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May we take this opportunity to congratulate you both on your engagement & forthcoming marriage. We understand how important your wedding is, and selecting an idyllic venue is an essential part of creating the perfect day. The venue, together with the planning, preparations and then the day itself are as important to us as they are to you. Radisson Blu and our dedicated team of wedding coordinators will take care of everything to make sure you feel extra special & to ensure you & your guests have a magical day.

Neal Holloway General Manager

events.durham@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-durham Twitter: @radissondurham facebook.com/radissondurham

Celebrate your wedding in a truly luxurious venue, with sophisticated style, mouth-watering food and stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Situated on the banks of the River Wear, Radisson Blu Durham has a unique City location blending a modern contemporary style with the historic charm of Durham. We offer a unique choice of wedding reception and civil ceremony rooms perfect for intimate occasions or extravagant weddings of up to 250. Its all about flexibility, originality and style to create the fairy-tale wedding day for you. With experience in various styles of luxury weddings, from traditional to unusual, we promise to make this the most memorable day of your life.

Capture private moments with your photographer on the river banks of historic Durham while your guests enjoy a drinks reception or live band. Whatever you decide to do, our staff will make sure your day runs without a hitch. To make it even more special we will only ever hold one wedding a day within the hotel, ensuring that you are the centre of everyones attention. No two weddings will ever be the same at Radisson Blu. Tailored entirely to you, we will make sure your day is as individual as you are. Please call 0191 372 7200 to make your viewing appointment and for a guided tour of our hotel.

Our therapists at Emmanais Spa can help you relax and recharge before your big day, so arrive early and treat yourself to some pampering to calm any last minute nerves. After the biggest day of your life our bedrooms, with their large comfortable beds, flat screen TVs, Nespresso machines, fluffy robes and luxurious bathrooms are the perfect retreat for newly-weds. Our hotel comprises of 207 contemporary bedrooms including suites, and located on the 4th floor we have our Presidential Suite, perfect for your dream wedding night. We have plenty of room for family and friends to stay over and enjoy the occasion, meaning you can enjoy either a room service breakfast in private or look forward to seeing your guests again over our Breakfast Buffet in the Fillini restaurant the morning after.

Blu Options
Blu Topaz Room Hire for the day and evening Red carpet on arrival Three course meal Table linen and napkins Candelabras for the wedding breakfast Cake stand and knife Microphone for speeches DJ Disco Dance floor Evening finger buffet Complimentary bedroom for the bride and groom

35.00 per adult Blu Sapphire Room Hire for the day and evening Red carpet on arrival Arrival Drink Three course meal Half a bottle of wine per person A glass of sparkling wine to toast Table linen and napkins Candelabras for the wedding breakfast Cake stand and knife Microphone for speeches DJ Disco Dance floor Evening finger buffet Complimentary bedroom for the bride and groom Complimentary stay for your first anniversary

50.00 per adult

Evening Receptions
Blu Diamond Room Hire for the day and evening Red carpet on arrival Arrival Drink Canapes Four course meal Half a bottle of wine per person A glass of champagne to toast Chair Covers Master of ceremonies Flower table top arrangement for your Wedding Breakfast Table linen and napkins Candelabras for the wedding breakfast Cake stand and knife Microphone for speeches DJ Disco Dance floor Evening Carvery Buffet Complimentary Presidential Suite for the bride and groom (subject to availability) Complimentary stay for your first anniversary Six months leisure club membership Car parking Evening Wedding Package One Room Hire of main room Private bar Table linen and napkins DJ Disco Dancefloor Evening finger buffet Complimentary Bedroom for the Bride and Groom

19.95 per person Evening Wedding Package Two Room Hire of main room Private bar Table linen and napkins DJ Disco Dancefloor Chefs Carvery Complimentary Bedroom for the Bride and Groom

24.95 per person The above packages are based on a minimum of 100 guests, for numbers of less than 100 supplements may apply. Please contact one of our wedding specialists for further information. Please call 0191 372 7200 to make your viewing appointment and for a guided tour of our hotel.

75.00 per adult If you would like to invite additional evening guests we will be happy to accommodate this from 10.00 per person. Children Under 8s dine complimentary, ages 8 13 dine half price, ages 14 and over, full price. Minimum numbers may apply to packages, please contact one of our wedding specialists for further information.

