THE TEMPEST ARMS
Elslack Skipton
Tel 01282 842450
[email protected]
BD23 3AY
Fax 01282 843331
www.tempestarms.co.uk
Thank you for considering the Tempest Arms at Elslack to hold your special day. This is the
most romantic and exciting time of your lives and you want to enjoy it to the full.
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, a super Public Bar
with roaring log fires and oak beams, into 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 Barn function room is full of character with many features including open stone
walls 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 for your guests
should they wish to stop over.
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.
You are most welcome to come and discuss your arrangements and view our function room any
time - just telephone to arrange an appointment.
We look forward to hosting your wedding at The Tempest Arms Hotel and will ensure our very
best service for your Special Day.
Veronica Clarkson
General Manager
NB – our ‘Tempest Room’ is now licensed for civil ceremonies for intimate weddings of
approximately 40 plus guests there is a charge for this service and for the room on the day
please ask for further details.
10 of the most frequently asked questions when enquiring about
A Wedding at the Tempest Arms Country Inn
Hopefully this will help you speed through the first part of your enquiry!
1. CAPACITY (maximum numbers): ~ civil ceremony numbers 45 ~
wedding breakfast 80 ~ evening reception 120
2. COST OF CEREMONY ~ £250.00 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
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 65/70 persons ~ traditional setting of rectangular tables in long
lines 70/80 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 time1.00am
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
(at 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 brides like to have all details and decorations
to contrast with 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 and table decorations.
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 £250.00 for the evening.
YOUR WEDDING BREAKFAST PACKAGE
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Our Wedding Package has been specially created to include all of the aspects required for a
successful wedding reception and 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 £45.00 per head
and includes three courses and coffee plus all the following below:
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 listen from start to finish
Honeymoon Stay-over Night for the Bride and Groom
Function Room Hire
Printed Menus
Warmed sausage and cheese rolls on arrival
Special Occasion Room Rates for Guests
Complimentary use of Cake stand and Knife
License Extension
White Cloths and Napkins
Half price stay over with full English breakfast ‘one year on’
to celebrate your first anniversary!
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 function room
Balloons, table gifts and added extras
Resident DJ
Costs will be provided on request
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WEDDING DAY 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
Mothe
Groom
Brid
e
r
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:

The Bride’s Father speaks on behalf of the Bride and proposes a toast to the Bride &
Groom
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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
WEDDING DAY MENU SELECTOR
Create your own Wedding Menu by selecting from the choices we can provide
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 sauté potatoes crispy bacon roast pine nuts
and a drizzle of tomato and basil dressing
CHEESE AND MANY ONION TARTLETS
served warm with a spicy tomato chutney
FISH CAKES
homemade fish cakes served with a Thai spice dip
SPRING ROLLS
hand rolled tiger prawn and crab with vegetable spring rolls served with a sweet spice sauce
HOMEMADE SOUPS
Tomato & Basil with Herb Croutons
Leek and Potato
Carrot, Orange and Coriander
Cream of Vegetable
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Italian Vegetable and Pasta
Choose one as a starter OR
as an additional course an extra £3.50 per head
MAIN COURSES
Please select one only for your reception and a vegetarian dish may be selected also
ROASTED RIB EYE OF BEEF
served with Yorkshire pudding and rich roast juices gravy
CHICKEN BUNDLE
chicken breast wrapped in bacon topped with a sauté onion and Dijon cream sauce
LOIN OF PORK
served with apple sauce, sage & onion stuffing and a light gravy
LAMB THINGY ME BOB
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
ROAST BREAST OF DUCK
served with fine English stuffing, bread sauce, apple sauce and roast gravy
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
Any of the above fish dishes can be made smaller should you wish to add a fish course
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to your menu for an extra £5.99 per head
Most main courses are served with roasted and buttered potatoes & fresh vegetables
DESSERTS
TANGY FRENCH LEMON TART
served with raspberry compote and whipped cream
RICH CHOCOLATE SACHE TORTE
served with thick cream
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
served with lashings of caramel sauce and cream
SUMMER FRUIT PUDDING
with berry stew and ice cream
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
with an apricot preserve and sauce Anglaise
RASPBERRY MESS
crushed meringue, natural yogurt, whipped cream and tangy raspberries
CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES
served with warm chocolate sauce and fresh cream
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
with a compote of black cherries
CHEESE PLATE
mild and mature cheeses, celery, oatcakes and walnuts
COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE
fresh filter coffee with cream
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LITTLE EXTRAS MAKE SPECIAL TOUCHES
Just by adding a little extra to your special day will 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.
CANAPÉS & NIBBLES
Ideal to have handed around on arrival
A selection of canapés other than sausage rolls and cheese rolls in light flaky pastry can be
knocked up for you and your party. We can theme it for you should you wish.
Please ask our hostess to advise.
£12.00 per platter based on 8 people approximately
ADDING AN EXTRA COURSE
You only get married the once 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 with a super choice of flavour’s to choose from
BLACKCURRANT/LEMON/MANGO AND GUAVA/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
LATE NIGHT SNACK ATTACK! - £3.00 per person
Great at the end of the evening just when you fancy a quick nibble! Or maybe when your
wedding breakfast is just that bit later and most of your guests have been during
the day a full buffet isn’t always required!
BACON ROLL / SAUSAGE MUFFIN WITH HOMEMADE BROWN SAUCE
ADD PETIT FOURS & FUDGE TO YOUR COFFEE
Locally made chocolates and sweet meats – a lovely 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
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 nonrefundable 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:
£250.00
14 days prior to event:
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:
________________________
Date of Wedding:
________________________
Time of Wedding Breakfast:
____________
Time of Evening Reception:
____________
Number of Guests:
Breakfast: ________
Evening: _______
How many rooms required for accommodation ------------------------I enclose a cheque for £_______ as a deposit and agree to the terms and
conditions as detailed in the booking arrangements.
SIGNATURE :
DATE :
__________________________________
__________________________________
When completed please return this form with your deposit to: The General Manager
The Tempest Arms Country Inn
Elslack
Skipton
9
North Yorkshire BD23 3AY
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