Woodlands LodgeWedding Brochure

A little piece of luxury in the heart of the New Forest

Romantic ceremonies in a picturesque setting

Weddings at Woodlands LodgeFrom Romantic to rustic ceremonies in a picturesque setting the Woodlands Lodge Hotel provides all the inspiration, care and attention you deserve for your special day.

We are licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnership in our Woodlands & Wedgwood rooms and can offer an elegant banquet in the restaurant, a buffet in the garden room or a larger reception in a marquee (subject to certain restrictions). We can accommodate 90 guests by combining the Wedgwood and garden rooms and 150 guests in a marquee.

We have two delightful dining rooms, which open out onto the gardens; the peaceful surroundings make everyone feel at home.Many guests do make a weekend of the occasion and hire the whole hotel, which means the drinking and revelry can go on ‘til the last guest goes to bed!

We can also arrange pre-wedding snacks, meals and a post wedding buffets & picnics.

We have the expertise to bring your dream wedding to life, Imogene Anglaret Dip WP is a certified Wedding Planner and will be able to assist you with every aspect of your Woodlands Lodge Hotel New Forest Wedding to create your dream day.

From the moment you book your wedding at Woodlands Lodge Hotel we will be on hand to help you plan your special day and aim to ensure that every requirement is met, making sure that your day is perfect.

Especially Yours

~ This package is perfect for day weddings where no evening function is required ~

• Three course meal for up to 25 guests - menu from selection - additional guests can be added

• Available 7 days a week

• Function room hire

• Cream aisle runner

• A punch cocktail at the reception, a glass of house wine with the meal and a glass of

sparkling wine to toast (soft drinks are available)

• Linen table cloths and napkins in buttermilk

• Use of silver cake stand and knife

• Services from a member of management to act as Master of Ceremonies

• A Complimentary bottle of champagne provided by Woodlands Lodge

Photo credit: Richard Scourfield

Exclusively Yours~ This package provides the opportunity to hire the whole hotel. Exclusive use is granted from midday on your wedding day until 10.30am the following morning. ~

• 3 course wedding breakfast• A choice of bridal suites and 16 bedrooms for a maximum of 34 guests. If you choose for your guests to pay for their own rooms on departure this will be deducted from your tariff.• Available 7 days a week• Function room hire• Cream aisle runner• A punch cocktail at the reception, a glass of house wine with the meal and a glass of sparkling wine to toast (soft drinks are available)• Linen table cloths and napkins in buttermilk• Use of silver cake stand and knife• Evening reception• Finger food buffet• Services from a member of management to act as Master of Ceremonies• Overnight accommodation for 34 guests and full English breakfast.• A Complimentary bottle of champagne provided by Woodlands Lodge

Romantic Weekend~ This package allows couples and their guests to make a whole weekend of their celebrations. Giving exclusive access to the hotel from 2pm Friday ‘til 11am Sunday. ~

• 3 course wedding breakfast• Overnight accommodation for Friday & Saturday and breakfast (note; dinner on Friday is not included). For a maximum of 34 guests.• Mid morning coffee and biscotti prior to the ceremony.• Function room hire• Cream aisle runner• A punch cocktail at the reception, a glass of house wine with the meal and a glass of sparkling wine to toast (soft drinks are available)• Linen table cloths and napkins in buttermilk• Use of silver cake stand and knife• Evening reception• Finger food buffet• Services from a member of management to act as Master of Ceremonies• A Complimentary bottle of champagne provided by Woodlands Lodge.

Beautiful banquets in a sublime setting

Menu Option 1~ Included within the package ~

StartersTrio of Melon served with fruit sorbet & fresh mint

Roasted vine tomato & basil soup

Forest Mushroom & tarragon soup

MainLemon roasted chicken,

chorizo stuffing, Port & thyme reduction

Forest Mushroom risotto served with shaved parmesan cheese

Tomato and gorgonzola potato gnocci

DessertLemon Meringue pie, lemon sorbet

& mini meringues

Profiteroles, chocolate sauce & Chantilly cream

Seasonal fruit crumble, almond crumb & vanilla ice cream

Menu Option 2~ There is a £2.50 supplement per person on this menu ~

StartersSweet potato, coconut & chili soup

Ham hock terrine, black grape chutney & melba toast

Oak smoked salmon, cream cheese, chive & capers

MainMarinated lamb rump, crispy terrine, roast root

vegetables, pomme puree & mint jus

Duck a la Orange, spring onion and chive mash, orange and brandy jus

Oven baked sea bream, sautéed new potatoes & beurre blanc

DessertStrawberries and cream, with shortbread and mint

Malibu & coconut chocolate tart, with pistachio ice cream

White chocolate cheese cake, ginger & strawberry compote

MenusCouples can choose from the following:

