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FAQ

 

Does Linden House have a civil ceremony licence and if so, is there a fee?

Yes, Linden House does have a civil ceremony licence. Your civil ceremony must be booked through the local council, we can put you in touch if required.


What time can we access the venue?

For your wedding you have access from 9am on the day of your event. If you need additional time, please speak to the Events Coordinator.


Do we have to use your caterers?

Yes please. All catering is done internally through our Executive Head Chef and his team.


Yes, the chefs are more than happy to discuss bespoke menus. Please send through any requests to the Events Coordinator and we can design a bespoke menu just for you.

Can you offer a bespoke menu?


We don’t tend to arrange tastings as we believe that our reputation for really great food is enough. If, however, you would like to arrange a tasting this can most certainly be arranged. Please be advised there will be a charge depending on the tasting menu requested.

Do we get a tasting?


We like to ensure that our Events Coordinator and Operations Team have chatted to you at your meetings prior to your big day so that a team of familiar faces will be there to run your event on the day.

Do you provide a wedding coordinator on the day?


We have a really yummy selection of wines and can source even more through our wide array of suppliers. Should you still wish to bring your own please be advised that we charge £10 per bottle for Still Wine and £15 per bottle for Sparkling Wine.

Do you charge corkage?


Most definitely and we can create a children’s package for you, price available upon request.

Do you allow children in the venue?


We have a range of preferred suppliers, but these are just recommendations, you are welcome to bring your own suppliers. All we ask is that you put us in touch with your preferred suppliers so we can ensure everything runs seamlessly on the day.

Do you have suppliers we have to use?


Most certainly.

Can we bring pets to our wedding?


Yes, candles can be used inside or outside our venues. All candles must be in a jar or vessel which is higher than the tip of the flame.

Can we use candles in the venues?


Please use biodegradable confetti only.

Can we have confetti?


Unfortunately we do not allow items to be hung from the walls. Please speak to your Events Coordinator who will provide creative decorating ideas that work well at Linden House.

Can we hang anything on the walls of the venues?


We have a rather busy events programme and very limited storage so please speak to your Events Coordinator and we’ll do our utmost to assist you. All deliveries need to arrive during venue access times unless previously arranged.

Can we have items delivered and stored at the venue?


There is the Front Terrace located in front of Linden House. If you would like to drop off items for the wedding please arrange a convenient time with the Events Coordinator

Where do we load in / out for our wedding?


There is no on-site parking during weddings so please make sure all guests are aware and are given information on local car parks.

Is there any on-site parking at the venue?


Any large items like furniture (tables / couches / seats) or bar structures must be collected that evening. We do allow storage of some smaller items to be left until the next working day but this is subject to space and our event schedule for that week.

When does everything need to be out of the venue?


Linden House has ground floor step free venue access and one wheelchair accessible toilet. Please inform the Events Coordinator prior to the big day as the Events Team will need to arrange ground floor access through the rear of the venue.

Does Linden House have wheelchair access and facilities?


Of course you can have a humanist ceremony at Linden House.

Can we host a humanist ceremony in the venues?


Most certainly.

Do you allow live music and/or DJ’s?


Linden House is located in a residential area and as such we are very conscious of ensuring our neighbours are not disturbed by our Events. We would like for your guests to listen to levels of music that won’t cause permanent ear damage and as such we reserve the right to lower the volume if we feel that the levels are above acceptable. We allow DJs, live bands and we also have a large speaker which a phone, laptop or tablet can be plugged into.

Are there any sound restrictions at the venue?


Unfortunately, we do not allow live bands, Dj’s or acoustic performances outside on the Front Terrace during weddings or events.

Can we play music outside?


We ask that the service of alcohol and the playing of music stops at 23.00 with all guests having vacated the premises by 23.30 at the very latest.

What times does the reception need to finish by?