For Your Ideal Wedding Day
Thank you for considering The Bluebell Conference & Banqueting Suite for your
forthcoming Wedding Reception or Civil Ceremony
We know that you will make the right choice of venue and we trust that the following
information will help to make the planning of this special day a lot easier for you both. On
arrival at The Banqueting Suite you will be welcomed by the Duty Manager, who will
supervise the occasion and ensure the smooth running of the Reception.
The following services are complimentary as part of the Wedding Package.
• Free room hire
• Exclusive use of the Banqueting Suite.
• The services of our experienced Wedding Coordinator
• Assistance with menu planning
• Assistance with table plan
• Red Carpet at the entrance on arrival
• Outside garden facilities and use of the grounds for your Wedding photographs
• Licensed bar up to 2.00am
• A square, round or three tier cake stand
• Dedicated duty manager throughout the special day
• Luxury accommodation with bottle of sparkling wine for the Bride & Groom for their
honeymoon night (honeymoon suite with four poster bed and Jacuzzi bath available for only
£45).
To discuss how to make your day ‘just perfect ’, or if indeed you have any questions on how we
can help you, please visit us for a friendly informal chat by calling our Wedding Coordinator
on 08712 002289 or visit our website www.sleeptighthotels.com
Bluebell Conference & Banqueting Suite
Sleep Tight Hotels
The Fairway
Elmhirst Lane
Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 4LS
Tel: 08712 002289 Fax: 01226 786199
Email: banqueting@sleeptighthotels.com
www.sleeptighthotels.com
For Your Ideal Day
The Bluebell Banqueting Suite is ideal for all those special occasions – weddings, parties,
celebrations and dinners for up to 200 people. Buffets to full four course meals available, with
lots more choice for a perfect day. Our attractive setting includes modern lighting, bar, dance
floor, ample car parking and outdoor decking/garden area.
For you and your guests comfort our Fairway Hotel features 38 ensuite bedrooms. All our
bedrooms are equipped with a host of features. Queen size beds, a desk and digital televisions
are some of the aspects that will make your time with us as comfortable as possible. Why not
upgrade and treat yourself to our Premier Room or Executive Suite?
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Ensuite rooms with bath/shower
Complimentary tea/coffee
Digital LCD TV
Individual room temperature controls
All bedrooms are Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Twin rooms
Disabled access rooms
All bedrooms and public areas are covered by FREE Wireless Internet (provided by
The Cloud)
Rooms available from 2pm
Checkout by noon
Payment on arrival
Cancellations accepted up to noon on day of arrival
All prices inclusive of VAT at current rate
Restaurant & Bar
From breakfast to brunch, lunch to dinner, we can service your needs. Our contemporary
restaurant is sure to have something that’s just right for you. Breakfast and morning coffee
menus, hot and cold sandwiches and salads are all freshly prepared to order. Our extensive
menu features a broad choice of English and global dishes including many fish, steak and
vegetarian options. The choice is yours!
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English & Continental breakfasts served from 7 am to 9am Monday to Friday and
8 am to 10 am Saturday & Sunday
Morning coffee menu & pastries
Freshly prepared hot and cold sandwiches
Salads
Lunches
Kids Menu and facilities
House specialities
Varied wine list
Open seven days a week
Sunday Carvery available from 12noon onwards
Food served:
11.30 – 10pm Monday – Saturday
11.30 – 9pm Sundays
Whether you’re staying with us as part of a wedding reception or just calling for a drink, you’ll
find a warm welcome in the bar. If your preference is just a pre-dinner drink, a bar meal or a
quiet corner to relax and unwind its all on tap here.
Along with a range of draught beers and new world wines by the bottle or glass, our bar offers
a wide selection of alcoholic and soft drinks in an attractive environment.
Planning your Wedding Day
To assist you with your arrangements, we have detailed below the formal requirements of the
receiving line, top table seating and the speeches.
Formal wedding etiquette need not be strictly adhered to, if you have your own ideas, or
would prefer something less formal please speak to our Wedding Coordinator. The following
is used as a guide only for those who wish to follow traditional wedding courtesies and
formalities.
