Scorrier House Conditions of Use for Weddings

May we start by welcoming you to Scorrier House. We aim to have as few restrictions as possible, however, there are some to protect the fabric of the house, including health and safety, local regulations and environmental laws.

1. A booking will be confirmed upon receipt of one-third of the total price of the Venue Hire (“Booking Deposit”). This will be acknowledged by a Booking Confirmation letter. 
2. 9 months prior to your Wedding Day, a further one-third of the total price is payable. If the booking is made within the nine-month period a Booking Deposit of two-thirds of the total price is required. 
3. 3 months prior to the Wedding Day the remaining one-third of the total price is payable. If the booking is made within three months the full amount is required upon booking. 
4. Scorrier House reserves the right to change the price of the Venue Hire until confirmation of the booking. 

1. If payments are not received within fourteen days of the due payment date(s) Scorrier House reserves the right to cancel the booking.
2. If the booking is cancelled by you (the “Client”), the deposit and any monies paid will be refundable only if the date is rebooked. All refunds are subject to expenses incurred. (We strongly advise you to take out wedding insurance including cancellation cover.)
3. If Scorrier House is unable to accommodate the booking the total Venue Hire price is refundable.

1. If a booking has to be postponed both parties will agree on a new date whereupon Scorrier House will provide an updated Confirmation of Booking. 
2. An administration fee of £500 is charged for any wedding postponed by the Client. 
3. In the event that the booking is postponed to an agreed alternative date, no refund shall be payable but sums paid shall be credited in respect of the rescheduled booking. 
4. If the postponed date requires additional payment (if a ‘low season’ date is postponed to a ‘high season’ date for example) then a new payment plan will be issued reflecting any increase in price. 

1. A damage deposit of £500 is charged as part of the final payment three months before the Wedding Day. 
2. Any damage(s) to Scorrier House, the grounds, associated equipment or the Stable House (if hired) incurred during the Period of Hire will be deducted from the damage deposit. 
3. Fees may also be deducted from the damage deposit to cover any unpaid corkage payments (see 7. Beverages). 
4. The outstanding balance of the damage deposit will be refunded no later than five working days following the Wedding Day. If there is no damage during the Period of Hire the full amount will be refunded.
5. Scorrier House is not to be liable for the death of, or injury to the Client or its contractors or guests, or for damage to any property of theirs or equipment hired by them, or for any losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs or expenses or other liability incurred by them.
6. Scorrier House has full public liability insurance. 

1. Scorrier House is licensed for 160 people. At no point should there be more than 160 people within the House. 
2. At least one month before the booked date, the Client will notify Scorrier House of how many guests will be attending their Wedding Day.
3. The Client must also notify Scorrier House one month before the Wedding Day of their suppliers and timings during the Period of Hire; drinks that will be subject to corkage (see 7. Beverages); and number of guests staying. 

1. Hire of Scorrier House includes the use of the Outer Hall, Grand Hall, Drawing Room, Bar Room, Conservatory, Garden and bedrooms during the following times unless agreed otherwise: 
   1. From 12 noon until 8 pm the day before the Wedding Day;
   2. from 8 am until 11.59 am on the Wedding Day;
   3. from 9 am until 12 noon on the day after the Wedding Day.
2. Scorrier House is licensed until 11.59 pm. Music must cease at 11.50 pm on the Wedding Day (unless otherwise agreed) and the house will close at 1am.  
3. Please ensure that guests, bands and suppliers are aware of these times. If band/DJ equipment cannot be removed by 1 am on the Wedding Day it will need to be collected the following morning. 
4. Hire of the Stable House includes the use of the yard, barn and hot tub. Check-in is no sooner than 2.00 pm on the day of hire and check-out is no later than 10.00 am following the last night of hire. 

1. If a Client wishes to bring their own wine, sparking wine or champagne there is an £10 corkage fee per bottle. No beer or spirits can be bought on the premises. 
2. Corkage fees for any unopened bottles will be refunded at least five working days following the Wedding Day. 
3. Wines purchased through Scorrier House are exempt from Corkage fees. Please make your order at least two weeks before the wedding day (please ask for our Drinks List if you’ve not seen it). 
4. If the wedding ceremony is taking place at Scorrier House, it is the law that no food or drink can be consumed in the ceremony room or garden at least one hour before the wedding ceremony. Please notify your guests of this. 
5. Scorrier House runs a fully stocked and staffed bar that accepts both card and cash payments. The Client or any guest can set up a pre-paid bar tab at any time before the bar opens (please see our Drinks List for details). 

