WEDDINGS AT MACDONALD KILHEY COURT...weddings and has long been one of the region's most popular wedding venues. With superb facilities, a choice of wedding suites and the personal

WEDDINGS AT MACDONALD KILHEY COURT

On behalf of everyone at Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you both on your forthcoming wedding.

Nestled in the countryside in the heart of Lancashire with an unrivalled selection of splendid private rooms, Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel provides a dazzling setting for weddings and has long been one of the region's most popular wedding venues.

With superb facilities, a choice of wedding suites and the personal touch of your own dedicated wedding co-ordinator, you can be confident of creating your dream day. Our beautiful landscaped gardens overlooking Worthington Lakes provide the perfect backdrop for photos of your big day.

For the ultimate in social prestige at one of the area's finest country house hotels, flawless wedding co-ordination from our dedicated and enthusiastic team of experts, deliciously creative cuisine and thoughtful personalised attention to detail, what better choice could there be for a truly unforgettable experience?

THE WEDDINGTHE HEART OF YOUR DAY

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YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY

No event is more special than your wedding day and we will take care of every detail to ensure that your celebration is just how you envisaged it to be.

You'll see our passion for the personal touch in all sorts of ways. We have our own dedicated wedding co-ordinators who together with our enthusiastic team of experts will go to any length to delight you and your guests.

It can be hard to picture what our suites will really look like come the big day, which is why we host regular open days and evenings. We dress the rooms for civil ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions, giving you a true, real-life impression of what your wedding day could really be.

Ask our wedding team for details of our upcoming events or book in for your own personal show round.

- Mr & Mrs Shaw, June.

Our wedding was perfect. It couldn't have gone any

better. Your staff couldn't have done enough for us,

wish I could do it all again.

Say 'I Do' with your guests seated around you to witness and share in your special moment. We have a selection of suites throughout the hotel that can be used for civil, partnership, humanist and religious ceremonies.

For religious ceremonies, we are happy for you to provide your own minister to perform the ceremony within the hotel.

Our licenced civil ceremony locations are:

• Victoria Garden Suite can accommodate up to 60 guests

• Dryden Suite can accommodate up to 150 guests

• Masefield Suite can accommodate up to 150 guests

• Lakeside Suite can accommodate up to 350 guests

SUMMER WEDDINGS

During the summer months we can offer you use of our beautiful landscaped gardens overlooking Worthington Lakes as the perfect backdrop for your outdoor ceremony.

THE WEDDING

An elegant extravaganza, beautifully simple ceremony or a bespoke wedding breakfast, with wedding packages to suit all seasons, budgets and timelines, we guarantee we will have thought of everything.

All of our packages include the following:

• Your own dedicated wedding co-ordinator

• An exclusive discount card

• A complimentary bedroom on the evening of the wedding with a full breakfast the following morning

• Exclusive use of your chosen suite

• Red carpet arrival

• Use of the hotel grounds for photographs

• Use of hotel's silver cake stand and knife

• White chair covers

• Toast master hosted by your event manager

• An allocation of 10 bedrooms at a discounted rate for your guests to book

Plan every element of your perfect day with our wedding team. Our packages are flexible, with the ability to add additional guests as required or personalise in any way you choose.

THE PERFECT PACKAGE

We had the most amazing day and everything was

absolutely perfect. Please can you pass on our thanks

especially to Melanie and Roberto for the running of

the day.

- Mr & Mrs Carrington, May.

WEDDING BREAKFAST

YOUR FIRST MEAL AS HUSBAND AND WIFE

Be inspired by our chef's passion for food, our menus are written with flair that will impress each and every one of your guests.

Traditional cuisine seasoned with modern cooking methods and techniques, resulting in delectable courses. A choice of menus, canapés and buffet packages are available to add the finishing touches to your special day.

Our Head Chef and award winning team are passionate about the food they serve and know, when it comes to quality, it is the little details that make all the difference. That is why they use only the finest seasonal ingredients and source only the best produce available.

