The Close Hotel
Long Street,
Tetbury,
Gloucestershire
GL8 8AQ
t: +44 1666 502 272
f: +44 1666 504 401
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Firstly we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your forthcoming wedding, and extend to you our best wishes for the future.
Your wedding day should be the happiest day of your life, and a memorable one for you, your family and friends.
At The Close Hotel we aim to make your reception as carefree and as enjoyable as the rest of your special day.
Be assured that our friendly team of staff at The Close Hotel will be on hand to help and advise you before, during, and after your wedding celebration.
Thank you for your enquiry to hold your wedding reception here at The Close Hotel. Enclosed you will find a general guide regarding wedding packages available, however we recommend that you arrange an appointment, at a time to suit you, with our catering manager, so you may view our function suites, able to cater from 25 to 80, and discuss your requirements for the day.
Please do not hesitate to call us on 01666 502272, and we look forward to meeting you.
Yours sincerely
John Finnigan
General Manager
The Wedding Venue
Why hold your Wedding at The Close Hotel ?
Firstly & quite unique The Close Hotel has its own beautiful private chaple which is ideal for your ceremony and adds solemnity to your very special occasion.
This privately owned venue, with its professional team of staff on hand to help and advise you with your event before, during and after, will ensure that personal excellent service comes as standard.
The Close Hotel is situated in the ancient market town of Tetbury in the Cotswolds, just 25 minutes from the M4 and M5, with many points of interest just a short journey by car, such as the Westornbirt Arboretum, Cotswold Water Park and Highgrove.
The Close Hotel can cater for: - Functions, Weddings, Exhibitions, Banqueting, Business Lunches, Promotional days, Production Launches, Delegate Packages, Luncheons, Corporate Functions, Seminars, Conferences
BACK TO QUICK LINKSThe Sample Menus
Main MenuBuffet Menu 1Buffet Menu 2BACK TO QUICK LINKS
Toast and Speeches
There is a traditional order for speeches and these usually start with:
THE BESTMAN Announces - The Bride and Groom will now cut the cake.
THE BRIDE’S FATHER He welcomes all his guests He may then propose a toast to the ‘Bride and Groom’ or a close relative or the Best Man may make this.
THE BRIDEGROOM Then replies making sure that:
He thanks everyone
(including his in-laws for making the Wedding possible and allowing him to take care of their lovely daughter)
The Guests
(for their super presents)
The Best Man
(for not losing the rings)
The Bridesmaids
(for looking so pretty)
He can then give them their presents.
Propose a toast to ‘The Bridesmaids’
THE BESTMAN Replies to the toast on behalf of the Bridesmaids Reads out any cards or messages Proposes toast to ‘The Parents’
BACK TO QUICK LINKSResponsibilities
The following check lists should be of use in planning your wedding. Tick when you are satisfied the various people are aware of their responsibilities and that the necessary arrangements are being made. There is room for any special points you may think require attention.
BACK TO QUICK LINKSThe Rooms
The Close has two luxurious rooms licensed to hold your wedding ceremony.
- The Garden Room with its splendid Adam Ceiling and full-length drapes can hold 30 guests. The setting offers views overlooking our immaculate stone walled garden with a central fountain and pond.
- The Overbury Suite was the original chapel for The Close when it was a private residence. With many of the original characteristics still intact it makes a very special venue for your ceremony. The room can hold up to 70.
The Reception
Celebration drinks for you and your guests can either be taken on the Terrace in the Marquee or in the elegance of the glass roofed Red Room. Whilst your guests are becoming acquainted, our Cotswold Stone Walled Garden provides you with the ideal backdrop for your memorable photographs. We also have many suitable indoor settings.
The Wedding Breakfast
The Garden Room, Marquee and Restaurant all overlook and have access to the garden and Red Room. Each room can be used individually for the smaller party or together to create one large room with a central area for the Top Table. The maximum number of guests The Close Hotel can accommodate comfortably for a seated wedding breakfast is:
- Garden Room 35
- Garden Room with Restaurant 75
The Overbury Suite was formally the private family chapel and has been restored maintaining the original Pulpit and Gallery. It is located at the rear of the hotel and has its own separate entrance from the car park.
Terms & Conditions
1. All bookings must be confirmed in writing to The Close Hotel within 14 days of the booking being made. The Close Hotel has the right to cancel/release any booking not confirmed with a deposit.
2. The customer will be required to pay a non ~ returnable deposit of £500 or 10% of the Pro~Forma account, whichever is the greater, upon confirmation of the booking. In the event of non payment of the deposit within the time specified, the hotel may cancel/release the booking.
3. Full “Pro-Forma” payment is required four weeks prior to booking commencement unless otherwise agreed.
4. Any confirmed booking cancelled within six weeks of the date of the function, will be liable to the full pro-forma charge but not greater than the total anticipated loss of revenue to the hotel.
5. Guests with confirmed bedroom reservations who are not resident on all the nights booked will be charged as non-arrivals and liable for the full applicable bedroom rate.
6. All final accounts must be settled prior to departure.
7. Final numbers of guests must be notified in writing to the Hotel no later than 7 days prior to the function.
8. The Hotel will charge for the confirmed number of guests, whichever shall be the greater, at the agreed rates.
9. The Hotel will use its best endeavours to provide for any increase in guest numbers, however where such increases have not been notified in accordance with point 7 above, the Hotel can not be held responsible for any failure whatsoever to provide for such increases in numbers.
10. The Hotel reserves the right without prior notice to change the customers assigned function room for one of equal or greater suitability.
11. There is a £300.00 room hire charge for all ceremonies and all parties of 30 or less
12. The hotel cannot accept liability or responsibility for any failure to provide the services contracted, due to circumstances beyond its control, including industrial action, postal communications, electronic communications, plant failures, supply of gas, electricity and water and fire or security alarm evacuation, weather or acts of God.
13. The booking shall terminate at the designated time and in the event of it continuing after the specified time the Hotel has the right to make an additional charge.
14. Guests staying at the Hotel will be able to check into their bedrooms from 3pm on the day of arrival. The Hotel will endeavour to accommodate early arrivals wherever possible.
15. Guests must vacate their bedrooms by 11 am on the day of departure. Luggage storage will be made available if required.
16. The Hotel cannot accept responsibility for the property of its customers whilst on the premises. Small sealed packages may be kept in the Hotel safe by prior arrangement.
17. The customer is legally bound by all reasonable instructions of authorised representatives of the Hotel/company in relation to the conduct of the function and shall ensure that any of their attendees/guests shall similarly follow instructions.
18. Any damage caused to the Hotel or it’s property by the customer or attendees/guests shall be made good at the expense of the customer. The Hotel has the right to put work in hand and render an account to the customer who shall be responsible for its total settlement in total.
19. No wines, spirits, liquor or food may be brought into the Hotel or its grounds by customers or guests for consumption on the premises unless the prior consent of the Hotel has been obtained and for which a charge will be made.
20. Police will be notified in the event of any wilful damage caused or theft of Hotel/company/guest property.
21. Prior consent must be obtained from the Hotel before any entertainment, services or displays are brought on to the premises, the Hotel has the right to stop any entertainment deemed unsuitable.
22. Confetti is not allowed anywhere inside the Hotel, but use of confetti in the grounds or gardens is allowed
23. For exclusive use of The Close on the main day of your event, including the taking of all the bedrooms the charges added to your account will be as follows: Up to 50 guests £2000.00 From 51 ~ and over £1500.00