Whistledown. Magical, unforgettable, the happiest day of your lives. That s the day we want to create for you.

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At the Whistledown, we understand that planning for the most important day of your life means

selecting a wedding venue that offers nothing but the best so be assured that when you choose

The Whistledown Hotel you are choosing the perfect wedding venue.

We offer you inspiring cuisine, exceptional standards of service and a team of dedicated staff who

will ensure that every detail of your day is considered.

Every wedding at The Whistledown Hotel is uniquely intimate and personal, creating a truly

memorable dream wedding. From the grandest of entrances to the tiniest of details, we will

provide precious memories of your wedding day.

At The Whistledown Hotel we can host a civil ceremony or an informal blessing . With striking

views over Carlingford Lough, The Lough Cairlinn Suite is the ideal room for smaller intimate

civil ceremonies. For larger gatherings we can facilitate a civil ceremony in The Oisin Suite.

Our experienced wedding co-ordinator will assist you with the careful planning of all aspects of

your wedding, from the ceremony through to the celebrations afterwards.

On request we will be able to advise you of the dates that are available for your special day or

arrange an appointment to discuss your wedding plans at your convenience.

The prices listed in this brochure relate to the year 2016. You should budget a 5% increase for

each subsequent year.

The Whistledown Hotel, 6 Seaview, Warrenpoint, County Down, N. Ireland BT34 3NH www.thewhistledownhotel.com Tel: (028) 4175

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Why should a Bride and Groom choose The Whistledown Hotel

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Our loca on is spectacular and we have an excellent wedding team on hand to guide you through your special day.

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_{The Whistledown Hotel overlooks Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains. Whistledown brides have}

had beau ful pictures taken on the beach with this magniﬁcent backdrop.

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_{We are situated beside Warrenpoint Park with it’s historic bandstand – another great photo opportunity}

and any guests with young children have plenty to keep them amused. Guests are also able to take a stroll along

the promenade and enjoy the view.

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_{The Whistledown hosts only one wedding per day so the bride and groom have our undivided a(en on.}

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We individualise each wedding and give it a personal touch.

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We oﬀer a wide variety of menu choice to enable the bride and groom to select the perfect wedding meal.

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_{Food is cooked fresh on the day of the wedding by our team of experienced chefs.}

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_{All food is silver served by professional silver service staﬀ.}

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_{We oﬀer an extensive wine list}

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Management and staﬀ work hand in hand to ensure that from the moment the bride and groom steps through

our doors they receive excellent service.

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_{There is a con nuity of staﬀ. From the moment you decide to have your wedding in the Whistledown you}

will always be dealt with by the same person.

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_{The hotel bar is reserved for your wedding guests.}

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_{Our func on room provides its own restroom facili es.}

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The func on bar is contained within the wedding room.

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_{The bridal suite enjoys a fantas c view of Carlingford Lough.}

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_{Our wedding couple can block book all bedrooms on request.}

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_{Library area is ideal for photographs with the fairy-light backdrops and ornate interior - as is the bridal suite.}

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_{Breakfast in bed is available on request.}

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We have a separate smoking area situated in the hotel courtyard with superb panoramic views of the Lough.

In the summer your guests are welcome to enjoy a drink on the outside pa o and soak up the view.

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_{A deposit of £1000 is required to secure your wedding date with all other monies not payable un l the morning}

a3er the wedding.

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ALL-INCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGES 2016

The Dream - All Inclusive Wedding Package

The Elegance - All Inclusive Wedding Package

The Fairy-tale - All Inclusive Wedding Package

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The ‘Dream’ All Inclusive Package

♥ _{One wedding a day policy as we focus on you and you alone.}

♥ _{We oﬀer one to one consultation with our wedding co-ordinator}

and management team in the run up to your big day.

♥ _{You will receive personal attention throughout your wedding day}

from our wedding co-ordinator....

♥ _{A red carpet welcome on arrival for you and your guests.}

♥ _{Complimentary champagne for the Bride and Groom on arrival}....

♥ _{Arrivals reception of tea, coﬀee and homemade heart shaped}

shortbread for your wedding guests. ♥ _{Use of our cake stands and silver cake knife.}

♥ _{Printed Guest Lists and personalised souvenir Wedding Menus for}

you and your guests.

♥ _{Mirror centrepieces with single candlesticks and 3 tea lights on}

the tables.

♥ _{White linen table Cloths for all tables with crisp white linen}

napkins....

4 Course Dinner Menu

Soup

Traditional Irish Vegetable Broth.

Main Course

Roast Breast of Chicken with Baked Ham, herb stuﬃng and roast gravy

served with a choice of two vegetable & two potato dishes

Sweet

Pavlova dressed with seasonal berries and a raspberry Coulis. Tea and coﬀee and after dinner mints.

