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Your Wedding at the Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel, Marlow
Do you dream of the romance of a wedding by the River Thames? At the Compleat Angler Hotel, we can provide you with an idyllic location for a wedding in Buckinghamshire whether your special day consists of roaring log fires and candlelight in winter or Pimms on the lawn in the summer sun.
The Compleat Angler's superb wedding function rooms are designed to provide intimacy, elegance and grandeur for weddings and civil ceremonies and our wedding co-ordinator will ensure that your wedding day will be unique and memorable.
In 2008, the Compleat Angler was voted the 2nd South East and London venue in the Brides Magazine and Tourism South East's 'Hotel of the Year' poll for the quality of hotel services and venues. Luxurious accommodation, award-winning food and drink and your own bridal boat for the reception combines to make the Compleat Angler the perfect wedding venue in Marlow.
Civil Ceremonies
Hold your wedding and reception in regency splendour at the Compleat Angler Hotel. The Regency and Thames Rooms at the Compleat Angler Hotel are both licensed for civil wedding ceremonies. Holding between 30 and 120 guests respectively, the Thames and Regency Rooms have magnificent views, superb facilities and glorious natural daylight. Our wedding co-ordinator will advise you on room hire rates and recommended wedding suppliers. Book your wedding suite at the Compleat Angler Hotel when booking your service with Maidenhead registrars.* Enjoy the complete package of your wedding service and reception at the Compleat Angler Hotel.
Please call a member of the Weddings and Events team on 0844 879 9128 or make an enquiry to discuss your special day.
*Contact the Superintendent Registrar, Maidenhead Registrar Office, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1RF. Tel: 01628 796422.
Wedding Function Rooms
Hold your reception in the Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel for all the romance of a riverside wedding. Our ground floor Regency Room, River Room and Thames Room can accommodate intimate events for 10 to grand receptions of 120. Spill out onto the terrace and lush green lawns to sip champagne and take wedding photographs framed by a sensational backdrop or set sail in our dedicated wedding boats for a romantic voyage on the Thames.
The Regency Room
Celebrate your wedding with a reception in the luxurious Regency Room at the Compleat Angler Hotel. The ground floor Regency Room is the largest of three versatile suites which make up the Regency Suite. Holding up to 120 guests for dinner, the Regency Room has its own private entrance, cloakrooms, air-conditioning and full natural daylight. Unsurpassed views from the Suite's panoramic windows guide your eye along lush, sloping lawns to the Thames and majestic Marlow Bridge. The adjacent hospitality room is an ideal venue for a jazz band or string quartet.The River Room
Natural light and elegant regency style decor make the River Room an excellent wedding venue for 48 guests. Air conditioning and dedicated cloakroom facilities combine to make this an intimate yet impressive venue. Step out onto the covered terrace for champagne cocktails or be drawn to the River Thames for drinks and photographs. The River Room is ideally combined with the Regency and Thames Rooms to form the sumptuous Regency Suite.The Thames Room
Exceptional views of the Thames and stunning natural daylight make the Thames Room a perfect small wedding venue. The Thames Room comfortably holds 30 wedding guests in period grandeur. Open the doors and extend your party onto the Terrace and well-manicured lawns. Wander towards the river with a glass of Pimms and canapés accompanied by your choice of musicians. The Thames Room is ideally combined with the Regency and River Rooms to form the sumptuous Regency Suite.The Terrace
The Compleat Angler Hotel's covered terrace gives your wedding guests magnificent views of the Thames. Spill out onto the terrace to enjoy drinks, entertainment and the beauty of the Buckinghamshire countryside. In the evening, watch the lights on Marlow Bridge and church illuminate the water. The terrace is available for all receptions hosted in the Regency Suite.Wedding boats
Take a romantic trip on the river Thames as part of your perfect wedding day at the Compleat Angler Hotel. The Silent Waters is an Edwardian bridal launch dedicated to taking newlyweds on their first voyage together. An idyllic setting for photographs with an archway framed in roses, the launch is a perfect backdrop for your wedding events.Hire the 12 seater Sovereign Waters and treat your guests to a trip on the Thames. Alternatively, host an intimate and unique wedding reception on the Sovereign Waters, moored by the banks of the river. The 21-foot Bridal Carriage can transport you from your church on the other side of the river to the hotel. Boats for larger drinks receptions can be organised through the hotel. Make an enquiry or call 0844 879 9128 for further details.
Marquees
In 2009, we are delighted to offer a new venue in our Riverside Orchard. Hold your wedding reception or meeting in a marquee and combine magnificent Thameside views with luxurious and flexible covered surroundings. Make an enquiry or call 0844 879 9128 for further details.
Planning Your wedding
We will ensure that your wedding day is a joyous and celebratory occasion at the Compleat Angler Hotel. A dedicated wedding co-ordinator will ensure that every detail is taken care of, from drinks on arrival to the moment your guests wave you goodbye on your honeymoon. Plan your menu with our chefs and choose from a mouthwatering selection of meals and buffets.
Congratulations on your engagement!
Thank you for considering the Macdonald Compleat Angler as a venue for your Wedding Reception.
We know that a wedding day is one of the most important occasions in a couple's life. To ensure you have our undivided attention on your special day, we only host one wedding reception in the hotel banqueting suites on any given day.
The Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel provides the perfect backdrop for your Wedding Day, steeped in history and located on the banks of the River Thames. Ranked second place for the Best Venue in the South East and London by Brides Magazine, Hotel of the Year by Tourism South East and awarded 4 red stars from the AA. This coupled with fine food, attentive service and attention to detail, we believe that we can offer you the perfect Wedding Day.
