THE TEMPEST ARMS
Wedding days at the INN!
It gives us great pleasure to tell you about our inn in the heart of the glorious Yorkshire
Dales countryside
Planning and anticipating your Wedding Day should be a pleasure, and we are only too
happy to assist in your requirements to ensure that you and your guests have a
wonderful and carefree day.
The Tempest Arms is a superb location, with a true ‘Country Inn’ feel to it. We boast a
welcoming bar with roaring log fires and oak beams, and leading off - a beautiful cosy
snug with wood panelling, soft drapes and rich carpets. This room makes an ideal
meeting room for you and your guests.
Our Pick Hill room is full of character, with historic features including open stone walls,
a real log fire and great oak beams which date back many hundreds of years, making it
the ideal venue for your special day.
The Tempest also has 21 very comfortable quality en-suite bedrooms and suites to
accommodate your guests.
Please take your time and read through the information in our Wedding Brochure and do
not hesitate to call us with any questions you may have. We recommend that you start
planning your wedding at least six months in advance, although more notice may be
needed for a summer wedding due to availability of dates.
You are most welcome to come and discuss your arrangements, or view our function
room any time. Just pop in and have a wander, or if you have a number of questions we
do suggest booking an appointment so we can take time to answer all your queries.
We look forward to hosting your wedding at The Tempest Arms Hotel and ensure you
of our very best attention for your Special Day.
Veronica Clarkson
General Manager
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of the most frequently asked questions
1. CAPACITY
(maximum numbers) ~
CIVIL CEREMONY
45 guests licensed held in the SNUG only
WEDDING BREAKFAST
75 guests (dependant on table type)
EVENING CELEBRATION 120 guests
2. COST OF CEREMONY
~ £300.00 plus registrars fee
3. REGISTRAR ~ contact Skipton Mon - Fri 9.30am to 12.30pm plus Mon & Wed
1.30pm to 4.30pm on 0845 0349488 or 01609 780780
Email: [email protected] www.northyorks.gov.uk
4. ROOM LAYOUT~ Top table maximum 8/9 persons ~ round tables seat approx
8/10 guests per table – total 65/74 persons ~ traditional setting of rectangular
tables in long lines 70/75 persons
5. MENU OPTIONS ~ from the wedding breakfast selection please choose one
starter, one main course and one dessert only when planning your menu
6. EVENING BUFFET ~ see our dining page ~ BUFFET ~ for prices and menus
7. BAR LICENCE ~ latest bar opening time 1.00am
8. DRINK PACKAGES ~ we don’t offer packages as such, however, we can create a
bespoke package to include drinks on arrival, wine options, toasts etc
(Our normal bar prices and not inflated function prices!)
9. WHO PROVIDES THE TABLE DECORATIONS ~ You do! Your day is a very
personal day and we understand that most couples like to have all details and
decorations to complement their own colour scheme. We are however happy to
help, advise & even set your table décor. We can also recommend reputable
local suppliers of flowers, balloons, table decorations and chair covers.
10. ROOM CHARGES
We do not make a charge for the hire of public areas as agreed, however, if you
are only planning an evening style party/reception then there is a charge for the
hire of public areas, this being in the region of £300.00 for the evening.
Dependant on numbers and areas used.
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THE WEDDING BREAKFAST
Our Wedding Breakfast price has been specially created to include all of the aspects
required for a successful wedding reception, we have created a selection of menus that
cater for all tastes. You may choose from our menu selector to make it easy, it is a set
price of
below:
£45.00 per
head and includes three courses and coffee plus all the following
Children 12 years of age or under will be charged half price for half portions. Infants
will not be charged if they do not require a meal. Alternative children’s menu is also
available on request.
At The Tempest, we want your reception to be as individual as you are, so if you want
to make any changes or special requests we will be delighted to prepare a quotation
based on your requirements.
The cost of your Tempest Wedding Package includes the following:
Dedicated wedding host who will assist with your plans
Complementary Honeymoon Stay-over Night for the Bride and Groom
Function Room Hire
Printed Menus
Pork Pennies and Cheese & Tomato Brushetta Bites for your drinks
reception
Complimentary use of Cake Stand and Knife
License Extension until 1am
White Cloths and Napkins
Half price stay over in an Executive suite with full English breakfast ‘one
year on’ To celebrate your first anniversary! (there is a supplement if you would
like to stay in a Hot Tub suite)
Guests to your wedding can take advantage of our special luxury rooms, available for
one or two nights to guarantee that they arrive relaxed and refreshed with no worries
about driving home.