Evening Buffet

Selection of sandwiches and cocktail sausages served with tea and coﬀee. (Evening buﬀet caters for day guests. Additional evening guest’s

food requirements are charged separately)

Price £40.00 per person Friday and Saturday

Price £38.50 per person Monday to Thursday

WINTER WEDDINGS - OCTOBER—FEBRUARY

Price £37.00 per person

(All North & South Bank Holidays excluded. Also 26th December – 31st December excluded) Fairy-light Backdrop available on request at a discounted rate.

♥_{Free standing candelabra for entrance area.}

♥ _{Fairy-light backdrop to the bridal entrance area which provides}

a beautiful back-drop for indoor photographs. ♥ _{A choice of chair covers and colour co-ordinated bow.}

♥ _{Jugs of orange juice on all tables.}

♥ _{A Pamper Gift Box for the ladies restroom.}

♥ _{Complimentary Overnight Accommodation in our unique}

Bridal Suite on the night of your wedding which commands a spectacular view of Carlingford Lough. ♥ _{Two complimentary rooms with breakfast for the parents.}

♥ _{Complimentary fruit bowl in the Bridal Suite.}

♥ _{Special accommodation rates for all of your wedding guests.}

♥ _{A personalised wedding gift from the Whistledown}

♥ _{Complimentary hire of the banqueting suite.}

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Dream Package Options

The price of the main course includes a choice of

two potato dishes and two vegetables dishes from the following list:

Vegetables

Honey roast baton carrots. Bu9ered turnip with bacon. Sugar snap peas sautéed with herbs. Florets of cauliﬂower with a cream cheese sauce.

Tradi6onal broccoli hollandaise. Selec6on of bu9ered green beans. Brussel sprouts in hazelnut bu9er and bacon bits. Carrot and parsnip crush with ground black pepper.

Potatoes

Creamed Mashed Potato

Champ - Ireland’s favourite mash potato with scallions, bu9er and cream.

Croque$e- Hand-shaped creamed potato in a homemade golden crumb.

Chateau roast - Tradi6onal turned roast potato.

Garlic chateau - Diced roast potato with garlic.

Biarritz - Mashed potato ﬂavoured with ham & diced pepper.

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The ‘Elegance’ All Inclusive Package

shortbread for your wedding guests. ♥ _{Use of our cake stands and silver cake knife.}

♥ _{Printed Guest Lists and personalised wedding menus for you and}

your guests.

♥ _{Mirror centrepieces and silver candelabras on the tables.}

♥ _{White linen table cloths for all tables with crisp white linen}

napkins....

♥ _{Fairy-Light backdrop to the bridal entrance area which provides a}

beautiful back-drop for indoor photographs. ♥ _{A choice of chair covers and colour co-ordinated bow.}

♥ _{Complimentary overnight accommodation in our unique}

Bridal Suite on the night of your wedding which commands a spectacular view of Carlingford Lough.

♥ _{Two complimentary bedrooms for the Bride and Groom’s parents.}

for the happy couple.

5 Course Dinner Menu

Starter

Chilled Fantail of Melon

Garnished with seasonal berries and a passion-fruit Coulis

Soup

Traditional Irish Vegetable Broth

Main Course

Traditional Roast Co. Down Turkey and Baked Irish Ham with herb stuﬃng, a roast gravy and cranberry sauce. Served with a choice of two vegetable and two potato dishes.

Sweet

Freshly Baked Chocolate Proﬁteroles and a warm chocolate sauce. or

Cheesecake

Tea and Coﬀee and after dinner mints

Bride & Groom Toast

Glass of house red, white or rosé wine for each guest.

Evening Buffet

Selection of sandwiches and cocktail sausages and sausage rolls Served with tea and coﬀee.

(Evening buﬀet caters for day guests—additional evening guest’s food requirements are charged separately) Price £47.50 per person Friday and Saturday Price £46.00 per person Monday to Thursday

WINTER WEDDINGS - OCTOBER—FEBRUARY

Price £44.00 per person

Fairy-light Backdrop available on request at a discounted rate.

( All North & South Bank Holidays excluded - Also 26th December – 31st December excluded)

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Elegance Package Options

Vegetables

Tradi6onal broccoli hollandaise. Selec6on of bu9ered green beans. Brussel sprouts in hazelnut bu9er and bacon bits. Carrot and parsnip crush with ground black pepper.

Potatoes

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The following All Inclusive Wedding Package is available for weddings of 90+ Adult Guests

The ‘Fairy-tale’ All Inclusive Package

shortbread for your wedding guests ♥ _{Use of our cake stands and silver cake knife.}

♥ _{Printed guest lists and personalised wedding menus for you and}

your guests.

♥ _{Mirror centrepieces and silver candelabras on the tables}

♥ _{White linen table cloths for all tables with crisp white linen}

napkins....

♥ _{Fairy-light backdrop to the bridal entrance area which provides a}

beautiful back-drop for indoor photographs. ♥ _{A choice of chair covers and colour co-ordinated bow.}

♥ _{Complimentary overnight accommodation in our unique}

Bridal Suite on the night of your wedding which commands a spectacular view of Carlingford Lough.

♥ _{Two complimentary bedrooms for the bride and groom’s parents.}

for the happy couple.