Let us take you through our suggested reception procedure.
The Receiving Line
The guests form a queue in the order in which they arrive. Then they introduce themselves to
the Bride’s parents, shake hands and move down the line, shaking hands with each person.
The full receiving line is comprised as follows:
• Bride’s Mother
• Bride’s Father
• Bride
• Bridegroom
• Bridegroom’s Mother
• Bridegroom’s Father
• Bridesmaids
• Best Man
Once all the guests are seated, including the top table, the Bride and Bridegroom are
presented.
Seating on the Top Table
From right to left, facing the guests, the seating on the top table is as follows:
BEST MAN, CHIEF BRIDESMAID, GROOM’S FATHER, BRIDE’S MOTHER, GROOM,
BRIDE, BRIDE’S FATHER, GROOM’S MOTHER, BRIDESMAIDS
The Speeches
After the Toast wine has been served the Toastmaster will request silence for the speeches.
Bride’s Father
Talks briefly of his daughter, usually an anecdote of when she was younger. Expresses his
pleasure at his new son-in-law and toasts the health and happiness of the Bride & Groom.
The Groom
Thanks the Bride’s parents for the reception (if both sets of parents have contributed, the
groom should thank his own parents after thanking the Bride’s parents), he also thanks the
Bride’s parents for their Daughter. (Nowadays this can be left out or used as a chance for a
joke!) He also thanks the guests for attending and for their presents. He then thanks the
Bridesmaids and proposes a toast to them and the Best Man.
The Best Man
Replies on behalf of the Bridesmaids. Talks briefly of the Bride & Groom and may go on to
Read cards from relatives and attending guests and friends who could not attend.
Civil Ceremonies & Civil Partnerships
Here in the Bluebell Banqueting Suite we are able to offer you the opportunity to hold your
entire civil wedding ceremony or civil partnership all under one roof. We can host Civil
ceremonies for up to 140 of your very special guests, in our purpose built Banqueting suite.
Our £250.00 Civil ceremony package includes:
• Private facilities - you should be the star on your special day!
• Help in organising your service & function requirements from our experienced Wedding
coordinator.
• Rehearsal with key people the week before.
• Ground floor level Function suite, tastefully decorated, with natural light, Air conditioning
and Private Gardens.
• A tailor-made non religious service, as personal as you require with your own choice of
music & readings.
• CD Sound System for background music – Choice of music to be supplied by the couple.
• Continuation of your function from start to finish in the same room.
You can also enjoy professional guidance when booking the registrar & coordinating the
timing of your event. Please note booking of the registrar is the responsibility of the Bride &
Groom; the hotel is not able to do this on your behalf. Without the use of a registrar there can
be no legal marriage.
How to make your ceremony booking:
• Please contact our wedding coordinator to check availability of your required date.
• Then contact the Superintendent Registrar at Barnsley Town Hall on 01226 773 086
• Enclose written confirmation from yourselves stating time & date of registrar booking along
with your Bluebell booking form
The Bluebell Conference & Banqueting Suite does not accept responsibility for the availability
of the registrar. The terms & conditions imposed by the registrars office are separate to those
of Sleep Tight Hotels and as such the Bluebell Conference & Banqueting Suite accepts no
liability for the services they provide.
Drinks Packages
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_______Bronze Package________
1 x glass of bucks fizz on arrival
1 x glass of house white/red wine
during the meal
1 x glass of sparkling wine for the toast
£9.75 Per Person
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________Silver Package________
1 x glass of bucks fizz on arrival
1 x glass of merlot or chardonnay
during the meal
1 x glass of sparkling wine for the toast
£10.50 Per Person
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________Gold Package_________
1 x glass of Pimms cocktail on arrival
1 x glass of merlot or chardonnay
during the meal
1 x glass of house champagne for the toast
£12.95 Per Person
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_______Platinum Package_______
1 x glass of house champagne on arrival
1 x glass of merlot or chardonnay
during the meal
1 x glass of house champagne for the toast
£14.95 Per Person
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Non-Alcoholic Package__ __
A glass of orange juice on arrival
A glass of fruit cocktail with the main course
A glass of sparkling apple juice for the toast
£7.50 Per Person
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Bucks Fizz £2.80
Sparkling Wine £3.75
Chardonnay/Merlot £3.99
Pimms Cocktail £4.50
House Champagne £5.50
House wines available from our exclusive wine list
Buffets
The Bluebell Conference and Banqueting suite prides itself on the reputation
and the quality of food and service we provide.