Menu Option 3There is a £4.00 supplement per person on this menu

Starters

Potted rockbourne trout, watercress mousse, tomato concass & melba toast

Duck parfait, honey smoked duck, ginger, cherries and chocolate

Main Courses

Roasted sirloin of Hampshire beef, roast potatoes, served with horse radish and redcurrant & rosemary jus

Cider Roast Pork belly, truffle mash potatoes, maple glazed parsnips, cider and smoked bacon jus

Desserts

Baileys Panacotta, salted caramel & peanut praline

Lemon posset, strawberries and short bread

Eton mess, fresh berries, Chantilly cream, Meringue & Mint

Menu Option 4

BBQ Wedding BreakfastLess £10.00 per person

Hampshire beef burger, mixed grill kebabs (lamb, pork, chicken), prawn, smoked haddock and cod kebabs and

vegetable skewers, calzone with local goats cheese, wild mushroom arancini

Salads, breads and sauces to be already on each table

Desserts

Selection of desserts & fruit skewers~ or ~

‘’BBQ’’ banana split and s’mores, marshmallows and biscuits

Corkage

You are welcome to bring your own special wine, which we will take delivery of and serve to you. Our corkage

charges are £12.50 per bottle of wine & £15.00 per bottle of Champagne and sparkling wine.

*it is possible to choose a wine from our extensive wine list, although a supplement will apply.

Upgrades to the packages

Often our couples like to upgrade their drinks packages and canapés or add an extra course to their package. This is not a problem and we have come up with some

standard upgrade and add on packages.

Alternatively, if you can’t find what you are looking for we can tailor make a bespoke package for you.

Drinks upgrades

A glass of Pimms or Bucks Fizz on arrival, soft drinks available

Half a bottle of Red or White Wine pp with the meal

A glass of House Champagne for the ToastSupplement of £8.75 pp

2nd welcome drink from £5.00 pp

Upgrade to a glass of bucks fizz or Pimms for a £2.50 pp supplement

House wine can be purchased by the bottlefrom £17.95 per bottle

CanapésChoose 5 cold canapés at £7.50 pp

Smoked peppered mackerel, cream cheese and chives

Blue cheese mousse

Sun kissed tomato, olive and mozzarella tapenade

Chicken parfait

Duck & pistachio parfait

Smoked salmon, lemon crème fraiche

Asparagus and serrano ham

Goats cheese bon bons

Maple roast fig

Mini lemon Meringue pie

Mini chocolate bounty cups, toasted coconut

**Subject to seasonal variations**

Additional course

If you wish to add an intermediate course to the wedding breakfast we have found the following

to be a popular choice:

Soup – £5.50 pp Sorbets – £2.95 pp Cheese selection – £6.00 pp

Petit fours – £1.50 pp

Evening Buffet Menus

Menu A £17.50 pp

Selection of sandwiches, nuts, crisps, sausage rolls , pakoras, bhajies, vegetable crudités, chicken drumsticks

Menu B £18.00 pp

Hampshire reared bacon rolls, New Forest Sausage sandwiches, chips & vegetable crudités & profiteroles.