At the time of booking we would ask you to specify the number of bedrooms you wish
to reserve for either one or two nights. The allocation is held until six weeks prior to
the wedding. Any rooms remaining unsold at this stage will be released for general
sale. Prices will be supplied on application and may vary according to season.
We are able to assist with:
Floral arrangements for your tables and the Pick Hill room
Balloons, table gifts and added extras
Resident DJ
Costs can be provided on request
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HINTS & TIPS
Our staff will be available all day to make sure that your Special Day runs as smoothly
as possible. For ease and forward planning, a few commonly asked questions are
answered below:
What should the seating plan be?
There is no right and wrong plan - it should be structured
to reflect whatever would make your Wedding Breakfast
most enjoyable.
A traditional top-table seating plan is shown as an example:
Best
Man
Matron of
Honour
Groom’s
Father
Bride’s
Mother
Groom
Bride
Bride’s
Father
Groom’s
Mother
Bridesmaid
What is a line-up?
It is traditional for the Bride and Groom and their Top Table to greet their guests as
they move into the dining room to enjoy the Wedding Breakfast. The usual line up
order is:
The Bride’s Parents, The Bride and Groom, The Grooms Parents
The Bridesmaid(s) and The Best Man
If you choose to have a Master of Ceremonies or a Toastmaster, they will normally
organise the line up for you and keep it moving smoothly.
What happens about Toasts and Speeches?
These would normally take place at the end of the meal after cutting and distribution of
the wedding cake and sparkling wine or champagne.
The following is the usual order of proceedings:
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The Bride’s Father speaks on behalf of the Bride and proposes a toast to the Bride
& Groom
The Groom replies and thanks the Bride’s Parents, guests and then toasts the
Bridesmaids
The Best Man responds on behalf of the Bridesmaid’s and he also reads out any
cards and messages
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WEDDING DAY MENU SELECTOR
Create your own Wedding Menu by selecting from these choices:
STARTERS
OAK SMOKED SALMON
on a mound of baby potato, crème fraiche and dill salad
MUSHROOM AND STILTON CASSEROLE
button mushrooms simmered in a creamy concoction of Stilton and Port
CLASSIC PRAWN COCKTAIL
served with blush pink sauce and wholemeal bread and butter
SEASONAL FRUIT COOLIE
a collection of fresh fruits served chilled with a cool fruit coulis and chilly sorbet!
SMOOTH CHICKEN LIVER PATE
served with home made chutney and oat cakes
WARM SALAD
served on crisp salad leaves, sautéd potatoes, crispy bacon, roast pine nuts
and a drizzle of tomato and basil dressing
WARM BRIE
Fried in a crispy crumb, served with a fruity chutney
FISH CAKES
homemade fish cakes served with a Thai spiced dip
HOMEMADE SOUPS
Tomato & Basil with Herb Croutons
Leek and Potato
Carrot, Orange and Coriander
Cream of Vegetable
Italian Vegetable and Pasta
Choose one as a starter OR
as an additional course an extra £3.50 per head
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MAIN COURSES
Please select one only for your reception, a vegetarian dish may be selected also:
ROAST BEEF
served with Yorkshire pudding and rich roast juices gravy
CHICKEN BUNDLE
chicken breast wrapped in bacon topped with a sautéd onion and Dijon cream sauce
LOIN OF PORK
served with apple sauce, sage & onion stuffing and a light gravy
SLOW COOKED LAMB SHOULDER
a generous cut of lamb served on the bone served with minted gravy
BANGERS AND MASH
juicy traditional award winning pork sausages on creamy mashed potato with onion
sauce
A SUMMER COLLECTION
roast ham, coronation chicken, peeled prawns, poached salmon
served with a collection of super salads and buttered new potatoes
SALMON BLUSH
fillet of salmon steamed to perfection with a light cream sauce of tomato basil and
cream
PLAICE AND PRAWNS
fillet of plaice packed with prawns, finished with lemon herb cream sauce
SMOKED HADDOCK STACK
delicate smoked haddock fillet upon creamy mashed potato finished
with a Swiss cheese and prawn sauce
HADDOCK FILLET
stuffed with spinach and prawns coated with a classic fish stock sauce
Most main courses are served with roasted and buttered potatoes & fresh vegetables
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DESSERTS
FRESH LEMON POSSETT
With raspberry compote and shortbread
RICH CHOCOLATE SACHER TORTE
served with thick cream
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
served with lashings of caramel sauce and cream
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
with an apricot preserve and sauce Anglaise
MINI RASPBERRY MERINGUE
Topped with thick cream, fresh raspberries and runny fruity sauce
CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES
served with warm chocolate sauce and fresh cream
CHEESE PLATE
mild and mature cheeses, celery, oatcakes and walnuts
SWEET HEART PALMER
Crispy heart shaped puff pastry filled with fresh cream and strawberries
CARROT CAKE
Rich juicy classic cake served with vanilla ice cream
YORKSHIRE CURD TART
Sun dried fruits and a little spice in this traditional open tart, with cinnamon cream
BLUEBERRY AND LEMON CAKE
Lemon curd sauce and fresh cream
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COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE
fresh filter coffee with cream
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LITTLE EXTRAS
Add a little extra to your celebrations to make it a totally unique and special
celebration. We can just about do any request you may have but please take a look at
our suggestions and feel free to chat it through with our wedding host. If you have any
other requests then please just ask us.
