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THE WHITE SWAN WEDDINGS - Northumberland - Classic Lodges
THE WHITE SWAN
  Nor t hu mbe r l an d

   WEDDINGS
THE WHITE SWAN WEDDINGS - Northumberland - Classic Lodges
THE START
                                                of

                     YOUR DAY

O
           n the most important day of               Our dedicated wedding team is highly
           your life, you’ll be looking for          experienced in ensuring your day will
           the perfect venue..                       run as smoothly and enjoyably as possible
                                                     for you and your guests. We would be
Look no further than The White Swan                  delighted to talk to you about your
hotel, a charming historic 300 year                  ideas and share some new ones with
old coaching inn set in the heart of the             you, to turn your wedding day into
market town of Alnwick. The historic                 an unforgettable one.
Castle and Gardens are just a short walk
away, providing you with a stunning
back drop for your wedding day.

As you and your guest enter through the
facade of this historic coaching inn you
will feel the sense of occasion as it reveals
the fine interior, beautifully proportioned
rooms and magnificent staircase with a
large picture window. Adding that sense
of grandeur to your very special day and
will provide ample opportunities
for photographs to treasure.
THE WHITE SWAN WEDDINGS - Northumberland - Classic Lodges
MAKE
                                            an
                  ENTRANCE

A
        s you step through the revolving       Enjoy the atmosphere of our famous
        doors of this 300 year old             Olympic suite which has been fitted out
        coaching inn, you are greeted          with the original wooden panelling and
with both its unique heritage and superb       light fittings from the Dining Room of the
contemporary style giving you that air of      sister ship to the RMS Titanic, making
excitement and expectation for your day.       her an exceptionally beautiful space
                                               to celebrate your wedding day with all
We are licensed for civil ceremonies for       the style and elegance of a bygone era.
up to 100 guests, so you can celebrate the     Making it an unforgettable day for you
entire event with us. You can choose from      and your guests.
several reception rooms to take your vows,
all featuring fine architectural proportions   We know that your wedding day is the
and flooded with natural light.                realisation of your dreams, so let us
                                               offer you a selection of flexible wedding
Then mingle with your guests for your          options or tailor-make an event so it is
reception drinks and canapés, whilst your      as individual as you are. Your dreams
wedding breakfast is being finalised just      start here.
as you planned it, featuring the menus
you’ve carefully chosen from our
extensive selection.
THE WHITE SWAN WEDDINGS - Northumberland - Classic Lodges
IT’S ALL
                              in the
                  DETAIL

W
    hichever wedding package      Guidance and assistance from our dedicated
    you finally choose for your   team to help you through the planning and
    day we will include:          organisation of your wedding day
                                  Red Carpet upon arrival
                                  Use of the hotel and its gardens
                                  for your photography
                                  A member of the management team,
                                  to guide you through your day and
                                  act as master of ceremonies
                                  Beautiful white table linen
                                  Cake stand and knife
                                  Complimentary spacious bridal suite
                                  on your wedding night
                                  Complimentary car parking for guests*
                                  Great food, service and hospitality

                                                                          *
                                                                              limited parking available
THE WHITE SWAN WEDDINGS - Northumberland - Classic Lodges
SAVOUR
                                       the
                    MOMENT
                                                                                                        WILLOW
                                                                                             Leek & potato soup, Guinness cream,
                                                                                                                                                     OLYMPIC
                                                                                                     blue cheese crostini                      White onion & tarragon soup,
                                                                                                                                                 potato & chive beignet
                                                                                                  Rabbit terrine, Madeira jelly,
                                                                                                     toasted sour dough                         Confit duck leg, chive mash,
                                                                                             Smoked salmon & crab, herb croute,                 sherry & hazel nut dressing

O
                                                                                               lime mayonnaise, pea shoots                    Smoked salmon & prawn parcel,
         ur Classic, Willow and
                                                                                              Vine tomato, roast red pepper &                  shellfish oil, tomato & chives
         Olympic wedding breakfast                        CLASSIC                          mozzarella tian, watercress & basil pesto      Pea & feta spring rolls, coriander salsa
         menus have been carefully                Roast vine tomato & basil soup,
prepared to complement the beautiful                     basil mascarpone
                                                                                                              h                                            h
                                                                                                   Poached & roast corn fed              Roast sirloin, root vegetable dauphinoise,
surroundings on your day.                            Pressing of ham, chicken &              chicken breast, chive creamed mash,            creamed white cabbage & bacon,
                                                wild mushrooms, white bean velouté                   Madeira & tarragon                     roast shallots, red wine reduction
Please ask us about bespoke menus                  Poached salmon Caesar salad                Roast pork tenderloin, parma ham,              Lamb pavé, herb & mustard crust,
as we are pleased to help you add               Radicchio wrapped goats cheese &               braised baby gem, white beans,                 fondant potato, glazed carrots,
that extra personal touch.                       pesto mousse, sauce gazpacho                          chorizo & thyme                          rosemary & garlic lamb jus
                                                               h                                 Sauté sea bass, rosti potato,          Sauté black bream, gravlax rosti, asparagus,
                                                 Confit duck leg, duck spring roll,               green beans & asparagus,                             sauce vierge
                                               sweet potato dauphinoise, fine beans,                mussels & white wine
                                                        orange & ginger jus
                                                                                                                                                           h
                                                                                             Caramelized shallot & artichoke tatin,
                                                                                                                                           Glazed strawberry tart, pastry cream,
                                             Butter roast chicken breast, confit tomato,     goats cheese bon bon, herb dressing
                                                                                                                                                    Champagne sorbet
                                               fondant potato, char grilled courgette,                        h
                                                       tomato & herb sauce                                                                           Tasting of rhubarb:
                                                                                                   Warm chocolate fondant,
                                                                                                                                               trio of mini rhubarb desserts
                                             Seared sea bream, crushed herb potatoes,                 vanilla ice cream
                                                   ratatouille, prawn cannelloni                                                                Baked custard tart flavoured
                                                                                               Glazed lemon tart, lemon sorbet,
                                                                                                                                         with Lindisfarne mead, fresh honeycomb,
                                                 Butternut squash & thyme risotto,                     hazel nut praline
                                                                                                                                                     goats cheese curd
                                                          grilled halloumi                 Vanilla crème brûlée, pistachio shortbread
                                                                                                                                                   Melting chocolate tart,
                                                               h                             Raspberry & vanilla pannacotta, fruit                clotted cream ice cream
                                                   Chocolate & Baileys marquise,                compote, lemon biscuit crumb
                                                     soft chocolate chip cookie
                                                French apple tart, vanilla ice cream
                                                 Raspberry frangipane, macerated
                                                  strawberries with black pepper
                                                        Passion fruit posset,
                                                      lemon thyme shortbread
THE WHITE SWAN WEDDINGS - Northumberland - Classic Lodges
THE ICING                                                                                    DANCE
                                                              on                                                                             through the

