Weddings

On your forthcoming wedding & we would like to takethis opportunity to extend our best wishes for the future.At the Plough & Harrow Hotel, Edgbaston your specialday is as important to us as it is to you. We want you toenjoy the occasion & every special moment, so that youcan treasure the memories for years to come.

Excellent food & drink, caring & attentive sta�, acharming atmosphere and a fabulous setting will makeyour reception the occasion of a lifetime.

The Plough & Harrow HotelWhere wedding dreams come true...All our Wedding Reception Menus are complete packages including everything except

�owers, which we leave for you to match with the colour scheme you require, to make

your special day a memorable one. You can relax with your guests in the knowledge

that our experienced sta� will help and advise you from the initial enquiry, through

all the planning stages to the table plan and �nal numbers. On the day you can sit back

and enjoy the occasion, secure in the knowledge that every detail will have been taken

care of exactly as agreed.

Congratulations

�e wedding packages include: Prestige Wedding Arrangement:• A �e Prestige Wedding Arrangement includes everything in the

standard packages as well as some additional touches all of which contribute to make your special day even better and include:

• �e reception chairs dressed with colour co-ordinated covers, sashes and the tables with a runner to match.

• Greet your guests with arrival drinks of Pink Prosecco & Pimms with delicious Canapes.

• A choice of excellent wines to accompany the wedding breakfast - choose from Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc for the white and Merlot, Malbec or Shiraz for the red.

• Toast the Bride & Groom with a superb glass of Vintage Champagne.

• A choice of menu for the Evening Reception.

reception drink of Red or White Wine or Fruit Punch on arrival

• Your chosen Wedding Breakfast Menu

• Red and White wine with the meal

• A glass of Sparkling Wine for the toast

• White linen napkins and tablecloths

• Use of the Wedding Cake Stand and knife

• Hire of the Function Suite for the day and evening

• Your chosen Finger Buffet for the evening reception

• Complimentary Bedroom & Breakfast for the Bride & Groom

Exclusive Use OptionH

A Marquee Wedding ReceptionIf your heart is set on having a wedding reception in amarquee, the lovely lawn facing our Victorian terrace is aglorious setting in our little oasis in the city.

�e lawn area can accommodate marquees for up to 150people with a dance �oor & can be styled for your event.�e marquee will accommodate your guests in comfortwith easy access to the main hotel, bars and lounges.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements for amarquee and we would be delighted to arrange apersonalised quotation for your wedding.

ave you considered having theexclusive use of an entire hotel foryour wedding?

The Exclusive Use Option is availablefrom just £12 500 and includes thewedding reception package of yourchoice, 44 bedrooms for one night withwelcome packs for your guests, fullEnglish breakfast, use of all lounges,bars and gardens, car parking and otherfacilities of the hotel.

This is without doubt a wonderful wayto ensure a truly intimate & exclusivewedding reception in a popular &historic city centre hotel.

Please contact our wedding co-ordinator for more details.

The Exclusive Use Option is based on 80 guests,includes VAT @20%, service and the weddingreception catering. Other catering, bar drinks andadditional night’s accommodation are notincluded. Exclusive use commences at 12 noonand concludes at 11 am the following day.

Vegetarian and other dietary requirements are available. Please request these when confirming your booking.

Enhance Your Wedding Menu…Upgrade from Sparkling wine to champagne and/or add an additional course of EnglishCheeses, celery, grape and biscuits for a small supplement. Prices are available on request.

Wedding Menus

MENU A

Prawn and Crab Tian, Herb CrèmeFraiche, Spiced Toast

orHerb Crusted English Goats Cheese,

Beetroot Croute, Sweet Pepper and Balsamic

****Roast Breast of Chicken, Sage and yme

Crust, Pancetta Mousseline, Wild Mushroom Sauce

orEscalope of Shetland Salmon, Creamed

Leeks and Sa ron Sauce

Served with seasonal vegetables andpotatoes

****Home-made Pro teroles with Chantilly

Cream and Hot Chocolate Sauceor

Vanilla Cheesecake and Black CherrySauce

****Freshly Filtered Co ee and Chocolate Mints

MENU B

Sliced Serrano Ham with a Salad ofwatermelon and Feta

orSmoked Mackerel Ballotine, Fresh

Horseradish, Baby Leaves and GarlicCroutes

****Roast Sirloin of Beef aged on the bone

for 28 days and Yorkshire Puddingor

Pan-fried Fillet of Sea Bass, courgetteProvencal and salsa Verde

Served with seasonal vegetables andpotatoes

****Dark Chocolate and Grand Marnier

Torte, Raspberry Coulisor

Glazed Lemon Tart and Orange Sorbet

****Freshly Filtered Co ee and Chocolate

Mints

4oz Sirloin SteakLamb Kebabs Marinated in YoghurtSlow Roasted Spare RibsSalmon LollipopsCorn on the Cob

