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just perfect.... Thornton Hall is situated in beautiful grounds, in the heart of the Wirral countryside. A stunning

wedding location for all seasons, combining sophistication and style with genuine warm hospitality.

Our wedding team will be on hand to help you with as much advice as you would like, from your initial

enquiry, right up to your wedding day.

Our aim is to ensure you have peace of mind, enjoy the preparations and make your dream wedding,

unforgettable.

The costs throughout this brochure are for 2016 and may be subject to change.

Thank you for considering Thornton Hall Hotel for your special day.

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wedding ceremonies

civil marriage & civil partnershipsThornton Hall is the perfect location to hold your civil ceremony,

either in our gardens or in your chosen wedding suite.

To hold your civil ceremony at Thornton Hall Hotel, you will

need to make formal arrangements with Birkenhead Registry

Office (0151 606 2020).

You will also need to speak to our wedding team to discuss the

timings of your day.

church serviceFor church services, please speak to our wedding team before

booking the date and time of your ceremony.

They will be able to talk you through all the timings of your day

to ensure it runs smoothly.


the perfect suite

Whether you are planning a lavish wedding

reception or an intimate celebration, we

have the perfect setting for you.

All of our suites are licensed for civil

ceremonies, including our Garden Pagoda

and Arbour, so your wedding ceremony

can take place in our glorious grounds.


Our largest room, it is completely self-contained, with its own private entrance, bar and beautiful orangery overlooking the gardens. With modern decor and air conditioning this suite oozes style and sophistication.

the torintone suite

Situated in the main house of the hotel, the Pulford Suite incorporates a private bar area with direct access to the hotel’s grounds.

Sweeping steps lead down to the gardens for the all important wedding photographs. The Suite can accommodate up to 120 guests for a wedding breakfast with a traditional room layout and 200 guests for an evening reception.

the pulford suite

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The perfect room for a small, intimate wedding.The oak panelled room has an Inglenook fireplace and is part of the original hall. It can accommodate up to 24 guests.

the oak room

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a passion for food...

Geoff DaleGeneral Manager


“ Our aim is to make your special day memorable, not

just for you but for all of your guests as well!!

The packages and menus we have devised are elegant,

contemporary and befitting of your special day, using

locally sourced produce where possible.

Whilst these menus will enhance your wedding day,

bespoke menus can always be created, if you have

something particular in mind.

With our 3 AA Rosette kitchen team having experience

of working in numerous Michelin awarded restaurants

and highly rated hotels, you can be confident that we

will take care of your every need and create a wedding

breakfast that’s perfect for you and your guests. ”

Available throughout the year, the Thornton Package has three bands to choose from, and menu options within each band. Please also find optional extras which can be added, plus we can create bespoke packages or change the menu options, pricing accordingly. Just ask your co-ordinator

Please find below the details of each band and the price table. You need to choose 1 set menu for all of your guests to enjoy plus we can accommodate most dietary requirements.

The Thornton Package includes:

Prices quoted are per person

Price bands can be mixed and matched, subject to minimum spend

All bookings are subject to minimum spends, dependent on date

Please Note: Bank Holiday Sundays are priced as Saturdays

Children’s menus available.Please enquire for details.

Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4

Reception drink, choose either:Summer or Winter Punch, Pimms No. 1 or Winter Pimms Wine with Meal, 1 glass of House Wine per guestThree Course Wedding Breakfast, plus Coffee and MintsToast, Glass of Prosecco per guest

Reception drink, choose either:Sparkling Wine, Glass of House Wine Wine with Meal, Half Bottle Cellarmans Choice per guestThree Course Wedding Breakfast, plus Coffee and MintsToast, Glass of Moët per guest

Reception drink, a Glass of Moët per guest Wine with Meal, Half Bottle of Premium Wine per guestThree Course Wedding Breakfast, plus Coffee and Petit FoursToast, Glass of Veuve Clicquot NV Yellow Label

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the thornton packagewedding packagesWe have developed two packages for you to choose from, The Thornton Package and The Perfect day Package.

We believe our decades of experience and eye for detail have been foremost in putting together the basis of your perfect wedding day.

The Thornton Package enables flexibility of choices between our menus and drinks options which still leaves you able to add your own personal touches using our array of venue dressing ideas and other optional extras to enhance your day even further.

The Perfect day Package is a complete wedding service including food, drinks, chair covers, bridal car, evening DJ and overnight accommodation for the bridal couple.