We had the best time and have received lots of lovely

comments about our venue choice and the food and all

the finishing touches.

- Mr & Mrs McKnight, September.

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ADD YOUR OWN FINISHING TOUCHES

Pre-wedding get togethers, soothing spa days and private dining are all on our menu of extras that are available just for you.

HEN & STAG PARTIES

Not only do we love having you here for your big day, but your big night too. We've got some great ideas as we know how stressful it can be to organise the perfect hen and stag party to impress everyone.

SPA DAYS

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with a well-deserved day of relaxation after weeks of wedding planning. A hen party or just a treat for the bride and her bridesmaids, our spa is the perfect way to prepare for your big day. From advanced precision facials, relaxing full body massages and hot stone treatments, the choice is yours.

PRE-WEDDING PARTY

Start the celebrations early with a pre-wedding party or dinner with your nearest and dearest the night before. Similarly have one last toast to the newlyweds the morning after with a private breakfast for you and your guests.

Thank you so much for such an amazing day. It was so

perfect from start to finish. You all did a wonderful job.

I'm gutted it's all over, wish we could do it again and

again.

- Mr & Mrs Lacey, September.

To hear more about our packages or talk us through your ideas, contact our wedding co-ordinator on:

Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel & SpaChorley Road, Standish, Wigan WN1 2XN0344 879 9045

www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/kilheycourt

WWW.MACDONALDHOTELS.CO.UK/KILHEYCOURT

As a thank you for choosing Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel & Spa to celebrate your wedding we are delighted to offer you a discount card so that you can enjoy all of the following benefits in the lead up to your big day:

Discounts

• 10% off all SPA treatments

• 10% off gym membership

• 10% off afternoon tea

• 10% off food when dining in the Laurette Restaurant • 10% off our calendar of events evenings for you and your party

Supplier discounts

You can also enjoy exclusive discounts with some of our wedding partners in the following categories:

• Florists

• Photographers

• Wedding cakes

• Venue dressers

• Transport

• Bridal gowns

• Menswear • Entertainment

See our suppliers insert for full details of our wedding partners.

• Flat screen TV

• Direct dial telephone

• Tea and coffee making facilities

We have included a complimentary night within our wedding packages on a bed and breakfast basis, this will be booked when your wedding is confirmed. An allocation of up to I0 classic bedrooms for the night of your wedding can also be reserved, if required. Any bedrooms remaining on this allocation 6 weeks prior to the date of your wedding will automatically be released to general sale. If any additional bedrooms are required if the allocation has been used, these will be subject to availability at the time of booking and a discount will be offered off the best available rate.

Check-in time is 14:00 on the day of arrival and we cannot guarantee an early check in, therefore we recommend staying the night before. Please contact your wedding co-ordinator who will confirm your wedding rate, reserve you an allocation of bedrooms and provide you with the unique booking code.

Guests should be advised to telephone the hotel with the unique booking code to guarantee the discounted rate and reserve a room in their name; a non-refundable deposit will be required to secure their booking. Any bedrooms remaining on your allocation 6 weeks prior to the date of your wedding will automatically be released to general sale. Your guests should be advised to contact reservations during office hours on 0344 879 9045.

Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel boasts 62 spacious rooms with beautiful views over our landscaped gardens. Keep your family and friends close and invite your guests to stay over at the hotel.

Our rooms

In all our wedding packages, we offer a complimentary bedroom for the happy couple on the night of the wedding. We offer a number of room types to cater for all requirements including suites, executive, family and accessible rooms. Our discounted wedding accommodation rates all include our full breakfast, so your celebrations can continue the following morning.

All our bedrooms are en-suite, non-smoking and offer the following:

Full use of the leisure facilities (please note that there are specific children’s swim times at our Vital Spa)

Treat yourself and make a special night of it, stay in one of our upgraded bedrooms with king sized beds, pocket sprung mattresses, Nespresso coffee machines, bathrobes, slippers and upgraded toiletries.