Caesar saladHome-made ColeslawMixed SaladGarlic Bread

MENU C - Carved Buffet

Oak Smoked Salmon with Capers, Lemon and Horseradish Cream

orSmoked Gressingham Duck Breast,

Orange and Watercress Salad, Hazelnut Dressing

****Roast Sirloin of Matured Beef

Honey Glazed Ham on the BoneBreast of Warwickshire Turkey

Whole Dressed Salmon

Beef Bourguignon in a Rich Red Wine SauceHot Spinach and Ricotta Strudel

Served withButtered New Potatoes • Hot Pilaf Rice

Home-made Coleslaw • Rocket andTomato Salad • Potato Salad

Pasta Salad with Roast Peppers and Pesto****

Baked Pear in Pu Pastry, Vanilla Ice-cream and Chocolate Sauce

orA Selection of Fine British Cheeses,

Preserves and Biscuits ****

Freshly Filtered Co ee and Chocolate Mints

Prestige Arrangement

Prawn and Crab Tian with Lemon Dressing and Spiced Toast

orOak Smoked Salmon with Dill Blinis

and Herb Crème Fraiche *****

Pan-fried Breast of Chicken with Sage & �yme Crust and Wild Mushroom Sauce

orRoast Sirloin of Beef aged on the bone for

28 days, Yorkshire Pudding and Pan Gravy*****

Home-made Pro�teroles with Chantilly Cream and Hot Chocolate Sauce

orBaked Pear in Pu� Pastry,

Vanilla Ice-cream and To�ee sauce*****

Freshly Filtered Co�ee and Petit Fours

Please choose one of menu A, B, C or the Prestige Arrangement.

BBQ Menu - Available for a supplement instead of menu A or B

For your evening reception please choose from: • A selection of excellent meats grilled on the BBQ with a selection of Salads• A succulent Warwickshire Pig Spit Roast and served in so� rolls • A traditional Finger Bu�et

ChildrenChildren ages under 12 years will be charged 50% of the adult price and will receive a child’sportion of the adult meal. Any children requiring an adult sized portion will be charged atthe adult price. Orange juice and fruit punch will be provided as children’s drinks.

EVENING BUFFET

Please choose 5 items from the list below that will beserved alongside an assortment of sandwiches

HOTSpiced Potato wedges with sour Cream and chives

Marinated Bu alo WingsMini chicken Fajitas

Hot Sausage RollsVegetable and Seafood Dim Sum

Cheddar Cheese and Leek Tartlets

COLDSerrano Ham and Melon Brochettes

Mini Chicken Caesar SaladsFocaccia Topped with Tomato, Olives and Mozzarella

Hand Raised Pork Pie with PicklesSmoked Salmon and Cream cheese Bagels

Baby Gem Lettuce with Dips

SWEETSFresh Cream Eclairs

Mixed Berry ShortcakeMini Strawberry Pavlova

Additional items are available at a supplement

BBQ MENU

AVAILABLE FOR A SUPPLEMENT INSTEAD OF THE EVENING BUFFET

Home-made Hamburger and Relish

Cajun Chicken and Herb Yoghurt

Owen Taylors Award Winning Sausages

Spiced Potato Wedges

Tomato, Red Onion and Feta Salad

Home-made Coleslaw

Green Salad

HOG ROAST MENU

AVAILABLE FOR A SUPPLEMENT INSTEAD OF THE EVENING BUFFET

MINIMUM 100 PEOPLE

Whole Spit Roasted Warwickshire Hog

Mediterranean Vegetable and Mozzarella Baps

Sage and Onion Stu ng

Chunky Apple Sauce

Spicy Potato Wedges

Corn on the Cob

Home-made coleslaw

Tomato, Red Onion and Feta salad

Green Salad

Evening Finger Buffet e wedding package includes an evening nger bu et for the number of guests attending the main reception. We also o er theoption of upgrading to an evening BBQ or a Hog Roast instead of the nger bu et. If you are inviting additional guests for theevening they will be charged at the published tari price.

