Exclusive Beginnings - Colchester
Exclusive Beginnings
Clarice House, Kingsford Park 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 gardens with ample parking there is no better way to celebrate and enjoy your big day with friends and family. Choose from our Cru, Premier Cru or Grande Cru 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.
For an informal chat about our different wedding options please call 01206 734301 and speak in the first instance to our Restaurant Manager.
Reception only
Take over our stunning lounge and restaurant area 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. Canapés and aperitifs can be enjoyed while photographs are taken on the lawns at Kingsford Park, followed by your wedding breakfast to be enjoyed in our light and airy conservatory 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.
Civil ceremony
Combined with your reception Clarice House is the perfect choice for civil ceremonies. Our Lounge is transformed into a stunning ceremony room with seating for up to 45 guests. We can as part of the service co-ordinate your choice of music for the entrance of the bride, signing of the register and the bride and grooms exit.
Room hire
Exclusive room use hire charges
Sunday - Thursday
Bliss Lounge & Restaurant £150
Main Lounge & Terrace* £500
Friday
Bliss Lounge & Restaurant £150
Main Lounge & Terrace* £1000
Saturday
Bliss Lounge & Restaurant £150
Main Lounge & Terrace* £1500
*Exclusive use of the Terrace is included Free of charge, weather permitting.
Restaurant
To avoid the restaurant hire charge minimum spends apply:
Sunday - Thursday £1400
Friday £1600
Saturday £2000
Exclusively yours
Exclusive use of Clarice House Day Spa
Our dedicated team can help you organise entertainment, flowers, wine, photography etc.
Dedicated team of staff led by a duty manager to ensure your day is perfect
9am arrival for a party of 60 to enjoy a champagne breakfast, followed by a morning of "Bliss"
Choose an inclusive treatment from a set list
Enjoy use of the swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, spa, sauna, steam and aromatherapy rooms or just relax on the loungers in anticipation of your civil service
We will prepare for your 'exclusively yours' party a buffet lunch
Beautiful photographic opportunities inside our contemporary rooms or outside in our landscaped gardens
The Bride and Groom get use of a treatment room each throughout their day to prepare for their service
Ample free parking for all your guests
Private bar for the guests
Guests on arrival will be offered canapés and aperitifs
Weather permitting canapés and drinks can be taken onto the terrace
Separate lounge area for socialising
Your wedding service will be held in our contemporary lounge where guests can enjoy the light airy atmosphere
Beautiful photographic opportunities inside our contemporary rooms or outside in our landscaped gardens
Celebratory drink for you and your guests will then be served
You will enjoy a bespoke menu served in our beautiful restaurant, with panoramic views, enjoying some of the finest and locally sourced produce
Canapés
Starter
Sorbet
Main course
Dessert
Petit Fours
Coffee
And enjoying some of the finest wines to compliment your meal which you and our function coordinator will choose
A dedicated duty manager will oversee your day and act as toastmaster if required
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
As an optional item to the package we can arrange for the bride and groom to be chauffeured via helicopter from Clarice House Colchester to our prestigious neo-Jacobean mansion hotel in Bury St. Edmunds for your wedding night staying in Superior accommodation leaving your friends and relatives revelling in what has to have been 'the most perfect day'
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.
Hair
Whether you would prefer to come to our onsite salon or let us come to you. Our tailored wedding hair package includes a free one hour trial session (used prior to the day) and full on the day bespoke styling. Please call our experienced stylists to enquire on 01206 734301.
Hotel - Clarice House Bury St. Edmunds
Our branch in Bury St. Edmunds boasts accommodation for up to 25 people. To enquire please call hotel reservations on 01284 705550.