Aberdeen Altens
At Thistle we recognise that your wedding is unique, & therefore tailor
make every detail to your exact requirements and welcome your thoughts
on individual packages & menu choices.
As a setting, the recently refurbished ballroom, capable of seating 220
guests, blends elegance with a modern contemporary style giving a
wonderful atmosphere for your big day.
With our compliments, all weddings include the following:
• A dedicated wedding co-ordinator to guide you through your dream day
• Complimentary pre-wedding menu tasting
• High quality printed table menu & table plan with place cards
• Tall white flower arrangements on all meal tables
• Changing room for the bride available from the day prior
• The red carpet to welcome your guests
• Cake knife, to keep as a special memory of your day
• Bride & Groom’s accommodation on the Wedding Night with breakfast
(the bridal suite or an executive room)
• Special accommodation rates for your wedding guests
• Draping white flower arrangement on the top table
Menus
Menu 1
Chef’s homemade soup of the day
served with a bread roll
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Seared chicken supreme
fondant potato, roasted root vegetables
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Lemon & lime pannacotta raspberry sauce
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Coffee & mints
Menu 2
Chicken liver pate
red onion & apple compote, toasted brioche
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Pan fried salmon fillet
crushed olive potatoes, warm tomato & herb salsa
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Lemon posset with fruit compote
***
Coffee & mints
£26.50
£28.95
Menu 3
Salmon & asparagus terrine
tossed salad leaves, saffron & lime dressing
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Chicken supreme filled with haggis mousse
clap shot, creamed cabbage, Whisky brose
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Glazed vanilla bean crème brulee
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Coffee & mints
Menu 4
Warm smoked haddock & gruyere tart crème fraiche
custard, petit salad, Arran mustard dressing
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Roasted rib eye of beef
fondant potato, seasonal vegetables
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Raspberry mousse
shortbread biscuit, berry compote
***
Coffee & mints
£30.95
£33.95
Menu 5
Warm confit duck leg
apricot & sage chutney, sherry dressing
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Rump of lamb
rosemary mash, roasted root vegetables
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White chocolate cheesecake
mango coulis
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Coffee & mints
£34.95
Taste of Scotland
Oak smoked salmon, traditional garnish, lemon
squeeze & buttered brown bread
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Tian of haggis, neeps & tatties
Whiskey brose
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Fillet of beef
celeriac & thyme puree, broccoli floret & truffle jus
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Chocolate torte
raspberry sauce, honey crème fraiche
***
Coffee, Scottish fudge, butter shortbread & tablet
£41.50
Packages
Drinks Packages
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Bucks Fizz on arrival
Glass of House wine with the meal
Sparkling wine for toast
Bucks Fizz on arrival
½ Bottle of House wine with the meal
Sparkling wine for toast
Kir ~Royale Champagne
Cocktail on arrival
½ Bottle of House wine with the meal
Sparkling wine for toast
£9.50
£13.20
£17.50
Canapés
Oriental Selection
Mediterranean Selection
Scottish Selection
Chicken satay with sesame seeds
Tempura prawns with
sweet chilli sauce
Tuna wasabi Sushi roll
Vegetables spring roll
with Hoi sin dip
Provencal vegetables, Basil bruchetta
Feta stuffed red peppers
Parma ham &
olive crostini
Pizza bites
Haggis balls with mustard dip
Smoked salmon, lemon &
dill mousse on rye bread
Perthshire mushrooms &
Mull cheddar tart
Chicken liver shooters
£6.00 per person
£7.00 per person
£7.00 per person
Evening Buffet
Buffet 1
Buffet 2
Buffet 3
Traditional Stovies,
Oatcakes & Beetroot
Selection of sandwiches
Teriyaki chicken skewers
Potato wedges & sour cream
Vegetable spring rolls
Selection of sandwiches
Tomato mozzarella pizza
Tandoori chicken drumsticks
Tortilla & dips
Samosas & spring rolls
Assorted quiche
£8.50 per person
£10.50 per person
£12.50 per person
All inclusive
Package
Included in the package:
• Arrival drinks reception
• Canapés (Canapé menu 1)
• 3 Course dinner (Dinner menu 1)
• Half bottle of House wine per person
• Glass of Sparkling Wine per person for the toast
• Flower arrangements on all meal tables
• DJ & disco entertainment for the Evening Reception
• Evening buffet meal (Buffet menu 1)
• Bridal Suite for the Bride & Groom (or Executive Room)
• 2 Executive Rooms with Breakfast for both sets of parents
• Changing room for the Bride available from the day prior
• Special accommodation rates for your wedding guests
Fixed Price of
£4,382.00 for 80 adults
(saving over 10%)
Additional day guests = £52.00 per person.
Additional evening guests = £8.50 per person.
We recognise every wedding is unique & therefore are able to tailor make every detail to your exact requirements &
welcome your thoughts on individual packages and menu choices. You may wish to upgrade your package to include
extra canapés, intermediate courses or a selection from our extensive wine list. We’d be delighted to assist with this.
Booking Information:
If you decide to choose us as the venue please contact your wedding co-ordinator to check availability of
your preferred dates. Once you have chosen your date you may provisionally hold the date for 14 days
with no obligation. After this the following procedure apples: Immediate
£500 non-refundable deposit to confirm the date
12 weeks prior to the wedding
Second deposit of £1,000 required
6 weeks prior to the wedding
Go over your details including numbers, menu and timings. At this time if you wish to arrange a menu
tasting to help you choose your menu then we can arrange this for you at 50% of the cost.
2 weeks prior to the wedding
Go over the final details and give your final numbers, at this time we will require the remaining balance of
your wedding.
For all weddings minimum numbers of 80 day guests will be charged.
