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S O U L T O N H A L L

t h e e s s e n t i a l c o u n t r y w e d d i n g

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Y o u r Wed d i n g C e l e b r a t i o n

Soulton Hall is an ancient and striking building, and – we hope – a fitting venue for your most important celebration. But your special day here will be at least as much about a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, shared with friends and family, as it is about the bricks and mortar. Soulton Hall is a highly flexible and versatile venue, and our family and team are very keen that you should feel as ‘at home’ as possible. Your celebrations here will be bespoke, so if you would like:

• a (weather proof) Californian BBQ in the evening,

• his and hers dining rooms at breakfast on the bid day,

• picnic blankets and fireworks in the evening,

• a room with a big screen for the World Cup the night before,

• an elephant in attendance, (all of which we have done!), just ask and we will be happy to see if we can make it happen. There are currently seven public rooms, most of which are licensed for ceremonies, for you to use as best suits your party. With flexible arrangements for accommodation on site and in cottages, celebrations here mostly have the atmosphere of a private house party over an evening or weekend. This is as it should be, because, as we say, we want you to feel as ‘at home’ as possible! Facilities here can comfortably accommodate up to 150 guests. We hosted events for as many as 450 with a marquee in the White Garden, Yet we welcome celebrations of any size, So, if you are a couple considering a quite celebration with only your very closest loved ones, or even a private ceremony with our family acting as witnesses, followed by a quite day walking our farm and woodland and enjoying each others company, we will be delighted to share your special day. We look forward to getting to know you, and working with you towards a happy day.

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SOULTON HALL 2 011 WEDD ING TAR I F F S

OPTION 1 - FOR ONE NIGHT EXCLUSIVE USE WEDDINGS

(Sunday or Thursday from 2.00pm until 10.30am the following morning)

Based on 30 to 90 guests in Soulton Hall and Soulton Court (or up to 450 in a marquee in the White Garden -- marquee is

extra charge)

Your country house and grounds for the day £1,736.17

One Night Bed and Full English Country Breakfast

for 16 guests in 10 bedrooms (double occupancy in each)* £919.15 maximum

* We will only have guests attending your wedding staying. This fee is only charged in proportion to rooms unoccupied or

occupied by guests not settling their own account; e.g. if 50 per cent of the rooms are occupied by guests settling their own

account, only half this fee is charged, and if 100 per cent are occupied by guests settling their own account, the fee is not

charged.

Where more than 16 guests are accommodated and additional per night charge of £46.00 is made for adults, £28.00 for

children.

OPTION 2 - FOR TWO NIGHTS WEEKEND EXCLUSIVE USE HOUSE PARTY WEDDINGS

(For a Saturday wedding from 2.00pm on Friday until 10.30am Sunday)

Based on 30 to 90 guests in Soulton Hall and Soulton Court (or up to 450 in a marquee in the White Garden -- marquee is

extra charge). This option will allow for the possibility of intermit candle lit dinner or informal BBQ for close family and

friends the night before the big day.

Your country house and grounds for the weekend £2,548.09

Two nights Bed and Full English Breakfast

for 16 guests in 10 bedrooms (double occupancy in each)* £2,037.45 maximum

* We will only have guests attending your wedding staying. This fee is only charged in proportion to rooms unoccupied or

occupied by guests not settling their own account; e.g. if 50 per cent of the rooms are occupied by guests settling their own

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account, only half this fee is charged, and if 100 per cent are occupied by guests settling their own account, the fee is not

charged.

Where more than 16 guests are accommodated and additional per night charge of £46.00 is made for adults, £28.00 for

children.

OPTION 3 - MIDWEEK DAY-TIME WEDDINGS

(Sunday to Thursday, either at 11.30am or at 4.00pm) Based on 2 to 100 guests

Civil Ceremony Room Hire £505.53

Private Reception Room Hire £310.28

Helpful Note

All food and beverage is additional cost (see below). To assist you in preparing your budget, allow between £45 - £65 per

person for the wedding breakfast, this will include reception drinks, the main meal and wine with the meal. Most weddings

at Soulton seem to be around this price per guest.

Price Guarantee

These prices take account of the VAT changes that occurred on 04 January 2011. They are inclusive of VAT at up to 20

per cent.