• Iron and ironing board

• 24hr room service

• Free Wi-Fi

Planning your wedding

Provisional bookings Once you have decided to book your wedding at Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel and

have set the date, you can make a provisional booking without obligation, which will be held for 14 days.

Confirming your booking To confirm your wedding booking, we will require a £1,000 or 20% deposit, whichever is

less, with a letter or email confirmation along with a signed agreement. All deposit payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Final details Your wedding co-ordinator will meet with you about 8-10 weeks prior to your wedding to discuss your day in detail. Following this you will meet with your event manager who will be

managing your wedding day 1-2 weeks prior to your wedding.

If you are looking to hold a ceremony within the hotel please ask to speak to our dedicated wedding co-ordinator to check availability of your chosen date.

We can comfortably accommodate up to 350 guests for a civil ceremony on site. Our ceremony room hire price includes white chair covers and a red aisle carpet.

Victoria Garden Suite (up to 60 guests) £250.00

Dryden Suite (up to 150 guests) £400.00

Masefield Suite (up to 150 guests) £400.00

Lakeside Suite (up to 350 guests) £550.00

Please note this does not include the registrar's fees which go directly to the registrar.

This price is additional to the package price if ceremony room hire is not included within your chosen package.

Whether it's the spark of spontaneity or the incredible savings, there are plenty of reasons to consider a whirlwind wedding package. A lot of people assume that planning a wedding with a tight timescale means cutting back and stripping it back to the bare minimum, but that needn't be the case. At Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel, luxury comes as standard, regardless of budget and timescales.

• One glass of house wine and a top up per adult during the wedding breakfast

• A glass of sparkling wine per adult for the toast to the newlyweds

• White chair covers

• Use of silver cake stand and knife

• Hot sandwiches served canapé style to your guests for the evening reception

• Professional DJ from 7.30pm until 1.00am (12am Sunday's)

• A complimentary executive room on the evening of the wedding with a full breakfast the following morning


• A return dinner to celebrate your first wedding anniversary

£3,999

Package price based upon 60 day and evening guests

Available on selected dates within the Tennyson Suite in within 6 months only

Additional guests can be catered for:£68.00 day and evening guest

£15.00 evening guest

• Your own dedicated wedding co-ordinator in the lead up to your wedding day


• Event manager to guide you through your wedding day and act as master of ceremonies


• Private room hire of your chosen suite for the wedding breakfast and evening reception

• Fantastic photo opportunities in our landscaped gardens

• Drinks reception – a glass of sparkling wine per adult on arrival or after the ceremony • A selection of garden games (weather permitting)

• A three-course set wedding breakfast, followed by freshly brewed coffee and mints

Sunday to Thursday2018 £6,6992019 £7,099

Sunday to Thursday 2018£86.00 day and evening guest


2019£92.00 day and evening guest


Friday2018 £7,0992019 £7,499

Saturday and Bank Holiday’s2018 £7,3992019 £7,799

With the anticipation of such an exciting occasion, the little things that matter can be easily forgotten. Our all-inclusive wedding packages ensure all the details are never missed so you can relax, sit back and enjoy this very important day


• Wedding breakfast menu and wine tasting for two


• Three months gym membership for two in the lead up to your wedding day • Event manager to guide you through your wedding day and act as master of ceremonies


• Private room hire of your chosen suite for your ceremony



• Drinks reception - your choice of any of our arrival drinks per adult on arrival or after the ceremony

• A selection of three canapés

• A selection of garden games (weather permitting)

• Seasonal floral centrepieces upon a mirror plate for the wedding breakfast tables

• Tea light centrepieces upon a mirror plate for additional evening reception tables

• Personalised table menus and guest name cards

• A three course set wedding breakfast followed by freshly brewed coffee and seasonal treats

• Half a bottle of house wine per adult during the wedding breakfast

• Glass of sparkling wine per adult for the toast to the newlyweds

• White chair covers and organza coloured sashes in your colour choice • Use of hotel's silver cake stand and knife

