Conferences and Weddings. CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING RATES FROZEN! WEDDING PARTY RATES FROZEN! Popular with the conference organiser and conference delegate alike The Links combines flexible accommodation, good food, comfortable rooms and excellent sporting facilities, including of course golf! The Runton Suite can seat 250 delegates theatre style, or be divided into smaller areas using removable soundproof walls. A full range of A/V equipment is available, including flip charts, TV monitors, video recorders, overhead projectors, large screen TV, projector screen, fax and photocopying machines and a sophisticated 'working wall'. The hotel can offer 49 rooms, a combination of Singles, Doubles, Twin and Family rooms. The hotel has its own car park for approximately 100 cars. The Runton Suite at full capacity can cater for up to 250 persons and a portable dance floor is available for Discos and Dinner Dances. For the smaller dinner party, private bars is available. The 'Suite' has its own separate entrance foyer, cloakroom and disabled facilities. Available on request is our extensive Function Menu and Wine List, however, should these not be suitable for the conference organisers needs, we would be delighted to tailor a menu for your own specific requirements. Weddings at the Links Country Park Hotel. The Links Country Park Hotel is unique with its location and facilities, which make it an ideal venue for a Wedding Reception. When booking a reception at the hotel you can rely on unsurpassed experience with advice and planning from members of the management to make your most important day a complete success. FREE accommodation for the Bride and Groom on their Wedding Night ( subject to availabilty on requesting accommodation. ). Use of the all the leisure facilites for the Bride and Groom while resident at the hotel: Golf Course Indoor Heated Swimming Pool Tennis Court Sauna and Solarium Table Floral Decorations Cake Stand and Knife Advice and Planning Speech Announcer. Available on request is a copy of our extensive function menus and wine list. We would be delighted to show prospective customers around the hotel and its facilities without obligation, and discuss any requirements further. SPECIAL RATES FOR LARGE BOOKINGS ALWAYS AVAILABLE AND SPECIAL TERMS AND INFORMATION PACKS FOR COACH AND GROUP BOOKERS.

The Seating Plan Formal Seating Plan for the Reception. For weddings of 50 or more guests, it is essential to display a seating plan outside the dining area for guests to view before arriving at the tables. Alternatively the waiting staff may be prepared to escort guests personally to their seats. The traditional seating plan for the top table is shown below. The newly married couple is seated at the centre and the list starts from the left. Bridesmaid Best Man Chief Bridesmaid Bridegroom's father Bride's Mother Bridegroom Bride Bride's Father Bridegroom's Mother Usher Bridesmaid Usher. Other important guests may also be seated at the top table. At a second marriage where there are children, they would be seated near their parents. To make room for this, bridesmaids, other than the chief bridesmaid, and ushers may be seated at other tables if necessary. Encourage the two families to get to know each other by mixing them together at the tables. Divorced parents who have remarried should have their new partners included in the top table. For the rest of the seating in the room, choose an arrangement which is appropriate for the guests. Be flexible and sensitive, your aim is to create a happy and relaxed atmosphere so seat friends with friends if you think this will please people. There is no need to mix and match too much if you are worried that people may be uncomfortable with this. At a buffet reception, guests will choose where they sit, but one or two tables should be set aside for the bride and groom, their parents and chief guests to use if they wish. The Bride Possibly the most important day in a woman's life is her wedding day. A day where, as the bride, she is rightfully the 'star of the show'. She is instrumental in the organisation of her day from start to finish. She would usually begin planning months in advance, even up to the day itself. She would be involved in decision making in virtually every part of the wedding planning, from the cake to the dress, the flowers, the date and type of ceremony - and much more! The ability to organise whilst not offending others is a useful skill during planning. Remember that the wedding is also a big day for both sets of parents. Parents will undoubtedly appreciate any consultation and their opinions may prove beneficial. Ultimately, the couple have the final say on decision making. The bride and the groom would also greet guests at the reception. The Groom Contrary to popular belief the groom's role in organising a wedding extends far beyond the acceptance of congratulatory drinks and deciding what to wear at the stag party. Firstly there is the small matter of an engagement ring to choose and buy. He has joint responsibility in the major decisions such as choice of wedding venue, photographer and reception. His contribution taking some of the pressure off his bride to be. Then there is the compiling of the guest list (with the help of his