Enquiry Form

HOW MANY GUESTS CAN FIT INTO THE MEDICI SUITE?

The Medici Suite can seat up to 150 for a formal wedding breakfast, or 180 without a top table.

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DO YOU HAVE RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS?

Yes we do, please click here for more details.

You are more than welcome to use a supplier who is not on the list, please advise us of their details prior to the day.

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IS THERE ANY ACCOMODATION LOCALLY?

There are plenty of hotels and holiday homes in the local area, please click here for more details.

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IS THE VENUE ACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIRS?

The venue is fully accessible with a lift to all 3 floors. There is a disabled toilet and accessible route around Compton Acres Gardens.

Please make your coordinator aware of any guests with accessibility requirements.

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DO YOU HAVE A PA AND MUSIC SYSTEM?

We have a PA system in all three suites. You can play your own music, or use the playlists provided by The Italian Villa.

Please speak to your Event Coordinator for more information about how to connect your device as this may vary depending on the location and device used.

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WHAT TIME DO WE HAVE ACCESS TO THE VENUE ON OUR WEDDING DAY?

You will have access from 9am on the morning of your wedding to decorate the venue. Guests will have access from 45 minute before your ceremony time.

Please speak to your Event Coordinator if Suppliers need access any earlier than 9am.

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WILL WE MEET OUR EVENT MANAGER PRIOR TO THE DAY?

We will arrange a meeting with your Event Manager a few days prior to your Wedding. This gives you the opportunity to meet the person who will be taking care of all your personal requirements on the day.

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CAN THE COUPLE USE COMPTON ACRES GARDENS FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS?

You are more than welcome to take advantage of Compton Acres Gardens for your wedding photographs, we kindly ask you to respect that the gardens are still open to the public.

Part of The Italian Garden is yours for the day, upgrade to exclusive use for an additional fee.

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WHAT TIME DO THE GARDENS CLOSE?

Compton Acres Gardens will be locked at 4pm, no photography access will be available after this time.

The Italian Gardens close half an hour prior to sunset.

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DO WE NEED TO CONTACT THE REGISTRAR?

As soon as you have a wedding date in mind, please check the availability and book with BCP council.

Tel: 01202 123 232

Payment for your civil ceremony is paid directly to the registrar.

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IS IT FREE TO PARK IN COMPTON ACRES CAR PARK AND CAN GUESTS LEAVE THEIR CARS OVERNIGHT?

There will be 30 complimentary parking spaces reserved for you and your guests. Additional free parking can be found in the surrounding area. Guests can leave their cars overnight in the car park, but we do ask that vehicles are removed by 9.30am the following morning.

We would advise that any valuables or personal belongings are removed from vehicles as we cannot take any responsibility for any missing items. Vehicles are left at the owner’s risk.

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IS CONFETTI PERMITTED?

We will provide fresh rose petal confetti for you on your wedding day.

Confetti is for external use only.

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WHEN CAN WE COLLECT BELONGINGS LEFT OVER FROM THE WEDDING?

Everything must be collected by 10am the next morning.

The Italian Villa is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays unless an event is taking place, so please check with your Event Manager. We recommend removing any personal or valuable possessions at the end of the evening as The Italian Villa cannot take responsibility for any missing or damaged items.

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CAN WE HAVE A MENU TASTING?

If you are holding your wedding breakfast with us, you will be offered a complimentary menu tasting for 2 people. Your tasting will include 2 starters, 2 main courses and 2 desserts. Ingredients are subject to seasonality and upgraded dishes may incur a charge if selected. We are unable to offer tastings for canapés and buffet menus.

Tastings typically take place during our quieter period of November, January and February time, during the evening on a weekday and weekends where possible; although, these are not always guaranteed and down to the venue’s availability.

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ARE CANDLES AND TEA-LIGHTS ALLOWED AT THE VENUE?

Real candles are permitted on the tables in the Medici Suite during the meal. All candles need to be placed in safe, suitable holders. Candles in the Verona Suite and Siena Suite must be LED.

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HOW MANY GUESTS CAN BE SEATED AROUND EACH TABLE?

We have 2 sizes of round tables available. Our 6ft tables seat 8-10 people and our 5ft 6in tables seat 6-8 people. Top tables vary in shape and size and can seat between 2-10 people. Your top table can be positioned either end of the Medici Suite. Round tables can also be used as your top table.

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DO YOU SUPPLY HIGHCHAIRS?

We have 4 highchairs available at the venue.

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CAN WE DEVISE OUR OWN CATERING PACKAGES?

Bespoke packages can be designed based upon your requirements – this will be priced accordingly. The prices will be no lower than the quoted brochure prices based upon the time of the year and day of the week you are considering.

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CAN WE HAVE OPTIONS FOR OUR GUESTS ON THE WEDDING BREAKFAST?

You can offer three choices of each course for your guests to select from (including a vegetarian/vegan option), this is an additional £10 per person. Choices will need to be selected at least 2 weeks before the wedding day and must be clearly marked on the table plan. Choices cannot be offered on the day.

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WHEN DO YOU NEED TO HAVE FINAL NUMBERS AND RECEIVE THE FINAL TABLE PLAN?

We require final guest numbers one month before the wedding, with the table plan due two weeks prior.

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CAN WE SUPPLY OUR OWN ALCOHOL DURING THE EVENING?

Clients are not permitted to bring their own drinks for the evening reception as there is a fully licensed pay bar in the Siena Suite.

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IS THE BAR OPEN ALL DAY?

The bar will be open one hour before your ceremony through till 11:30pm.

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IS THE VENUE CHILD FRIENDLY?

Absolutely. We welcome all child guests with pleasure. We ask that you organise a crèche or designated childcare if you have more than 10 children attending.

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