Weddings at The Arden Hotel

Congratulations.. … on your forthcoming wedding! Welcome to The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon’s first independently owned, luxury boutique hotel. This elegant and sophisticated hotel offers a chic but intimate setting, with attentive yet discreet service and delectable cuisine – all set against the charming backdrop of the River Avon and world-famous Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres. The Arden Hotel team will assist you in every step of planning your dream wedding and will be on hand to take the stress away, allowing you to sit back, relax and enjoy the occasion. In order to help you create your perfect day, we have put together the following guide which details all The Arden Hotel has to offer. We are committed to giving attention to the finest detail, with friendly yet unobtrusive service, and serving the most exquisite food and drink… all of which are paramount to ensure you enjoy the most memorable day of your life at The Arden Hotel.

Your Ceremony Rooms The Lounge The Lounge offers a charming setting for an intimate and elegant service. A luxurious space, with sumptuous sofas and armchairs, and a feature fireplace. The Lounge is perfect for smaller parties of up to 16 guests.

The Brooke Suite The Brooke Suite is an elegant setting for services from 2 to 40 guests. Contemporary yet neutral décor and a refined atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for the allimportant ceremony. French windows open out onto a terrace perfect for photographs.

Room for Civil Ceremony & Drinks Reception

Maximum number (inc Bride & Groom)

Room Hire

The Brooke Suite

40

£500.00

The Lounge

16

£300.00

After the Ceremony Enjoy a glass of Champagne with your friends and family on our private terrace, or stroll through to our beautifully landscaped Elizabethan Knot Garden. For unforgettable photographs pose on our private terrace or take the short walk across the road to The Swan Theatre gardens and the banks of the River Avon*, overlooked by the spire of the Holy Trinity Church – William Shakespeare’s resting place.

The Club Bar With its relaxed vibe and contemporary décor, the Club Bar is the perfect place to relax after your ceremony. While you have your photos taken, your guests can chat over Champagne or cocktails in the bar or enjoy the river views from the private terrace.

* Please note, the riverbank is a public area. The RSC and The Arden Hotel accept no responsibility for activity taking place on this site.

Sample Menus Behind the scenes our kitchen team work hard to ensure exceptional food showcasing the best local seasonal ingredients available. The Arden Hotel’s commitment to sustainability, traceability and the environment sets The Arden Hotel apart as a champion of food excellence. Our menus change seasonally to work with nature to create flavoursome dishes brimming with imagination and innovation.

Starters Seasonal soup (v) *** Smoked haddock tartar, quails egg, Avruga caviar, basil pesto *** Chicken liver parfait, pear and saffron chutney, homemade brioche

Mains Pan-fried fillet of sea bream, olive crushed potatoes, ratatouille vegetables, salsa verde *** Parma ham wrapped chicken breast, chorizo mousse, fondant potato *** Herb gnocchi, pea puree, peas and feves (v)

Desserts Strawberry parfait, vanilla panna cotta, compressed strawberries *** Chocolate mousse, passion fruit sauce, Chantilly cream *** Almond and raspberry tart, amaretto sauce, honey glazed figs

Your Wedding Breakfast Our Head Chef will sit down with you to plan the perfect menu for your wedding breakfast, using only the best locally sourced, seasonal produce, taking into consideration your likes and dislikes, and any dietary requirements.

The Brooke Suite The Brooke Suite is the perfect setting for private wedding breakfasts from 2 up to 40 guests. This ground floor room offers natural daylight through large French windows which open out onto a semi-private terraced area. The Brooke Suite is fully air-conditioned with an integrated music system.

The Waterside Brasserie Complete with its own Champagne Bar and beautiful interiors, the Waterside Brasserie is a fabulous space for a larger wedding party. The Waterside Brasserie can seat 96 for a sit down wedding breakfast and is also licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 96 guests.

Small & Intimate.. … From 11 to 40 guests The Arden Hotel’s personal style and intimate, boutique surroundings make it the ideal choice for a small and intimate celebration with close family and friends.

This package includes: ~ A choice of locations for your drinks reception ~ A three course menu followed by coffee and homemade petits fours ~ A drinks package to include; a glass of Prosecco on arrival, half a bottle of house wine with your wedding breakfast & a glass of Prosecco for the toast, per person ~ A feature room for the Bride and Groom on the wedding night, with complimentary Champagne and chocolates

Number of guests

Rates

11 guests from

£139.00 per person

21 guests from

£129.00 per person

40 guests from

£119.00 per person

Yours for the day.. Exclusive Use From 41 to 90 guests Make the most special day of your life even more incredible and take exclusive use of our luxury hotel, allowing you to close the doors on the outside world and ensure total privacy for your celebrations. This package includes: 

Exclusive use of The Arden Hotel and grounds, including The Waterside Brasserie, terraces, gardens and Club Bar from 12 noon on the day of your wedding until 11am the following morning

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Toast Master

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A drinks package to include; a glass of Prosecco on arrival, half a bottle of house wine with your wedding breakfast and a glass of Prosecco for the toast, per person

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A three course menu followed by coffee and homemade petits fours

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Complimentary menu and wine tasting for the bride and groom

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45 individually styled bedrooms with breakfast the next day

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Feature room for the bride and groom with complimentary Champagne and chocolates

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White linen tablecloths and napkins

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Place cards

Exclusive use prices start from £12,500 in low season. *Please note that as part of the ‘Yours for the day’ package, all 45 bedrooms in the hotel must be taken. Any shortfall is to be covered by the bridal party; your guests can be charged separately for their accommodation if required. Check in is from 2pm.available from Sunday to Friday inclusive. Saturday weddings are subject to availability. Low season does not include June, July, August, September and December.

Evening Celebrations Live music or a DJ can be arranged until 12am in The Waterside Brasserie. This option is available as part of an exclusive wedding with catering for a minimum of 50 guests. For smaller weddings, our stylish Club Bar, our cosy Lounge, or remain in the Brooke Suite are available to relax over coffee and relive the events of the day.

Buffet Prices An evening buffet can be arranged from the following options: Finger buffet Hot and cold fork buffets

from £18.50 per person from £21.50 per person

Extra Touches Champagne Pre/post dinner cocktails Full afternoon tea Pre-dinner canapés Amuse Bouche Cheese Board Sorbets Luxury tasting menus and vintage Champagnes

Please note The Brooke Suite is not suitable for live music or dancing.

Accommodation The Arden Hotel has a choice of 45 luxurious bedrooms, all with elegant furnishings, marble bathrooms and thoughtful extras to make you and your guests feel pampered on this most special of days. Exclusive use: All 45 bedrooms must be taken for exclusive use, any short fall to be covered by the bridal party. All rooms must be assigned by the Bridal Party. Preferential accommodation rates are based on double occupancy, including full English breakfast.

Room Rates We are pleased to offer your wedding guests the following reduced accommodation rates - all prices quoted are per room based on two guests sharing a double or twin room and are inclusive of full English breakfast. Bedrooms

No. available

Rates

Classic rooms Superior rooms

5 18

£140.00 £155.00

Deluxe rooms Master rooms Feature rooms

13 4 5

£175.00 £200.00 £250.00

* *All weddings include use of a Feature Room as a honeymoon suite.

Contact us To arrange an appointment to visit the hotel and discuss your big day in more detail, please contact our dedicated Wedding Coordinator. 01789 298682 www.theardenhotelstratford.com [email protected]

The Arden Hotel Waterside Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6BA

When booking a civil ceremony you will need to liaise with both the Stratford Registry Office and The Arden Hotel to ensure the required dates and times are available to you. Please note a separate fee is payable to the registrar.