Weddings at

Beautiful Bowood

Make an entrance
The impressive Golden Gates entrance and
tree-lined driveway into Bowood is the perfect
way to start a wonderful wedding day.
At the end of the long drive you will find
a sumptuous wedding suite with its own
stunning outdoor terrace, private bar and a
very warm welcome from our highly trained
wedding staff who will, quite literally, roll out
the red carpet for you.
There is also a boutique hotel and spa, not
to mention a golf course and acres and acres
of space.

A wedding to remember
Our main venue, the Kerry Suite is licensed
for wedding ceremonies and provides a
beautiful, tranquil setting for the exchanging
of vows.
For a truly unique experience you can also
have a blessing in the chapel of the historic
Bowood House there is an additional charge
for this and transport would be needed for the
short trip across the Bowood Estate.
Drinks can then be taken in the Kerry Suite
bar or on the large outdoor terrace with views
across beautiful parkland.
There are plenty of lovely places to have
photographs taken in the stunning grounds,
whilst your guests are sipping the bubbly
- including the amazing Rhododendron
Gardens during the spring.

A wonderful place to stay

Whether you are the bride & groom, close family or
one of the guests you will love staying at Bowood. The
43 bedroom hotel is a stylish as it is comfortable and
the welcome is the warmest in Wiltshire.
As a little extra we offer every bride and groom a
complimentary bedroom for the night of their
wedding and try our very best to give you the Bridal
four-poster suite.
With a beautiful spa and golf course on the doorstep,
many of your party may wish to stay the day before or
extend their stay afterwards.
Why not enjoy a post wedding barbecue the following
day, whilst friends and family are still close by?
Our beautiful four bedroom exclusive use Queenwood
Lodge is also the perfect place for the bridal party to
stay the night before. A great way to prepare for the
big day with a spa treatment or two and a celebration
meal, served by your own host and chef (well worth
considering for the hen weekend too).

Beautiful Bowood

Bowood wedding highlights

I conic entrance gates and stunning tree lined driveway
Impressive entrance to main Suite with turning
circle for wedding car and red carpet for bridal party
Exquisite in-house catering prepared by our
team of chefs
Sumptuous wedding suite that holds up to 120 for
a ceremony and 160 for a sit-down banquet
Stunning outdoor terrace for drinks receptions with
lovely views
43 bedroom hotel (with Bridal suite plus five other
suites for VIPs or family guests)
Four bedroom exclusive use wedding lodge ideal for
celebrating the night before
Relaxing spa with treatment rooms, infinity pool,
Jacuzzi, sauna and bar
Free menu tasting prior to the event for the bride
and groom
Large free car park for all wedding guests
Complimentary bedroom for the Bride and Groom
on the night of their wedding.

Weddings at

Beautiful Bowood
Tel 01249 823887
Email weddings@bowood.org
Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ

www.bowood.org/weddings

Photography by; PhotoDabek, Peter Smart Photgraphy and Courtney Louise Photography.

Weddings at Beautiful Bowood

Welcome to Bowood
Welcome to Bowood
A huge congratulations, from everyone at Bowood, on your forthcoming wedding. Our aim is to make your
wedding the day of your dreams and the memorable occasion it should be.
At Bowood, our entire wedding service is centred around you tell us what you want and we will make it happen.
We will give a full consultation and then work with you to design your wedding.
Your wedding, our expertise
Your wedding, our expertise
At Bowood, we want your day to be as amazing as you are. We know the best weddings dont just happen, they are
carefully created and many things have to happen to make your dream a reality.
Our individual approach gives you a unique day that is undeniably yours, which is carefully looked after by
experienced professionals from the moment you first contact us.
Your ceremony

Your ceremony
We have a license for up to 160 guests. The two licensed rooms for Civil Ceremonies are the Kerry Suite or the
Fitzmaurice Room (a maximum of 50 guests). To contact the Registrar please call 0300 0034570.
Included lburne and Lansdowne Bowood packages
in our She

Included in our Shelburne, Lansdowne and Mercer Wedding Packages

Shelburne Package is available any day, April - October and Fridays & Sundays, May - September
Lansdowne Package is available Saturdays, May - September
Mercer Winter Package is available November - March