Both packages are available all year round. Just see the pricing tables for details of seasonal costs. All bookings are subject to minimum spend/number requirements. Our wedding specialists are available to discuss these details further.

Price Bands

January - March

Band 1

Band 1

Band 1

Band 2

Band 2

Band 2

Band 3

Band 4

Band 3

Band 4

Band 3

Band 4

Daytime

£56.00

£62.00

£56.00

£50.00

£56.00

£53.00

£73.00

£81.00

£73.00

£65.00

£73.00

£69.00

£88.00

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£97.00

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£88.00

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£78.00

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£88.00

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£83.00

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£17.00

£19.00

£17.00

£15.00

£17.00

£16.00

£18.00

£20.00

£18.00

£16.00

£18.00

£17.00

£24.00

£24.00

£27.00

£27.50

£24.00

£24.00

£21.00

£24.00

£24.00

£24.50

£23.00

£24.00

Daytime

Daytime

Daytime

Daytime

Daytime

Evening

Evening

Evening

Evening

Evening

Evening

april - September

October - december

Friday & Saturday Sunday to Thursday

Day

time

Eve

ning Pick & Mix Buffet

choose 4 items from selectionTraditional Buffet Hot & Cold Buffet or Hog Roast Barbeque

startersWarm confit duck leg, orange and beetroot saladHoneydew melon, mango jelly, ginger syrup and strawberry sorbetCream of leek and potato soup, chive crème fraicheRoast plum tomato and basil soup

main coursesGrilled fillet of salmon, curried mussels and spinachWelsh rarebit topped haddock, poached egg and hollandaise sauceLoin of Cheshire pork, crackling, apple sauce and grain mustardLocal breast of chicken, fondant potatoes, truffled leeks and green beans

All main courses are complimented with vegetables and potatoes

vegetarianCrisp onion pastilla, wilted pak choi and curried spicesHerb and parmesan gnocchi, squash puree and cressesMozzarella ravioli, smoked aubergines and red peppersWild mushroom tart, asparagus, poached egg and hollandaise

dessertsVanilla pannacotta, strawberries and chewy meringueBakewell tart, vanilla custardRhubarb and ginger trifle

coffeeThornton Hall’s own blend of coffee with mints

1 startersPressed goosnargh chicken and ham terrine with piccalilliAsparagus, rocket and parmesan salad, warm poached eggWild mushroom and truffle velouteParsnip and apple soup, spiced crisps

main coursesFillet of Anglesey sea bass, fennel and provençal flavoursLoin of Whitby cod, butternut squash and confit potatoesSirloin of Conwy Valley beef, Yorkshire pudding, brandy and peppercornsRump of British Lamb, garlic potatoes, sun blushed tomatoes and rosemary


vegetarianCrisp onion pastilla, wilted pak choi and curried spicesHerb and parmesan gnocchi, squash puree and cresses Mozzarella ravioli, smoked aubergines and red peppersWild mushroom tart, asparagus, poached egg and hollandaise

dessertsDark chocolate tart, fresh raspberries and thick creamLemon meringue pie, stewed blueberriesWhite chocolate cheesecake, passion fruit cream

coffeeThornton Hall’s own blend of coffee with mints

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menus • band 1 menus • band 2


Choose one set menu for all guests Choose one set menu for all guests

sorbetsLemon and lime, Pink grapefruit, Blackcurrant & kirsch, Champagne each £3.60

cheesesPlatter of cheeses, celery, grapes and fruit loaf per table £39.50

digestifWhy not conclude your wedding breakfast on a sophisticated note, by offering your guests a digestif drink? Maybe a port for the gentlemen and liqueurs for the ladies.

canapésDelight your guests with some mouth-watering canapés to compliment their celebratory drinks.

We have included our most popular choices.

