Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
2015
Weddings
The Gardens offer a unique, stunning setting for your
special day and a spectacular backdrop for your
photographs. From a small intimate service and
reception to a large event – all can be arranged to the
highest standard. The Oak Pavilion, with its elevated
position and ‘aisle-like’ access walkway is the perfect
place for the ceremony. There are other unusual
buildings within the Gardens, such as the Summer
House, that are also fully licensed. Smaller intimate
receptions can be catered for in the Colonial Restaurant
Civil Ceremonies &
Wedding Receptions
Oak Pavilion – max 300 licensed capacity
Bothy – max 20 licensed capacity
Summer House – max 20 licensed capacity
Sculpture Trail Cabin – max 30 licensed capacity
Colonial Restaurant – max 60* licensed capacity
*Nov – Jan ONLY – subject to availability
Reception – Guest Capacity
Colonial Restaurant – 60 max
After 6:00pm (flexible), only from 1st Feb – 31st Oct
(excluding Floodlit Evenings event mid October) daily
from 1st Nov – 31st Jan, subject to availability.
West Lawn marquee – 300 maximum
(smaller options available)
Want to know more?
For more information about prices, menus,
including drinks, canapes or organising your
ceremony, a site visit to discuss, registrar, parking
or meet and greet contact the catering manager:
Robert Aldam, 01305 871732.
Email: [email protected]
after 6.00p.m (this may be flexible) until 11.30pm.
Larger receptions and/or evening parties can be
arranged on the West Lawn – the ideal location for a
marquee. Whatever the case, guests can have exclusive
use of the 30 acre Gardens after 5.00pm Please note
that the Gardens are open to the public from 10.00am
until 5.00pm and during this time the designated
wedding areas will be roped off.
“ All the staff
have been
brilliant, the
weather held
out for us, the
setting was
stunning, food
was lovely and
all our guests
commented on
the wonderful
venue.”
2015
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Weddings
Civil Ceremony only in the Oak Pavilion
10am to 5pm. To include ceremony area, access to
the gardens and free parking –
Saturday and Sunday
Monday to Friday
£750 inc VAT
£700 inc VAT
Package 1
Civil ceremony with a small reception
including hire of the Colonial Restaurant
with a two course meal. 6pm to 11.30pm
From £2735.00 (inc vat)
– (price based on 30 guests – Max 60)
Additional guests £34.50 per person
Package 2
Civil ceremony with a larger reception
including a marquee with a two course
meal. 12 noon to 11.30pm
From £7450.00 (inc vat)
– (price based on 80 guests)
Additional guests £34.50 per person
Want to know more?
For more information about prices, menus,
including drinks, canapes or organising your
ceremony, a site visit to discuss, registrar, parking
or meet and greet contact the catering manager:
Robert Aldam, 01305 871732.
Email: [email protected]
Two course meal options
Choose two from:Starters
Homemade Tomato and basil soup with a homemade roll
and local butter
Fanned Honey dew melon
Onion bhaji on a bed of leaves with a homemade chilli,
mint and yogurt drizzle
Dorset Paté & Melba toast
Main course
Roast pork with roast potatoes, homemade apple sauce
with seasonal vegetables
Poached Scottish salmon with baby potatoes, lemon
and parsley butter with seasonal vegetables
Chicken breast in a mushroom sauce with duchess potatoes
and seasonal vegetables
Plated cold meat salad with ham, chicken, beef, lettuce,
coleslaw, potato, ½ boiled egg
Dessert
Profiteroles with a chocolate sauce
Apple pie and Cream
Black forest gateaux
Coffee/Tea included
Terms and Conditions
• All charges above are inclusive of VAT.
• Dates will only be reserved on receipt of a non refundable deposit of 50%
of the agreed charge.
• Payment of the balance is required two months prior to the event.
• These fees do not include fees, payable to the registrar. The registrar can be
contacted on 01305 225153 or 01202 225153.
• To confirm your booking a signed copy of our terms and conditions must be
returned. Copies can be obtained from the Catering Manager or Wedding
Co-ordinator and should be returned to them when signed.