Wedding Menus
Please choose one starter, one main course and one dessert for all guests. Guests on the Blu Diamond package may also select an intermediate course. Starters Ham hock terrine, pease pudding, petit salad and toasted orange brioche Leek and potato soup, snipped chives Carrot and coriander soup, coriander oil Three cheese tart, red onion marmalade, marinated vine tomatoes with rocket pesto Duo of melon, macerated seasonal berries, raspberry sorbet Vine ripened plum tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad, crisp rocket with rocket pesto wafer, sherry vinegar syrup Oak smoked Scottish salmon, traditional accompaniments and lemon squeeze 4.00 supplement Prawn cocktail, buttered brown bread 3.00 supplement Intermediate Mango and ginger sorbet Lemon Sorbet with Limoncello Pan seared seabass, fennel and sweet pepper ragout, olive oil 3.00 supplement Main Course Marinated rump of lamb, rubbed with rosemary and garlic serves with Mediterranean vegetables Pan fried chicken supreme, forest mushroom and pancetta compote, bubble and squeak Confit of duck leg, hot and sour red cabbage, pea puree and fondant potato, Maderia jus Pan seared spiced Scottish Salmon, buttered crushed new potatoes, tomato and basil fondue Char grilled lemon and thyme marinated chicken supreme, champ potatoes, green beans warm tomato and basil vinaigrette Braised featherblade of beef, creamed mashed potato, seasonal vegetables with a port wine jus Pan fried fillet of cod, parmesan mash, buttered greens, watercress cream Rack of lamb herb crust, vine tomato, potato gratin, port wine jus 3.00 supplement Roast sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and rosemary roasties 3.00 supplement Vegetarian Main Courses Oven baked filo parcels of goats cheese and butternut squash, chive cream Wild mushroom and pecorino risotto with basil pesto Provencal vegetable tart, crispy rocket Pithivier of goats cheese and sun blushed tomato, herb cream Carrot and gruyere timbale, rocket cream sauce and buttered greens (gluten free)

Additional items Braised cabbage, bacon and onion Carrot and swede mash Fondant potato Potato and celeriac dauphinoise All additional items are priced at an extra 2.00 per person Desserts Vanilla panna cotta with seasonal berries and butterscotch sauce Classic lemon tart, raspberry sorbet, chilled raspberry coulis Duo of chocolate tear drop, coffee bean syrup, powdered chocolate with Chantilly cream Individual apple crumble, vanilla pod ice cream

Childrens Menu Starters Toasted stottie with melted cheese and sliced tomato Cucumber and carrot batons with cherry tomatoes and chive dip Tomato soup with crusty roll Main Course Penne Pasta with fresh tomato and basil sauce Grilled chicken with mashed potatoes, vegetables and gravy Steamed salmon, new potatoes and spinach Simply grilled burger with sesame bun and thick cut chips Crispy chicken goujons, chips and dip Fish and chips with mushy peas

Pineapple and Mailbu torte, honeycomb ice cream Desserts Cherry cheese cake, poached kumquats Dairy ice cream, topped with sauce Warm treacle tart, chocolate ice cream Bananas and custard served hot or cold Individual rhubarb crme brulee, mango sorbet 3.50 supplement Chocolate brownie with ice cream

Canapes
2.00 each. Any choice of 8 items 15.00 Blu Diamond package to include four of the below: Cold Rocket with Parma Ham Cherry tomato and basil brochette Smoked trout and lemon cream cheese Confit duck and hoi sin tart Prawns marinated in dill crme fresh Cream cheese and chive, topped with onion marmalade Hot Welsh Rarebit Marinated beef teriyaki Goats cheese and red onion tart Smoked haddock and leek tart Cajun blackened salmon skewers Local black pudding in tempura, course grain mustard mayonnaise Serrano ham and parmesan choux buns Desserts Fruit kebabs Mini Lemon meringue pies Mini chocolate tarts Dipped strawberries Mini chocolate brownie Raspberry and white chocolate meringue

Drinks Package
Blu Sapphire Arrival Drink: Glass of Pimms or Glass of Bucks Fizz Toast: A glass of sparkling wine Blu Diamond Arrival Drink: Glass of Champagne or Glass of Champagne Cocktail Toast: A glass of Champagne