Within the enclosed information, you will find details of our Summer and Winter Wedding Packages as well as a package suited to smaller weddings. We are, however, very keen to discuss your own ideas in order to create the day of your dreams and one that you can remember for the rest of your life. Civil ceremonies and exclusive use of the hotel are also an option.
I hope that you will allow us the opportunity to show you around this stunning hotel and discuss your requirements in more detail. Please contact one of our Wedding Co-ordinators on 01628 405444.
I do hope that we will have the pleasure of taking care of your Wedding.
Gaius Wyncoll
General Manager
Wedding Packages and Offers
We offer a selection of wedding packages and services at the Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel:-
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All packages are subject to new bookings only and are based on adult guests
WEDDING FAYRES
Our experienced Wedding Co-ordinators would be pleased to discuss your special day whilst you enjoy a glass of Champagne. Alternatively, why not join us at either:
THE BUCKS FREE PRESS WEDDING FAYRE
Sunday 28th February 2010 11.00am-3.00pm
A marquee full of specialist wedding suppliers and a fashion show, when we will also be on hand to show you the hotel facilitiesOUR WEDDING EXPERIENCE DAY
Sunday 21st March 2010 11.00am-3.00pm
An opportunity to view the facilities, meet our recommended suppliers and members of our team who can help bring out the magic on your special dayTHE WEDDING GUIDE FAYRE
Sunday 18th April 2010 11.00am-3.00pm
This well-known publication, The Wedding Guide, presents a Wedding Fayre which includes a range of specialist suppliers and two fashion shows, and is another opportunity to meet us and view our Regency Suite. Pre-register for free entry at www.weddings-oxbucksandberks.co.ukMacdonald Compleat Angler Wedding Planner and Etiquette Guide
12 Months
- Arrange the wedding with the clergyman/registrar
- Book the reception at the hotel!
- Discuss the menus with your wedding co-ordinator
- Discuss the options for evening entertainment
- If you are proposing to hold the ceremony at the hotel discuss this with the wedding co-ordinator and registrar.
- Compile the guest list with both families
- Choose bridesmaids, best man, ushers and page boys.
- Shop for dresses and accessories
- Decide on men's outfits and arrange hire (if necessary)
- Book honeymoon ~Macdonald Hotels and Resorts include Spain and Aviemore
- Organise going away outfit4-5 Months
- Book the photographer and video company
- Book the cars for the day and liaise with friends/family on transport
- Order the wedding cake
- Organise trousseau outfit
- Make a wedding gift list
- Visit the clergyman again to confirm details (banns, music, flowers, confetti, fees, bell ringing etc.)
- Confirm food, drinks and reception details with your Macdonald Wedding co-ordinator
- Order the stationery (invitations, service sheets, etc.)
- Choose the wedding rings
- Organise the floral arrangements for the church, reception, brides and bridesmaids bouquet and mother's flowers3 Months
- Buy gifts for the bridesmaids, best man and page boys
- Finalise the honeymoon and wedding night details2 Months
- Post the invitations
- Record the acceptances and refusals
- Update the Compleat Angler's wedding co-ordinator on attendance numbers
- Send out the wedding gifts list
- Reply to presents received1 Month
- Finalise details with the hotel in writing including attendance numbers and preferred seating plan
- Organise dress and fittings
- Visit the hairdresser
- Practice the wedding make up
- Prepare newspaper announcement if required1 Week
- Have a rehearsal of the wedding and time the journey to the church/registry office
- Finalise honeymoon arrangements including luggage to reception, foreign currency, etc.
- Make final checks on the cake, flowers, photographer, video, transport, etc.
- Enjoy your hen/stag nights - at least a couple of days before the wedding.The Receiving Line
If you decide to have a receiving line to greet your guests, the order should be as follows:
1. Bride's mother
2. Bride's father
3. Bridegroom's mother
4. Bridegroom's father
5. Bride and groom
6. Chief bridesmaid
7. Best man - optional
8. Other bridesmaids - optionalTop Table Seating Plan
The Top Table should traditionally be set out as follows (from left to right):
1. Chief bridesmaid
2. Groom's father
3. Bride's mother
4. Groom
5. Bride
6. Bride's father
7. Groom's mother
8. Best manCutting the Cake
The toast master or best man should announce the "cutting of the cake" and the bride and groom should then cut the first slice of the cake. During speeches the cake is sliced for the wedding guests.Speeches and Toasts
At the end of the meal the speeches will commence. These will be carried out in the following order, usually under the direction of the toast master.
1. The father of the bride is the first to make a speech, which should be kept to a minimum, ending in a toast to the health and happiness of the bride and groom.
2. The groom then follows on the speeches by responding to his father-in-law's toast. He should thank the guests for attending and say a few well-chosen words, followed by a toast dedicated to the bridesmaids. This is a good opportunity to offer gifts to those who have helped with the organisation of the wedding day.
3. The best man continues the speeches by thanking the groom on behalf of the bridesmaids. He should also read any telegrams and messages that have been received. The best man will then follow on to speak about his relationship with the groom and will congratulate him on his choice of bride. It is not the duty of the Best Man to make a toast.
Wedding Food & Drink
Your personal wedding co-ordinator can help you choose stylishly presented award-winning food and exceptional wines to complement your wedding feast. The chefs at the Compleat Angler Hotel can offer you a range of wedding breakfast menus to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether you're looking for a lavish wedding buffet or a simple barbecue, all our dishes are sourced from the freshest of ingredients with an emphasis on seasonality.
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