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PLEASE CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 9 OR MORE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS PER
_________________PERSON FROM THE LIST BELOW________________
Pork Pie £1.35
Mini Samosas £1.65
Crisps and Tortillas £0.60
Mediterranean Pizza Slices £1.65
Mini Tuna Melts £1.45
Crunchy Garlic Mushrooms £1.45
Real Italian Pizza Slices with salami, pepperoni and roquette £1.65
Sausage Rolls £0.90
Mixed Sandwiches £1.90
Garlic Bread £1.05
Open Roll Sandwiches £2.10
Mini Panini Selection £1.65
Onion Bhajis £1.45
Selection of Deli Salads £1.65
Chicken Strips £1.80
Mini Spring Rolls £1.45
Chicken Skewers £2.15
Quiche £1.35
Hot Potato Wedges £1.45
Traditional Hot Roast Beef or Turkey sliced and served in floured
bap with rich gravy and curly fries or potato wedges £8.25 (every person must be catered for)
Desserts (this option can be part of the 9 items if preferred)
Cheesecake £2.10
Fresh Fruit Bowl £2.10
Chocolate Fudge Cake £2.10
Apple Pie £2.10
We recommend you cater for all your guests, however a minimum of 95%
of your guests must be catered for.
Buffets
The Bluebell Conference and Banqueting suite prides itself on the reputation
and the quality of food and service we provide.
Hot BBQ Buffet: £15.99 Per Person
The Famous Bluebell Banqueting BBQ Buffet
Chunky Pork Loin Steak
Piece of Steak
Pork Sausages
Piece of Curried Chicken
Mixed Leaf Salad
Potato Salad
Waldorf Salad
Spicy Mixed Bean Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Tuna Pasta & Sweetcorn
Beetroot Salad
Coleslaw
Couscous
Potato Wedges or New Potatoes
French Bread
Dessert: Chilled Apple Pie and Cream or Chocolate Fudge Cake
We recommend you cater for all your guests, however a minimum of 95%
of your guests must be catered for.
Banqueting Meals
The Bluebell Conference and Banqueting suite prides itself on the reputation
and the quality of food and service we provide. Take a look below and choose a
delightful meal
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Starters
Freshly Prepared Soup £3.85
Made by our chef on the day, Choose one of...
Creamy Vegetable, Cream of Tomato, Tomato and Basil, Carrot and Coriander or Cream of
Mushroom
Chicken Caesar Salad £4.60
Mixed leaf salad draped with char grilled chicken strips drizzled with caesar dressing and
finished with Garlic Croutons
Melon with Pineapple £3.85
A fanned quarter melon topped with a twist of pineapple and served with a raspberry coulis
Ardennes Pate £4.25
A classic medium coarse pate combining pork and chicken livers, accompanied by onion
chutney and crusty French bread
Prawn Cocktail £4.60
Juicy North Atlantic prawns sitting on a bed of mixed leaf salad and drizzled with a Marie
Rose sauce
Mains
Finest Chicken Breast £13.35
Roasted to perfection then served with a creamy white wine sauce or gravy
Add a homemade Yorkshire pudding for 50p each
Succulent Pork Loin Steak £13.85
The freshest pork steaks served with apple stuffing and topped with calvados sauce
Roast Beef £15.60
Slowly roasted and hand carved beef drizzled with thick beefy gravy and served
with a homemade Yorkshire pudding
Tender Roast Turkey £13.85
Succulent slices of roast turkey breast coated in rich gravy and served with savoury stuffing,
bacon rolls and a home made Yorkshire pudding
Fillet of Beef £17.60
The finest cut of steak topped with a rich chasseur Sauce
Scottish Salmon Fillet £14.60
Prime Scottish salmon fillet poached and coated with Hollandaise sauce topped with capers
All our dishes are served with seasonal vegetables
Plus Vegetarian Option £13.15 (Available Upon Request)
Desserts
Apple Pie & Cream £4.75
Country baked shortcrust pie crammed with apples, served chilled with cream
Chocolate Profiteroles £4.75
Choux pastry balls filled with whipped cream and topped with warm chocolate sauce
Fruits of the Forest Cheesecake £4.75
Deep baked cheesecake made with full-fat soft cheese on a crumbly digestive biscuit base,
topped with a tangy fruit compote
Chocolate Fudge Cake £4.75
Layers of chocolate fudge cake coated in cream
Tea/Coffee and Mints £2.05
(Complementary when 3 Courses are purchased)
Terms & Conditions
BOOKING
Once you have viewed the facilities and spoken to our Wedding Co-ordinator we are sure that
you will want to make a booking.