Buffet Menu
Sandwiches and Wraps

(included in Blu Topaz and Blu Sapphire) Chefs Carvery included in Blu Diamond (Please select two items) Roast beef and fried onions Gammon with pease pudding Roast loin of pork, sage and onion stuffing Roast breast of turkey, lemon and thyme stuffing Served with: Stotties, bread rolls, thick cut chips and onion rings A selection of gravy, sauces and relish

(Please select two types of sandwiches and two types of wraps) Cottage cheese and rocket wrap Tuna mayonnaise and rocket wrap Turkey and cranberry Smoked salmon and mixed leaf with horseradish mayonnaise Roast ham and tomato chutney Cheese and pickle Coronation chicken Prawn and Marie rose Hot Finger Food (Please select two options) Thick cut chips Spring rolls Samosas Steamed chicken tikka kebabs Cajun blackened salmon kebabs Tiger prawns in popcorn batter Shami kebabs Marinated vegetable skewers Chicken and mixed pepper kebabs Tempura vegetables Desserts (Please select two options) Fruit kebabs Mini lemon meringue pies Mini chocolate tarts Dipped strawberries Mini chocolate brownie Raspberry and white chocolate meringue

Multi-Cultural Wedding
We understand that some cultures prefer to cater their own Wedding Celebrations and we are happy to provide you with our facilities and allow you to make you own arrangements. For more information please contact our Wedding Coordinators on 0191 372 7200. The Multi-Cultural wedding package includes: Room hire of the Auger Suite from 1100am 0100am External Catering Allocated Kitchen area (times to be agreed with the Head Chef) Unlimited Corkage White Linen, Table Cloths and Napkins Crockery Glassware Cutlery (includes 2 x knives, 3 x forks, 1 x dessert spoon, 1 x tea spoon) Tables and Chairs 1 Conference and Banqueting Manager 1 Cloak room attendant if required (one member of staff to take coats from guests on arrival and return them on departure) Complimentary car parking 1 Suite for Bride & Groom on the night of the wedding (subject to availability) Cost 4500.00 Additional Charges: The amount of staff and the number of hours they will be required, will be dictated by the style of service confirmed. This will be agreed between the client and Radisson Blu Durham prior to confirmation and signing of the contracted Terms and Conditions. Minimum of one member of staff per fifteen guests 10.00 per staff member, per hour, each member of staff must work a minimum of 4 hours Use of function room for Civil Ceremony @ 450.00 Hand held microphones from 59.00 each

Civil Ceremony
Arranging the Ceremony Once your chosen date is provisionally booked with the Hotel, please contact the Registrar at Durham City Council to discuss their requirements and book the ceremony. Your local area Registrar will then need to be informed of your arrangements. The Registrar will discuss all required details directly with you. Requirements for the Ceremony

The Finishing Touches

Photographer David Lawson Studios 0191 565 6464 www.davidlawsonstudios.co.uk Event Specialists Dandy Events 0191 272 2006 www.dandyevents.co.uk Flowers

The Registrar will advise whether photography and / or video recording can take place during the ceremony. Readings and music may be included in the ceremony provided there are no references of a religious nature. Please consult the Registrar to ensure the acceptability of an item for inclusion. Ceremony Fees A fee of 200.00 is charged by the Hotel for the use of your chosen room for your Wedding Ceremony The Registrars fees are paid directly to Durham City Council and will be advised to you at the time of booking the ceremony with the Registrars Office. Registrars contact details: telephone: 0191 386 4077 Email: durhamcityregisteroffice@durham.gov.uk Accommodation Prices are available upon request and are dependent on the date of your wedding. May September Double or twin rooms from 85.00 per night October April Double or twin rooms from 75.00 per night

The Florist Shop - 0191 38441144 www.the-florist-shop.co.uk Wedding Dresses Heart of Durham 0191 383 2888 www.heartofdurham.co.uk Hair and Make Up Hale Durham 0191 375 0001 www.haledurham.co.uk Cakes Kelly Anns Cakes 0191 584 5623 www.kellyanns.co.uk Wedding Stationery Pure Wedding Stationery 07866 371939 www.pureweddingstationery.co.uk Transport Windsor Classic Limousine Hire - 01207 234956 www.windsorclassic.co.uk

Please call 0191 372 7200 to make your viewing appointment and for a guided tour of our hotel. events.durham@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-durham Twitter @radissondurham facebook.com/radissondurham

HOTEL, DURHAM