(25 canapés per tray - we recommend 2 or 3 canapés per person)

startersCured smoked salmon, watercress mayonnaise and cucumberGoat’s cheesecake, figs and wild cress Classic prawn cocktailSplit pea soup, flaked ham hocks

main coursesBreast of goosnargh duck, honey glazed parsnips and vanilla jusCarved fillet of beef, roast chantenay carrots and shallot candyLoin of Tatton Park venison, choucroute and herb mash


vegetarianCrisp onion pastilla, wilted pak choi and curried spicesHerb and parmesan gnocchi, squash puree and cressesMozzarella ravioli, smoked aubergines and red peppersWild mushroom tart, asparagus, poached egg and hollandaise

dessertsStrawberry jelly, crème brulee and pistachio nutsSticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce and clotted creamAssiette of desserts (Cheesecake, Lemon Tart, Chocolate Trio)

coffeeThornton Hall’s own blend of coffee with petit fours

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menus • band 3 additional items


Choose one set menu for all guests

coldSmoked salmon blinis, dill crème fraiche

Asparagus wrapped in parma ham

Confit chicken, fig jam

Feta cheese & olive croustade

£17.45 per tray

hotCroque monsieur

Goat’s cheese & rocket pizza

Chicken satay

Duck spring rolls, hoisin sauce

£21.25 per tray

traditionalRoast beef & Yorkshire pudding

Shepherd’s pie

Fish & chips

Sausage & mash

£26.25 per tray

strawberriesWhite, dark & milk chocolate

Coated strawberries

£23.95 per tray

additional itemsdrinks upgrades (per person)

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children’s selectionUnlimited Jugs of Cordial (set charge) £15.00Jugs of Fresh Juice (Orange, Cranberry, Apple) priced per jug) £10.00Fruit Cocktail, per glass £2.80Soda Drink, per glass £2.00Fruit Shoot £1.65

band 3 band 2 band 1 perfectday

Möet & Chandon NV Brut Imperial

Möet & Chandon NV Brut Imperial Rose

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label

Veuve Clicquot Rose

Champagne Cocktail (Möet and Cognac)

Royal Pimm’s (Möet and Pimm’s No. 1)

Peach Belli (Möet and Peach Schnapps)

Mojito Worlds number one selling cocktail

Strawberry Daiquiri Our speciality

Additional glass of wine with the meal(Additional wine the same as included in your package)

Oscar Wild (Möet, Hendricks and aromatic bitters)Thornton Hall signature drink reception

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£1.10

£1.80

£2.80

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£6.60

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£1.80

£2.80

£3.40

£4.30

£1.80

£1.80

£1.80

£1.00

£1.00

£6.60

£1.80

£1.90

£2.90

£3.55

£4.45

£1.90

£1.90

£1.90

£1.05

£1.05

£6.60

£1.90

£2.00

£3.00

£3.70

£6.70

£2.00

£2.00

£2.00

£1.10

£1.10

£6.60

£2.00

GuidelinesWine is served in 175ml glasses, giving approximately four glasses per bottle.

As a general guide, we would recommend the following:

Reception Drinks - Two glasses per person • Wine with Meal - Half a Bottle per person

Toast - One glass per person

P R O O F


evening buffet menus


pick & mix • band 1Create your own evening buffet, by selecting 4 items:

Croque monsieur

Bacon baps

Sausage baps

Chip cones

Beefburgers

Potato wedges

Chicken goujons

Fish goujons

Mixed sandwiches

Please Note: You must cater for the full number of your evening guests

You’ve tied the knot, the speeches have brought laughter and tears and the wedding breakfast was amazing! Now, the lights dim and the music starts - let your evening celebration begin.

traditional • band 2Sandwiches and wraps

Pizza slices

Pork pies

Vegetable quiche

Chicken and pepper kebabs

Crisps and assorted dips

Mixed salad

hot & cold • band 3Please select 2 hot dishes and 2 accompaniments

for your buffet

Sweet & sour chicken

Chilli

Curry

Lasagne

Hot Pot

Southern fried chicken

Please select 3 items from below

Sandwiches and wraps

Vegetable quiche

Chicken and pepper kebabs

Crisps and assorted dips

late night bites (available after 11.30pm)

Perfect for an added extra to compliment

your chosen buffet

Bacon baps £5.80

Sausage baps £5.80

Cones of chips £9.25with fish or chicken goujons

evening dessertsCheesecakes £25.75 per cakePassion Fruit, Strawberry, Mandarin, Ginger & Syrup

Black forest gateaux £28.85 per cake

Saint honoire £28.85 per cake

Strawberry gateaux £31.00 per cake

Each of the above cakes serves 12 portions

Pouring cream £1.55 per serving

hog roast • band 3To cater for a minimum of 100

and a maximum of 120

Includes bread rolls with

apple sauce, coleslaw,

roast vegetable pasta salad

Potato wedges

Rice

Chips

Jacket potatoes

Garlic bread

Crusty bread

barbeque • band 4Beefburgers

Cumberland sausages

Chicken tikka

Lamb kebabs

Baby back ribs

Vegetable kebabs

Selection of seasonal salads

Fresh fruit salad

barbeque extras (per person) In addition to the barbeque menu

Pork steaks £2.25

Tiger prawns £2.25

4oz Sirloin steaks £3.45

Salmon fillet £2.25

Marinated chicken thighs £5.85

Smoked fish platter £3.45

Selection of desserts £4.65

Please Note: You must cater for the full number of your evening guests

Pizza slices

Pork pies

Mixed salad

the “perfect day” packageThe complete Wedding Package includes....

