WEDDING BOOKING FORM

We recommend that you print these pages to help you plan your needs and then make your booking. It is worth forwarding to Tabley a proof copy of your proposed Wedding Invitations to check that all relevant points have been covered.

THE TABLEY HOUSE COLLECTION TRUST

Tel: KNUTSFORD (01565) 750151		TABLEY HOUSE
Fax: (01565) 653230		Nr. KNUTSFORD,
Charity No: 1047299		CHESHIRE, WA16 OHB.

1. DATE OF INTENDED WEDDING: Day: ________ Date: __________Year: __________(R7)

2. TIME OF CEREMONY BOOKED WITH REGISTRARS: _____ IN WHICH ROOM? PORTICO OR GALLERY

3. TIME OF :- Arrival: __________________________ Final Departure: ________________________________

4. FULL NAMES OF COUPLE :- BRIDE:__________________________________________________________

GROOM:_______________________________________________________________________

5. NAME OF ORGANISER IN CHARGE: Title:___________ Name: ______________________

6. ADDRESS OF ORGANISER:__________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ Post code: ______________________

7. TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) day: Evening/Weekend: ______________________

8. FEE (if agreed): ________________ Name & Address for Bill if different to above: ________________________

_______________________________________________________________ Post code: ______________________

9. NUMBER IN PARTY: __________ Confirmation of numbers required at least 7 days in advance, when payment is due.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO TELL YOUR LADIES NOT TO WEAR HIGH/SHARP HEELS (home grown floorboards/l825 carpets!)

10. ANY SPECIAL NEEDS (i.e. use of lift/Granny chair with arms etc.)? _______________________________

11. FACILITIES REQUIRED:

Rooms to be used? (please list):

Marquee ('no noise')/which lawn?: Paddock? _________ Marquee (with music) Lakeside site? _______ other? ___________

Equipment to be supplied by Tabley (please list): ______________________________________________________

Lights/Electricity/Candles (at £1.10 each): _______________________________________________________________

Chairs/Tables:

12. PLEASE INDICATE IF TEA/COFFEE ETC. ARE TO BE PAID FOR SEPARATELY OR PUT ONTO YOUR BILL: Separately/Bill (Note that our Tea Rooms should be open during normal opening hours.)

13. DETAILS OF CATERING REQUIREMENTS:-

Name of Caterer: _______________________________ Caterer's phone number: ____________________________

Delivery Times: __________________________________

Utensils/Tables/Storage/etc., Caterers require from Tabley:

Alcohol (where, what, glasses, delivery time, temperature/ice):

Cloths/Napkins (Delivery Times): __________________ Rubbish/Bottles/etc. Clearing arrangements:

14. ARE YOU COMING BY COACH? YES/NO.

LEAVING CARS AT YOUR OWN RISK IN OUR PARK? YES/NO

15. MUSIC Yes/No :- Musicians requirements (i.e. chairs, electricity) Rehearsing?

16. FLOWERS Yes/No :- Positions/Delivery Times: ________________________________________________

17. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO REQUIREMENTS: Agreed with Administrator? Yes/No Prior Visit? ______

IS THERE ANY THING ELSE WE NEED TO KNOW? TELL US NOW AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Deposit enclosed YES/NO (Cheques made payable to Tabley House Collection Trust)

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS AT TABLEY HOUSE

Tabley House contains fragile and valuable antique objects, including paintings, furniture, carpets, show cases etc. In order to protect these items, we are obliged to lay down a set of Terms and Conditions by which anyone booking their wedding or any other function at Tabley agrees to be bound. These Terms and Conditions apply from the date of signature of this Booking form and such signature implies acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR GUESTS ARE AWARE OF THEM - THIS WILL AVOID POSSIBLE EMBARRASSMENT FOR ALL CONCERNED. PLEASE ALSO PROVIDE US WITH A PROOF COPY OF YOUR WEDDING INVITATION: THIS WILL PREVENT ANY MISUNDERSTANDINGS.

No one wearing sharp heels will be admitted to the Rooms. For the purpose of this clause, sharp heels are defined as those which each have a heel-floor contact area smaller than a 2p piece. The decision of the Administrator in any dispute regarding the interpretation of this or any other clause in this contract shall be final.

Food and drink are permitted only in designated areas.

None of the antique objects mentioned above may be touched.

Nothing may be placed upon any antique object.

Children are only admitted if accompanied by an adult who shall be responsible for their behaviour at all times. The Administrator shall be entitled to require the instant removal from the Rooms of any child who, in his opinion, is misbehaving. The Trust reserves the right to charge the cost of any damage, whether caused by a child or adult, to the person booking the function.

Photography and videoing within the Rooms is at the discretion of the Administrator, who shall agree at the time the booking is made what photography, if any, shall be allowed in the Rooms. This agreement shall be recorded in writing.

Smoking is not permitted in the Rooms at any time.

Tabley House contains a Retirement Home for older people and residents in the old stables area. Their lifestyle needs to be protected. This requires the Trust to include Terms and Conditions in this Booking Form by order of the Environmental Officer relating to noise etc, as follows:

I. No amplified music or other loud noise will be permitted during Receptions around Tabley House or in Tabley Park adjacent to the House. This includes a ban on tape, CD and record players as well as on all disco-type equipment, electronic organs and pianos.
2. Only music played on stringed instruments or a piano will be permitted at such Receptions.
3. Only the toilet facilities as arranged can be used.
4. Departure times as agreed with the Administrator to be adhered to.

The Trustees reserve the right to bill for any additional items/people/rooms/grounds not declared prior to the wedding.

Signed: by  X______________________X (name of Signatory) ______________________Date _____________
(in acceptance of the above)
Note: Tabley Park, which surrounds the House, is managed by an outside Agency which may put on events in the Park at any time. Please inquire about this when you make your booking and we shall advise you to the best of our knowledge then.