IMMEDIATELYVisit the minister or registrar and set the dateBook your civil ceremony and /or reception at the Hotel and pay the depositCompile the guest listChoose bridesmaids, best man & ushersOrganise all the wedding clothesBook your honeymoon

13 MONTHSA further deposit of 15% to the Hotel for the reception

5 MONTHSBook wedding carsBook photographer/video companyHave ttings for your dress and those for bridesmaidsShop for going away clothes, lingerie, etcOrder wedding invitations

4 MONTHSOrder your wedding cakeBuy wedding ring(s)Order wedding stationary, for ceremony and receptionCon rm all service details with your minister or the registrar

3 MONTHSBuy the presents for your attendantsOrganise all wedding owersCon rm reception detailsPost wedding invitations

2 MONTHSGuests book accommodation to avoid disappointmentA further deposit of 50% to the Hotel for the receptionMake a list of acceptances and refusals as they come inBuy cake boxes for those unable to attendArrange a seating plan for the receptionGo to the hairdressers with your headwear & book

nal appointmentPractice any new make-upCheck all wedding clothes are near completionPrepare a newspaper announcement of your wedding if required

1 MONTHSend thank you letters for wedding presents as they arrive or this may be le until a er the honeymoon

3 WEEKSGive nal numbers of guests to the Hotel in writing 21days before the dayBalance of payment to Hotel for reception

1 WEEKHave a rehearsal of wedding ceremonyMake nal checks on catering cake transports

owers & photographyCheck all your wedding clothesArrange to have going away clothes & suitcases taken to venueHave a Hen night and Stag night !Relax. You’ve made it. Now enjoy Yourself!!!!

We hope this countdown diary will help you with all the planningnecessary to make your wedding a relaxed and happy occasion.

Countdown to a Wedding

THE BRIDE• e bride selects the type of service.• She decides on her dress and the bridesmaids attire.

THE BRIDEGROOM• e bridegroom selects the best man and ushers (if any).• He buys the rings and pays the church fees.• He can also buy presents for the bridesmaids, best man

and ushers as a gesture of gratitude for their help.• He buys owers for his bride, bride’s mother, his own

mother, bridesmaids, and buttonholes for himself and the best man.

• He arranges and pays for transport for himself and the best man and for the bride and himself a er the wedding.

BEST MAN• e best man is the bridegroom’s right hand man.• He keeps the ring and ensures the bridegroom gets

to the church on time.• He pays the church fees on behalf of the bridegroom.• He checks and ensures transport for all guests to the

reception and that any travel arrangements for the honeymoon are in order.

• At the reception it is the best man’s honour to read any congratulatory messages.

CHIEF BRIDESMAID• She assists the bride to dress,

holds the bouquet duringthe ceremony and organises other bridesmaids.

BRIDE’S FATHER• e father gives the bride away. He receives guests at the

reception. He pays for the wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses, cars (except bridegroom’s), photographs, church and reception owers, invitations and press announcements (if any).

BRIDE’S MOTHER• e bride’s mother is traditionally in charge of all the

proceedings.• She decides on the guest list together with the bridegroom’s

mother and the venue for the reception. A er the wedding ceremony, the bride’s mother and father, together with the bride and bridegroom and his parents, greet the guests at the reception.

SEATING PLANSIf there is to be a sit down meal it is usual to have a top tablefor the Bridal party. It is not essential to have a full seatingplan for all of the guests but the top table is usually plannedas the diagram shows. At an informal reception, the brideand groom may circulate and only move to the table for thecake cutting ceremony.

ARRIVALSIf you employ a Master of Ceremonies he will announce the guestsas they arrive and direct them to the receiving line. e bride'smother and father, the groom's mother and father, the bride andgroom (and if you wish the attendants) form a line and greet thewedding guests. At less formal gatherings the bride and groomcould receive guests on their own.

TOASTS AND SPEECHESSpeeches are an important part of every wedding. ey should bebrief, sincere and to the point. A good joke is worth a lot but theguests do not want to sit through a detailed history of the bride'schildhood or an embarrassing account of the couple's romanceleading to the aisle.

e toasts are usually made in the following manner:

• e bride's father or an old family friend proposes a toast to the health of the bride and groom.

• e bridegroom replies. He should thank the bride's parents for giving the wedding (if the bridegroom paid for all or part of the wedding he should thank the parents for their time and help). He then thanks the guests for their presents and rounds o by proposing a toast to the attendants.

• e best man replies on their behalf and may conclude by reading the Telemessages.

If you employ a toastmaster or master of ceremonies, he willannounce the speeches and make sure that the cake cutting anddeparture of the bride and groom are heralded with all the aplomb they deserve.

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Telephone: 0121 454 4111

E-mail: Events@ploughandharrowhotel.co.uk

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