Menu C £18.50 pp

Selection of NF cheeses, pork pies, selection of cold meats , quiche, olives, crusty bread, pickled onions,

apple salad, chutney & fruit skewers

Menu D £19.00 pp

Evening BBQ- New Forest Sausages, Burgers, chicken & minute steaks, vegetable skewers, salad,

condiments & fruit skewers

Optional Extras

Chocolate fountain hire £25: Chocolate, marshmallow & fruit skewers

to dip £3.00 pp

White chair covers with an ivory sash £2.75 per chair

Children’s Menu @ £17.50 p.p

Starter

A smooth tomato soup topped with crispy croutons

A fan of seasonal melon with a fruit coulis and mint

Main course

Chicken strips, chips & beansBangers & mash

Poached fish & vegetables Pasta & tomato sauce

Dessert

Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauceFruit salad

Wedding photography by Richard Scourfield

Full details can be found on our website: www.woodlands-lodge.co.uk and all our pricing is subject to Woodlands Lodge terms and conditions

Payment terms:£500 non refundable deposit is required to secure your wedding date, please note that this deposit is non- refundable. 50% of the balance is due 8 weeks before your wedding day and the remaining 50% 2 weeks before the wedding, where we can finalize numbers and any special requirements.

CancellationsIn the event of a cancellation between the date of booking until six months before your deposit will be forfeited. If you cancel from six to three months before then 33% of the estimated cost will be payable. From three months to one month before the function 66% of the estimated cost will be payable. Then if you cancel in the last month 90% of the estimated cost will be payable. The estimation is based on your quotation. We strongly recommend that our wedding parties take out cancellation insurance in case of, for example, family sickness.

Wedding Tariffs

Especially yoursAvailable 7 days a week – No evening receptionBased on up to 25 guests including 3 course meal

2017 2018 2019 2020Spring £1,575 £1,650 £1,700 £1,700Summer £1,675 £1,700 £1,800 £1,800Autumn £1,675 £1,650 £1,700 £1,700Winter £1,430 £1,500 £1,600 £1,600

Additional guests Mon – Thurs £61.00ppAdditional guests Fri – Sun £69.00pp

If you do not see a package to suit your needs - please discuss your requirements with our wedding planner

Exclusively yours (Friday – Saturday)

Available Friday and Saturday - based on up to 34 guests (includes accommodation B&B) - 3 course weddingbreakfast and evening buffet. Exclusive use of the hotel from midday on your wedding day until 10.30 a.m thefollowing day (11 a.m. on Sundays)

2017 2018 2019 2020Spring £5,575 £5,975 £6,275 £6,275Summer £7,995* £7,995* £8,225* £8,225* Autumn £5,975 £5,975 £6,275 £6,275Winter £5,250 £5,250 £5,575 £5,575

Additional guests Fri- Sun full day £82.00ppAdditional evening guests £17.50pp*weddings excess of 65 day guests to receive £750 discount off package price Summer only.

Exclusively yours (Sunday – Thursday)

Available Sunday ~ Thursday - based on up to 34 guests (includes accommodation B&B) - 3 course wedding breakfast and evening buffet. Exclusive use of the hotel from midday on your wedding day until 10.30 a.m the following day

2017 2018 2019 2019Spring £4,995 £4,995 £5,275 £5,275Summer £6,355 £6,355 £6,425 £6,425Autumn £4,995 £4,995 £5,275 £5,275Winter £4,495 £4,495 £5,275 £5,275

Additional Day guests @ £76.50 ppAdditional evening guests @ £17.50 pp

Wedding Seasons

2017 / 2018 2019 / 2020Spring 1st March - 30th June 1st March - 30th JuneSummer 1st July - 31st August 1st July - 31st AugustAutumn 1st Spetember - 31st October 1st Spetember - 31st OctoberWinter 1st November - 29th February 1st November - 29th February

Romantic Weekend

Exclusive use of the hotel for the whole weekend – Friday 2p.m until Sunday 11a.mBased on up to 34 guests (includes 2 nights accommodation B&B) 3 course wedding breakfast and evening buffet

2017 2018 2019 2020Spring £7,350 £7,350 £7,725 £7,725Summer £8,995 £8,995 £9,495 £9,495Autumn £7,350 £7,350 £7,725 £7,725Winter £6,250 £6,250 £6,520 £6,520

Additional guests Friday - Sunday full day £82.00Additional guests Monday - Thursday full day £76.50Additional evening guests £17.50

If you do not see a package to suit your needs – please discuss your plans and requirements with our wedding planner.

T: 02380 292257E: reception@woodlands-lodge.co.ukW: www.woodlands-lodge.co.uk

Woodlands Lodge HotelBartley Road

WoodlandsSouthampton

HampshireSO40 7GN