CANAPÉS, NIBBLES & MINGLES
Ideal to have handed around on arrival
£19.95 per Platter (serves 4) - choose 5 from the selection
Marinated chicken skewer
Lamb kebabs with mint
Vegetable tikka kebabs
Battered haddock goujons
Grilled mini sausages & mustard dip
Mini Yorkshire puddings and gravy
Tiger Prawn curry spiced skewers
Mini spiced baby new potatoes with Spanish tomato sauce
Jacket wedges paprika and mayonnaise
Chicken goujons in crisp crumb
Deep fried battered cauliflower florets
Belly pork strips with sweet glaze
Mini soup bowls
Freshly baked breads and butter
Rock salt and pepper tossed hand cut chips
Baby baked jacket potatoes brushed with butter and speared with sticks
ADDING AN EXTRA COURSE
It’s a very special day, so why not add another course and make a banquet of it?
With a choice of options please check below
COOL SORBET - £2.00 per person
A refreshing option, choose from
BLACKCURRANT/LEMON/ RASPBERRY
FISH COURSE - £5.99 per person
Smoked Trout on creamed leeks
Mediterranean Prawn Pot
Smoked Haddock on spinach with cheese melting sauce
Crispy Haddock tart
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LATE NIGHT SNACK ATTACK! - £5.00 per person
Great at the end of the evening just when you fancy a quick nibble! Or as an alternative
to a full evening buffet.
Choose two options from the menu below £5.00 per head, you can add cones of chips as
an extra for £2.00 per head,
Crispy bacon and crusty bread
Pork sausage hot dog roll
Battered haddock goujons and chip cone
Southern fried chicken soft bun with spiced mayo
Giant sausage roll
Roast vegetable toastie
Mushroom and stilton on toast
Tomato and cheese toastie with ketchup
Beef burger in a bun
SWEETS AND TREATS
ADD PETIT FOURS & FUDGE TO YOUR COFFEE
Locally made chocolates and sweet meats – a delicious alternative to mints.
£2.50 per person
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Wedding Booking Arrangements ~ Terms and Conditions
Once you have decided on the date of your wedding, please contact the
Hotel Reception who will be happy to check availability and make a
provisional booking for you, which will be held for a maximum of fourteen
days.
In order to confirm your booking, please complete the Booking Form and
return with a non-refundable deposit of £250.00 within fourteen days of
your provisional booking being made.
Once final information is confirmed a pro-forma invoice will be forwarded
detailing all charges.
The Tempest reserves the right to require payment of deposit to a
predetermined level. Should the client fail to pay such deposit within 10
days of being required to do so, the Hotel may treat the booking as having
been cancelled by the client. In the event that a cancellation fee needs to
be implemented, the deposit is non-refundable and will be set against any
cancellation fee that may arise.
Based on total estimated revenue, the following pre-payment schedule applies:
On confirmation of booking:
14 days prior to event:
£250.00
Full balance
Any outstanding balance will be forwarded to you for payment within 14
days. Alternatively, any credit balance will be refunded within 14 days.
We regret that, at certain times of the year, we may not be able to host
your day function if an evening function is not required.
Corkage is not available for wedding receptions.
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BOOKING FORM
Please complete and return to The Tempest Hotel within 14 days of your
provisional booking being made.
Name:
_______________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Postcode:
________________________
Telephone Number:
________________________
Email Address __________________________________________________
Date of Wedding:
________________________
Time of Ceremony:__________ ___________
Ceremony Venue: __________________
Time of Evening Reception:
____________
Number of Guests:
Breakfast: ________
Evening: _______
How Many Rooms Required ________________________
I enclose a cheque for £_______ as a deposit and agree to the terms and
conditions as detailed in the booking arrangements.
Do you require our D.J _______________________
SIGNATURE:
__________________________________
DATE:
__________________________________
When completed please return this form with your deposit to: The General Manager
The Tempest Arms Country Inn
Elslack
Skipton
North Yorkshire BD23 3AY
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