2022 Wedding Pack

Dear Sir and Madam,

Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you both on your engagement and forthcoming marriage and thank you for expressing an interest in holding your special day here with us at Maenan Abbey.

Here at the Abbey we go to great lengths to ensure that every detail of your day is perfect.  You can be assured of the personal attention of our experienced and helpful team through every stage of planning.

Our years of experience will leave you with the peace of mind that no detail has been overlooked and that your special day will leave you with many happy memories for years to come.

Our experienced team are only too happy to offer any help or suggestions to assist you with yo

ur planning, whether it be finding a harpist, suggesting a florist or arranging a horse and carriage.

The Maenan Abbey is a charming 3 star hotel situated in Maenan near Llanrwst. We are within easy access of the A55 coastal express way and are close to the spectacular Snowdonia national park.

Built as a gentleman's residence in 1850 in the heart of north Wales, The hotel stands on the original site of the 13th century Cistercian monastery. The hotel is approached by an impressive pillared entrance and sweeping drive complimented by a superb landscaped garden set against the beautiful backdrop of the Snowdonia foot hills.

The hotel has a grand entrance hall with a magnificent galleried Victorian staircase and in winter, a blazing log fire. Whatever the time of year, Maenan Abbey makes the ideal background for your special photos.

We have 14 bedrooms including our bridal suite and three family suites that each have two bedrooms. We also have 2 bars with a lounge area.

 Enclosed you will find our 2020  range of delicious menus, buffets and beverages. We would like to emphasise that our menus are for guidance only, please feel free to make your own suggestions. Our Chef is renowned for his exquisite food and presentation.

We do hope that the enclosed will be of interest to you. Please do not hesitate to come along to view our venue at any time. To make an appointment please contact us on 01492 660 247

We  very much look forward to hearing from you both

Kind Regards

David Hughes

General Manager

Maximum Recommended Numbers:

Seated Meals               -           95 Guests

Informal Buffets         -           120 Guests

Dinner Dances                        -           70 Guests      

Civil Marriage Ceremony:

We do have a civil Ceremony Licence and would recommend a maximum of 80 guests. The room hire charge for a civil Ceremony is £100.00.

 Booking and Deposits:

We would be delighted to hold a date for your special day on a provisional basis whilst you make your arrangements. We can hold your selected date for 28 days. At the point of confirming your booking we require a deposit of £250 to secure your booking. Unfortunately deposits are non-refundable.

Room Arrangements:

Once your booking is confirmed, we will place all 14 bedrooms on provisional hold for your guests.

Menus:

From a range of fresh local produce and meats, we ask you to pick one choice per course to make up a set menu for your Wedding; however, if any of your guests have any dietary requirements we will be more than happy to offer an alternative. A vegetarian option is, of course, always available for pre ordering. Children’s dishes are also available, if you have any preferences please ask.

Entertainment:

We can recommend an evening disco for you; the charge will be £150.00. We can also recommend harpists, bands and singers if you should so require.

Music is allowed until midnight. Residents are also welcome to relax in the comfort of our bars which are open until the same time.

 Additional Services.

We have a range of additional services available to help personalise your day. Chair covers and colour matched table linens can be arranged. We also have our own sweet cart available.

Please choose one of the following dishes. We regret that we are unable to allow more than one choice per course:

STARTERS

Smoked Duck & Chicken, Caramelised Onion Chutney

£6.75

Pot of Salmon & King Prawn with Herb & Vinaigrette Dressing

£6.75

Chicken Liver Parfait with Toasted Salted Rosemary Bread

£6.75

Salmon & Red Pepper Terrine, Olive Oil & Pesto Drizzle

£6.75

Chilled Galia Melon with Mulled Fruits & Fruit Sorbet

£6.75

HOME-MADE SOUPS

£6.25

Mushroom & Chervil

Cauliflower & Cheddar

Potato & Watercress

Carrot & Coriander

Broccoli & Stilton

Leek & Potato

Tomato & Basil

Celery & Stilton

Cream of Vegetable

Cappuccino of Chicken & Black Pepper

Please select one dish for your menu

MAIN MEALS

All of the following main courses are served with a selection

of fresh market day vegetables and potatoes

Herb Crusted Salmon with a Red Pepper Emulsion

£17.95

Caramelised Corn Fed Chicken, Dauphinoise Potatoes

£18.95

Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Bacon Roll, Chipolata Sausage,

