Wedding Etiquette Information

Wedding packages
2015/16
Wedding Breakfast
Menu Selection
Blue Funnel’s menu selection is designed for you to choose the ideal package for your
wedding.
These tailored packages have been carefully selected to cater for your taste and your
budget.
Set & bespoke packages can be discussed with our Wedding Co-ordinator and
Restaurant Manager
~ The Eling Package ~
1 Hour complimentary boarding for you and your guests followed by a 4 hour cruise taking in the River Eling,
and views of Southampton’s world famous docks, international ships and picturesque Southampton Water.
On Boarding
Bucks Fizz Reception
Buffet 1
Light Buffet to include:
A selection of sandwiches (inc V)
Sausage rolls
Pizza wedges (V)
Chicken drumsticks
Savoury eggs
Bowls of crisps (V)
£35.00
Buffet 1 is a self-serve buffet; tables will be laid up with white linen & white napkins
This package includes a DJ & Disco. You are welcome to provide the DJ with a playlist with prior notice
The Eling package is based on a minimum of 80 guests; lower numbers may incur an additional cost
Maximum number of guests for this package is 220 day or evening
Extra hours cruising can be added to this package for £275 an hour
~The Solent Package ~
1 Hour complimentary boarding for you and your guests followed by a 4 hour cruise along the Solent,
with views of Southampton’s world famous docks and international ships. See the beauty of the
shoreline lit up at night.
On Boarding
Bucks Fizz Reception
Buffet 2
Buffet will include a selection of:
Mixed selection of sandwiches with assorted fillings (inc V)
Warm potato wedges (V)
Selection of mini pizzas wedges (inc V)
Mini quiche selection (inc V)
Chicken sate & dip
Fish goujons
Sausage rolls
Pork pies
Savoury eggs
Mini sausages
Fresh vegetable crudités & dip (V)
Bowls of crisps (V)
£45.00
Buffet 2 is a self-serve buffet; tables will be laid up with white linen and napkins in your colour choice
Local businesses can be recommended for additional dressing if required
This package includes a DJ & Disco. You are welcome to provide a playlist for the DJ with prior notice
The Solent package is based on a minimum of 80 guests; lower numbers may incur additional cost
Maximum number of guests for this package is 200 day or evening
Extra hours cruising can be added to this package for £275 an hour
All cruise routes on all packages are at the captain’s discretion
Blue Funnel can cater to all dietary requirements with prior notice. We cannot guarantee all our products are 100% nut
free.
We reserve the right to alter and substitute menus according to availability and fluctuating prices without notice this refers
to all packages
~ The Hamble Package ~
1 Hour complimentary boarding for you and your guests followed by a 5 hour cruise which will take in views of
Southampton port and world famous docks for international shipping. You will also enjoy sailing along the
beautiful Hamble River which is world renowned for its yacht sailing and building.
On Boarding
Bucks Fizz Reception
Fork Buffet
Glass of sparkling wine for toast
A selection of fresh sliced meats,
Chicken drumsticks
Hot breaded mushrooms (V)
Mini quiche selection (V)
Green salads, tomato & cucumber (V)
Mediterranean pasta selection
Sun dried tomato salad (V)
Five bean spicy mixed salad (V)
Potato salad
(V)
Fresh crunchy coleslaw (V)
Hot new potatoes (V)
Freshly baked rolls (V)
Chef’s selection of desserts (V)
Coffee & mints
£55.00
Guests will be seated as to your table plan. The top table will receive Silver Service throughout the meal. Your
guests will be called up to the buffet by table where they will be served by the restaurant waiters.
Coffee & Mints will be served to guests during speeches along will a glass of sparkling wine for your toast
The tables will be laid up in white linen with napkins to match your chosen colour. A White backdrop will be
presented behind the top table which you are welcome to add additional dressing to in the colours of your choice
We can recommend local businesses for dressing the boat, table settings and chair covers if required
A DJ and disco are included in the package. You are welcome to provide a playlist for the DJ with prior notice
The Hamble package is based on a minimum of 60 main guests but can accommodate up to 120 main guests.
