TH E BEAR H OTE L

WEDDINGS

SAY 'I DO' It’s your dream day, and it shouldn’t be anything less than perfect. At The Bear we pride ourselves on creating beautifully bespoke weddings to meet everything you’ve ever wished for… Spend your special day in our gorgeous traditional Georgian ballroom – its high ceilings are dripping with chandeliers… Perhaps our modern St Quentin’s Suite is more to your taste; stylish and intimate with its very own private courtyard

Photograph by Clare Price

Photograph courtesy of Gemma Griffiths

Photograph by Dave Packer

The Ceremony

GEORGIAN BALLROOM

The Georgian Ballroom, with high ceilings and ornate chandeliers is an elegant and traditional room for a ceremony of 20 guests, up to a maximum of 100 guests. The aisle leads up to a beautiful Georgian archway underneath which the ceremony takes place. As this suite is part of the grade II listing of the hotel, its architectural feautures provide outstanding photo opportunities.

Photos Courtesy of Xpect Photography (top left), Kate Barnard (bottom left), Oliver and Ruth (bottom right)

Photo courtesy of Kate Bernard

Photo courtesy of Kate Barnard

The Ceremony

ST QUENTIN’S SUITE

The St Quentin’s Suite is perfect for larger ceremonies from 100 to 200 guests. The ceremony takes place overlooking a beautiful private courtyard giving a beautiful back drop for the ceremony and photos. On a pleasant day, the bi-folding doors can be opened to allow the indoor and outdoors to merge, giving an alfresco feel to your day.

Photo Courtesy of Sian Trenberth

Photo Courtesy of Photo Evolution

The Celebration

The Georgian Ballroom is perfect for a more intimate wedding breakfast for 20-50 guests. Its traditional Georgian elegance and beautiful tall French windows allow natural light to flood the room, making this a warm and welcoming setting for your wedding breakfast.

Photos Courtesy of Xpect Photography

GEORGIAN BALLROOM

Photograph by Oliver and Ruth

The Celebration

ST QUENTIN’S SUITE

The St Quentin’s Suite, on the ground floor, is a lovely venue for a wedding breakfast of 40-156 guests, and up to a maximum of 200 in the evening. Its stylish chandeliers give the room a sparkle of elegance, along with a modern twist. Its glass doors which run the entire width of the suite are bi-folding, enabling the flourishing courtyard to become part of the wedding reception suite.

Photos Courtesy of Oliver & Ruth (left page, top & bottom right) & Sian Trenberth (bottom left)

Captured by Photo Evolution (left), Gemma Griffiths Photography (right)

Photo courtesy of Shelley Daniel

Photos Courtesy of Shelley Daniel Photography (left-hand side), ALS Photography (top left), Photo Evolution (bottom left), Gemma Griffiths (far right)

Time Together

BRIDAL SUITES & GUEST ROOMS

Our Bridal Suite is the epitome of elegance, the perfect start to married life. It is also ideal for that special occasion, or an indulgent weekend away. Our guest rooms are complete with their own individual character & charm, making them the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day.

Photos Courtesy of Oliver & Ruth (middle & right), and Dave Packer (left)

Photo Courtesy of Kate Barnard

Photo Courtesy of Sian Trenberth

Your dream day awaits...

Wedding Checklist {ü} Choose The Bear Hotel

{ } Wedding rings

{ } Consider menu options

{ } Plan invitations and stationery

{ } Inform family/friends

{ } Wedding cake

{ } Organise engagement party

{ } Music and entertainment

{ } Set date

{ } Flowers and decorations

{ } Decide on size of wedding

{ } Photographer

{ } Compile guest list

{ } Table plan

{ } Consider guests’ accommodation

{ } Favours

{ } Plan theme

{ } Plan gift list

{ } Choose bridesmaids/ushers

{ } Our first dance song

{ } Hen/stag party arrangements

{ } Wedding car

{ } Pick up dress

{ } Plan honeymoon

Reception Drinks & Beverage Packages Whatever you have in mind for your special day, we have a range of packages that can fulfil your dreams and make your day unique

PACKAGE A

PACKAGE B

PACKAGE C

Bucks Fizz / Bottled lager

Glass of Prosecco / Pimms

Glass of house champagne

Glass of wine with meal

Two glasses of wine with meal

Two glasses of wine with meal

Glass of sparkling wine for toast

Glass of Prosecco

Glass of house champagne for toast

Sparkling Cava Bucks Fizz

Warm spiced mulled wine

Sparkling Cava

Glass of house wine

Champagne Kir Royal

Bottled lager

Alcoholic punch

Bottled ale

Non Alcoholic punch

Fruit shoot

Pimms No.1

Elderflower cordial

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RECEPTION DRINKS

We would be happy to advise you on our wine & champagne selection to accompany your meal & toast your happiness Add strawberries dipped in white and milk chocolate to your arrival drink