These prices are for all weddings in 2012, we expect that the price for weddings in 2013 will fluctuate by no
more than 5%.
Children aged between 3-12 are charged at half the adult rate, children aged 2 and under are
complimentary, children can either have half an adult portion or a choice from the children’s menu.
Children over the age of 12 are charged at full adult price and will receive a full adult portion.
With both a Religious and Civil Wedding Licence at Aberdeen Altens we would be delighted to host your
ceremony and with function rooms in a variety of sizes, please see below for details and the room hire
costs.
Grandholm Suite
£200
Up to 100 guests
Kemnay Suite
£200
Up to 120 guests
Craigenlow Suite
£300
Up to 200 Guests
Please note you are required to book your own Minister or Registrar
Accommodation Rates (Bed & breakfast) for 2012:
Single room
Double/Twin room
£60.00
£70.00
For your evening entertainment why not book our Resident Disco, we will happily book this on your behalf,
please ask us for further details. With our large stage area, a band is a great alternative to a disco and we
can recommend some for you, however we ask that you book directly with the band
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weddings are there
on one day at Altens?
There is only ever one wedding in one day.
Can I have a menu tasting?
Yes, this is available at half price for the Bride & Groom.
Where can we have photos
taken?
There are a variety of areas inside the hotel that are ideal for
photos as well as some outside areas, we can point them out to
you when you visit. We also recommend Cove Harbour and
Duthie Park as picturesque locations nearby for your
photographs.
Can we provide our own food?
No, the hotel does not allow other caterers to provide food.
Can we provide our own Wine?
No, sorry the hotel does not allow corkage
Can we have a choice menu?
Yes, however there is supplement added for a choice, quotes
can be given on request.
How many will I cater for with
our evening buffet?
Our evening buffets will be served at your chosen time and can
be served alongside your Wedding Cake. We recommend that
you cater for all of you evening guests to avoid disappointment
and we require you to cater for a minimum of 75%.
What time is the Bar open until?
Our function bar has a 1am licence.
Can you recommend bands/
photographers/cake makers etc?
Yes, we can recommend suppliers but we cannot book them on
your behalf.
What table centres can the hotel
provide
The wedding package includes white seasonal flowers in tall
vases and a white draping top table arrangement, if you require
something specific please let us know and we can arrange, this
might involve an additional cost. We also have table mirrors
available at no extra charge. You are welcome to organise
alternative centre pieces at your own cost.
What table linen will be used?
We will set up the tables with white linen only, if you require
something different please ask and we can provide a quote, the
hotel does not have chair covers but we can recommend hire
companies.
How many people does one
table hold?
8-10 people are most comfortable with 12 maximum.
Can our guests use the onsite
leisure facilities
Residents in the hotel are able to use the Otium Leisure Club.
The Hairdresser and Beauty Therapist are located in the Otium
Leisure Club and are available to see non-residents, however
you must book in advance with them yourself.
Wedding Terms & Conditions
The following terms and conditions of contract apply from the date of your signed contract. Written confirmation of
a booking implies acceptance of these terms and conditions.
1. Payment
Shall be by cash, cheque or such credit cards as recognised by the company. A £500.00 deposit is taken to secure your
booking, which is non-refundable. 12 weeks prior to the wedding we require a further non-refundable deposit of £1000.00.
Any remaining wedding balance must be received by the hotel 2 weeks prior along with final numbers, which must not be
less than 90% of the numbers given 6 weeks prior to the wedding as this will be the amount charged if this is the case
2. Minimum numbers
All weddings require a minimum number of 80 guests, this is the minimum numbers that are charged.
3. Costs
The prices in this brochure are for all weddings in 2012, we expect that the price for weddings in 2013 will fluctuate by no
more than 5%. Please note that prices in this brochure are correct at time of print but are subject to change.
4. Cancellations
If you cancel your wedding, the hotel will charge you the following amounts;
If you cancel between 52 weeks and 12 weeks before the event date- 50% of the bill
If you cancel within 12 weeks of the wedding you will be charged 100% of the bill
Charges are based on approximate numbers received at the time of confirmation of booking. If you do not
turn up on the date of your wedding you will receive 100% charges
5. Licensing and Other Laws
The hotel must keep to certain laws including those regarding fire precautions, entertainment and alcohol consumption.
Everyone in the hotel must abide by these laws, a copy of which is held at the hotel. This agreement does not affect
any of your rights under the Hotel Proprietors Act 1956.
6. Coats & Personal Property
The hotel will not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to you or any of your party’s property.
7. Third Party Insurance
The hotel will not accept any responsibility for death, injury, disease or theft or damage to the property; unless
the hotel or it’s employees is found to be at fault.
8. Damage
You will be responsible for any damage you or any of your guests cause.
9. Professional Bodies
The hotel reserves the right to refuse to admit any photographer, toastmaster, band, musician or any other person
employed for your event, a liability form must be filled out in advance for any external catering.
10. Finishing Times
Any function or conference must finish at the time agreed when the booking is made. An additional charge may
be made if the function runs on later than this. The laws mentioned in Clause 4 must be adhered to.
11. General Liability
The hotel will not be held legally responsible if they do not provide the services in this contract due to the following
circumstances:
Industrial action by the company’s employees
Industrial action by the staff one of the company’s major suppliers
Fire, lightening, explosion, riot and civil commotion, malicious damage, storm, flood, burst pipes, earthquake and the hotel
being hit by anything
Postal bookings which do not reach the hotel
Breakdown of machinery, or any failure to supply the hotel with gas, electricity, water and so on, outside the control of the
hotel.
You or the hotel cannot transfer the legal rights of this contract.
This contract is governed by the laws of Scotland.