The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments
Weddings
Your Special Day
Welcome
THE FRIENDLY HOTEL WITH THE PERSONAL TOUCH!
If you are a couple dreaming of hosting your wedding in a venue which will provide memories for you to cherish
forever, may we take this opportunity to assure you, that should you choose the Riviera Hotel, the hotel with the
personal touch, you will be making an excellent choice.
At the Riviera Hotel we have the style and expertise to make your special day unforgettable. We believe that our role
is to provide you with an attentive professional team who understand your concern to have every small detail perfect.
We welcome the opportunity of getting to know you, so we can take the worry and strain out of the planning and
organising, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the celebrations. Our ‘one wedding per day’ policy assures you of
privacy and personal attention without being obtrusive. We offer three private function suites which can
accommodate 20-220 guests.
All the while our dedication and professionalism ensures that your special day will be filled with pure memories. You
can be assured that, once having decided to hold your wedding at The Riviera hotel, we will hold your hand at every
stage: taking you through each tiny detail and offering imaginative ideas to add to the success of your special day and
truly memorable occasion.
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CIVIL WEDDING CEREMONIES & CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS
The Riviera Hotel is the perfect venue for your Civil Ceremony. We offer a choice of two licensed rooms, each full of
warmth, character and natural day light. The Civil Ceremony usually lasts between 30 to 40 minutes, depending upon
your requirements. The ceremony can be enhanced with your own music selections and readings. Please check with
the Registrar as there are guidelines in place.
The Conservatory Restaurant
The Britannic Suite
Is the larger of our two rooms with
beautiful sea views. Perfect for larger
weddings, it can accommodate up to 140
guests.
Tastefully decorated, the Britannic suite is
ideal for intimate weddings and suitable
for up to 70 guests
£250
£350
Please note, if you choose to hold a Civil Ceremony at The Riviera Hotel it is your responsibility to
make the booking with the Registrar’s office (Registrar fees apply)
Rooms
ACCOMMODATION
The Riviera Hotel has 70 bedrooms. Every room has an en-suite bathroom, WIFI and tea and coffee making facilities.
Some rooms have beautiful sea views with a private balcony. Once you have booked your wedding, your bridal room
will be reserved and a maximum of 10 rooms may be booked by your wedding guests. We regret we cannot hold or
set aside 10 rooms for this purpose. Rooms are subject to availability and as we cannot guarantee that they will be
available, early booking is advisable.
Simplicity
WEDDING PACKAGES & PRICES
The Riviera Hotel offers two set wedding packages, or you can simply build your own. The Evening buffet is included
for all day guests.
The Classic Package
The Elegant Package
Arrival drinks reception of: Bucks fizz,
Pimms and lemonade or Summer/Winter
punch
Arrival drinks reception of Bucks fizz, Pimms
and lemonade, Prosecco or Pink Cava
Three course meal
1 Glass of wine with the meal
1 Glass of bubbly for the toast
Classic Evening Buffet (6 options)
Bridal Suite for the Bride and Groom
(including Breakfast)
Complementary Chair Covers (sash 50p)
£59 per person
Canapés (choice of three)
Three Course Meal
2 Glasses of wine with the meal
1 Glass of bubbly for the toast
Classic Evening Buffet (7 options)
Complimentary Chair Covers (sash 50p)
Mirror centerpieces with tea lights
Complimentary Use of the Cake Stand &
Knife
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If you wish to cater for additional evening
guests £13.50 per person
Complementary Dinner on your 1 Wedding
Anniversary
Bridal Suite for the Bride and Groom
(including Breakfast)
£69 per person
If you wish to cater for additional evening
guests £15.95 per person
Menu Choices
WEDDING BREAKFAST & MENU CHOICES
Our chefs are passionate about food and you can be sure your wedding menu will be created with the finest
ingredients available. Please select one option for all your wedding guests
Starters
Cream of vegetable soup
Tomato & basil soup with herb croutons
Field mushroom soup with roasted garlic
Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella salad served with dressed rocket leaves
Fan of Honeydew melon served with seasonal fruits and vanilla syrup
Smooth chicken liver parfait with toasted brioche
Succulent prawns bound in lime Marie rose sauce
Goat’s cheese tartlet served with seasonal leaves & beetroot dressing
Main Course
Roast leg of Lamb with rosemary & Garlic in a redcurrant jus.
Roast tenderloin of pork with crisp pancetta and a rich gravy.
Traditional Roast beef, with Yorkshire pudding & rich gravy.
. Roast Breast of chicken cooked in a white wine & mushroom sauce
Fillet of salmon poached in white wine served with parsley
Cannelloni stuffed with spinach & ricotta with a rich tomato sauce (V)
Mushroom Stroganoff served with savory rice (V)
Sweets
Eaton mess with crushed meringue, fresh strawberries, whipped cream and fruit coulis
Profiteroles with chantilly cream and chocolate sauce
Sticky Toffee Pudding with butterscotch sauce
Dark Chocolate Tart and vanilla cream
Lemon posset with shortbread
If you have your own menu ideas – just ask!!
All main courses are served with a choice of roast and new potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.
The Evening Buffet
Evening wedding receptions typically start at 7.30pm. Our Mauretania Suite can cater for up to 200 people and
features a large private bar and dance floor. We can also recommend our resident DJ, who will entertain your party
until late!
