Wedding Receptions
At the John Godber Centre we understand that your wedding day will be a day that you will remember for a lifetime and one that will remain in the memory of your guests for a long time to come.
You will benefit from our in-house dedicated wedding planning team. We take the utmost care in the preparation and execution of each of our events.
Whatever the size of your wedding we have a range of rooms and facilities to suit all your needs including two bars, a large reception hall, two ground floor suites and a grand staircase, offering ideal photo opportunities.
You can be as creative as you want to with our blank canvas rooms. We can offer suggestions on how to decorate your room and add those individual touches to make your reception unique.
The spacious Portland is perfect for Wedding celebrations, with its own private entrance from the car park and St Mary Magdalene Church's churchyard. The hall benefits from a large stage to add a unique touch to your wedding reception and is ideal for bands and DJs, with a private adjoining bar area.
The Portland can hold up to 120 guests for a seated meal with dance floor or 200 guests for an evening reception.
We can create a package to suit everyone’s style but we have also tailored a number of packages to suit all tastes and budgets, and ensure your guests’ expectations are always exceeded. We can also help you source musicians, children’s entertainment, florists, hotels and transport; helping you to create your most special day.
Basic Room hire package for weddings £400.00
- All day access to the Portland from 9.30am
- Bar open during the reception until 11pm
- Use of the kitchen for caterers
Bronze Wedding Reception Package £850.00
- All day access to the Portland from 9.30am
- Bar open during the reception until 11pm
- Use of the kitchen for caterers
- Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications dressed with table linen
- DJ to play at your reception 16.00 – 23.00
Silver Wedding Reception Package £1,200.00
- All day access to the Main Hall from 9.30am
- Bar open during the reception until 11pm
- Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications dressed with table linen
- Use of the kitchen for caterers
- Cake stand and cake knife
- DJ to play at your reception 16.00 – 23.00
- Chair Covers with organza sashes in your chosen colour scheme*
- Coloured mood lighting to tie into your chosen colour scheme
Gold Wedding Reception Package £1,800
- All day access to the Main Hall from 9.30am
- Bar open during the reception until 11pm
- Decorated chairs with covers and sashes
- Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications dressed with table linen
- Use of the kitchen for caterers
- Cake stand and cake knife
- DJ to play at your reception 16.00 – 23.00
- Chair Covers with organza sashes in your chosen colour scheme*
- Postbox for guests cards for the happy couple
- Two rose trees with fairy lights and co-ordinating decorations
- Centrepieces for guest tables^
- Sparkle backdrop for top table
- Coloured mood lighting to tie into your chosen colour scheme
Catering
In addition to the above room hire packages why not add the following
catering and drinks packages:
Crystal Buffet £7.00 per person, including:
- Selection of sandwiches
- Mini sausage rolls
- Savoury eggs
- Homemade quiches
- Cheese and onion rolls
- Cocktail sausages
- Variety of crisps
- Selection of mini cakes
Diamond Buffet £10.50 per person, including:
- Glass of sparkling wine or orange juice on arrival
- Selection of sandwiches
- Mini sausage rolls
- Savoury eggs
- Homemade quiches
- Cheese and onion rolls
- Cocktail sausages
- Variety of crisps
- Selection of mini cakes and biscuits
The John Godber Centre is a licensed venue and therefore all drinks must be purchased from the Centres bars and as such the venue does not offer dry hire or corkage options
Download the John Godber Centre Wedding Receptions brochure.
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