BRIDAL CAR (Dependant on distance)

CIVIL CEREMONY ROOM HIRE

CHAIR COVERS with choice of coloured bow

DISCO UNTIL 2AM

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION FOR THE BRIDE & GROOM in an Executive Garden View Room

FUNCTION ROOM HIRE

EVENT MANAGER who will also act as Toastmaster throughout the day

RED CARPET during the arrival of guests

ARRIVAL DRINk (Choose 1 drink for all guests)

Bucks Fizz with Sparkling Wine, Summer or Winter Punch,

Pimms No. 1 or Winter Pimms

THREE COURSE WEDDING BREAkFAST (Please choose 1 set menu for all guests. Children, Vegetarians and guests with special dietary requirements can be catered for separately)

Melon & Mango Terrine, Strawberry SorbetCream of Leek & Potato Soup, Chive Crème FraicheWarm Confit Duck Leg, Orange & Beetroot Salad

Rump of British Lamb, Garlic Potatoes, Sun Blushed Tomatoes & RosemaryLocal Breast of Chicken, Fondant Potato, Truffled Leeks & Green BeansSirloin of Conwy Valley Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Brandy & Peppercorns

Bakewell Tart with Vanilla CustardDark Chocolate Tart, Fresh Raspberries & Thick CreamSticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce & Clotted Cream

Coffee & Mints

1 Glass of House Wine with Wedding Breakfast

TOAST A Glass of Sparkling Wine per guest

EVENING PICk & MIx BUFFET Select 4 items to tailor make your evening buffetCroque Monsieur, Bacon Baps, Sausage Baps, Cones of ChipsBeefburgers, Hot Dogs, Fish & Chips, Coleslaw, Mixed Sandwiches


P R O O F

number of Guests

Daytime

Daytime

Daytime

Evening

Evening

Evening

Sunday - ThursdayFriday & Saturday

January - april

May - September

October - december

Package Price

Package Price

Package Price

£

5350.00

6700.00

5350.00

4750.00

5350.00

5050.00

6900.00

8700.00

6900.00

6150.00

6900.00

6550.00

8500.00

10,650.00

8500.00

7550.00

8500.00

8000.00

Daytime £61.00 each






Evening £17.00 each






£

£

£

£

£

Package Price

Package Price

Package Price

50

50

50

70

70

70

90

90

90

additional Guests

additional Guests

additional Guests

70

70

70

90

90

90

110

110

110

accommodation venue dressing - “tailored occasions”


On confirmation of your wedding, an allocation of 10 Club Bedrooms, at a special wedding rate, will be made. Rates for additional accommodation requirements will be confirmed at the time of their booking.

If you need more than the 10 room allocation, we suggest you book them as soon as possible. You also need to book your Bridal Room when you confirm your wedding.

We have a variety of room styles to choose from, including our Club and Executive Rooms, or our Executive Boutique Rooms.

ultimate upgradeThe Penthouse Suite, The Studio and Character Rooms.

For further information, please contact our wedding team.


At Thornton Hall we like to offer a complete event management service. We are so much more than a venue with our dedicated team working along side you to help create your dream wedding day.

Tailored Occasions brings all sorts of ideas and possibilities to your event in the most cost effective way. We are continually updating all our items to ensure our clients receive quality and value for money.