Winter weddings

During the months of November, January, February, March and April a discount of 10 per cent is available on the ‘Your

country house and grounds for the day’ prices for exclusive use weddings.

During the months of November, January, February, March and April (Bank Holiday Weekends Excluded) one day exclusive

use on a Saturday may be available, this is charged exactly as Option 1 above.

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SOULTON HALL 2012 WEDD ING TAR IF F S

OPTION 1 - FOR ONE NIGHT EXCLUSIVE USE WEDDINGS

(Sunday or Thursday from 2.00pm until 10.30am the following morning)

Based on 30 to 90 guests in Soulton Hall and Soulton Court (or up to 450 in a marquee in the White Garden -- marquee is

extra charge)

Your country house and grounds for the day £1,800

One Night Bed and Full English Country Breakfast

for 16 guests in 10 bedrooms (double occupancy in each)* £1,017maimum

* We will only have guests attending your wedding staying. This fee is only charged in proportion to rooms unoccupied or

occupied by guests not settling their own account; e.g. if 50 per cent of the rooms are occupied by guests settling their own

account, only half this fee is charged, and if 100 per cent are occupied by guests settling their own account, the fee is not

charged.

Where more than 16 guests are accommodated and additional per night charge of £46.00 is made for adults, £28.00 for

children.

OPTION 2 - FOR TWO NIGHTS WEEKEND EXCLUSIVE USE HOUSE PARTY WEDDINGS

(For a Saturday wedding from 2.00pm on Friday until 10.30am Sunday)

Based on 30 to 90 guests in Soulton Hall and Soulton Court (or up to 450 in a marquee in the White Garden -- marquee is

extra charge). This option will allow for the possibility of intermit candle lit dinner or informal BBQ for close family and

friends the night before the big day.

Your country house and grounds for the weekend £2,620

Two nights Bed and Full English Breakfast

for 16 guests in 10 bedrooms (double occupancy in each)* £2,176 maximum

* We will only have guests attending your wedding staying. This fee is only charged in proportion to rooms unoccupied or

occupied by guests not settling their own account; e.g. if 50 per cent of the rooms are occupied by guests settling their own

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account, only half this fee is charged, and if 100 per cent are occupied by guests settling their own account, the fee is not

charged.

Where more than 16 guests are accommodated and additional per night charge of £46.00 is made for adults, £28.00 for

children.

OPTION 3 - MIDWEEK DAY-TIME WEDDINGS

(Sunday to Thursday, either at 11.30am or at 4.00pm) Based on 2 to 100 guests

Civil Ceremony Room Hire £520

Private Reception Room Hire £310

Helpful Note

All food and beverage is additional cost (see below). To assist you in preparing your budget, allow between £45 - £65 per

person for the wedding breakfast, this will include reception drinks, the main meal and wine with the meal. Most weddings

at Soulton seem to be around this price per guest.

Price Guarantee

These prices are inclusive of VAT at up to 20 per cent. We reserve the right to pass on increases in VAT above this level.

Winter weddings

During the months of November, January, February, March and April a discount of 10 per cent is available on the ‘Your

country house and grounds for the day’ prices for exclusive use weddings.

During the months of November, January, February, March and April (Bank Holiday Weekends Excluded) one day exclusive

use on a Saturday may be available, this is charged exactly as Option 1 above.

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Catering Tariffs 2011

(per person, unless otherwise stated)

The Wedding Breakfast

Bespoke set menu, three courses £40.30 adult

£30.10 children 8-12 years

£12.75 children 2-8 years

Cold Buffet £28.55

Hot Buffet £25.50

Drinks

For budgeting purposes, we have found that most celebrations are adequately provided for at a wedding breakfast with one bottle of red and one of white between 8 or so guests; obviously we can review your party’s requirements during the day. House wines are currently (January 2011) around £14 per bottle.

Pimm’s Reception £5.00 normal average over party

Optional Extras

Canapés (selection of three) £8.10

Canapés (selection of five) £9.10

Tea/coffee service £3.60

Cheese £7.65

Late Evening Refreshments

BBQ from £11.00

Platter of English and Welsh Cheeses £65.6 per platter (serves about 20 guests) Port Please ask for list

Sandwiches (2 rounds) £6.60

Price Guarantee

These prices have been re-sated for the VAT changes of 04 January 2011. They are inclusive of VAT at up to 20 per cent.

