BEST WESTERN Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa WEDDINGS

WELCOME The most important day of your life deserves a special setting - a location that’s not just out of the ordinary, but extraordinary - that location is Best Western Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa. Best Western Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa is a beautifully historic 16th century manor house situated in one of the most picturesque settings in the county of Monmouthshire. Our forty-eight room hotel is nestled within elegantly manicured gardens and grounds and offers the best romantic backdrops for your special day and we guarantee you will be the only wedding on the day. We offer a high level of personal attention and our dedicated wedding team will help you plan your day down to the very last detail, ensuring your day runs smoothly and to perfection. Celebrating your special day at the Cwrt Bleddyn is a bespoke experience with our eye for detail and nothing left to chance. Our idyllic rural hideaway has its own Civil Licence, so you can enjoy an entire fairytale day, from your exchange of vows through to your romantic first dance, and first night together. With our eye for detail leaving nothing to chance you really will feel as if the world revolves around you. We welcome you to make an appointment to visit and to discuss your personal requirements with us. Please contact Alison Clark on 01633 450521 or email [email protected] BEST WESTERN Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa Llangybi, Usk. Monmouthshire NP16 1PG 01633 450521 www.cwrtbleddyn.co.uk 1

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CIVIL CEREMONIES The Best Western Cwrt Bleddyn is licensed to conduct civil ceremonies and civil partnerships. Our Civil Licence means you can choose from our three fantastic rooms to hold your ceremony as well as your wedding celebrations. If you have chosen to hold your ceremony at the Best Western Cwrt Bleddyn and have allocated a provisional date with us, we do recommend that you contact the Registrar to engage their services before confirming your date with us. The Superintendent Registrar The Register Office Monmouthshire County Council Rhadyr Usk NP15 1GA Telephone: 01873 735435 Email: [email protected]

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OUR ROOMS

MARQUEE WEDDING

All our room hire charges include :

We can also offer Marquee Weddings on the lawns of Best Western Cwrt Bleddyn. The perfect setting for a larger wedding from 200 guests.

l Red Carpet and elegant white pedestals with white silk floral arrangements l Crisp white cotton table cloths and napkins l Tea lights and mirrored tiles on all wedding breakfast tables l Square or round silver cake stand and silver knife l Dedicated manager throughout your day l White chaircovers and organza bows of your colour choice The Crystal Suite Our largest suite, with it’s glittering chandelier and fairytale lighting. This spacious and dramatic suite boasts its own stage, bar and garden terrace. It can seat up to 180 for your breakfast, and up to 200 for your evening celebrations. The Oak Room The fully restored oak panelled room brings intimacy and grandeur to a marriage ceremony and can accommodate both civil ceremonies for 22 of your nearest and dearest and private dining for up to 16 guests. The Morgan Room With the original 16th Century fireplace and a contemporary elegance for 25 guests for your civil ceremony or 30 guests for a relaxed get together. 5

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AFTER YOUR CEREMONY Welcome Drinks & Drinks Packages Your guests will be welcomed into the gardens, champagne bar or onto the terrace to congratulate you both and to start the celebrations. Chose from our extensive beverage and wine lists, or from the following personalised examples: Perrier-Jouet l Branded champagne decorated with seasonal berries l Three bottles of wine per table (red, white and pink) l Glass of champagne for the toast Tattinger l Bucks fizz, Pimms, or mulled wine on arrival l 2 glasses of wine during breakfast l Glass of house champagne for the toast Louis Dornier l House champagne on arrival l Two bottles of house wine per table (red & white) l Glass of pink house champagne for the toast Pigalle Brut l Bucks Fizz on arrival l 1 glass of wine with the wedding breakfast l 1 glass of sparkling wine for the toast 7

