but only 10 minutes drive north of Newcastle. Tie the knot in our stunning converted smithy and then enjoy your special day in our landscaped gardens and beautiful Willow room. Our highly professional events team has a wealth of knowledge and expert hands-on experience which will help you plan and organise your perfect wedding day with exclusive use from 3p.m A rustic, romantic setting with superb food, the highest levels of service, crisp white linens, a charming, shabby-chic appeal and intimate surroundings make this countrified location the perfect venue. The Parlour at Blagdon: A Wedding Venue with a Difference
Ceremony We have applied to the Northumberland Registras office and hope to be licenced for civil weddings by October 2015 The ceremony will take place in our beautiful grade 2 listed converted smithy. With its feature stone walls, stunning wooden beams and shabby chic décor, it will, without doubt, make your marriage a memorable occasion. Alternatively you may decide to make use of our beautiful landscaped gardens and patio area for a unique outdoor twist to your day. After tying the knot you will then be whisked away to capture the first moments of your married life together while your guests enjoy cocktails and canapés in our idyllic gardens for your daytime reception. Daytime Reception Our idyllic outdoor areas are the perfect surroundings for you and your guests to enjoy reception drinks and canapés before being invited into the stunning Willow Room for the Wedding Breakfast. Your own Master of Ceremonies, provided by The Parlour, will guide you seamlessly through the day and attend to your every need. For your wedding breakfast you can choose from a range of menus, all of which are created by our dedicated kitchen team and produced using the finest quality ingredients. The food is fully complimented by our tailored drinks packages to ensure the perfect dining experience for your special Evening Reception The Willow Room is both romantic and intimate whilst also being the perfect place for a party. A fantastic range of drinks are available from the bar and our chefs have once again created the perfect range of menus for your evening buffet. Your friends and family will have exclusive use of The Parlour and can enjoy relaxing within our grounds. You and your guests will enjoy celebrating and dancing late into the evening capping off a truly memorable day
Packages & Pricing We offer three packages to choose from when designing your wedding. Simply select which package you would like and then choose your arrival drink and food to compliment your day, with optional extras such as Canapés available for each package as a supplement What you receive as Standard A Drink on Arrival with each Package Wedding Breakfast with Tea, Coffee & Mints Half a Bottle of Wine per person A Drink to Toast the Bride and Groom Evening Buffet A Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator to Plan your Special Day A Master of Ceremonies to Run your Day Exclusive use of The Parlour at Blagdon Venue Hire for Daytime and Evening Reception Crisp Table Linen and Napkins Cake Stand and Knife Use of The Parlour s Easy Listening Music Playlists A Dedicated Team of Staff to serve you and your Guests Personalised table plan V.A.T at the current rate
The Blagdon Package 55 per day guest Includes standard features An Arrival Drink selected from our Arrival Drinks Options The Estate Lunch Half a Bottle of House Wine per person as part of The Estate Lunch One Glass of Prosecco for your Toasting Drink Select an Evening Buffet from our Buffet Options Minimum numbers of 50 adults The Willow Package 58 per day guest Includes standard features An Arrival Drink selected from our Arrival Drinks Options Three Course Meal chosen from our Selector Menu Half a Bottle of House Wine per person as part of your Three Course Meal One Glass of Prosecco for your Toasting Drink Select an Evening Buffet from our Buffet Options Minimum numbers of 50 adults The Ridley Package 64 per day guest Includes standard features An Arrival Drink selected from our Arrival Drinks Options Three Canapés options on arrival selected from our Canapé Options Four Course Meal chosen from our Selector Menu including sorbet course Half of a Bottle Premium Wine per person as part of your Four Course Meal One Glass of Prosecco for your Toasting Drink Select an Evening Buffet from our Buffet Options Minimum numbers of 50 adults
Arrival Drinks Options Please selected a drink for your guest to enjoy on arrival Glass of Champagne ( 3 per head supplement) Glass of Prosecco Glass of Bucks Fizz Bottle of Peroni Bottle of Real Ale Glass of House Wine Glass of Pimm s Glass of Parlours Punch Glass of Mulled Wine Glass of Non-Alcoholic Punch