Cranberries & Port Wine

£17.95

Prime Roast Sirloin of Welsh Black Beef, Yorkshire Pudding & Fondant Potatoes

£17.95

Roast Leg of Anglesey Lamb, Braised Savoury Onion, Orange & Redcurrant Jelly

£17.95

Breast of Duck, Plum & Mulled Wine Glaze

£19.95

Peppered Sirloin Steak with a Buttered Asparagus & Tarragon Butter

£19.95

Grilled Halibut Steak with Hollandaise Sauce & Green Peppers

£19.95

Vegetarian dishes are also available

DESSERTS

Please choose one dessert for your menu

Winter or Summer Berry Tartlette, Strawberry Cream Ice Cream

£6.95

Brandy Snap Basket with Seasonal Berries

£6.95

A Trio of Chocolate: Dark Chocolate Truffle, Mousse, Chocolate Sundae

£6.95

Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake

£6.95

Tiramisu Trifle

£6.95

Lemon Tart with Lime Jelly & Pistachio Ice Cream

£6.95

Lemon & Raspberry Ice with Almond Biscuits

£6.95

Meringue Nests with Seasonal Fruits

£6.95

Apple Tartlette, Honeycomb Ice Cream & Creme Fraiche

£6.95

Raspberry Charlotte

£6.95

Freshly Brewed Coffee & Petit Fours

£2.95

BARBEQUE

£17.50 PER PERSON

5 Pieces per person from the BBQ, Burger, Sausage, Gammon, Chicken and Pork Steak, Accompanied by Jacket Potatoes and a large selection of Salads and Coleslaw.

FORK BUFFET

£16.50 per person

Dressed Poached Salmon

Deep-Fried Spiced Chicken Pieces

Assorted Vol-au-Vents

Honey Roast Ham

Mini Baked Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Assorted Pastries

Tuna & Mayonnaise Bouche

Assorted Quiche

Selection of Sandwiches

Caribbean Chicken Salad

Garden Salad

Coleslaw

SPECIAL FORK BUFFET

£19.95 per person

Rare Roast Sirloin of Beef with Dill Gherkins & Mustard Cream

Honey Roast Carved Ham

Roast Crown of Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

Dressed Poached Salmon

Assorted Canapés

Creamed Stilton in Flaky Pastry

Breaded Goujons of Plaice

Assorted Quiche

Hot Mushrooms with Tartar Sauce

Chicken Liver Pate with Fresh Orange

Baked Potatoes

EVENING GALA BUFFET

£23.50 per person

COLD

Prime Roast Sirloin of Beef

Roast Crown of Turkey

Home Baked Ham with Peaches

Decorated Poached Salmon

Home-Made Game Pie

HOT

Oriental Style Beef

Lemon Pepper Chicken in a Citrus Sauce

Assorted Quiche

Various Pastries

Baked Potatoes

SEASONAL SALADS INCLUDING:

Butter Bean & Anchovy

Mushroom & Gruyere

Greek

Caribbean

Green Salad

Avocado & Pink Grapefruit

Selection of Desserts

The above buffet menus are examples only and are subject to change.

Tailor made and specialist buffets can be arranged with your own selection of dishes

Drinks Packages

Each of these packages allows for each adult, a reception drink, and two glasses of wine to accompany the meal along with a glass of sparkling wine for toasts during the speeches.

All drinks packages are interchangeable, please enquire for further details.

Bucks Fizz Package

£14.95

Bucks Fizz on Arrival

2 Glasses of French Wine with your meal

(Smooth Mellow Red and choice of Medium Dry or Dry White)

1 Glass Cava for your Toast

Pimms Package

£16.50

Pimms & Lemonade on Arrival

2 Glasses of Chilean with your meal

(Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc)

1 Glass of Cava for your Toast

Champagne Package

£19.95

Alcoholic Fruit Punch on Arrival

2 Glasses of South African wine

(Shiraz and Chardonnay)

1 Glass of Champagne for your Toast

For alternative drink options please ask for a copy of our Wine List

Corkage Charged at

£5 per Bottle for Still Wine

£10 per Bottle for Sparkling Wine and Champagne

Terms and Conditions

Accommodation

Upon confirmation of your booking, all bedrooms will be reserved for your party. The rooming list at the back of this pack should be used to notify us of your accommodation requirements and should be returned to us no less than 28 days in advance.

Any changes made within this period will remain chargeable.

 Guest Numbers

We request notification of guest numbers as early as possible. Final numbers should be notified to us 7 days in advance. Any changes made within 7 days will remain chargeable.

 Taxis

Taxis should be arranged for no later than 12.15. We respectfully request that guests keep noise to a minimum whilst leaving the premises to ensure that any inconvenience caused to our neighbours is kept to a minimum.

 Confetti

We kindly ask guests to refrain from using confetti either inside the hotel or close to the hotel entrance. Confetti may be used either on the lawn or close to the honeysuckle arch. If confetti is used in or near the hotel entrance, we regret to inform you a cleaning charge of £25 will be made in order to cover the additional cleaning.

 Deposits

Regrettably deposits are non-refundable. Availability should be confirmed with the church or registrar prior to payment of deposit.

Late Bar

The public bar closes strictly at midnight. A late bar is available by prior arrangement for residents only providing all non-residents have departed the hotel by 12.15am. The bar will re-open at 12.15am and remain open until 2.00am. The cost of this service is £100 and we stress that this must be arranged in advance. Should circumstances dictate then the management have the right to close the bar at any point.