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CANAPES Canapés are offered to your guests on traditional Welsh slates with your chosen arrival drinks and served either outside on our Mediterranean terrace or within the hotel depending on the weather. To best serve your guests individual tastes, please choose a minimum of 6 canapés. l Chicken liver parfait with onion marmalade l Tomato and bocchini with pesto l Smoked salmon and caviar l Cream cheese, chive and lemon l Melon and berry kebabs l Parma ham and melon bites l Mini bagel with mackerel and crème fraiche l Mini stuffed Yorkshire puddings l Breaded king prawns lemon mayonnaise l Chinese bbq pork filo envelopes l Cocktail sausage and mash dip l Duck and mango spring rolls l Onion bhaji yoghurt and cucumber sauce l Mini pakora sweet chilli dressing l Crab and salmon fishcakes dill mayonnaise l You may prefer to serve your guests traditional Welsh cakes

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WEDDING BREAKFAST MENU Soups & Appetizers l Cream of seasonal vegetable soup l Welsh leek & potato soup l Cream of wild mushroom soup l Rich plum tomato and red bell pepper soup with garlic bruschetta l Toasted goats cheese & red onion tart, sauce vierge mushroom ravioli, herb velouté l Fan of melon, proscuitto and milled black pepper l Prawn salad with lemon and paprika mayonnaise & lambs lettuce l Butterfly of melon, berry romanof l King prawn with wilted rocket, garlic butter and pine nuts l Rich chicken liver parfait with toasted brioche and red onion marmalade l Italian beef tomato, buffalo mozzarella, black pepper and sea salt dressing l Smoked duck breast with a beetroot and orange salad

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MAIN COURSES l Cwrt Bleddyn chicken supreme stuffed with pâté, with smoked bacon l Roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing and chipolata sausage l Baked goats cheese tartlet, port and balsamic vinaigrette l Linguini, marinated tomato, rocket and basil l Marmalade roast chicken l Brie and vegetable strudel, white wine cream sauce with garden herbs l Wild mushroom ravioli, herb velouté l Baked fillet of Salmon with hollandaise sauce l Roast loin of pork with Toulouse farce, calvados and sage jus l Breaded vegetable and Caerphilly cheese pancake l Roast sirloin of Welsh beef, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish and gravy l Roasted rump of lamb with rosemary gravy and garlic potatoes l Roast red snapper on potato cake, spiced coconut and coriander sauce l Slow roasted beef, dauphinoise potato, glazed baby onions, sautéed wild mushroom All served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes. Some dishes have potatoes chosen by the chef to compliment the dish. For a real surprise wow factor - speak to us about our exclusive “table carved” wedding breakfast.

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DESSERTS l Raspberry vacherin with Chantilly cream and dark chocolate sauce l Teardrop of white and dark chocolate mousse with a raspberry coulis l Chocolate tart with clotted cream l Pineapple and passion fruit delice with fresh cream l Banana and toffee tart with honeycomb ice cream l Trio of strawberries: shortbread, meringue, mousse l Glazed lemon tart with clotted cream and blackberry coulis l Warm apple tart tatin with vanilla pod ice cream l Hot chocolate fondant with Chantilly cream l Cheese and biscuit platter (served per table) All guests are offered tea or coffee and petit fours after their meals

CHILDREN’S MEALS The menu is available for children aged between 4-12 years and includes ice cream dessert. Children under 4 eat free. Children’s portions of your menu choice are also available at half price. l Penne pasta bolognese l Beef burger and chips l Fish finger and chips l Chicken goujons and chips l Oven baked cheese & tomato pizza and chips l Roast breast of chicken 15

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YOUR EVENING EVENT Buffet Selection It doesn’t stop there! Once the formal aspects are complete, greet your evening guests and party the night away. Please choose a minimum of 7 items  An assortment of open baguettes l l Chicken yakatori skewers l Stone baked maguerita pizza l Mini quiche lorraine l Halibut goujons l Fresh bread selection l Mini vegetarian cracker spring rolls l Mini shepherds pies l Vegetarian brochettes l Stone baked pizza l Steak and red pepper skewers l Potato wedges and dips

l Mini cheese burgers l Corn on the cob l Loaded potato skins l Beef or pork fajitas with onions and peppers l Baby BBQ ribs l Cold meat platter l Tomato and mozzarella salad l Seasonal mixed leaves l Rice salad or pasta salad l Potato and chive salad l Coleslaw l Cous cous salad