Canapé Options Available at a Supplement of 1.75 per item per head (Three Items included with The Ridley Package) Savoury Smoked Salmon Blinis with Cream Cheese A Selection of Mini Bruschetta with Various Toppings Mini Ploughmans Platter Mini Duck Parfait Tartlets Hot Selection Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Roast Beef & Horseradish Mini Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas Mini Hoi Sin Duck Parcels Sundried Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini Sweet Selection White & Milk Chocolate Strawberries Mini Fruit Tarts Mini Sticky Toffee Cake Strawberry & Chantilly Cream Short Breads
Wedding Breakfasts The Estate Lunch Served on sharing platters to each table Home Baked Ham & locally reared Topside of Beef Artisan Pies & Quiches with a variety of fillings A selection of Northumbrian Cheeses Purple Slaw, New Potato & Chive Salad & Crusty Bread An assiette of Seasonal Mini Desserts & Cakes, accompanied by a Mini Scone with Clotted Cream & Strawberry Preserve Selector Menu A choice menu is available of three Soup s or Appetiser s, three Main Courses and three Desserts (including vegetarian options) for guests to pre-order at least one week in advance. Freshly Prepared Soups Curried Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup with Coriander Cream (v) Northumbrian Broth with Herb Dumplings Minestrone Soup Appetisers Nest of Melon filled with Seasonal Fruit & Lemon Sorbet (v) Poached & Smoked Salmon Terrine, Toasted Ciabatta & Herb Crème Fraiche Chicken Liver Parfait, Red Onion Marmalade, Melba Toast Italian Cooked Meats, Sunblushed Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella & Focaccia Sundried Tomato, Red Onion, Goat Cheese & Basil Tart with Balsamic Salad (v) Smoked Chicken, Prawn & Blue Cheese Salad with Piquant Dressing
Main Courses All Main Course dishes are served with Seasonal Vegetables Roast Chicken Supreme with Shallot & Mushroom Gravy. Roast Loin of Pork, Caramelised Apple, Sage & Cider Gravy Roast Turkey Breast, Chipolatas with Sage & Onion Stuffing Topside of Beef with Horseradish Mash with Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy Slow Roasted Belly Pork with Garlic Mash & an Apple Cider Jus Baked Fillet of Salmon with Salsa Verde & New Potatoes Roast Rump of Lamb with Rosemary Mash & Mint Gravy Vegetarian Main Courses Spinach, Mushroom & Pepper Parcel with Tomato & Basil Compote Caramelised Onion & Mature Cheddar Cheese Tart & Spinach Cream Roast Vegetable & Goats Cheese Strudel with Tomato Compote Desserts Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Tart Strawberry & Vanilla Cheesecake with Mango Coulis Duo of Dark & White Chocolate Marquise with Raspberry Compote Warm Pear Frangipane Tart with Vanilla Crème Anglaise Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream White Chocolate & Mango Pannacotta with Fruit Biscotti Classic Crème Brûlée with Vanilla Shortbread
Evening Buffet Menus Please select an evening buffet for your guests to enjoy. All additional evening guests must be catered for, at a cost of 15 per head. Hot Sandwich Buffet Hot Beef Sandwiches with Sautéed Onions Hot Sliced Pork Sandwiches with Apple Sauce & Stuffing Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables Sandwiches with Homemade Pesto Served with Spicy Wedges The Abruzzi Buffet Italian Antipasto & Warm Focaccia Bread Red Onion & Mozzarella Bruschetta Italian Chicken, Chilli & Pepper Skewer Sundried Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini Lamb & Mozzarella Meatballs Mediterranean Buffet Spanish Tapas Platter King Prawns with Chilly Jam Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlets Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Minted Yogurt Chicken and Chorizo Paella The Parlour s Buffet Supplement of 2.50 per person British Seafood Platter A Selection of Open Deli Sandwiches Belly Pork, Apple & Black Pudding Croquettes Hand Carved Slow Roasted Topside of Beef Crisp Rosemary & Mint Roasted New Potatoes Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Pie Cheddar Cheese, Potato & Spinach Pie
Seating Plans and Capacity Guide Listed below are the maximum capacities for different styles of seating for planning. For additional features such as dance floors or buffets please take into account the reduction of seating capacity by at least 10 people per option. The Willow Room Occasional Tables - 100 Banquet Style Tables - 28 U Shape Table - 24 Theatre Seating - 80 Reception Style - 80 Evening Reception - 150 For in depth advice please contact one of the events team either on 01670 789935 or contactus@theparlouratblagdon.co.uk