Weddings at The Olde Bell

The Olde Bell is the perfect romantic setting for both a wedding ceremony and reception. There are a selection of elegant function suites to suit large or small gatherings, and The Olde Bell can create an event tailormade especially to your requirements.

The historic Tithe Barn can cater for upto 200 guests and has a dramatic backdrop of high beamed ceilings coupled with the old world charm of Old England. The beautiful grounds also make for perfect photo opportunities and marquee receptions. Our expert wedding and events team will ensure you get everything you want from your day.

Civil Ceremonies

The Olde Bell Hotel is licensed to hold Civil ceremonies, which means that
you may take your vows in either the Tithe Barn or the Drawing Room, which are beautifully and individually decorated.
A pre-marriage room is assigned for the Bride and Groom to meet the Registrar separately prior to the ceremony.

Tithe Barn Ceremony & Reception Room Hire ~ £800.00

After ceremony drinks will be taken in The Music and Drawing Rooms situated in the Malt House, which overlooks our ornamental gardens where photographs can be taken to guarantee rooms a £295.00 room hire supplement will be charged (During Peak Season). Guests will return to the Tithe Barn for the wedding breakfast.

Drawing Room Ceremony and Reception Room Hire ~ £400.00

After ceremony drinks will be taken in The Music Room with the Wedding Breakfast served in The Bell Restaurant situated in the main house.

The ceremony should be booked directly with the Registrar stating which room the ceremony is to be held in. For ceremonies at The Olde Bell Hotel, you need to contact Maidenhead Register Office, who will take provisional bookings up to one year in advance. However, we do advise that you check availability with Ye Old Bell Hotel first and make a provisional booking until you are able to contact the Register

A CD and operator is provided for music throughout the ceremony. Please note that any music, readings, words or performance which form any part of the ceremony must be secular (non-religious). The content of the ceremony must be agreed in advance with the Superintendent Registrar.  For full details on the legal requirements please contact:

Maidenhead Registry Office, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1RF,
TELEPHONE: 01628 796422 Monday - Friday 9.30am – 4.00pm

Wedding Tariff 2007

Our Platinum package at £99.00 per adult includes:

Mercier Champagne, Kir Royale, Pimms or Mulled Wine on arrival
Canapés to be served on arrival
Three course wedding breakfast with coffee and petit fours
Half bottle of wine per person
Mercier Champagne for the toast
Red Carpet on arrival
Still and Sparkling Mineral Water with meal
Use of cake stand
Place cards, table plan and menu cards if required
Fresh Table Flowers
Fairly lights and Tea lights
Complimentary overnight Bed and Breakfast for Bride and Groom in one of our Four Poster Suites, “Winston Churchill” or “Lilly Langtree.”
Wedding Breakfast Room Hire

 Our Gold package at £80.00 per adult includes:

Sparkling wine or Buck Fizz on arrival
Three course wedding breakfast with coffee and petit fours
Half bottle of house wine per person
Sparkling wine for the toast
Red Carpet on arrival
Use of cake stand
Place cards, table plan and menu cards if required
Fresh Table Flowers
Complimentary overnight Bed and Breakfast for Bride and Groom in our “Lovelace” or “King Edward Suite”
Wedding Breakfast Room Hire

Minimum of 80 guests peak season on a Saturday
Peak Season ~ April – October inclusive

Children under 5 are complimentary
Children 5 yrs to 16 yrs are half the package price

Additional Options

For over 120 guests we can arrange for a marquee in our grounds where we can cater for up to 500 guests in any weather.  Price upon application.

A separate tea party can be arranged for children under the age of 12 years old with a party entertainer.  Price upon request.

We will be delighted to organise your entertainment, please feel free to discuss your requirements with the wedding consultant.

One of the many difficulties in planning a wedding is finding a reliable wedding photographer.  We liase with a select few photographers who would be only to happy to discuss your requirements, and capture your day beautifully.

Prior to the Day Agree the menu … then try it out ~ We’ll invite you to the hotel restaurant to try out your menu, with our compliments for a table of two, before your special day. (Weekdays only 7pm onwards)

Your Personal Wedding Consultant ~ will arrange to meet with you 6-8 weeks before your big day, to discuss details, including menus, wines, flowers, table plan/settings.  They will be your main point of contact up until the day itself at which point your Wedding Host (Guest Care Manager), will take over and ensure your day goes smoothly.

One Year On Celebrate your 1st anniversary with a complimentary dinner for you and your spouse at The Olde Bell

Accommodation

If your guests would like to stay on after the celebrations we have a selection of tastefully decorated bedrooms and suites offering our guests style and elegance with convenience, efficiency and attentive service.
      
The individually created rooms posses a blend of colour, texture, and atmosphere.