• Two aqua packed hand tied bouquets in your chosen colour scheme to hand out as gifts

• Two bottles of Champagne to hand out as gifts



• A complimentary executive bedroom the evening prior and the evening of the wedding with a full breakfast the following morning

• Two standard bedrooms for double occupancy on the evening of the wedding with a full breakfast the following morning • An allocation of I0 bedrooms at a discounted rate for your guests to book

• A return dinner, bed and breakfast stay to celebrate your first wedding anniversary

Price based upon 60 day guests and 100 evening guests

Friday 2018£89.00 day and evening guest




Saturday 2018£91.00 day and evening guest




Additional guests can be catered for:







• Drinks reception - a glass of Pimm’s cocktail, Aperol spritz or bottle of beer per adult on arrival or after the ceremony



• Use of hotel’s silver cake stand and knife

There is nothing more beautiful than a wedding in the spring and summer months. Imagine sipping a Pimm's cocktail whilst enjoying the beautiful English sunshine in our landscaped gardens overlooking Worthington Lakes surrounded by your nearest and dearest.

• A three course set wedding breakfast followed by freshly brewed coffee and mini iced treats



• White chair covers • Hot sandwiches served canapé style to your guests for the evening reception


• A complimentary executive bedroom on the evening of the wedding with a full breakfast the following morning

• An allocation of I0 bedrooms at a discounted rate for your guests to book


2018 Weddings available from 30th March to 23rd September2019 Weddings available from 29th March to 23rd September



Friday2018 £5,8992019 £6,299















If you're dreaming of an autumn or winter wedding, we've got the perfect package all wrapped for you - the only thing we can't promise is the snow! Frost outside and roaring fires to gather by: an autumn or winter wedding can offer the perfect backdrop to your special day.







• Drinks reception - a glass of mulled cider, blackberry bellini or bottle of beer per adult on arrival or after the ceremony



• Use of hotel’s silver cake stand and knife

• A three course set wedding breakfast followed by freshly brewed coffee and mini gingerbread men



• White chair covers • Hot sandwiches served canapé style to your guests for the evening reception


• A complimentary executive bedroom on the evening of the wedding with a full breakfast the following morning



2018 Weddings available 7th January to 29th March 2018 and 24th September to 18th November 20182019 Weddings available 7th January to 28th March 2019 and 24th September to 17th November 2019







Friday2018 £5,6992019 £6,099

















• Drinks reception - a warming glass of mulled wine or mulled cider per adult on arrival or after the ceremony

• Your very own Christmas tree fully decorated to match your chosen colour scheme within the suite for the wedding breakfast and evening reception

• Winter white gypsophila floral centrepieces upon a mirror plate for the wedding breakfast tables

• Tea light centrepieces upon a mirror plate for additional evening reception tables

• Silver Christmas crackers and table confetti

• A three course set wedding breakfast followed by freshly brewed coffee and warm mince pies


• A glass of sparkling wine per adult for the toast to the newlyweds

• White chair covers • Use of hotel's silver cake stand and knife



• A complimentary executive bedroom the evening of the evening with a full breakfast the following morning


2018 Weddings available from 19th November 2018 until 6th January 2019excluding 25th, 26th and 31st December and 1st January

2019 Weddings available 18th November 2019 until 5th January 2020excluding 25th, 26th and 31st December and 1st January







Friday2018 £5,6992019 £6,099











If you’re dreaming of a Christmas wedding, we’ve got the perfect package all wrapped foryou during the most magical time of the year. From mid-November the hotel istransformed with tasteful Christmas decorations. Think crisp cool frosty surroundings,perhaps a sprinkling of snow, soft candlelight and sparkling decorations.