Lower numbers my incur extra costs
Maximum number of guest for this package including evening guests is 200
Additional hours sailing can be added to this package at £275 an hour
A light finger buffet for your evening guests consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls,
quiche, pizza wedges & crisps can be added to any package on request from £8.95 pp
~ The Beaulieu Package ~
I Hour complimentary boarding for you and your guests followed by a 5 hour cruise. Enjoy the sights and sounds of
Southampton from the water. See where the famous ship The Titanic was berthed. Enjoy spectacular views of all the local
rivers including the beautiful Beaulieu River privately owned by Lord Montague.
Example package 4
Bucks Fizz Reception
Silver Service Menu
Please select one menu choice from each course
5 Hour Cruise & Disco
Glass of house wine with meal
Glass of sparkling wine for toast
Starters
Mains
Tomato & basil soup with fresh baked roll (V)
Hot breaded mushrooms served with garlic mayonnaise (V)
Sweet melon ball trio in port
Roast chicken, sausage wrapped in bacon, savoury stuffing, a selection of seasonal vegetables,
Chef’s crispy roast potatoes & rich golden gravy
Rich roast beef with chefs own yorkshire puddings served with crispy roast potatoes
Seasonal vegetables and tasty dark gravy
Vegetarian nut roast OR Seasonal pastry tartlet accompanied by a fresh selection of vegetables
Crispy roast potatoes served with vegetarian gravy
Dessert
Home style apple pie served with fresh cream
Profiteroles served with ice cream
Tropical fruit salad served with cream or Ice Cream
Coffee & Mints
£65.00
Guests will be seated as to your table plan. All tables will receive Silver Service throughout the meal.
Coffee & Mints are served to guests during speeches along will a glass of sparkling wine for your toast
The tables will be laid up in white linen with napkins to match your chosen colour along with ribbons & bows on interior
poles. A White backdrop will be presented behind the top table which you are welcome to add additional dressing to in the
colours of your choice
We can recommend local businesses for dressing the boat, table centre pieces and chair covers if required
A DJ and disco are included in the package. You are welcome to provide a playlist for the DJ with prior notice
The Beaulieu package is based on a minimum of 60 main guests but can accommodate up to 120 main guests. Lower
numbers may incur extra costs. Maximum number of guest for this package including evening guests is 200
Additional hours sailing can be added to this package at £275 an hour
A light finger buffet for your evening guests consisting of sandwiches, sausage rolls,
quiche, pizza wedges & crisps can be added to any package on request from £8.95pp
Blue Funnel
The perfect venue
for your special day
We are delighted to send you a copy of our wedding brochure. At Blue Funnel we pride
ourselves on our outstanding customer care and attention to detail. All designed to
make your special day perfect.
What better way to spend your reception than on the beautiful Southampton Waters
being catered to by attentive staff and enjoying the best food and entertainment.
We have listed below some helpful tips to keep your timetable running as smoothly as
possible up to your big day.
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Set a date for your wedding and decide what type of ceremony you would like, religious or civil. Do
not delay in provisionally booking your church or licensed venue as they can be booked up a long
way in advance
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Work out the budget for your wedding and carefully record what each section will be costing you so
you are always aware of where you are financially
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Work out your guest list, this is important to do before you book your reception venue so you can be
aware of how many you will be catering for.
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Decide what type of reception you would like and provisionally book your venue
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Provisionally book your photographer, video and cars
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Once you know you have everyone in place for the dates and times of your choice confirm all your
bookings.
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Choose your menu as early as possible as you may need to know this for your wedding invites which
should be sent out about 3 months before the ceremony. You may like to include your gift list
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Order your wedding cake and wedding favours
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Shop for your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses, shoes, accessories and flowers. Not forgetting
outfits for the groom and best man
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Book your appointment with your hairdresser and beautician. If using these services its always a
good idea to have a practise run first
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Check your RSVPS and confirm final numbers with your venue organiser
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Don’t forget to organise your stag and hen parties in advance if you have large groups
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If you are going abroad on honeymoon don’t forget to check that your passport is in date
Wedding Etiquette Information
Top Table - It is traditional to seat everyone on a long table facing the guests. If you choose this more
formal traditional way, the layout is suggested as follows (facing the top table from the left) chief
bridesmaid, groom’s father, bride’s mother, groom, bride, bride’s father, groom’s mother and best man. The
bride & groom’s mother and father can of course sit together if you are more comfortable with this.