5 Course Dinner Menu

Starter

Traditional Chicken Caesar Salad.

Breast of Chicken tossed with Cos Lettuce, bacon lardons, croutons and parmesan shavings served with a homemade garlic and anchovy dressing.

Soup

A Choice of one of the following soups

Cream of Carrot and Ginger Soup garnished with fresh chives. Traditional Irish Vegetable Broth, Cream of Potato and Leek Soup.

Cream of Mushroom Soup, Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup..

Main Course

Prime Sirloin of Irish Beef roasted with cracked black pepper and herbs served with a red wine jus and choice of two vegetable and two potato dishes.

Sweet

A choice of one of the following desserts:

Toberlone Cheesecake. Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur Cheesecake, Fresh Irish Strawberry Cheesecake, Mint Chocolate Aero Cheesecake,

Strawberry Meringue Shortbread garnished with seasonal berries,

Belgian Chocolate Cup ﬁlled with strawberries and served with a homemade ice cream. Freshly Baked Chocolate Proﬁteroles & warm chocolate sauce.

Tea or black coﬀee and After Dinner Mints to ﬁnish.

Bride & Groom Toast

Glass of house red, white or rose wine for each guest.

Evening Buffet

Selection of sandwiches, cocktail sausages and chicken goujons served with tea & coﬀee.

(Evening buﬀet caters for day guests – additional evening guest’s food requirements are charged separately) Price £ 50.50 per person Friday and Saturday

Price £49.50 per person Monday to Thursday

WINTER WEDDINGS - OCTOBER—FEBRUARY Price £48.00 per person Fairy-light Backdrop available at a discounted rate.

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Fairy-tale Package Options

Vegetables

Tradi6onal broccoli hollandaise. Selec6on of bu9ered green beans.

Green beans wrapped in bacon.

Brussel sprouts in hazelnut bu9er and bacon bits. Carrot & parsnip crush with ground black pepper.

Potatoes

Tradi(onal Boiled - Choice of whole boiled potato or creamy mash potato.

Starter Alternative

Breaded Mushrooms

Served on crisp salad leaves with a garlic and chive mayonnaise and salad garnish

Individual Chicken Vol-au-vent

Filled with breast of chicken in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce

Chilled Fantail of Melon

Garnished with seasonal berries and a passion-fruit Coulis

Homemade Fishcake

Served with a lemon and caper dressing and mixed salad leaves. (£2 extra)

Soup Alternative

Cream of Carrot and Ginger Soup garnished with fresh chives Tradi(onal Irish Vegetable Broth

Cream of Potato and Leek Soup Cream of Mushroom Soup Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup

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Vegetarian Options

A selec6on of main courses from which to pre-choose one op(on available to any vegetarian guests at your wedding

Baked Brie or Goats Cheese caramelised red onion tartlet with roasted pine nuts and Parmesan salad Vegetarian Thai Red curry with basma6 rice

Poached Penne with a creamy mushroom, leek and onion sauce served with a slice of crunchy garlic bread

Pan-Fried Mediterranean vegetables and Parmesan Riso9o

Evening Finger Buffet Options

Tea / Coﬀee and a Selec6on of Sandwiches £4.00 Chicken Goujons with Garlic Mayonnaise £2.20 Spiced Chicken skewer with a hot sweet and sour sauce £2.30

Cocktail Sausages £1.35 Cocktail Sausage Rolls £1.35 A selec6on of Vol-au-Vents. £1.35

(Price indicates cost per por6on)

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Bacon Rolls £4.20

(Price indicates cost per por on)

Cone of French Fries £2.50

With a choice of Cod Goujons or Chicken Goujons £4.95

We recommend that you cater for 100% of your total guests day and evening invitees when calculang numbers for your evening buﬀet if choosing either of the opon 2 detailed above.

Please note that the Whistledown cannot guarantee that any product on these menu selecons is totally free from nuts or nut derivaves.

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Pre Dinner Drinks

Fresh Strawberry Champagne Cocktail (£22 per jug/8 ﬂutes per jug)

Kir Royale (£22 per jug/8 glasses per jug)

Flute of Guinness £1.20 per ﬂute

Bucks Fizz (£22 per jug/8 ﬂutes per jug)

Mulled Wine (Per glass) £3.50

Seasonal Fruit Punch- alcoholic (Per glass) £3.50

Seasonal Fruit Punch- non-alcoholic (Per glass) £2.50

Sparkling Wine (Priced per bo9les consumed)

Sparkling Apple Juice (per jug) £5.50

Drinks to compliment your meal

Selec6on of ﬁne wines available on request

Champagne and Sparkling Wine

Please ask to see our selec on

All prices included in this menu are guaranteed from 01/01/2016 un(l

31st December 2016 and assume that you will avail of a full bar facility.

A deposit of £1,000 is required to secure your Wedding booking.

All deposits and ﬁnal wedding payments will be accepted by cash, credit or debit card. Unfortunately we are no longer able to accept cheques.