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Catering Tariffs 2012

(per person, unless otherwise stated)

The Wedding Breakfast

Bespoke set menu, three courses £43.00 adult

£32.00 children 8-12 years

£14.00 children 2-8 years

Cold Buffet £30.50

Hot Buffet £27.50

Drinks

For budgeting purposes, we have found that most celebrations are adequately provided for at a wedding breakfast with one bottle of red and one of white between 8 or so guests; obviously we can review your party’s requirements during the day. House wines are currently (January 2011) around £12-£16.00 per bottle.

Pimm’s Reception £5.00 normal average over party

please request our list (average seven servings per bottle)

Optional Extras

Canapés (selection of three) £8.65

Canapés (selection of five) £9.75

Tea/coffee service £3.85

Cheese £8.20

Late Evening Refreshments

BBQ from £12.00

Platter of English and Welsh Cheeses £71.00 per platter (serves about 20 guests) Port Please ask for list

Sandwiches (2 rounds) £7.10

Price Guarantee

These prices are inclusive of VAT at up to 20 per cent. We reserve the right to pass on increases in VAT above this level, since this is being written in 2010, we reserve the right to alter 2012 catering prices in case of dramatic changes in commodity prices – to date this has never been necessary.

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B e s p ok e m e n u s f o r y o u r w e d d i n g b r e ak f a s t

In planning your celebration at Soulton Hall, you may find the menu suggestions useful.

You need not, however, regard this list as totally prescriptive: if you have a particular favourite,

do let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences.

All of the dishes that follow will be made at Soulton Hall, and were it is possible we will use

our own produce (such as honey, game, fruit, foul, vegetables, etc); we also draw heavily on

the artisan food producers of Shropshire. For more information about the provenance of

food used at Soulton Hall, visit the provenance section of soultonhall.co.uk.

If you have individuals in your party with special dietary requirements, we will be happy

consider their needs.

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Main course

Locally sourced Roast sirloin of Shropshire or Welsh beef, Roast saddle of Shropshire or Welsh lamb, Roast loin of pork, local rare

bred pork if available, Roast crown of turkey All served with traditional accompaniments

Beef Wellington1

(Fillet beef with garlic roast potatoes and Maderia sauce) [Market Price]

Rack of Welsh Lamb (Apricot, redcurrant stuffing, roast and new potatoes)

Fillet of bream

(Blackberry shallots and new potatoes with lime and lemon sauce hollandaise)

Corn fed chicken breast

(Dauphaninoise potato cake, oyster mushroom sauce)

Confit of belly pork (Colcannon potato and cider sauce)

Salmon fillet

(Herb and lime crust, olive crushed new potatoes sauce Veronquie)

Roast guinea fowl breast (Bacon, chestnut and potato puree)

Gressingham duck breast

(Braised red cabbage, crushed new potatoes with plum and fig sauce)

Seabass fillet (Celeriac and potato puree, asparagus and Champagne sauce)

Starters

Chicken liver pate (Red onion marmalade, toasted brioche)

Smoked salmon, halibut and trout

(Caper and lime oil with sultana bread)

Cantalope melon sliced with parma ham and fresh figs

Goats cheese and sun blush tomato tartlet (Ripe olives, basil and capsicum dressing)

Salmon and prawn terrine

(Potato and fennel salad)

Smoked duck breast salad (Peach and courgette chutney)

Carrot and coriander fritters

(Green salad with mint crème crème fraiche)

Poached tuna steak (Nicoise salad and herb dressing)

Melon and pineapple rosette

(Red currant and passion fruit syrup)

Roasted plum tomato and red pepper soup

Caesar salad

Deserts

Sticky toffee pudding (with butterscotch sauce and cinnamon ice cream)

Blackberry and raspberry iced parfait

(with hazelnut tuiles)

Fresh Strawberries (with clotted cream sauce)

White chocolate and banana cheesecake

(with a baileys cram sauce)

Mixed summer fruit pavalova

Glazed lemon tart (with raspberry bosket)

Apple pie

(with creme Anglaise)

Chocolate treacle and black cherry torte

Baked rum and raisin cheese cake (with caramelised bananas and clotted cream)