1. Scorrier House will provide a list of recommended caterers and their contact details for you to contact. There is no requirement to choose one of the caterers from this list. 
2. If you choose an outdoor or informal caterer who does not provide a full catering service, including the serving and clearing of all food courses, the laying up of tables and waste disposal Scorrier House, will charge an additional £200 (added to the final invoice) to provision for these services. Please ask us if you're unsure whether your caterer meets these requirements.
3. If your contract with your caterer does not include the following services, Scorrier House can provide them for the fee listed below. Please book these with us before your final deposit (3 months before your wedding date) so we can make staffing arrangements:
   1. Tea and coffee, including several different types of tea and milk, cups and saucers: £2 per person. 
   2. Portioning and serving your wedding cake, including plates and napkins: £75

1. You are welcome to bring decorations or appoint suppliers or florists to decorate the house. However, we request you not use duct tape, cable ties or pins/nails/staples on any part of the house (these can strip the paintwork and polish). 
2. Please do not decorate the bar or any surfaces of the bar room: The staff will need to use all the space to operate the bar.

1. The Swimming Pool Garden is available on the Wedding Day for the ceremony and pre-dinner drinks and at all other times will remain locked. The Client is responsible for guests and particularly children during this time. 
2. The Swimming Pool can be used for swimming either the day before or the day after the Wedding Day. Please let us know beforehand so we can ensure the correct lifesaving facilities are in place. Any user of the swimming pool must read our pool terms and conditions which will be displayed at the entrance to the pool. 

What we have:

• 120 chairs
• 8x (6ft x 2.5ft) trestle tables
• 10x 6ft round trestle tables
• Small trestle table and stable cloth for registrars
• 2 additional trestle tables for serving/catering use
• Circular wedding cake table and tablecloth
• Outdoor chairs and tables (approx 15 chairs/4 tables)
• Table glassware (including wine, sparkling wine, water glasses and water jugs) for up to 120 people.
• Bar glassware
• PA system (good for background music & speeches, not DJ use) 
• Fully stocked and staffed bar, accepting cash and card payments

What you will need to bring or hire:

• Tablecloths 
• Cutlery and crockery (don’t forget a wedding cake knife)
• Any electrical equipment, including extension leads (these must be PAT tested and safe to use). 
• Decorations

1. The Client must notify Scorrier House if they wish to have a marquee during their wedding. 
2. With the exception of small gazebos (structures with a footprint no larger than 4 sqm), any marquee must be supplied by a professional marquee company. 
3. The Client will be responsible for arranging the setting up and taking down of any structures with the marquee company. 
4. A marquee may be erected two days before the Wedding Day and must be removed the day after the Wedding Day. 

A continental breakfast (including pastries, bread/toast, yoghurts, granola, fresh fruit, tea, coffee and fruit juices) will be served in the dining room for up to 10 guests staying in the main house from 8 am any day that guests are staying in Scorrier House.

We apologise to the ladies but we request that guests do not wear Stilettos or thin and pointed heels due to the antique wooden floors. We recommend you put a note in your invitations.

There must not be more than 20 people on either the staircase or the landing at any time. This is due to the historic cantilever construction of the staircase not being suitable for the weight. Please inform your photographer of this should they want to take wedding photos on the staircase. 

Fireworks can be permitted with prior arrangement. Any fireworks must be supplied and managed by a licenced and professional company. Chinese lanterns are not allowed due to livestock on the Estate. Sparklers are permitted but please notify us beforehand so we can arrange disposal.  

Only dried or fresh petals can be used as confetti. No plastic or non-biodegradable confetti is allowed (including any confetti-filled balloons). 

Candles are only permitted in the main hall and on tables. Battery-operated candles can be used throughout the rest of the House, Conservatory and Grounds.

Children are very welcome at Scorrier House but owing to the nature of the venue they should be accompanied at all times. Scorrier House cannot, in any way, accept responsibility for their supervision. 

Scorrier House provides facilities to dispose of recyclable waste with the exception of food waste. Please ask your caterers to arrange the disposal of food and non-recyclable waste (this includes takeaway food packaging). 

Please note and advise your guests that it can be difficult to book taxis during the evening as taxi operators are often busy and there is limited mobile phone reception.  Taxis should be booked well in advance.