Roasting Hog To Serve a minimum number of 100 guests and includes: Apple sauce, sage stuffing, bread rolls and your choice of 3 salads from the above. Party Packages We also offer Party only Packages on selected dates for bride and grooms who have got married abroad and want to celebrate with a party when they get home. 17

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BRIDAL SUITE & GUEST BEDROOMS Dating back to the 16th Century, the present manor house has been refurbished and extended to create a traditional hotel with all the necessities of modern life without losing their original features. We have a wonderful original mix of 48 individually designed bedrooms, from period old world rooms with feature fire-places and oak beams, to modern contemporary styling. We also have our functional court house rooms nestled in the fields at the back of the hotel.

Our bridal suite is in the beautiful stone cottage by a picturesque bridge. It boasts a traditional tudor oak four-poster bed, spacious separate lounge area and vast bathroom – perfect for sharing. Whatever room you choose, rest assured… Our bridal suite may be complimentary when you book your wedding at the Best Western Cwrt Bleddyn. Please ask for more information.

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CWRTIUM LEISURE CLUB & SPA It’s time to relax. With nothing except luscious green countryside outside and total tranquillity inside, you’ll feel yourself unwinding from the moment you step into our Cwrtium Roman Spa and Leisure Club. Whether you’re after an energetic work-out or a pampering chill out, you’ll feel simply amazing after your visit. Don’t you feel better already? With a range of state of the art fitness equipment and multi channel audio-visual entertainment system, you’ll have everything you need for a good work-out session. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced gym user, all our cardiovascular and resistance equipment is suitable for all levels of fitness. And if you’d like to get more out of your work-out, you can have a personal training session, complete with a fitness assessment and advice tailored to your fitness goals. If you’d prefer a more aquatic workout, our Cwrtium Spa has a heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and a sauna. And, if you’d prefer something outdoors, our tennis courts are open to Leisure Club members and hotel guests. Spa Treatments A full range of luxury face and body treatments, tailored to you, providing the ultimate in tranquility relaxation and pampering. Please ask for our full brochure.

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BRIDAL MAKEUP You’ll want to feel like a million dollars on your big day and we’re here to help by creating a natural, radiant look. All of our image consultants have undergone intensive bridal make-up training and specialise in creating a look that is camera ready, yet feels weightless, comfortable and lasts all day. Make-up Trial With your initial practice run-through, you will have plenty of time to decide on the colours and techniques that you want on the day. Your image consultant can teach you how to apply the wedding make-up yourself, or you have the option of asking the consultant to do your makeup for you and any other members of the bridal party on the day. Wedding Day Make-up Have one less worry and leave the wedding day make-up to a professional. Our image consultants will use the latest bridal make-up techniques to ensure that your make-up suits you best and lasts throughout the day. Our consultants are available to travel to your home or venue to make your wedding day even less stressful without trips to the salon. Why not treat your bridesmaids and mothers to a make-up application as well? Consultants are also able to do make-up for all the members of your wedding party.

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DIRECTIONS From Cardiff, Swansea and West Wales: Take the M4. Exit at junction 24. Take the filter lane onto the A440 (M50). Exit the A449 to Usk and go through the town until you come to a small river bridge; go over the bridge and take a sharp left immediately to Llangybi/Caerleon. Follow the road for approximately 3 miles, passing through the small village of Llangybi and the Best Western Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa is situated approximately 1 mile along this road on the right-hand side. From London and the South West: Take the M4. Exit at junction 25. Follow the signs for Caerleon and pass through the town in the direction of Usk and Llangybi. The hotel is approximately 4 miles along this road on the left-hand A466 side. l By Rail, Newport, Gwent station is 20 minutes away. l By air, Cardiff Airport is 50 minutes away. l By helicopter, landing co-ordinates are available on request. A48

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ELASTIC BAND We the Elastic Band have established ourselves as one of the most popular bands in the region. We guarantee to bring a dynamic blend of music and energy to any occasion and can tailor our playlist to suit your function. Four musicians/vocalists offering a broad spectrum of musical styles designed to cater for all tastes and ages. We can perform songs from the 50’s to the present and offer a superb show aimed to have your guests dancing till they drop.