Rhubarb and whisky cranachan

(with strawberry biscuits)

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Hot buffet

Beef or vegetable lasagne Chicken and mushroom pie

Cottage pie Salmon fillets in a leek and white wine sauce

Turkey a la king Fish pie

Mousakka (vegetarian option available) Shropshire sausages and mashed potatoes with onion gravy

Chilli con carne Beef or chicken curry

Boneless pork chop with cider and apple sauce Steak and kidney pie

(select two or three of these options) ~

New potatoes Boiled rice Garlic bread Carrots

Cauliflower cheese Courgette or leek provincial

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Profiterolls rolls and chocolate sauce Apple pie

Black cherry cheesecake Strawberries and clotted cream

Mixed fruit pavalovas Redcurrant roulade Fresh fruit salad

Chocolate rum and raisin cheesecake (select two or three of these options)

Cold Buffet

Sliced honey roast ham Sliced turkey breast Sliced sirloin of beef Poached salmon fillet

Homemade sausage and apple pastry rolls Gruyere cheese leek and mushroom flan Chicken liver pate and fresh bread

Barbecue pork spare ribs (select two or three of these options)

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Potato and spring onion salad Coleslaw

Rice and fruit salad Pasta salad Mixed Salad

(cucumber, tomato, mixed leaves, pepper, beetroot) Hot new potatoes

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Profiterolls and chocolate sauce Apple pie

Black cherry cheesecake Strawberries and clotted cream

Mixed fruit pavalovas Redcurrant roulade Fresh fruit salad

Chocolate rum and raisin cheesecake

(select two or three of these options)

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ACCOMMODAT ION AT SOULTON HALL

In planning a wedding at Soulton Hall it will be useful to know what bedrooms we have:

Rooms in Soulton Hall:

Twyniho King-size half tester bedroom. Beams. En-suite bathroom - bath and shower.

Deakin Emperor-size double or twin bedroom. En-suite bathroom - slipper bath and separate shower

Hill King-size double bedroom En-suite bathroom – slipper bath and separate shower

Barnett Double bedroom, with wood panelling and ‘secret door’ to en-suite bathroom – ‘P’ bath with shower

Rooms in the Carriage House:

Saddlers Double bedroom, sitting room - can have additional single bed(s) added for families. En-suite

bathroom – Spa ‘P’ bath with shower

Coach House Emperor-size double or twin bedroom. En-suite bathroom - spa bath and shower over

Rooms in the Cedar Lodge:

Orchard Suite Four-poster king-size bed. En-suite bathroom – corner spa bath and separate shower

Garden Rooms King-size double bedroom, second double room, sitting room with sofa-bed (converts to double bed); these rooms share one bathroom – bath with shower over. Let as one unit.

In addition to the rooms on the Soulton Hall site, we have three self catering cottages: (Keeper’s Cottage, and Ploughman’s Cottage and Herdsman’s Cottage). Each of these cottages has self catering facilitates (see website for more details) outline details are below:

– T H E K E E P E R ’ S C O T T A G E – Situated half a mile from Soulton Hall, in Soulton Wood, accessed off private lane. A 15th century cottage with brick and timber extensions. Sleeping accommodation comprises: two double rooms bedrooms (one on the ground floor), and one twin or double bedroom. There is a Kitchen, a large lounge-sitting room, entrance/staircase hall, bathroom, airing cupboard and separate WC. A garage and parking for three or four cars.

– P L O U G H M A N ’ S A N D H E R D S M A N ’ S C O T T A G E S –

Situated three quarters of a mile from Soulton Hall, in open country location. A pair of semi-detached Victorian Cottages. In Ploughman’s sleeping accommodation comprises: two double rooms and a single room In Herdsman’s there is a double room and two single rooms. Both cottages have a kitchen-dining room, a sitting room, bathroom, staircase hall, airing cupboard. Both cottages have parking for three or four cars.

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All weddings booked at Soulton Hall shall be subject to the following terms:

I. Confirmation and Payment Schedule To secure a booking we require written confirmation from the client of the booking, a copy of our terms signed and accepted by the client, and a non-refundable payment in instalments as follows: (a) for Exclusive Use of Soulton Hall:

i. on booking 50 per cent of exclusive use charge; ii. six months before Wedding Day 25 per cent of the exclusive use charge; iii. three months before the Wedding Day the 25 per cent balance of the exclusive use charge is due.

