Weddings At Shapwick House

Booking Terms & Conditions

  1. A non-refundable deposit of £750.00 is required at the time of booking.  Our policy is to receive 50% of the estimated cost six weeks prior to the wedding and the remaining balance two weeks prior to the wedding.  Any extra charges that incur on the wedding day will be settled on departure.
  2. A provisional booking will be held for one week but will automatically lapse if we have not had written confirmation at the end of that period.
  3. For receptions booked some months in advance we will do our utmost to hold the prices initially quoted.  However food / wine costs vary from time to time and our process may in turn have to be altered.  We will advise you of this prior to the wedding date.
  4. All prices are inclusive of V.A.T at the current rate of 17.5%, and may vary in response to V.A.T changes.
  5. The choice of menu and estimated numbers must be advised at least four weeks in advance.
  6. The final numbers of guests must be advised two weeks prior to the wedding and this will be the number that the balance payable on that day is calculated.
  7. The number and ages of any children attending must be notified at the same time.  No charge will be made for children under two, children over the age of two will be charged at half adult rate.
  8. In the unfortunate event of cancellation with within six months of the reserved date, a cancellation charge of 50% of the total estimated bill will be required.  We recommend that you take out insurance to cover this or any other unforeseen circumstances.
  9. Between May and September Shapwick has a policy of a minimum number of 45 guests for the wedding breakfast.
  10. You will be liable for repairs carried out as a result of damage caused to any part of the premises or equipment therein by the negligence, wilful act or the default of yourselves or any person invited on your behalf.
  11. The management cannot accept responsibility for the loss or damage to guest’s property.
  12. Marquees - Maximum numbers for a formal wedding breakfast is 150 and up to a total of 170 guests for the evening function. A hook up charge of £200.00 is made by Shapwick House when using marquee in the grounds.

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