If you prefer a more informal set up square tables look attractive and the bride and groom can still be
seated at the top end of the table facing their guests.
A receiving Line – If you would like a receiving line this can be done either on arrival or before seating
guests for the wedding breakfast which is sometimes easier as the bride and groom do not always arrive at
the reception venue first. It is traditional for the order to be, bride’s parents, groom’s parents, bride and
groom, chief bridesmaid and best man. More informally it can be just the bride and groom.
Speeches – It is important to be prepared on the day, not to say you want to read your speech out word
for word from an A4 piece of paper but it is always handy to have some cue cards to remind you of the key
points. The speeches are traditionally given after the meal during coffee but if you are looking for a more
informal approach they can be spaced between each course. This is the order in which they are given - The
bride’s father who will propose a toast and thank everyone for coming during his speech followed by the
groom who also thanks everyone for coming. He will thank the best man and bridesmaids, gifts if desired
are given out at this point to them and those who have assisted with the wedding arrangements. The bride
may like to say a few words, giving her the opportunity to thank all those that have helped her and her
husband have their special day. She is followed lastly by the best man who during his hopefully humorous
and witty speech will read out cards from guests who couldn’t attend. He finishes his speech with a toast
and announces the cutting of the cake.
Lastly here are a few wedding traditions you may like to observe.
Wedding favours - are given out to the guests as a little reminder of your special day, traditionally it is
five of something such as sugared almonds or chocolates. Each one symbolises a different thing, health,
wealth, happiness, long life and fertility.
Wedding dress – we all know its traditional for the groom not to see the dress before the big day. It is
also tradition to wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. ‘Old’
represents the link between the bride and her family that is why a family piece of jewellery is often worn.
‘New’ represents success and good fortune in the brides new life, the wedding dress itself if usually the
‘new’ item. ‘Borrowed’ is often from a friend or family to remind her that they will be there for her when help
may be needed. ‘Blue’ this is the symbol for faithfulness, loyalty, and purity. A favourite ‘blue’ choice is the
garter as often seen in wedding photos!
The bride, standing to the left of the groom leaves his sword arm free and ready to fight off others who may
covert her as their bride
Throw your bouquet; whoever catches it will be next to be married.
Make sure the bride is carried over the threshold of your marital home, this is said to ward off and protect
her from evil spirits.
WINE LIST
WHITE WINES
Origin
Sweetness/Weight
Per Bottle
HOUSE: Orchard Boulevard/Sauvignon Blanc
Liebfraumilch Brunner
Il Banchetto Trebbiano Chardonnay
Tall Horse Cheinin Blanc
Long Acre Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio Principato
Nobilo Orca Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Grande Maison White
Chablis Chauvenet
USA
German
Italy
S. Africa
Australia
Italy
New Zealand
France
France
2
5
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
£12.95
£13.50
£13.95
£14.95
£14.95
£15.50
£16.95
£18.00
£25.00
USA
Italy
Italy
Argentina
Australia
S. Africa
New Zealand
Spain
S. Africa
C
C
C
D
D
C
B
D
D
£12.95
£13.95
£14.50
£14.95
£14.95
£14.95
£19.95
£19.95
£24.95
USA
Chile
3
2
£12.95
£14.95
Sparkling
Sparkling
Champagne
Champagne
Champagne
2
2
1
1
1
£16.95
£19.00
£39.95
£44.50
£69.95
RED WINES
HOUSE: Orchid Boulevard Merlot
Il Banchetto Sangiovese Rubicone
Olive Hills Nero D’Avola
Pantheras Malbec
Long Acre Shiraz
Tall Horse Shiraz
Babich East Coast Pinot Noir
Marques De Riscal
Koppie Valley Cabernet Merlot
ROSE WINES
HOUSE: Orchid Boulevard Zinfandel
Concha Y Toro Merlot Rose
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Italia Prosecco
Canals & Nubiola Brut Cava
Moet & Chandon
Germillet Brut Selection NV
Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label
We reserve the right to offer an alternative House Wine according to availability
Prices correct at time of printing February 2015