Classic Evening Buffet
Signature Buffet
Mixed sandwich platter made up of ham,
cheese, Tuna mayonnaise, Egg mayonnaise
fillings (please select weather you would
like brown, white bread or a mixture of
both)
Mixed sandwich platter made up of ham,
cheese, Tuna mayonnaise, Egg mayonnaise
fillings (please select weather you would like
brown, white bread or a mixture of both)
Mini sausage rolls
Breaded chicken goujons
Assorted pizza bites
Breaded mushrooms with garlic mayo
Mini spring rolls
Mini pork pies
Chicken drumsticks with barbecue glaze
Mini Scotch Eggs
Spiced style wedges with sour cream and chive
Goat’s cheese and tomato bruschetta
Fish goujons with tartare sauce
Contact
We know that all weddings are individual and you should have what you want on your big day! If you would
like a theme or if you have your own menu ideas – just ask us, we are more than happy to help!
We would welcome the opportunity to show you around our hotel and to discuss your wedding
requirements over coffee.
For further information please call us on 01202 763653 or e mail
[email protected]
Visit our website www.rivierabournemouth.co.uk
1.
CONFIRMATION OF BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT
A booking will only be considered as confirmed when the Hotel has received payment of the non-refundable deposit of £500 (or such
other amount as may be agreed) and a signed copy of these Terms and Conditions. Where a client has in place approved credit
facilities with the Hotel, a booking will be confirmed on receipt by the Hotel of written confirmation of the booking from the Client.
The balance of the confirmed value is payable no less than 14 days prior to the date of the event. The confirmed value is the total
amount of the agreed charges as stated in the Hotel’s confirmation letter. Where the confirmed booking has been made on behalf
of another party, the person or company making the booking (“the Client”) will be liable for all payments and costs unless expressly
agreed otherwise by the Hotel in writing. Where more than one person signs this contract, they accept joint and several liability
hereunder,
2.
CANCELLATIONS
In the event of a booking being cancelled, the deposit will be forfeited and the following charges will be made:
Period of Notice
Cancellation Charge as % of Confirmed Value
90 days or more prior to arrival
25%
Less than 90 days but 60 days or more
50%
Less than 60 days but 21 days or more
75%
Less than 21 days prior to arrival
100%
3.
VARIATION OF CONFIRMED BOOKINGS
Up to 14 days prior to the date of arrival, Clients may reduce the number attending a function or conference by up 10% without
invoking the cancellation provisions. For a variation of more than 10% of the confirmed value or numbers where the function or
event is held, the Hotel reserves the right to make a charge of 90% of the confirmed value. The cancellation provisions will apply at
the sole discretion of the Hotel. If the variation is a reduction of 10% or more of the confirmed booking, the Hotel may at its
discretion provide a more appropriate room or venue.
The Hotel reserves the right at its own discretion to treat as a cancellation:
a.
Any variation being a reduction of 10% or more of the confirmed number or value or
b.
Any requested postponement to the confirmed booking date
4.
NUMBERS ATTENDING
a.
The Client shall not less than 14 days prior to the event give to the Hotel details of the final number attending the function
and this will be the minimum number charged. The acceptance of any increase over the previous number advised will be at the
Hotel’s discretion.
b.
Where a booking includes bedroom accommodation, full details of the number of persons staying together with the type
of accommodation and length of stay must be stated in writing no less than 14 days prior to the date of arrival, or sooner if
requested.
5.
CHARGES
a.
Settlement of accounts is due on presentation failing which interest may be charged at 2.5% per week. The Hotel reserves
the right to withhold or withdraw credit facilities at any time without notice and to charge outstanding amounts to the Client’s
credit or debit card. Clients who have in place approved credit facilities with the Hotel agree to pay all charges on the due dates,
that is, within 30 days, failing which interest will be charged at 2.5% per week.
b.
If the Client has any queries on any part of an invoice, the Client will pay the undisputed balance of the sum owing on the
date due and the remainder on resolution of the query.
c.
Should the level of any specific commodity increase inordinately, the Hotel may find it necessary to amend the prices
quoted but will give as much notice as possible to the Client in case an alternative can be agreed. Unless stated otherwise, prices
quoted are inclusive of VAT at the rate current at the date quoted. We reserve the right to increase our price to you should the VAT
rate be different at the date of your invoice.
d.
The Client agrees to pay the Hotel for any food and beverages or other services not provided for in this contract but made
available upon the request of the Client or one of its representatives, unless the Hotel has received specific instructions in writing
that such services are provided only on the basis of direct cash settlement by the guests or attendees.
e.
If there are delays in the settlement of accounts, interest may be charged as above and any collection costs incurred by the
Hotel (including fees billed by collection agencies, credit reference agencies, solicitors’ and court costs) will be added to the final
account payable.
6.
CLIENT USE OF THE HOTEL
a.
The Client undertakes to begin the function at the agreed time and ensure that the guests, invitees and other persons
vacate the premises at the closing hour indicated.
b.
The Client undertakes not to bring beverages or food of any kind into the Hotel and not to cause or permit the guests to do
so, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Hotel.
c.
No advertisement, notice, banner, decoration or any other item in relation to the function may be displayed or attached to
any part of the interior or exterior of the Hotel without prior approval of the Hotel. Approval of display does not include approval of
the means of display.
d.
The Client accepts liability for any missing items and for any damage caused by him/her/it or any of his/her/its guests,
invitees or persons attending the function or by persons working on their behalf during the set up or dismantling of equipment used
by them whether in rooms reserved, or in any other part of the Hotel. The Client further undertakes to pay full restitution for the
making good of any material damage to furniture, carpets, decorations equipment or other Hotel property howsoever caused by
such persons. The Hotel is not able to accept liability for loss or damage to property owned by or in possession of the Client whilst
that property is on the Hotel premises.
e.
The Client undertakes to conduct his/her/its function in an orderly manner and in full compliance with the rules of the
Hotel management and with all applicable legislation. On leaving the function guests are requested to behave quietly and with
consideration for other guests and local residents.