                                          THE CAKE                                                                                   NIGHT

N                                                                                                                               A
           ow you have settled on your    DRINKS PACKAGES                           A LITTLE DIFFERENT                                   fter your guests have enjoyed
           wedding breakfast, it’s time   Classic                                   Drinks on arrival for your guests                    their wedding breakfast and
           to add those extra touches     A glass of prosecco, buck fizz            Pimms                                                taken part in those photographs
to your day that will make it flow        or fruit juice on arrival                 Kir Royale                                  that will capture your day, it’s time to let
from the moment you arrive                Half bottle of White Swan House                                                       your hair down and enjoy the night –
                                                                                    Aperol Spritz
to the last good night.                   wine person                                                                           so we have prepared a few ideas on how
                                                                                    Selected bottled beers
                                          A glass of prosecco                                                                   to keep you and your guests going into
                                                                                    Extensive wine list                         the early hours…
                                          to toast the happy couple

                                                                                    To go with those drinks on arrival
                                          Willow
                                                                                    you could offer your guests                            CLASSIC
                                          A glass of prosecco, bucks fizz
                                                                                    Selection of canapés                                EVENING BUFFET
                                          or fruit juice on arrival
                                                                                    Mini afternoon tea                                  Selection of homemade breads
                                          Half bottle of White Swan House                                                                  Italian Antipasto selection
                                          Wine per person                           Pre wedding afternoon tea for your ‘Hens’          Homemade Gala Pie and pickles

                                          Still and sparkling water for the table   Pre wedding family dinner                         Tempura battered fish goujons with
                                                                                                                                            homemade tartar sauce
                                          A glass of Champagne                                                                      Selection of open or closed sandwiches
                                          to toast the happy couple                 Add a few little extras to your                    Selection of salads and coleslaw
                                                                                    wedding                                       Vegetable spring rolls, Hoi Sin dipping sauce
                                                                                    breakfast for you all to enjoy                         Game Terrine with pickles
                                          Olympic                                                                                                    h
                                                                                    Sorbets
                                          A glass of Moet & Chandon Brut                                                                    Or you may choose our
                                          Champagne                                 Soup course                                              CLASSIC
                                          House Chablis and Claret                  Cheese course                                          CELEBRATION
                                                                                    Sweet cart for the children                              CARVERY
                                          Still and Sparkling wine for the table
                                                                                                                                                     h
                                          A glass of Moet & Chandon Champagne                                                               Why not round off with a
                                          to toast the happy couple                                                                         MIDNIGHT
                                                                                                                                          MINI SURPRISE
THE WHITE SWAN WEDDINGS - Northumberland - Classic Lodges
HAPPILY
             EVER AFTER

W
             ith all the excitement of     To make the most of your wedding
             the day behind you, it’s      celebration, wedding guests can enjoy
             time for you both to relax    special accommodation rates, then meet
in our bridal suite where you can unwind   up with you over breakfast to recount
and reflect on all those great memories    their memories of a fantastic day.
of your day and spend your first night
as Mr & Mrs…                               All our bedrooms have been carefully
                                           furnished to the highest standard
                                           offering contemporary style, generously
                                           sized beds and duvets, TVs, tea and
                                           coffee facilities and, most importantly,
                                           fabulous bathrooms.
THE WHITE SWAN WEDDINGS - Northumberland - Classic Lodges
SET OFF
                                                   on a

                                                JOURNEY

NEXT STEPS
Book your preferred date which will
be provisionally held for 14 days
Book the Registrar or Church
Confirm your preferred date
and return the signed contract
Pay your reservation fee of £1,000
Confirm numbers for your day
Arrange number of bedrooms you require
and provide your rooming list
Please feel free to contact us to discuss any
aspects of your day
Approximately 6–8 weeks prior to your
big day finalise all details
Settle your account and most importantly
have a truly fantastic Wedding Day at
The White Swan
THE WHITE SWAN WEDDINGS - Northumberland - Classic Lodges
THE WHITE SWAN
                       N o rt h u m b e rl an d

The White Swan, Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TD
     T: 01665 602109 E: weddings.whiteswan@classiclodges.co.uk
                    www.classiclodges.co.uk
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