Room hire for your ceremony, wedding reception and evening celebration, as required
A dedicated wedding co-ordinator to guide you through the arrangements for your day
A red carpet welcome on arrival at the venue
Your choice of one arrival drink per guest
A member of our banqueting team to act as a toastmaster on your wedding day
A complimentary glass of Champagne for the Bride and Groom on their wedding day
3 course wedding breakfast menu plus coffee and chocolate truffles
a bottle of house red or white wine for each guest with their meal
A complimentary menu and wine tasting prior to the event for the Bride and Groom
A glass of sparkling wine per guest to toast the Bride and Groom
A round or square cake stand and knife for use on your wedding day
Your choice of "light bites"in the evening
A complimentary overnight stay for the Bride and Groom within a four poster suite (if available) on their wedding
night - subject to minimum numbers
Complimentary on site car park facilities for guests
Use of the Hotel grounds and public areas for photographs
Private bar facilities within the Kerry Bar
NB. Minimum numbers and date exclusions apply

Tel 01249 823887

Email weddings@bowood.org

www.bowood.org/weddings

Our Weddings Packages

Package Name

Price

Mercer 2016 - (November 2016 - March 2017) Date

exclusions apply

Late availability rate of 79.00 per person

(previously 98 per person)

Shelburne 2017 - (All dates in April & October,

115.00 per person

plus Fridays and Sundays in May September)

Lansdowne 2017 - (Saturdays within May

125.00 per person

September)

Mercer 2017 - (November 2017 March 2018)

98.00 per person

Shelburne 2018 - (All dates in April & October,

120.00 per person

plus Fridays and Sundays in May September)

Lansdowne 2018 - (Saturdays within May

September)

Mercer 2018 - (November 2018 March 2019)

130.00 per person

98.00 per person

Please note that all packages can be individually tailored. Minimum numbers apply to all packages.

Tel 01249 823887

Email weddings@bowood.org

www.bowood.org/weddings

Wedding Menus 1
Sample Wedding Menus
Your three-course menu includes coffee and truffles and all dishes can be adapted to suit individual requirements. Please
select one starter, one main course and one dessert for your party (this excludes special dietary requirements).
All dishes are served with Chefs selection of seasonal vegetables. Please note that menus are subject to change.
Starters
Ballotine of salmon with a lime crme frache
French onion soup with parmesan croutons (v)
Roulade of smoked salmon and crayfish~
Terrine of ham hock and parsley with homemade piccalilli~
Crayfish cocktail with langoustine and Marie Rose sauce
Smoked duck salad
Mushroom and tarragon pt (v)
Sweet potato and orange zest soup with croutons (v)
Tomato confit chilli, lemon and thyme tart with a chicory and radish salad
Crab quiche with crab chutney
Goats cheese panna cotta with fig compote (v)
Chicken and foie gras parfait with confit red onion marmalade
Mediterranean vegetable terrine (v)
Main Courses
Roasted Belly of pork with mustard mash and seasonal vegetables, cider sauce
Corn fed supreme of chicken with champ potato and a saffron sauce
Paupiette of Salmon wrapped in Savoy cabbage stuffed with shrimp mousse, bubble and squeak and a hollandaise sauce
Coq au vin with creamed mashed potato with crispy pancetta and cep mushrooms
Roasted loin of pork stuffed with caramelised apricots, lyonnaise potatoes, wilted spinach, glazed carrots and Maderia jus
Confit duck leg with pomme dauphinoise, spiced red cabbage and redcurrant jus
Bowood pie with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables (please select from: chicken & mushroom, beef & ale or game
[only available Sept-April])
Aubergine, tomato, courgette & Feta moussaka (v)
Semolina gnocchi with baby roasted vegetables and a parsley sauce (v)
Grilled vegetable stew with wild rice, a hummus and parsnip crisp (v)

