cream, caramel sauce, caramel shard. LAvENDER CRèME BRûLéE with sable biscuit, blackberry and lemon salad. HOME MADE
THEHAC
01/02
YOUR ENGAGEMENT
MAY WE OFFER YOU OUR CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE AND THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY AS YOU CELEBRATE EMBARKING ON THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME TOGETHER.
The HAC is an exceptional wedding venue, offering the ambience and exclusivity of a magnificent country house in a central London location. We pride ourselves on handling every aspect of your day with a professional, personal approach, leaving you free to relax in the knowledge that you are in the safest possible hands and concentrate instead on the new memories you are making..
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ARmoury HOUSE
ARMOURY HOUSE
The HAC is home to the Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest regiment in the British Army. The 18th Century Armoury House, true to its Georgian style, is steeped in a long and fascinating history.
Armoury House has a number of unique and beautiful spaces for all types and scale of ceremony. The Long Room is an elegant, historic setting, perfect for your wedding celebrations, seating up to 150 guests for dinner. This richly decorated, oak-panelled room features a minstrel’s gallery, stone fireplaces and large picture windows framing breathtaking views of the Artillery Garden and out to the City beyond.
Smaller rooms such as the Queen’s Room and Ante Room are licensed for wedding and civil ceremonies and are ideal for celebrations of a more intimate nature. In addition, the HAC is framed by the stunning six acre Artillery Garden. Perfect for a champagne reception on the lawn or simply for the fabulous views it affords from inside the House, it is a unique feature that sets the HAC apart and which will help make your wedding memorable.
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the long ROOM
THE LONG ROOM IS AN ELEGANT GEORGIAN ROOM, PROVIDING A UNIQUE SETTING FOR YOUR WEDDING CELEBRATIONS.
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PRINCE CONSORT ROOMS
The exceptional, modern Prince Consort Rooms were officially opened by HM The Queen during her visit to the Honourable Artillery Company in 2007.
THE PRINCE CONSORT ROOMS WEDDINGS AT THE HAC
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PRINCE CONSORT ROOMS
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PRINCE CONSORT ROOMS
Built in the shell of the old Victorian drill hall, the Prince Consort Rooms are a contemporary space that also pay tribute to the long and colourful history of the Honourable Artillery Company. The resulting combination is an exceptionally stylish venue of great character.
It can be used independently of Armoury House or combined to give your guests the perfect mix of both the historic and modern sides of the HAC. There is also a picturesque outdoor courtyard overlooking the Artillery Gardens and the City beyond.
The Prince Consort Rooms can seat anywhere from 150–400 guests making it the ideal setting for larger wedding receptions.
The Prince Consort Rooms also provide an impressive and flexible setting for Kosher and Asian wedding celebrations.
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CIVIL CEREMONIES
CIVIL CEREMONIES
All our rooms are available for your civil ceremony. There is a charge of £ 500 + VAT in addition to the venue hire fee, should you choose to use either the Long Room or the Prince Consort Rooms. There is no additional charge to hold your ceremony in the smaller, more intimate Queen’s or Ante Room. All the rooms are wheelchair accessible, including the Long Room which is located on the first floor.
The HAC has four spaces, each with its own unique character, which are licensed to host civil marriage ceremonies.
Contact the Superintendant Registrar for Islington Council on on +44(0)20 7527 6350 once have made a provisional booking for your ceremony in order to check their availability. The Law requires that ceremonies take place between 8am and 6pm, with the latest booking being 5pm.
CAPACITIES THE QUEEN'S ROOM
45
THE ANTE ROOM
45
The LONG ROOM
1 30
PRINCE CONSORT ROOMS
400
The Register Office accepts provisional bookings and also will allow you to give formal notice of your ceremony up to 12 months before the day.
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CATERING AT THE HAC
QUALITY CATERING
Distinctive, delicious menus and quality beverages are vital to the success of any wedding reception or private party. Here at the HAC we pride ourselves on offering the consistently high standard of catering and service you would expect FROM such aN ICONIC AND prestigious venue.
Our team of Chefs are passionate about food and believe in using only the finest, seasonal produce, beautifully prepared and presented. You can choose from a wide selection of sample menus or we can work with you to create your perfect menu then help you select the wines to match. We offer a complimentary tasting of your menu to ensure you are confident in your choices and happy with what you and your guests will be served on the day.
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YOUR WEDDING PACKAGE
DIAMOND PACKAGE
£85 p/person
RECEPTION ON ARRIVAL
optional upgrades
NV Brut Bodegas Santa Ana Argentina 2 glasses p/person
Prosecco reception
£ 3.50 p/person
JUICES and elderflower cordial
CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION NV Brut Baron de Marck
£ 5.50 p/person
The Wedding Breakfast A delicious three course served meal from our wedding menu selector. You should choose the same starter, main and dessert for all guests however we will happily cater for any specific dietary requirements of which we have been notified in advance. 2010 Ugni Blanc Vin De France La Cadence & 2010 Carignan Vin de France La Cadence 3 glasses p/person (choice of either wines) MINERAL WATER still and sparkling NV Brut Baron De Marck CHAMPAGNE For the wedding toast 1 glass p/person INCLUDED
BAR SNACKS £ 2.75 p/person Kettle crisps, salted peanuts, curried cheese twists, olives GOURMET BAR SNACKS £ 5.50 p/person Spicy potato wedges with homemade sweet and sour BBQ dip, smoked and roasted nuts, chilli rice crackers, marinated olives, feta and cucumber skewers Pre dinner canapes
from £ 8.55 p/person
Evening buffet
from £ 5.00 p/person
silver candelebra
£ 18.50 each
Sash for chair cover
£ 1.00 p/chair
cake stand silver 17” round stand and knife MENUS and place cards table linen and chair covers in ivory or white CHANGing ROOM for the Bride and Groom Disco and DJ Flowers An allocation for floral table centres is included in the package. You will have the opportunity to discuss your preferred design and colour scheme with our florist.