MENU OPTIONS

Icing on the Cake CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

CHAIR COVERS

STARLIGHT BACKDROP CURTAIN

Belgium chocolate fountain available in dark, milk or white chocolate. Served with strawberries, wafer sticks, marshmallows & shortbread. Catering for a maximum of 100 guests Subject to availability.

We are delighted to organise your chair covers & wedding décor through our nominated supplier

Our white starlight backdrop Curtain has all over fibre optic lights and is a very effective addition to any wedding.

LADDER STALL

THE 1920’s ICE CREAM TRICYCLE

LARGE CANDELABRA

A beautiful and interactive feature. The stall includes vintage ladders, two glass drink dispensers filled with cloudy lemonade, shabby chic white crate, glassware, grey striped straws, summer berries and mint

Unlimited Ice cream for up to 100 guests served during your reception drinks.

Large candelabra with candles and mirror plate

Served with luxury waffle cones, chocolate flakes and toppings to decorate your ice cream.

POST BOX Table top post box

For Wedding Packages & Prices please see accompanying information

First Impressions CANAPÉS

DISPLAY BUFFET MENU Minimum numbers of 50

Canapes offer your guest something to nibble on before the Wedding Breakfast, and are usually served with drinks after arrival at the Bear Hotel of after a Civil Cermony. Choose three per person Duo of melon balls with cracked pepper & caramel dip (v) Cheddar & onion flute with a caramelized onion dip (v) Vegetable spring rolls & chilli dip (v) Smoked chicken & tarragon tartlet Goats cheese & parma ham

Choose 3 from our chef ’s selection of canapés to serve to your guests with your selected arrival drinks Chef’s hand rolled fishcake Served with a honey and lemon dressing A selection of dressed meats, cured meats and pâté Salami, bresola, chef ’s own chicken wild mushroom and brandy parfait Roast beef with creamed horseradish, honey glazed ham and Dijon cream Whole decorated scotch salmon dressed with prawns Chef’s pea & mint rice salad (v) (GF) Caesar salad (v) A selection of salads: Tomato, basil & red onion, beetroot & orange, Three bean and mint dressing, coleslaw, potato & fennel salad Bakers basket of rustic breads

Duck & hoi sin spring rolls Cucumber smoked salmon and guacamole stack Prawn twister served with sweet chilli dip Mini cumberland sausage with a sticky honey and mustard dip

Dark chocolate cup filled with a tiramisu mousse and coffee sauce – for the gentlemen Or fresh cream pavlova topped with strawberries – for the ladies

Caffetier of fairtrade French bean coffee With Town & Country chocolate truffles

To Start

MENU OPTIONS

You can select from a range of lovingly created menus or we can create something that is completely unique to you. From our recommended menus, choose one dish to start, one to follow and one to finish for your wedding party to enjoy.

PRINCESS

LADY

DUCHESS

Cream of plum tomato soup (v)

French onion soup (v)

Charcuterie board

Basil pesto

Gruyere toast

Bresaola of beef, salami, Applewood cheese and olive tapenade

Chicken liver and brandy parfait

Hand rolled fishcake

Red onion marmalade

Honey and lemon dressing

Smoked salmon & prawn parcel Lime & coriander dressed pea shoots

Nest of seasonal melon filled with a melange of melon balls (v)

Tea smoked duck salad

Grilled Welsh goats cheese (v)

Mango, avocado, mint salsa and ruby chard

Onion chutney glaze

Cracked pepper and caramel syrup INTERMEDIATE COURSE Seasonal fruit sorbet (v)

KIDS MENU Melon ball cocktail Pasta with pesto and a sprinkling of cheese Mini chicken fillet roast dinner Chocolate ice cream sundae For Wedding Packages & Prices please see accompanying information

To Follow

MENU OPTIONS

PRINCESS

LADY

Supreme of chicken

Rump of Welsh lamb

Fillet of Welsh beef

Traditional roast gravy and pork & sage stuffing

Rich rosemary and honey jus, braised red cabbage and redcurrants

On a roasted flat cap mushroom with a madeira and pancetta glaze * £3 supplement

Roast pork loin Cider and Dijon cream

Baked salmon fillet Lemon and chive butter sauce

Breast of chicken Wrapped in Parma ham with a rich madeira sauce

Sirloin of Welsh beef

Rack of Welsh lamb Garlic and herb crumb, creamed leeks and a rosemary & redcurrant jus