Wow Event Hire are experts in event decoration; we have vast experience in providing decorative enhancement for corporate and creative events. Ben and his team have helped transform hundreds of rooms, venues and spaces for private clients and global brands since 2004. Tel: 02920 618 052 Email: [email protected] www.woweventhire.co.uk

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We are a friendly, reliable hog roast company and our goal is to make your Wedding a day to remember. Our sizzling hog roast is sure to give it that special theatrical wow factor!

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Charlotte Alexander offer a professional service in warm friendly surroundings. We are a well established boutique in Old Cwmbran celebrating 10 years in 2014. At Charlotte Alexander we know that choosing your bridal gown and accessories is one of the biggest decisions you can make. We have a comprehensive collection of bridal gowns by Amanda Wyatt, Alfredo Angelo and David Tutera. We also have a good range of bridesmaids gowns as well as a selection of prom dresses, veils, tiaras, accessories and shoes.

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION 28(a) Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran. NP44 3JS Tel: 01633 489 329 www.charlottealexander.co.uk

Proud to be the recommended DJ to The Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa EARLY HOURS ROADSHOWS is an established Disco DJ Family run business, that has always provided customers throughout South Wales (Cardiff based) with excellent service and entertainment. We can provide a wide variety of entertainment packages for both business and personal customers, from weddings, christenings, birthdays and childrens parties.

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Bridal Bouquets Buttonholes & Corsages Church & Reception displays Marquee Décor

Situated in the heart of Caerleon, we have been established for over 20 years and have created wedding designs for hundreds of brides. Whether you are planning an extravagant ‘themed’ day or an intimate casual affair, let us inspire you with our distinctive ideas.

www.floraliaflowers.co.uk Tel : 01633 430103 7 Cross Street, Caerleon, Newport, Gwent, NP18 1AF.

Emma and her Cake Angels at EPIC CAKES are delighted to once again be working as a Recommended Supplier for The Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa. www.epiccakes.co.uk

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Creatively capturing your day - forever

All our cakes are unique; handmade with care, love and devotion. The cakes we create individually for you reflect the personalities of the Happy Couple, and coordinate seamlessly with the venue and wedding theme to create a distinctive accompaniment to the Big Day! We will work closely with you to create a design of your choosing, incorporating all your ideas and preferences, into a cake with real WOW! factor to delight the eyes and tastebuds.

RAZZELCAM PRODUCTIONS has established itself as one of the leading wedding videographers in the UK. As well as being able to capture your entire day, from preparations through to the first dance and evening celebration, RAZZELCAM can also offer the fantastically fun ‘Diary Room’ experience (think Big Brother!) to capture all of your family and guests messages. What’s more, RAZZELCAM are famous for their ‘Perfect Day Marryoke’, several examples of which have been seen on Sky’s Wedding TV. This involves the wedding party creating their own pop video on the wedding day, which is so much fun to film and watch back time and time again! And now again RAZZELCAM are leading the way by including aerial shots (weather permitting) in their wedding films – taking wedding videography to new heights.

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Visit our website at www.razzelcam.co.uk to see examples of our work, more details on our packages and find out why we’ve been entrusted by 100s of couples to capture their special days, including celebrities, TV producers and wedding photographers.

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BEST WESTERN Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa Llangybi, Usk. Monmouthshire. NP15 1PG 01633 450521 [email protected] www.cwrtbleddyn.co.uk