For those younger members of your wedding party, dependent upon their age you can choose either to serve the same menu as your guests and we will serve them a child's size portion or you can select a menu from the dishes below created by our chefs especially for little ones. Both of our children's packages include a mocktail on arrival, a soft drink during the wedding breakfast and a soft drink to toast the newlyweds

Starters

Melon Boat

Chef's Homemade Soup

Main Courses

Mini Burger topped with melting cheese and served with chips

Penne Pasta with a fresh tomato sauce and grated cheese

Baked Crispy Homemade Fish Fingersserved with chips and peas

Grilled Chickenserved on a bed of noodles

Desserts

Ice Cream Sundaevanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, marshmallows

Fresh Fruit Slices with chocolate dipping sauce

Children’s prices

All children under 12 will be charged at 50% of the adult price for the evening reception, children over 12 will be charged at the full adult price.

2018£15.00 Age 2 -12

£26.00 Age 12 - 17

2019£16.50 Age 2 -12

£28.00 Age 12 - 17

• Tea light centrepieces upon a mirror plate for the evening reception tables • White chair covers • Use of hotel's silver cake stand and knife

• Hot sandwiches served canapé style to your guests


• A complimentary executive bedroom the evening prior and the evening of the wedding with a full breakfast the following morning


Perhaps you're planning your wedding abroad and want to celebrate with your loved ones at home, or you've planned a ceremony at another venue and want a large celebration in the evening, either way this package is ideal for you to let your happy ever after start right here!

• Your own dedicated wedding co-ordinator in the lead up to your wedding • An exclusive discount card

• Event manager to guide you through your evening and act as master of ceremonies


• Private room hire of your chosen suite for the evening reception



Package price based upon 100 evening guests

Sunday to Thursday 2018 £2,7502019 £2,950

Friday 2018 £3,1502019 £3,350

Saturday and Bank Holiday’s 2018 £3,6002019 £3,800

Sunday to Thursday 2018 £22.002019 £24.00

2018 £24.002019 £26.00

2018 £26.002019 £28.00

Saturday Friday


All children under 12 will be charged at 50% of the adult price for the evening reception, children over 12 will be charged at the full adult price.

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It's the small touches which make every wedding at Macdonald Kilhey Court unique.

View a selection of add-on options below or ask us if you have something specific you would like to make your day truly special.

Arrival and Toast Drink Upgrades Prosecco £3.00Bombay Sapphire & Fevertree Tonic £3.00Champagne £5.00Champagne Kir Royale £5.50

Wine Upgrades We are proud to boast an extensive wine cellar with a selection of fine wines from around the world, if you would like to upgrade from the house wine included within your package, please speak to your wedding co-ordinator for a copy of our latest wine list and supplements.

Evening Reception Menu UpgradesIf you wish to upgrade your evening food or add additional items please speak to your wedding co-ordinator for a copy of our latest menu.

Décor UpgradesChair bows, sashes and hoods are available from £1.50 eachAll of our wedding packages include white chair covers. To complement our chair covers we are also able to provide you with a choice of colourful wedding chair sashes and hoods to transform the look of your wedding ceremony or reception room to fit with your chosen colour scheme.

Ivory aisle carpet available from £80.00

We are also able to provide you with hire of uplighters, table runners, ceremony and top table backdrops, table swags, LED dancefloors, centrepieces, LED giant letters, post boxes and a whole range of décor accessories. Please speak to your wedding co-ordinator for full details and prices.

Entertainment All of our wedding packages include the services of our professional resident DJ from 7.30pm until 1.00am or 12am on Sundays. If you wish to hire additional entertainment in addition to our DJ you are more than welcome to do so, we will however need to obtain copies of their public liability insurance and portable appliance testing (PAT) certification in advance.

We can also provide you with a pianist to play one of our pianos* during your ceremony or wedding breakfast. For your evening reception we can provide casino tables, photo booths, photo mirrors, chocolate fountains, candy carts and a wide range of additional extras. Please speak to your wedding co-ordinator for full details and prices.

*Please note that the hotel pianos cannot be played by any other musician other than the hotel's resident pianist.

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WEDDINGS AT MACDONALD KILHEY COURT...weddings and has long been one of the region's most popular wedding venues. With superb facilities, a choice of wedding suites and the personal