Baked seabass fillet

Woodland mushroom, horseradish & merlot glaze and traditional Yorkshire pudding

Herb gnocchi and a sage & broad bean cream

Butternut squash, goats cheese & pesto parcel (v)

French beans and spiced plum sauce

Roast Provençal vegetables (v) Layererd with a mozzarella, set on pesto mash

DUCHESS

Roast duck breast Chunky tomato chutney

Pea & mint risotto (v) Parmesan basket, fresh tomato coulis & crisp sage leaves

Served with family style medley of greens and traditional peppered roast potatoes.

Served with roast rustic root vegetables and Dauphinoise potatoes.

Served with roast rustic root vegetables and Dauphinoise potatoes.

To Finish

MENU OPTIONS

PRINCESS

LADY

White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake

Fresh cream & strawberries

DUCHESS

Trio of desserts Mini chocolate tiramisu cup Mini berry pavlova Mini new York baked vanilla cheesecake

Chantilly cream and white chocolate shavings

Baked lemon & cream tart

Sticky toffee & date pudding Butterscotch sauce and vanilla cream

Orange syrup and Cointreau cream

Chocolate and salted caramel box Chocolate mousse set on a shortbread base, injected with salted caramel, white chocolate cream

Fresh cream profiteroles Dark chocolate and caramel sauce

Chocolate truffle torte Cherry & cassis compote, Chantilly cream and chocolate shavings

Passionfruit panacotta Lychee liquor syrup

Fresh filter coffee with mint chocolates

Cafetiere of coffee with chocolate truffle

Cafetiere of coffee with petit fours

- A platter of Welsh & contintental cheeses Served with a selection of rustic breads, savoury biscuits and chutney (based on ten people per table) Enjoy a bottle of port to share For Wedding Packages & Prices please see accompanying information

MENU OPTIONS

Evening Buffets PICNIC BUFFET

PAELLA PAN

CHEF'S CURRY & RICE

Assorted sandwiches:

Classic paella of chicken & chorizo served to your guests direct from the paella pan Rustic breads & floured baps Chefs selection of salads (v)

Chicken tikka masala Chickpea, sweet potato and spinach curry (v) Mixed rice Mini naan breads Onion bhajis Vegetable samosas Poppadum's Chutneys

Carved ham salad Egg mayonnaise and watercress (v) Cajun chicken salad Beef and horseradish

Vegetable samosas with a mango dipping chutney (v) Southern fried chicken and blue cheese dip Garlic and herb slice (v) Cheese and onion pasties (v) Mini sausages in a honey and mustard sticky sauce

Tomato, basil & red onion Mint dressing Garden Salad

COUNTRY RUSTIC

BBQ Menu

HOG ROAST

Chef’s selection of rustic pates Roasted red pepper and mozzarella terrine (v) Plater of continental and Welsh cheeses Carved meat platter or roast beef and horseradish cream Rustic bread selection, savoury biscuits, grape chutney, celery, gherkins and olives

Piri-piri chicken breast strips King prawns in a lime & chilli marinade Pork and apple sausages 6oz 100% beef burgers Halloumi and Mediterranean vegetable skewers (v) Rustic breads & floured baps Chef's selection of salads (v)

Spit roasted pork with crackling Fresh apple sauce Couscous and Mediterranean vegetables in a rich tomato sauce (v) Halloumi and Mediterranean vegetable skewers (v) Rustic breads & pittas Chefs selection of salads (v)

Tomato, basil & red onion Beetroot & orange Three bean & mint dressing Asian slaw Potato & chive salad Garden Salad

For Wedding Packages & Prices please see accompanying information

Tomato, basil & red onion Beetroot & orange Three bean & mint dressing Asian slaw Potato & chive salad Garden Salad

Photos Courtesy of Oliver & Ruth

What next? Come and say hello! Expect the warmest of welcomes, and a wonderful guided tour of the hotel and courtyard. We want you to feel completely at ease throughout this exciting process, so you can be rest assured of our personal attention at all times to create your perfect day in a truly exquisite setting. We can’t wait to meet you!

The Bear Hotel, 63 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale Of Glamorgan CF71 7AF 01446 774814 [email protected] www.bearhotel.com