parents) for both the ceremony and the reception. When finalised, he would present both lists to the bride's mother. He also chooses the attire of the usher/s. On the day of the Wedding the groom and his best man should arrive at the wedding venue a good 20 minutes or so prior to the ceremony. Following the signing of the register he walks back up the aisle, with his new wife on his left, to begin the formal photographs. Then it's onto the reception where the bride and groom are prepare to greet their guests as they arrive. The groom is expected to introduce his new bride to friends and relatives who have not previously met her. Following the bride's father's speech, the groom should thank the bride's parents for his 'new bride' - and all those involved in the organisation of the wedding. The speech should include a toast to the bridesmaids. After the speeches and the cutting of the cake, it's time for the first dance. Traditionally the groom would invite the bride's mother to dance, the bride's father would then take over, allowing the groom to dance with his bride. The Best Man A supporting role to the groom. A position of huge responsibility that should not be undertaken or indeed offered lightly. His duties include: · The arrangement of the Stag Party (this should not be the night before the wedding) · Ensuring a punctual and sober arrival of the groom at the wedding venue. · Issuing of Buttonholes. · Issuing of Orders of Service. · Organising the seating with the wedding venue. · Responsibility for the bringing of rings to the wedding venue. · Presenting rings to the clergyman when required. · Witnessing the signing of the register. · Organisation of the Ushers. · Payment of Church fees on behalf of the groom. · Escorting the chief bridesmaid down the aisle. · Organising the transport from the ceremony to the reception. · 'Best man' speech at the reception. · Reading out any telegrams and messages. · Delivery of the going away outfits to the bride and groom at the reception. · Organising somewhere for the bride and groom to change prior to going away. · Ensuring the bride and groom's luggage leaves with them on their honeymoon. · Organising the collection of wedding presents. · Having first dance with the chief bridesmaid. · Ensuring guests' transport arrangements are organised. · 'Breaking down barriers' among the guests to ensure the party moves into full swing. The Bridesmaids In much the same way as the best man's role to the groom, the Chief Bridesmaid (usually the bride's sister or best friend) has a supporting role to the bride - but one that will not involve making a speech. Her duties are assisting the bride in getting dressed before and after the ceremony. She holds the bridal bouquet during the ceremony and is responsible for the organisation of the other bridesmaids. She will be escorted from the church by the best man. Responsibilities of the Chief Bridesmaid: · Assisting the bride in recording accepted and declined invitations. · Organising the Hen Night. · Helping the bride with her choice of wedding dress. · Meeting the bride at the entrance to the wedding venue. · Confirming final checks with florist, photographer, reception etc. · Witnessing the signing of the register. · Re-arranging the bridal dress, veil and train at the wedding venue when necessary. · Being on hand to assist with the requirements of the bride as and when they arise. · Making sure the bride is ready on the day. · Accompanying the bride to the hairdresser on the wedding day. · Ensuring the brides transport is on schedule. · Checking that the bride has packed everything for the honeymoon. · Organising the flowergirls and bridesmaids. · Carrying the brides bouquet to the alter. · Lifting the brides veil at the alter. · Assisting the best man introduce people to each other at the reception. · Keeping the remainder of the wedding cake until the couple return from their honeymoon. · Returning any hired clothing. Responsibilities of Bridesmaid: ·Assist Chief Bridesmaid with her preparations. ·Follow the bride into the church. The Ushers The ushers main duties are: · Showing people to their seats at the ceremony. · Distributing orders of service. · Distributing buttonholes. · Distributing hymn books. · Assisting the best man in organising the photographs. · Assisting the best man with organisation of transport. · Generally looking after the guests. · Escorting the bride's mother to her seat. · Introducing guests to each other. Brides Parents Traditionally, the bride's parents had the 'privilege' of paying for the majority of the wedding expenses. Although today the costs are likely to be distributed among both sets of parents and the couple themselves, there are still responsibilities the bride's parents maintain. · Discussing and agreeing the wedding planning with the groom's parents. · Hosting the engagement party · Assisting the bride with the guest list. · Assisting the bride in sending out the invitations. · Witnessing the signing of the register. · Acting as host and host...

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Golf course on grounds
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Sauna
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Solarium
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Tennis court