(b) for non-Exclusive/Daytime Use of Soulton Hall £330.00 is due on booking.

Any extra costs incurred on the wedding day are to be settled in full before departure.

II. Catering and Guest Numbers The final number of guests attending together menus should be provided fourteen days before the wedding date.

III. Corkage There is no corkage service at Soulton Hall.

IV. Marquees When a marquee is erected in the grounds of Soulton Hall it will be by private arrangement between the marquee provider and the client. The marquee should be erected no more than three days before the date of use and should be removed not more than three days after the date of the wedding.

V. Use of Soulton Hall by Clients and their Guests

The Client and guests attending the wedding shall: (a) comply with all licensing, health and safety and other general legal regulations relating to Soulton Hall; (b) comply with all specific rules relating to the use of Soulton Hall; (c) consume no food or drink at Soulton Hall that has not been supplied by Soulton Hall with out the prior permission of the Proprietor; (d) not act in an improper or disorderly manner, leave promptly at the appropriate time and comply with reasonable requests made by the Proprietor or employees of Soulton Hall; (e) children are welcome at weddings, but parents should be aware that there are potential hazards in Soulton Hall and in its grounds. We cannot accept any liability in the event of an accident (except as is imposed by law) and we respectfully ask that guests remain at all times in the area of the wedding

VI. Cancellation by the Client In all circumstances, notification of cancellation must be made in writing and shall be effective from the date it is received by Soulton Hall. The following cancellation terms apply: (a) Cancellation over three months in advance: all payments then due by operation of paragraph I above will be forfeited; (b) Cancellation between the three months and the wedding date: the

total cost (not including estimated catering costs) but including any cancellation charge made by a subcontractor to Soulton Hall for the Client's wedding will be uncured. If another booking is obtained from a third party on no less favourable terms, .

VII. Cancellation by Soulton Hall Soulton Hall may cancel bookings under the following circumstances: (a) if Soulton Hall or any part of it has to close due to circumstances outside of its control e.g. fire, flood, etc; (b) if the client becomes insolvent or enters into liquidation or receivership;

(c) if the Client is in arrears with payments due to Soulton Hall for ten days or more; (d) Death, serious injury or illness of the Proprietor or an immediate member of the Proprietor's family. In such circumstances the Soulton Hall may at its desecration refund any advance payment but will have no further liability to the Client.

VIII. Insurance and Damage We strongly recommend that all clients arrange wedding insurance cover. For Exclusive Use weddings we require a copy of the policy. The Client will be liable for any loss or damage sustained to Soulton Hall, cartilage and furnishings by themselves or their guests or children agents vehicles or dogs associated with their party. The client shall pay to the Proprietor on demand the sum required to make good or remedy such damage including compensation for any loss of business while the damage is repaired.

IX. General (a) Soulton Hall will take reasonable steps to fulfil the reservation to the best of its ability and in accordance with the details provided, however, it reserves the right to provide alternative services of at least equivalent standard at no extra cost. (b) Whist the Proprietor has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the information contained in its brochure, leaflets and other advertising is accurate, the rights to alter, substitute or withdraw any service, facility or amenity without notice if necessary are reserved. (c) Neither Soulton Hall nor its Proprietor is responsible for in any way for arrangements made by the Client with the Registrar, bands, florists, or other providers of services at the wedding. Such providers of services will be regarded as agents of the client and must report to a member of Soulton Hall staff on arrival. Agents may not damage or mark Soulton Hall its fixtures or fittings and may not take any part of any plant growing in the gardens or estate of Soulton Hall. It is the responsibility of the Agent and the Client to see that they are properly equipped to perform their task and the Client shall indemnify Soulton Hall if it is required to assist an Agent beyond what is reasonable. (d) In the event of a client organising a marquee on the White Garden lawn it should have a connecting cover to Soulton Court in order to comply with health and safety regulations. (e) Any band (no more than six pieces) or disco must be situated in the Long Room, Soulton Court or the Buttery, Soulton Hall to comply with noise regulations. There will be no music after 12:00midnight and music shall at all times be of a reasonable volume.

X. The Contract Contracts are made under the law of England and Wales.