Preferred Suppliers

Question 1

How long does the hotel provisionally hold a date for couples?

Answer

Your preferred date will be provisionally held for 14 days with no obligation to confirm. Once the 14 day period has ended, you may secure the date by paying a £1000 deposit, or we will release the date in our diary. You may be contacted within the 14 day period if there is demand from other couples for your date, but it will not be given to anyone else within the 14 day period.

Question 2

Do wedding package prices change depending on Suites / seasonally?

Answer

No- All our package prices are fixed. However, they will increase on a yearly basis.

Question 3

Is room hire included in your wedding packages?

Answer

Yes, all our packages within our Wedding Brochure include room hire.

Question 4

Are there minimum number requirements for booking a wedding?

Answer

There is no minimum number requirement however, our Wedding Banqueting Suites do have minimum numbers for your comfort.

Question 5

We have paid the deposit and held our date with the hotel. When do we need to pay the remaining balance?

Answer

The deposit of £1000 confirms and holds your date. 50% of your total is due 12 weeks prior to your wedding date. Full & Final Payment is due 10 days in advance of the wedding date. You may pay off as much or as little as you like in the intervening period at any time.

Question 6

When do we have to give final numbers of attendees?

Answer

Final numbers are required with a copy of your table plan at your 10 day detail appointment.

Question 7

When do we meet to discuss menu choices, set-up etc?

Answer

One of our wedding co-ordinators will be in touch 12 weeks prior to your special day, to organise a meeting where we will discuss and confirm all final details.

Question 8

How many bedrooms are in the hotel?

Answer

We have 120 bedrooms. There are 4 grades of room available to guests - Standard rooms, Premier Rooms, and Deluxe Rooms Deluxe & Executive Suites (Bridal Suites) & Grande Suites. Rates vary between grades. Guests must book direct by phone to avail of wedding rates (not offered online).

Question 9

Do I get any bedrooms at a reduced rate for my wedding?

Answer

We will reserve 10 premier rooms at a reduced rate for your guests as part of your wedding package. These rooms will require a passcode to book which can be given to you by your wedding co-ordinator. Guests must book these directly by telephone with our reservations team and cannot be booked online. If there are remaining rooms from your allocation of 10, they will be released for resale 4 weeks prior to your wedding. If all 10 rooms have been filled, and given we have the availability, we may be able to offer an additional allocation of rooms to your wedding package if requested. Any rooms sold are on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

Question 10

Can we use outside suppliers for food and/or drink?

Answer

No. All food and beverages must be purchased and consumed on-site (excluding sweets for sweet cart, see below). Patrons are prohibited from consuming alcohol other than alcohol supplied by La Mon. This will be rigorously enforced and we reserve the right to stop the wedding/close the bars if this condition is not strictly adhered to.

Question 11

Can we use outside suppliers for non-food/drink items such as centrepieces, flowers, decorations, chairs etc.?

Answer

Yes. All suppliers must provide their public liability insurance for equipment and/or supplies brought into the hotel, including bands, DJs, singers, etc.

Question 12

Can we organise to have Chinese Lanterns or Fireworks?

Answer

Chinese Lanterns are not prohibited. Fireworks can be organised directly via the hotel.

Question 13

When can my cake be delivered?

Answer

We cannot store wedding cakes overnight. The cake must be delivered on the day of your wedding.

Question 14

Is car parking available onsite?

Answer

Yes, we have 300 car parking spaces available on site and complimentary for all guests.

Question 15

How many people per table?

Answer

We have 6ft round tables that can accommodate comfortably 8-10 guests per table. We will discuss layouts with you closer to the time of your wedding.

Question 16

How long does the meal take to serve?

Answer

On average, excluding speeches, the meal takes approximately 2 hours from start to finish.

Question 17

Do we have to leave the banqueting room after the meal for the dancefloor to be set up?

Answer

We ask that guests return to the foyer while we prepare the room for dancing. That means clearing and moving tables, while the DJ sets up where your top table is positioned. It can take up to 1 hour to change a room around.