Each of our 46 individually designed bedrooms has en-suite bathroom, colour satellite TV, radio, Hairdryer, trouser press and direct dial telephone with Internet connection as well as tea/coffee making facilities.

One Night Stay

Standard Double Room  £99.00

Executive Double or Twin Bedded Room £120.00
Family Room £140.00

2 Night Stay

Standard Double Room £85.00
Executive Double or Twin Bedded Room £110.00
Family room £130.00

All rates are based on bed and full English breakfast, per room per night

Please note an initial allocation of 15 standard double rooms can be made on confirmation if required, further allocation of rooms is subject to availability.  The discounted rate cannot be guaranteed on additional room requirements. Should you require a two-night stay then there would be no restrictions on the number of rooms held.

For all bedroom reservations please call reservations on 01628 821703 

Canapes

To be charged per item
Generally 5 per person.

Sorbets

(Supplement applicable)
£2.50 per person

Strawberry
Lemon
Blackcurrant
Coconut
Lime
Mango
Passion Mango
Pear
Green Apple

Wedding Breakfast

Starters

Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Soup
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Crab, Salmon and Prawn Tartlet
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Fanned Melon
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Warm Goats Cheese set on Garlic Mediterranean Vegetables
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Mushroom Fricassee served in a Puff Pastry Purse
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Pan Fried Red Mullet on a crisp Green Salad (Supplement £4.00)
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Smoked Duck Breast Salad with toasted Pine Kernels drizzled with Balsamic Syrup (Supplement £2.00)
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Duck and Orange Parfait
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Smoked Trout Mousse with a Dill Cream
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Parma Ham and Melon with fresh Figs and a Caramel sauce
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Crab Cakes flavoured with fresh Tarragon served with an Oriental sauce (Supplement £3.00)
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Warm spiced Pear and Roquefort Cheese Tart with a sweet Pepper Coulis

Main Courses

Pan Fried Chicken filled with Asparagus and sun dried Tomato
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Confit of Duck leg on spiced red Cabbage
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Duck breast cooked pink with Caramelised spiced Pears (Supplement £5.00)
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Slow Roast Shank of Lamb
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Medallions of Pork Fillet with caramelised Apple and Onion
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Rump of Lamb sautéed pink, resting upon a Rosemary Mash with a part Jus and Parsnip Crisps Supplement £5.00)
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Pan Fried Chicken Fillet coated in a Woodland Mushroom sauce
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Pork Fillet wrapped in Parma Ham
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Fillet of Beef with Foie grass and red Wine reduction Supplement £7.50)
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Chicken Coq au Van
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Salmon wrapped in a Plaice sauce with a Puff Pastry fleuron and a Crayfish Bisque
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Asparagus Pancakes with Lemon butter sauce
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French Onion Tar titan with grilled Goats Cheese
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Spinach Ravioli with Truffle Oil
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Seared Tuna and a green Bean Nicoise and Pesto Oil
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Monkfish wrapped in Parma Ham with Spinach and White Wine sauce
(Supplement £ 8.00)

Desserts

Pear and Chocolate Tart with a Praline Anglaise
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Brandy Snap basket filled with Chantilly Cream topped with fresh Strawberries
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Passion Fruit Mousse with a rich Red Fruit Coulis
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Lemon and Lime Cheesecake
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Traditional Apple Strudel with Double Cream
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Individual Lemon Meringue Pie with Raspberry Coulis

Cheese Board

(Supplement applicable)
£3.50 per person

Red and Green Grapes
Celery Battons
Crackers

Selection of British and European Cheeses including-
French Brie
Black Sticks Blue Cheese
British Mature Cheddar
 Smoked Applewood

Finger Buffet

Tithe Barn Evening Room Hire ~ £450.00
Malthouse Evening Room Hire ~ £325.00

Should no evening buffet be required, there will be a supplement room hire of £750.00 for the Tithe Barn & £500.00 for the Malthouse.

The finger buffet selector has been designed to allow you the flexibility to build your own menu for your evening guests.

Any 5 items below (plus a selection of finger sandwiches) for £13.00 per person
Any 6 items below (plus a selection of finger sandwiches) for £15.00 per person
(Minimum of 75% of guests to be catered for)

Closed baby Rolls
Selection of Dim Sums
Assorted Vol au Vents
Spicy Marinated Chicken Drumsticks
Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto Pizza Fingers
Spicy Lamb Koftas
Thai style Fish Cakes
Plaice Goujons
Parmesan Breaded Chicken Strips
Barbecue Spare Ribs
Assorted Quiche
Selection of Crudités, mixed Dips
Chicken Tikka Wraps
Selection of Chefs Desserts
Sliced Fruit Platter

(All prices include VAT and are subject to change at anytime)