Clarice house, Bury St. Edmunds is the regions most exclusive venue for your perfect day with a reputation as an outstanding wedding venue, providing an attentive and professional service. Set in 20 acres of landscaped woodlands and gardens with ample parking there is no better way to celebrate and enjoy your big day with friends and family. Choose from one of our wedding breakfast menus created by our AA award winning chef to make this a truly memorable day. Organising your wedding with our friendly experienced team could not be easier.
Take over our stunning lounge, restaurant area and intimate hotel and have an amazing wedding reception in a unique venue. Arrive after your wedding service and be greeted by our friendly team all keen to make your reception an unforgettable experience. Aperitifs can be enjoyed while photographs are taken on the lawns at Clarice House, followed by your wedding breakfast to be enjoyed in our intimate restaurant - then dance the night away in our lounge. We are here to help you achieve your dreams whether it be a live band, string quartet or just a relaxing evening with friends and family our venue is second to none when planning your reception.
For an informal chat about our different wedding options please call 01284 705550 and speak in the first instance to our restaurant manager.
Exclusively yours wedding package – what’s included
- Exclusive use of our luxurious, intimate hotel from 5pm - £3500 hire price
- Cooked breakfast the following morning for all residents
- Arrival for residents 2pm – depart 10 am the following day
- Enjoy use of the swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam rooms for all residents staying in the hotel
- Professional team of staff led by a duty manager who will ensure your day is perfect and act as toastmaster if required
- Our dedicated team can help you organise entertainment, flowers, wine, photography etc.
- Ample free parking for all your guests
- Guests on arrival can enjoy Clarice House aperitifs or enjoy use of our private bar stocked with the finest wines to compliment your wedding breakfast – prices can be discussed at an informal meeting with our restaurant manager
- Weather permitting, drinks can be taken onto the terrace or into the gardens
- Separate lounge area for socialising
- Beautiful photographic opportunities inside our country house hotel, on our stunning staircase or outside in our landscaped gardens
- Finish off your day with us at Clarice House with a memorable reception - whether you fancy dancing the night away or relaxing in the lounge and restaurant with friends we can make it happen
- A choice of either sit down wedding breakfast or carved buffet - for pricing please see our sample menus
Evening buffet available for additional guests – for pricing please see our sample menus
Clarice house offers more
Gift vouchers
Tailored and monetary gift vouchers are available. They are ideal as wedding gifts for the mother of the bride or bridesmaids or even listed on your wedding list.
Day spa
Please find enclosed a brochure outlining the various bliss days we offer. Perfect for hen events and as preparation for the 'big day'.
Spa
Offering a full complement of treatments the spa is a world of relaxation. Please find enclosed a brochure detailing the various options and prices.
Sample Wedding Breakfast Menu
to begin
paupiette of smoked salmon, crab and apple presented on a lightly curried dressing finished with fresh corriander
terrine of smoked suffolk ham hock, capers and tarragon sliced onto a wholegrain mustard dressing
platter of melon, tropical fruits, with a pomegranate and star anise syrup
main course
roast beef served with yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes a medley of vegetables and red wine jus
fillet of salmon topped with a prawn mousse, wrapped in puff pastry sliced onto a white wine, cream and watercress sauce and saffron potatoes
chicken pepperonata accompanied by new potatoes and salad leaves
to finish
summer pudding complimented by crushed berry coulis and chantilly cream
lemon tart served with clotted cream
baileys baked cheesecake accompanied by orange anglaise
we can cater for 45 – 65 people
£32.50 per head
wine for the tables is available from our extensive wine list starting from £15 per bottle
champagne toast can be included at £9.50 per head
Clarice House Carved Buffet
(alternative to sit down wedding breakfast – the finest food, beautifully presented)
mains
- roast sirloin of beef
- smoked suffolk ham
- roast norfolk turkey
- poached salmon
- crevettes
- dressed cromer crab
- poached lobster
- rice salad
- tomato, red onion, basil
- waldorf salad
- cucumber, yogurt, mint
- coleslaw
- mixed leaves
- pasta, char grilled vegetables, pesto
- hot minted new potatoes
- selection of bread
desserts
- chocolate tart
- profiteroles
- fresh fruit platter
- apple tart
- white chocolate and orange cheesecake
- cheese & biscuits
served with accompanying sauces
we can cater for 45 – 65 people
£32.50 per head
Evening Buffet Menu
- quiche
- vegetable dim sums
- sea food dim sums
- prawns in filo pastry
- sausage rolls
- a selection of sandwiches using white and granary bread
- spicy potato wedges
- crudities
- deep fried sweet chili chicken strips
- fruit platter
- olives
- goats cheese crostini
- mushroom volavants
- oriental beef strips
subject to change due to specific customer requirements
we can cater for up to 150 people
£17.50 per head
Recommended Friends of Clarice House to make your day extra special
table decorations
hopes balloons and table ware
jean – 01284 706072
www.hopestableware.co.uk
flowers
louise
fleur de lys
17 hatter street
bury saint edmunds
01284 705012
photography
keith suffling wedding photography
07971445880
www.idesign4.co.uk
ed lawson photography
www.edlawson.org
07976 946 126
steve lake photography
07769582766
www.stevelakephotography.co.uk
pk photography
peter kelk
0800 977 5479
www.pkphotovideo.com
disco
jc sounds
jon clements
01284 762822
07778390067
www.jscdj.co.uk
entertainer
buchanan entertainment
peter buchanan
01284 724535
07801819890
www.buchananentertainment.co.uk
wedding dresses
terry fox
01284 767642
rings / wedding gifts
michael birnie
01284 760400
www.michaelbirnie.com