Tel 01249 823887

Email weddings@bowood.org

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Wedding Menus 2
Main Courses (continued)
Roasted rump of lamb with Mediterranean vegetables and a carrot and potato rosti with minted jus
Roasted cod wrapped in Parma ham with crushed new potatoes, lardon and butter sauce
Breast of duck marinated with juniper berries with creamed cabbage, fondant potatoes and red current jus
Roasted rack of lamb with braised leg of lamb, Lyonnaise potatoes and minted pea pure
Fillet of beef with roasted shallots and baby carrots with chorizo dauphinoise potato
Fillet of Beef Wellington with Chateau potatoes and seasonal vegetables, red wine jus
Unless otherwise stated, all main courses are served with the best selection of vegetables available at the
time of year
Desserts
Vanilla bavarois and strawberry mirror, poached strawberry coulis
Passion fruit tart, candied orange caramel and vanilla cream
Baked fruits of the forest cheesecake, red berry coulis
Beautiful Bowood sherry trifle, home-made mini macaron
Chocolate trio, vanilla crme Anglaise
Traditional Tiramisu, coffee ice cream and chocolate
Sticky toffee pudding vanilla ice cream
White chocolate and raspberry bread and butter pudding, vanilla custard
Mocha and chocolate torte, chocolate ice cream
Coffee and Chocolate Truffles text
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Cheeseboard (as an additional course) 35 per table of 8-10 guests
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Childrens Menu (per child)
Children 12 years and under can order a childs portion from the above Wedding Menu for 21 per child or
choose from the following for 15 per child:
Wiltshire Sausage and Mash
Homemade Cheese Burger and Relish
Scampi, Chips and Peas
Tempura Chicken, Chips and Peas

Tel 01249 823887

Selection of Ice Creams with Chocolate Sauce and a Cookie

Email weddings@bowood.org

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Wedding Evening Catering

Evening Celebrations
For those continuing the celebrations into the evening, were happy to include one of the following options
in your wedding package. Please let us know which youd prefer:
Grilled bacon and Wiltshire sausage baps served with HP sauce, tomato ketchup and mustard
Whole spit roasted pig served with freshly baked ciabatta rolls, stuffing and apple sauce plus coleslaw and
tomato and onion salad (requires a minimum of 50 hungry guests!)
Cheese & Pt Board: A selection of cheeses, crackers and breads, chutney, grapes and celery plus Bowood
chicken liver pate
Let us know if you have any vegetarian guests (and how many) and wed be happy to provide some tasty
grilled halloumi and roasted red pepper ciabatta rolls with pesto.
Extra evening guests (beyond those included in your package numbers) will be charged at 15 per head
(10 per head for children under 12 years).
If youd like a more traditional Finger Buffet, then do let us know and wed be pleased to give you some
options.

Tel 01249 823887

Email weddings@bowood.org

www.bowood.org/weddings

Wedding Extras

Its the little things

At Bowood we like to try and tailor our wedding packages to your requirements, therefore we have put together a
selection of other finishing touches from our recommended suppliers that you may wish to add, to make your
day extra special.
Floral table arrangements by Chrissie Wiltshire from only
Chair covers with colour specific sash at
Candelabra with a centre piece of roses from approx
Access to Bowood House and Gardens during open season
for Bride and Groom photography (terraces only) on the
day of the wedding at
*Please note this is subject to application

25 per table
4.00 per chair
105.00 per table

300.00 inc. VAT

Staying the night

Adjoining the Clubhouse and set back from the 18 Hole Championship golf course, the Hotel offers six luxury
suites, among its 43 stylish bedrooms, and a luxury Spa. Our small luxurious Georgian lodge, Queenwood, sleeps
up to eight guests and is perfect place for the bridal party to stay the night before the big day! Do ask your
Wedding Co-ordinator for further details.
All accommodation booked includes a full Wiltshire breakfast, complimentary access to the Luxury Spa facilities
and entrance to Bowood House and Gardens during the open season.
Why not add a round of golf to your overnight stay from only 50 per person (contact the Proshop on 01249
823881). Or add Spa treatments from only 40 per person (contact The Spa on 01249 823883)

Tel 01249 823887

Email weddings@bowood.org

www.bowood.org/weddings