Chair Covers with a choice of coloured bow from £2.75 per chair

Top Table Swag £35.00

Cream Carpet • We provide a red carpet as either a central aisle or at the main entrance. But you can also hire a cream carpet, for that different look • £60.00

Starlight Backdrop from £160.00 (1 x 6m or 9m panel) 2 x 9m panels • £300.00 Complete Pulford Suite • £800.00 Complete Torintone Suite • £1000.00

Post Box for cards and gifts £30.00 (white or red)

Flame Effects • Perfect at the entrance or on stage £50.00 for 2

6 LEd Uplighters add colour and atmosphere £75.00

Popcorn Machine includes either sweet or salted popcorn and a member of staff for 2 hours £100.00

Sweetie Table includes sweets in glass bowls and paper bags • £1.50 per person

Black and White dance Floor Pulford Suite £75.00 • Torintone Suite £99.00

Photo Booth includes unlimited visits and prints for up to 3 hour period plus CD of all images • £395.00

Casino Tables £115.00 per table, fully staffed for 3 hours. For each additional hour or part hour the additional charge is £25.00 per table

The Beauty SpaThe ultimate spa experience accompanies the very best facilities from both our Holistic and Clinical Spa.

The Holistic Spa offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including:

Facial Treatments, Body Treatments, Men’s TreatmentsManicures & Pedicures, Eyes & Lashes

Whilst at The Lodge, set discretely within the hotel grounds, we have treatments offering a more permanent improvement, including:

Dermal Filler, Non-Surgical lifts for face and bodySemi-Permanent make up, Permanent Hair RemovalFacial Acupuncture, Colonic Hydrotherapy

The Beauty Spa has full day spa experiences to enjoy or combine with the Hotel Spa Breaks.

relax and unwind


The Hair SpaThe Team at the Hair Spa have extensive experience styling Bridal Hair and can help create those timeless classics or more modern, bespoke trends.

The Hair Spa is open 7 days a week and offers wedding trials to ensure your hair is just perfect for your big day. The Hair Spa also has a range of fabulous hair jewellery, courtesy of Glitzy Secrets, from art deco hair clips to more elaborate tiaras.

The Makeup StudioThe expert make up artists can help create the perfect bridal look, from the fresh faced perfect English Rose, to a more dramatic smokey eyed look and everything in between.

We can help and advise as to what will look amazing on those all important wedding photographs.

The Nail StudioAt the Nail Studio we offer the highest quality O.P.I. Services to all of our customers. Creating the most beautiful nail designs for you and your guests for your perfect day. From gel colour to nail extensions, The Nail Studio is the perfect place to complete your chosen look.

the privilege is ours...

Food and beverages of any kind, are not permitted to be brought onto or consumed on the Hotel premises, without prior written agreement, with the exception of 1 celebration cake.Thornton Hall always recommends that bridal parties take out full wedding insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances.

Once the date, time and your minimum expenditure on pre-ordered food and beverage have been discussed and agreed with our wedding team, a deposit of £500.00 is required to confirm your booking. a confirmation letter outlining all details of your booking will be sent to you along with a copy of our terms and conditions, for you to sign and return.

Interim detailsInterim payments are required (please see terms and conditions) with full payment due 14 days before the “big day”.

Final detailsapproximately 16 weeks before the day, you will be sent a “final details” form, to complete, as far as possible, in preparation for your “final details” appointment.

a member of the wedding team will arrange this appointment with you four to six weeks prior to your wedding day. This meeting will take approximately 2 hours, discussing your complete day, including those personal touches specific to your requirements.

Remember, throughout your preparations, our team is on hand to help and advise you as much as you would like. Together we will ensure you have your dream wedding.

Included in your wedding

l Room Hire (unless holding a civil ceremony at Thornton Hall Hotel)l White Table Linen with a choice of linen napkin coloursl Red Carpet, on arrivall Personalised Menu Cardsl Use of Wedding Cake Stand and Knifel Event Manager who will also act as Toastmaster throughout the day

booking your special day

wedding privilege cardWe consider it an honour to have been chosen as the venue for your wedding, so we would like to thank you by making you a member of our Wedding Privilege Club.

This entitles you to the following:

l Sparkling Wine Reception Drinks for your party at Showtime Eventsl Glass of Sparkling Wine for you and your party, when dining in the Lawns Restaurantl 10% Off Total Bill when dining in the Lawns Restaurantl 10% Off Spa Treatments, excluding packagesl 10% Off Hair Spa prices, excluding packagesl 10% Off Showtime and Christmas Events, for you and your partyl Free place for Hen or Stag, when hosting your party at a Showtime Eventl 15% Off Accommodation Rates (off best available rate)l Pre-Wedding Private Dining Package, exclusive to Privilege Card Holders (Canapés, Sparkling Wine Reception, 3 Course Menu, Coffee & Petit Fours) £32.00 per person

Plus further exclusive offers throughout the yearwww.thorntonhallhotel.com/privilege


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