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St. Augustine's Priory Priory Road Bilsington Nr. Ashford Kent TN25 7AU |
Viewing strictly by appointment only please |
Bookings taken now for 2009/10 |
Tel. 01233 720992 Email:- weddings@bilsingtonprioryestate.co.uk |
From the minute you arrive to the moment of your departure we will ensure that your wedding be a smooth, sophisticated and relaxing occasion. We want you to have a day to remember. Whether you choose to walk to the Priory through the gardens, arrive in a horsedrawn carriage or a vintage car, leave in a balloon or lift off in a helicopter,- we can create your dream wedding. Simple or sophisticated, St. Augustine's Priory will grant you - all you desire for a perfect day. Our Wedding Co Ordinator will be happy to discuss all your requirements from the moment you book up until the actual day of your Wedding. She will also be on hand for your Wedding Day to ensure that the day unfolds as you wish. Summer Season from April-October Marriage Ceremony Only Exclusive use of the Priory & the grounds includes floral arrangements in the Grand Hall which seats up to 70 guests for the ceremony. Usual hire time 3 hours. Prices exclude Registrars fees. Sunday -Friday £1200. Marriage Ceremony & small Reception Exclusive use of the Priory & grounds ,includes floral arrangements in the Grand Hall & the hire of the Chapter Room on the ground floor for the wedding Breakfast for up to 50 guests (seated).,either Waitress served or buffet style (please see separate menu's for prices) Prices excludes Wedding Breakfast & Registrar's fees. Dinner music is available by separate arrangement. Hire of the venue is until 11pm. Later finishes may be possible, by prior arrangement for an additional fee. Saturday £3000 Sunday-Friday £2500 Marriage Ceremony and Marquee Reception Exclusive use of the Priory & grounds, includes floral arrangements in Grand Hall .The wedding breakfast for up to 100 guests would be held in the Marquee, and would be either waitress served or buffet style (please see separate menus for prices). Price includes marquee hire & up to 10 floral table decorations, but exclude wedding breakfast & registrars fees. Dinner music is available by separate arrangement. Hire is until 11pm; later finishes may be possible by prior arrangement for an additional fee. Saturday £5500 Sunday-Friday £4800 Winter Weddings October-March Winter Weddings in the Edwardian Country House, your Ceremony in the Lounge followed by a reception in the Edwardian Conservatory for up to 45 guests. Music can be agreed by prior arrangements. Price includes hire of the house & conservatory, up to 5 floral table decorations, but excludes wedding breakfast & registrars fees. Saturdays £3000 Friday-Sunday £2500 Hire of the Priory Suite Exclusive use of the upper wing of the Country House, including use of the Four Poster Room & Edwardian Bathroom .This facility is available form 9am until the time of your ceremony. £150 to hire Civil Partnership Ceremonies We are delighted to inform you that St Augustine's Priory is an approved premises to host Civil Partnership Ceremonies. You may host your whole day with us at St Augustine's Priory & we will be happy to assist in organising your day to ensure you achieve the type of event you have dreamed of. Our highly qualified chefs and in house florist will be happy to discuss menu choices and flowers for your ceremony. With only one ceremony per day, we can ensure that each couple receive our undivided attention to ensure the perfect day. From the moment you book with us at St Augustine's Priory our Coordinator will be happy to offer advice and guidance with your planning of your ceremony. She will also be on hand on the day of your ceremony to ensure everything runs smoothly, so that you are able to relax & enjoy yourselves. Wines The Priory is a licensed venue, we are happy to supply you with champagne or wines. We are also happy for you to provide your own & serve it for you. We do not charge corkage, but do charge for staff to serve your drinks if you are n0t having a reception with us. (Typically 3 waiting staff £60 for 100 guests). Our in-house caterers are also licensed & happy to supply wine & champagne lists if required. Terms & Conditions We require a 25%, non refundable deposit, to secure your booking with the main payment payable no later than 21 days prior to your ceremony date, along with £100 damage deposit which will be refunded after the event if no damage occurs. 2.5% surcharge on all credit card transactions. Bank Holiday Weekends, Sunday's prices are the same as a Saturday's. Children must be supervised at all times as there are ponds within the grounds. Due to fire regulations a NO SMOKING rule applies inside the Old Priory & the Marquee Please note that prices include VAT the current rate, which is subject to change. Insurance. We strongly recommend that you take out your own wedding insurance policy to cover all eventualities. All alcohol left at the Old Priory overnight is done so at the clients own risk Confetti. We are happy for guests to throw confetti, but do ask that it is biodegradable (rice, petals etc) and not shiny or paper! A £50 cleaning fee will be charged for non-biodegradable confetti. Due to the age & listed status of the building (Grade 1), nothing is to be nailed, attached or pinned to the wall's or beams. Due to our rural location fireworks are not permitted. |
Your Wedding Day... |
OPEN DAY SAT/SUN 18/19th OCTOBER 2008 |