Here are some of our most frequently asked questions.
It is useful for your guests to have the following information; all of which is available on our website. We can email copies to you for those who have no internet access.
1. Direction map to Quaint Country Weddings SY21 8LD – find us
2. Taxi list (cars can be left here overnight - no overnight sleeping in vehicles permitted) See taxi list details below.
3. Local accommodation list
Here is an example idea of timings on your special day
2.00pm – Ceremony (church or outdoor)
2.45pm – Drinks reception & photos
4.00pm – Guests to find their seats in the marquee
4.30pm – Meal is served
6.00pm – Speeches/cake cutting
7.00pm – Evening guests arrive
7.30pm – Band/Disco starts
8.30pm – Evening food is served
There will be extra staffing costs for weddings starting before 1.00pm and table clearance after 9pm
The licensed bar will be open 30 minutes before to your ceremony - unless you specifically advise the bar should remain closed until after your ceremony.
The bar closes at 11.45pm
The last dance is at 11:55pm
Carriages and taxis - Midnight
Choice of:
Tableware Package
Prior to your setting up arrival, tables will be positioned and table settings laid out (layout agreed before hand). Also included is the hire of : white table cloths, premium cutlery and white crockery, water glasses and water jugs. The Tableware Package allows you to add your own personal touches without the stress of setting up. Price £7.50 per setting.
or
Standard DIY Package
You and your team position and set your table places, will have access to:14 x 6ft round tables - seating up to 12 guests (10 is more comfortable)
2 x 5ft round tables (seat up to 10)
Traditional trestle tables are available to create a traditional long top table and for serving buffets etc
Rustic long trestle style tables for seating your guests may be hired in, at your cost, from companies such as Tipples in Shrewsbury - we require 2 weeks notice in order to arrange staff to remove our own tables
150 x Cheltenham banquet chairs - chair covers are not required but you may choose to add your own style using covers or sashes
If you are planning to set up the day before your event it is a good idea to bring everything with you on this day. We will be there to discuss your requirements and help with any last minute details.
Note:
Due to Health & Safety we are able to supply the use of ladders.
For safety reasons any candles must be displayed in jars or in lanterns. Staff are happy to light candles / tea lights on the tables
Please be advised that alcoholic favours are not permitted as their consumption on the premises cannot be monitored.
Tablecloths, napkins, table glassware, crockery & cutlery can all be hired separately and ready for your arrival
Tableware Package
Prior to your setting up arrival, tables will be positioned and table settings laid out (layout agreed before hand). Also included is the hire of : white table cloths, premium cutlery and white crockery, water glasses and water jugs. The Tableware Package allows you to add your own personal touches without the stress of setting up. Price £7.50 per setting.
or
Standard DIY Package
You and your team position and set your table places, will have access to:
We offer hire items to help with your decorations or tableware to include
Glassware
Tablecloths
Crockery
Cutlery
Decorations
Prosecco wall
4ft LED LOVE letters
You can find a list of items by clicking here
- The venue includes a large oak bar with draught pumps. The bar is licensed, stocked and run by the Quaint Country Weddings team.
- Prior to your wedding we will go through the suggested draught drinks, wine and stocks
- Our bar can offer :
- Cash Bar service - ie individuals pay for their own drinks using cash or credit card
- Open Bar service - You choose a budget you feel comfortable with allowing your guests "Free Drinks" until the budget has been reached. Guests expect a free welcome drink, we are finding guests are more impressed with choosing their own one or more free drinks from the bar rather than a set welcome drink. Open Bar often replaces wine on the table option allowing guests to choose their own drinks.
- You are Allowed to Bring your Own Drink - Under our alcohol premises license the venue permits that the bridal couple may supply their own drinks. Please note there is a limit to the drinks a couple may bring. The couple can choose up to two of the following options.
- Welcome drinks: maximum 1 drink per guest. Additional servings available, subject to a handling charge.
- Wine bottles with a meal: maximum of 1 bottle per table up to 6 guests, 2 bottles per table up to 12 guests. A handling charge will apply for additional bottles.
- Toast drinks: maximum of 1 glass per guest.
- Our bar staff will present and serve your drinks and you will be able to store your own bottles in the coldroom prior to serving. - we will require prior notice (usually 2 weeks) regarding your intended drinks supply for your wedding day
- There is no corkage for your drinks provided within the limits above. A minimal glass hire charge - see our hire list for prices.
- Couples and guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol onto the grounds this includes the parking area. Under our Council Premises License conditions staff are required to make regular checks, any unauthorized alcohol will be removed from site. Guest may requested their items back upon leaving the venue.
- We do not permit underage drinking of alcohol
- Note : Under our licensing rules we do not serve anyone appearing to be under the influence of alcohol
When you or your caterers display hot food, e.g. on a buffet, your caterers should use suitable hot holding equipment to keep it above 63°C.
If this is not possible, food can be taken out of hot holding to display it for up to TWO HOURS, but you can only do this once.
Food that has not been used within two hours should either be chilled down as quickly as possible to 8C or below or thrown away.
The venue has been designed to allow people with disabilities to enjoy their day. Walkways outside and hard flooring in the marquee. Parking to the rear of the marquee is usually allocated for caterers and suppliers if you require disabled parking close to the marquee please ask and we will ensure allocation is reserved for your guests to park.
Toilets next to the marquee require the ability to walk up 3-4 steps with a handrail. Toilets adjoining the hall are easy to access but can not accommodate wheelchairs - although work is expected to ensure the toilets are fully accessible compliant in the future (ask for details)
We recommend hiring in a portable accessible toilet if required, try https://toilets2go.co.uk/
Toilets next to the marquee require the ability to walk up 3-4 steps with a handrail. Toilets adjoining the hall are easy to access but can not accommodate wheelchairs - although work is expected to ensure the toilets are fully accessible compliant in the future (ask for details)
We recommend hiring in a portable accessible toilet if required, try https://toilets2go.co.uk/
We have a list of recommended suppliers – their prices are not included in our venue charges and we are not responsible for any services provided.