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 The White Swan Listed by Classic Lodges
The White Swan Wedding Venue in Northumberland: Click to view gallery
Bondgate Within
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1TD

Tel: 01665 602 109
Fax: 01665 510 400

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Venue type: Hotel
Description:
Situated only a few minutes walk away from the historic Alnwick Castle and the Duchess of Northumberland's gardens, The White Swan has a stunning back drop for your wedding day.

And we will make it unforgettable. With a licence for civil ceremonies and partnerships for up to 120 guests, an events team on hand to help you with the arrangements, a choice of menus to suit your taste and your budget, and the magnificent Olympic Suite in which to celebrate your marriage, the ingredients are there for the perfect day.

Whatever the size of your big day, we will work with you to find the perfect package, from a small canapé reception to our comprehensive wedding package which includes a complimentary bridal suite, discounted accommodation for your guests, a master of ceremonies, personalized wedding menus and table plan and more importantly, your own dedicated wedding co-coordinator.

***FOR THOSE COUPLES WHO GET ENGAGED OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON, THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FREEZE ON WEDDINGS BOOKED IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2012 FOR 2013***

*Spring time Wedding Fayre - Sunday 11th March 2012*
This is your chance to view the world famous Olympic Suite set for a stunning spring time wedding. Enjoy a complimentary reception drink, sample the mouth-watering canapés and enjoy a tour of the facilities with one of the experienced wedding co-ordinators. Open from 1pm till 4pm. Free Admission. Please contact Charlotte for further information.
Practicalities
Prices: Various
Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception
Capacity for ceremony: 120
Seated meal capacity: 120
Buffet meal capacity: 180
Total venue capacity: 120
Outside space: 30 Weather Permitting
Bridal suite: Four Poster
Photography inside: Yes
Photography outside: Yes
Parking: There are 30 free car parking spaces located at the rear of the hotel.
Disabled access: Restricted
Confetti permitted: Yes
Food + entertainment

Licensed bar: Yes
Late licence bar: Yes
Disco facilities: Yes
Type of cuisine: Modern European
Vegetarian menu: Yes
Accommodation: The White Swan has 57 bedrooms, from classic twins and doubles, to superior doubles, suites, family rooms and a fabulous four poster suite.
Additional services

Toastmaster: Yes
Hairdresser: Yes
Florist: In locality
Band: Listings Provided
Photographer: Listings Provided
Videographer: Listings Provided
DJ: Listings Provided
Event planner: Dedicated Event Planner
Further info & directions

Additional details:
WEDDING OFFERS:

INTIMATELY BESPOKE £1965.00

Our exclusive package, perfect for smaller wedding parties
for up to 30 guests available throughout 2011 and 2012.

Red carpet on arrival, Civil Ceremony in the Castle Suite, exclusive use for the entire day and evening of private bar in function room. White linen, chair covers and sashes. Champagne afternoon tea in our Hardy's Bistro. Tea lights, fairy lights and three floral centrepieces, luxurious bespoke stationery. Evening 3 course wedding dinner with a dozen bottles of house wine. Cake stand with souvenir knife, a Harpist with a Master of Ceremonies and a complimentary stay in a superior bedroom for Bride and Groom. Finally a complimentary stay in a Classic Lodge hotel for your mini-honeymoon as a treat from The White Swan Hotel

Additional guests: £60.00 per person to a maximum of 40 guests.

PEARL PACKAGE £2012.00

Celebrate your wedding from Monday to Thursday, May to September 2012 for 60 daytime guests and 100 evening guests.

This package includes:

Room hire of Olympic Suite with a red carpet arrival, use of cake stand with souvenir knife. Arrival drink of Pimm’s cocktail and sparkling wine to toast to accompany a Three course wedding breakfast. White table linen. Bridal Suite on your wedding night.

Additional guests: £23.75 per person.

SUMMER DREAM: £3599

Book your Summer Wedding selected dates from June to September 2012 for 50 daytime guests and 80 evening guests

This package includes,

Complimentary menu tasting for our Bride and Groom. Civil Ceremony and evening hire of our Olympic Suite with a red carpet arrival and Master of Ceremonies. Arrival drinks of Pimm’s cocktail or summer punch with ice lollies or ice creams. Wedding breakfast with sorbet course, tea/coffee and after dinner mints. Chair covers with your choice of Summer colours and white table linen. Sparkling wine to toast the happy couple with use of a cake stand with souvenir knife. Evening buffet of hot beef or pork sandwiches with a Disco with DJ and the bridal suite with Champagne on your wedding night. Finally a complimentary stay on your first year anniversary date.

MISTLETOE & WINE £2370.00

Available on selected dates during November, December and January 2011 and 2012 for 50 daytime guests and 100 evening guests.

This winter themed package includes:

Civil Ceremony and evening hire of our Olympic Suite with a Red carpet and mistletoe arrival. Complimentary menu tasting and a Master of Ceremonies. Mulled wine drinks reception with mince pies. Festive three-course dinner menu with Liqueur coffees to toast. Winter flower centrepieces and a cake stand with souvenir knife. Disco and evening buffet. Bridal Suite on your wedding night with an overnight stay on your first anniversary date with Champagne.

2012 WEDDINGS FOR £2599.00

Weddings can be booked midweek throughout the whole year (Sunday - Thursday), or any day of the week October, November & December , January, February, March & April 2012
The Package includes:
A warm welcome to The White Swan
Room Hire for your Civil Ceremony and Reception
A complimentary glass of Bucks Fizz for up to 60 guests
Three course Wedding Breakfast with coffee for up to 60 guests
A glass of Sparkling Wine for your Toast
Bacon/Sausage butties for up to 100 guests
Bridal suite for the evening of your Wedding
**Complimentary Autumnal Canapes for Weddings booked in October/November**






Directions by public transport:
By rail
Take the train along the East Coastline mainline to Alnmouth station. This is approximately 5 miles from the hotel.

By Air
Newcastle International Airport is just 35 minutes from the hotel


Directions by car:
From the North

Take the A1 south until you pick up signs for Alnwick, B1340. Branch left and then at the T-junction turn right onto the B1340 entering Alnwick. At the T-junction, turn right and proceed under the archway and the hotel is located directly on the right hand side.

From the South
Take the A1 north until you pick up signs for Alnwick, A1068. Bear left on to A1068 and continue to Oaks roundabout. Take second left off the roundabout and proceed to the marked town centre. On entering the town centre go under the archway and the hotel is located directly on the right hand side. (2 minutes from the A1)


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Wedding venue picture: Top Table in our Olympic Suite
Top Table in our Olympic Suite

Wedding venue picture: Main Frontage of Hotel
Main Frontage of Hotel

Wedding venue picture: Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room

Wedding venue picture: Exterior Courtyard Garden
Exterior Courtyard Garden

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Black & White Theme

Wedding venue picture: The Alnwick Suite
The Alnwick Suite

Wedding venue picture: The Olympic Suite
The Olympic Suite

Wedding venue picture: The Castle Suite
The Castle Suite

Wedding venue picture: The Castle Suite
The Castle Suite

Wedding venue picture: Top table in front of stained glass window
Top table in front of stained glass window

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Civil Ceremony

Wedding venue picture: The Olympic Suite
The Olympic Suite

Wedding venue picture: The Olympic Suite
The Olympic Suite

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