You can make a provisional booking that will stand for 14 days without any obligation. You
will then be required to confirm your booking in writing by completing the booking form with
a deposit of £750 which is NON-REFUNDABLE.
• Payment of the main account for a Wedding must be paid 30 days prior to the function and
once paid is NON-REFUNDABLE.
• A few weeks before your Wedding, our Wedding Coordinator will discuss every aspect of
your Wedding and will confirm all your details in your invoice.
• Final numbers must be notified 30 days in advance. No refund will be given for a lesser
number than paid for 30 days prior. At this stage an increase in numbers can be arranged at
an extra cost.
• You must cater for a minimum of 95% of your guests for buffets.
• Children under the age of eight are charged at half price for the four course banqueting meal.
• When having the four course banqueting meal ALL guests must be catered for.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be made in writing. In the event of cancellation, aside from the deposit
there will be no further charges providing it is at least 6 months to the event. Cancellation
given between 3 & 6 months will be charged at 50% of the expected value of the event. (To
calculate this a charge of £20per head will be used) For less than 3 months 90% of the
expected value will be charged. Insurance can be arranged by yourselves to cover any
cancellations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Generally, we cater for parties of 75 up to 220. Other smaller parties may be accommodated
by mutual arrangement. Please discuss with our Banqueting Co-ordinator.
• The provision of discothèques may only be undertaken by the Bluebell Management. The
resident DJ and disco will be at a cost of £240 per night (£110 if you wish to arrange your
own DJ). Live Bands, Cabaret etc. can be provided with the approval of the Banqueting Suite.
• The Bluebell reserves the right to change prices without notice up to 90 days prior to the
function.
• The Bluebell is not responsible for any damage or loss to your belongings either prior to,
during or after the event.
• The Bluebell retains the right to cancel the booking without obligation in the unlikely event
of a fire, dispute with employees, alterations or decorations not completed, or by order of the
Local Authority.
• Any food, drink or service not on the main invoice must be paid for prior to departure.
• All Saturdays in peak season (June - August) must have a banqueting meal and a buffet.
• Outside contractors must report to the manager on duty. Sleep Tight Hotels have the right to
refuse access to the building in appropriate circumstances.
• Drinks must be purchased from the banqueting suite bar, and anyone found bringing there
own drinks into the suite will be asked to leave by the duty manager.
Booking Form
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NAME OF BRIDE
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DATE OF WEDDING
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TIME OF ARRIVAL ……………………………..
CIVIL CEREMONY TO BE HELD AT THE BLUEBELL BANQUETING SUITE:
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Any Other Information:
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EVENING RECEPTION: ……………………………… TIME OF ARRIVAL ……………………………..
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS:
BRIDAL SUITE ( YES / NO )
No. OF HOTEL BEDROOMS REQUIRED
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Our Banqueting Manager will discuss all the completed information with you prior
to you receiving official acknowledgement which will require your signature
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