### Welcome
Parteen a Lax offers an intimate, private-country-house wedding experience where every detail is tailored to you. Host your ceremony and reception with your nearest family and friends in a relaxed, elegant setting designed for unforgettable memories. We welcome elopements, micro-weddings and small celebrations of up to 30 guests.
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### The Venue
- **Exclusive use**: One wedding per day so the house and grounds are yours.
- **Intimate capacity**: Ideal for ceremonies and receptions for up to 30 guests.
- **Flexible ceremony spaces**: Options for cosy indoor ceremonies in heritage rooms or an open-air exchange of vows in sheltered garden settings.
- **Comfort & privacy**: Family-style rooms, atmospheric dining spaces and private gardens create a warm, personal atmosphere throughout your stay.
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### Ceremonies & Wedding Planning
- **Full planning support**: A dedicated wedding coordinator guides you through legal requirements, celebrant options and the ceremony flow.
- **Ceremony styles**: Civil, religious, humanist or bespoke blessing ceremonies are all possible; we can arrange chairs, tables for celebrants and tasteful décor.
- **Local partner network**: Trusted vendors for celebrants, photographers, florists, musicians, transport, hair and make-up are recommended to create a seamless day.
- **Onsite or offsite**: We’ll help you choose the best space for your ceremony and can coordinate offsite options if preferred.
- **Elopement-friendly**: If it’s just the two of you, or a handful of guests, we are happy to act as witnesses and make the day effortless and intimate.
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### Dining & Menus
- **Bespoke menus**: Our culinary team crafts seasonal, locally-sourced menus to suit your tastes and dietary needs.
- **Signature approach**: Warm, family-style hospitality with professional service—canapés on arrival, a thoughtfully composed multi-course wedding meal and a late-evening supper for guests who stay late.
- **Sample menu**:
- Starter choices: Warm duck breast salad; Baked goat’s cheese with avocado and basil pesto
- Soup: Celeriac & chorizo
- Main choices: Roast sirloin of beef with red wine jus and Yorkshire pudding; Pan-fried sea bass with red pepper and sun-dried tomato sauce
- Dessert choices: Chocolate cake with Cointreau glaze and bourbon vanilla ice-cream; Poached pears with caramel and hazelnut crumb
- Late supper options: Mini burgers & chips; Cod bites; Chef’s sandwich selection
- **Tasting & tailoring**: Menu tastings and customisations available for the couple prior to the wedding.
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### Styling, Extras & Practical Details
- **Table settings**: Linens, china, cutlery, glassware and cake stand and knife are provided as standard.
- **Florals & décor**: We can arrange fresh floral accents, candlelight and personalised stationery to suit your theme.
- **Music & entertainment**: Recommendations for DJs, string quartets, harpists and bands to fit ceremony and evening moods.
- **Accommodation**: Comfortable on-site or nearby options for you and your guests; exclusive night arrangements available—ask about special guest rates and bridal-suite upgrades.
- **One-day focus**: We host only one wedding per day to ensure our full attention on your celebration.
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### Packages, Pricing & Booking
- **Tailored packages**: We do not offer rigid, one-size-fits-all packages—each wedding is designed to match your vision and budget.
- **What’s typically included**: Exclusive use of the venue for the day, dedicated coordinator, ceremony setup, multi-course meal, table settings, and late-night supper options.
- **Deposit & terms**: A deposit secures your date; final guest numbers and menu choices are confirmed in advance. We provide clear terms on amendments, cancellations and VAT at booking.
- **How to enquire**: Visit www.parteenalax.com to view gallery images, check availability and submit an enquiry or to request a full wedding pack with sample contracts, detailed pricing and supplier lists.
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### Why Choose Parteen a Lax
- **Personal, family-style hospitality** focused on small, meaningful celebrations.
- **Complete discretion and privacy** with exclusive-use booking.
- **Attention to every detail** from celebrant coordination to late-night bites.
- **Local expertise** and trusted supplier connections to ease planning—especially helpful for couples planning from overseas.
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For a bespoke brochure tailored to your exact date, guest list and style, visit www.parteenalax.com and request our wedding information pack. Let us create the intimate, timeless wedding day you’ve been dreaming of.