Package priced at £85 p/person for a minimum of 80 adults. Prices shown do not include the venue hire or VAT.
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19/20
WEDDING MENUS
STARTERS
MAIN COURSES
Home smoked salmon terrine with Nanny Kellies classic oat cake biscuits, dill crème fraîche, picked herbs
Char grilled rIB EYE with sticky red onion and woodland mushroom stack, garlic buttered chunky chips, confit whole baby tomatoes, tarragon butter sauce
Confit duck leg rillette with roasted rhubarb purée, lime salted crisps, summer shoots, sweet ginger syrup Cornish crab croquette with sweet pea velouté, soused fennel and radish salad Smoked chicken and chervil tian with artichoke purée, creamed leeks, confit cherry tomatoes Flaked mackerel salad with horseradish bavarois, granny smith apple, pickled radish, beetroot fondants Potato, chive and onion soup with pan fried bacon gnocchi, rocket oil, chervil leaf
WEDDING MENUS
Classic poached haddock with champ mash potato, sautéed spinach, whole grain mustard sauce, poached hen’s egg Pot roasted Devonshire red chicken suprême with butternut squash pomme purée, baby leeks, golden carrots, white wine chicken jus Roasted lamb rump with black olive, tomato and goats cheese potato cake, green bean bundle, confit shallot, roasted garlic purée Poached and pan seared pork fillet with apple and celery purée, beetroot, pork jus, mustard, spring onion potato gnocchi
DESSERTS
EVENING BUFFET
Mango and lime crème with white chocolate cookie dough, yogurt sorbet, mango compote, blossom honey
BACON ROLLS from the carving trolley
Classic Apple tart tatin with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, caramel shard
British cheese board with seasonal chutney, grapes, smoked nuts, selection of patés and terrines
Lavender crème brûléE with sable biscuit, blackberry and lemon salad
La Cucina selection of cured meats, paté, continental cheese with rustic breads, olives, artichoke salad
home made sorbets including lemon, raspberry and mandarin served on meringue and pistachio straws
BOWL FOOD STATION
dark chocolate tart with salted caramel crème, flambéed bananas, toasted nuts
Creamy Thai chicken curry with fragrant steamed rice Classic mini bangers with creamy mash and onion gravy VEGETABLE TAGINE with lime cous cous VEGETABLE THAI GREEN CURRY with fragrant steamed rice
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BESPOKE OPTIONS
BESPOKE WEDDINGS
WHETHER YOUR TASTES ARE FOR FIREWORKS, CABARET, A MARCHING BAND, A CIRQUE DU SOLEIL INSPIRED PERFORMANCE OR A UKRANIAN DANCE TROUPE, WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP YOU CREATE YOUR IDEAL WEDDING DAY.
ASIAN & KOSHER weddings
Whilst our packages are popular because of their simplicity, we can help you plan the bespoke wedding you’ve always dreamed of.
The spacious, modern Prince Consort Rooms, and the grand Long Room are a popular choice for Asian and Kosher weddings, as the large, elegant space will impress and accommodate a large number of special guests. The HAC provides an elegant setting for your Chupah – perfect for the bride and groom to make their grand entrance after their sacred marriage is sealed, celebrate with family and friends and, of course, perform the Hora.
The HAC is also very popular for Gujarati, Hindu and even Sikh weddings. Our spaces come alive with colour and traditional singing that envelop guests in a celebratory, festive mood. Please talk to us about your requirements and we will be happy to assist.
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ACCOMMODATION
NEARBY HOTELS ANDAZ HOTEL
5*
THE HAC Is CONVENIENTLY SITUATED NEAR A SELECTION OF LONDON HOTELS WHICH WILL APPEAL TO ALL TASTES AND BUDGETS.
DOUBLETREE HILTON
Formerly known as the Great Eastern Hotel 40 Liverpool Street London EC2M 7QN www.andaz.hyatt.com 0207 961 1234
Doubletree Hilton Tower of London Hotel 7 Pepys Street London EC3N 4AF www.doubletree3.hilton.com 0207 709 1000
MONTCALM LONDON CITY
Hoxton hotel
5*
52 Chiswell Street Moorgate EC1Y 5SD www.themontcalmlondoncity.co.uk 0207 616 0100
APEX HOTELS
100 Shoredtich High Street London E1 6JQ www.crowneplaza.com/shoreditch 0207 613 9800
4*
81 Great Eastern Street London EC2A 3HU www.hoxtonhotels.com 0207 550 1000
4*
No 1 Seething Lane London EC3N 4AX www.apexhotels.co.uk 0845 365 0000
CROWNE PLAZA
4*
MALMAISON LONDON
4*
18-21 Charterhouse Square EC1M 6AH www.malmaison.com 0207 012 3700
4*
TRAVELODGE CITY ROAD
3*
1-23 City Road London EC1Y 1AE www.travelodge.co.uk 0871 984 6333
WEDDINGS AT THE HAC
Images courtesy of the Honourable Artillery Company except for the following images used under the creative commons license on Flickr: Bridal veil close up courtesy Laura Dye (p7). Wedding bands courtesy of Laura Dye, and bride and groom courtesy of Peter J Bellis (p13). Canapés by Geoff Peters (p15). Chef at work courtesy of Olle Svensson, and wine courtesy of Emiliano De Laurentiis (p16). Our grateful thanks to Amelia and Mike Taylor, Emily and Robert Bastin, Chloe and Steve Westley, Elmarie and Keno Gutierrez, Tori DesLauriers Photography and Jonathon Cooke Photography.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU PLAN YOUR WEDDING
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