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Price: £4,000 – £15,000
Guests: 180
Bedrooms: 85
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
Your perfect wedding begins with your perfect venue, and here are Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa, we can promise you the day of your dreams. Host your civil ceremony and wedding reception at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa and celebrate in style with up to 200 guests in our event suites. Both of our stunning event suites have their own bar and reception areas and enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, as you and your guests enjoy our award-winning food and four-star facilities.
Your special day should be perfect - that's why one of our expert wedding co-ordinators will be on hand to help you plan your personal fairytale. We'll take care of you from the moment you enquire with us, right through to the big day itself.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Nicola Clive
Hello and congratulations on your engagement!
I have the incredible job of looking after all the weddings at Portal Hotel Golf and Spa. With ample years of planning weddings, I do know how exciting, daunting and complex planning your big day can feel. I am here at Portal to provide all our couples with the experience and knowledge I have gained throughout the years. No wedding is the same, and I love being a part of each one and making sure you have that truly magical, memorable day.
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Overview of Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
180
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
85
Sleeps No. of People
200
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa
Pricing for Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa
What's Included?
Couple accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
We have three difference packages available starting at £100.00 per person, minimum guests is 50. We can also offer bespoke packages based on your numbers and what you would like included. Get in touch with your requirements for a accurate quote.
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- MMr & Mrs28/07/2022Our WeddingOur WeddingI would like to say a big thank you to all the staff who made our wedding day and evening feel so special! Particularly Alison, whom wherever I looked, seemed to be there dealing with one task or another! I can't fault the venue, particularly as we took full advantage of the grassed roof terrace for the ceremony itself. The wind however, was beyond anyone's control! The only thing I'm disappointed about, was forgetting we had 4 golf buggies set aside for the wedding photos, which we didn't use because of the wind. Although after a few drinks, that was probably for the best! Thanks again.I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff who made our wedding day and evening feel so special! Particularly Alison, whom wherever I looked, seemed to be there dealing with one task or another! I can't fault the venue, particularly as we took full advantage of the grassed roof terrace for the ceremony itself. The wind however, was beyond anyone's control! The only thing I'm disappointed about, was forgetting we had 4 golf buggies set aside for the wedding photos, which we didn't use because of the wind. Although after a few drinks, that was probably for the best! Thanks again.
- RRachel Louise Jones14/09/2021Had a lovely time at a weddingHad a lovely time at a weddingHad a lovely time at a wedding, my partner and I were really excellently catered for as vegans, and the staff were incredibly well organised and helpful.Had a lovely time at a wedding, my partner and I were really excellently catered for as vegans, and the staff were incredibly well organised and helpful.
- OOwen Quilter-Coan14/09/2021We couldn't have asked for better staff We couldn't have asked for better staffWe had our wedding here on the 11/9/2021 and it the hotel was just perfect in size for our numbers, had enough outdoor space (away from the golfers) to entertain our guests children and to top it off honestly we couldn't have asked for better staff, the reception staff were very accommodating to the needs of all our guests, and the catering team were near perfection with the food. The highlight however were the team be running our wedding, Niki and Kristan (sorry if I've spelled your names wrong) treated us so well it was like we'd known them our whole lives and like they were extra family members attending the wedding.We had our wedding here on the 11/9/2021 and it the hotel was just perfect in size for our numbers, had enough outdoor space (away from the golfers) to entertain our guests children and to top it off honestly we couldn't have asked for better staff, the reception staff were very accommodating to the needs of all our guests, and the catering team were near perfection with the food. The highlight however were the team be running our wedding, Niki and Kristan (sorry if I've spelled your names wrong) treated us so well it was like we'd known them our whole lives and like they were extra family members attending the wedding.
- BBecky Quilter-Coan14/09/2021Beautiful experience with the team at MacDonald PortalBeautiful experience with the team at MacDonald PortalI really really don't know where to start with this, we have had the most beautiful experience with the team at MacDonald Portal, right from booking our wedding in April 2019, all the way through the pandemic, to assisting me in every single way possible. Chloe and Nicky have been the most wonderful wedding planners and we generally couldn't of picked a better team to get us through the hurdle! We had the most amazing time ever over the full weekend, the food was absolutely amazing (thank you so so so much Chefs). A special thank you to Kristen- an absolutely beautiful soul, from arriving on Friday night all the way through until 3am on Sunday morning, she was with us helping with anything she could, it felt like I had known her all my life. Nothing has been too much trouble- even during lockdowns!!! Me and my now husband felt so welcome and like part of the family! There was always enough staff for the bars, noone was ever waiting long for anything at all! Nicky was the best golf caddy driver 😉 and I am so so so sad everything is over now! So grateful to have found this beautiful hidden gem!! Thank you so much 🥰I really really don't know where to start with this, we have had the most beautiful experience with the team at MacDonald Portal, right from booking our wedding in April 2019, all the way through the pandemic, to assisting me in every single way possible. Chloe and Nicky have been the most wonderful wedding planners and we generally couldn't of picked a better team to get us through the hurdle! We had the most amazing time ever over the full weekend, the food was absolutely amazing (thank you so so so much Chefs). A special thank you to Kristen- an absolutely beautiful soul, from arriving on Friday night all the way through until 3am on Sunday morning, she was with us helping with anything she could, it felt like I had known her all my life. Nothing has been too much trouble- even during lockdowns!!! Me and my now husband felt so welcome and like part of the family! There was always enough staff for the bars, noone was ever waiting long for anything at all! Nicky was the best golf caddy driver 😉 and I am so so so sad everything is over now! So grateful to have found this beautiful hidden gem!! Thank you so much 🥰
- RRebecca Male14/06/2021Small and Intimate WeddingSmall and Intimate WeddingDespite all the restrictions and rules that were in place at the time, you really helped make our day feel very special for us after what was such a stressful and sometimes very upsetting rollercoaster ride of pandemic wedding planning! When we returned to you after our ceremony at Chester Town Hall, we loved every minute of our ride on the golf buggy over the course which enabled us to get some really wonderful wedding pictures, thank you for facilitating this for us! I will never forget spotting the little vases of flowers you put out for us in the Castle Suite too, despite us not being allowed any decorations in there - those little touches really warmed my heart. And finally, for putting our song on and turning the volume up a little louder than you were allowed so we could do our 'first dance'. You were fantastic and I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to email you to thank you! Thank you so very much and please extend our thanks to all the staff that were on shift that day, who waited on us and were all so kind. Despite all the restrictions and rules that were in place at the time, you really helped make our day feel very special for us after what was such a stressful and sometimes very upsetting rollercoaster ride of pandemic wedding planning! When we returned to you after our ceremony at Chester Town Hall, we loved every minute of our ride on the golf buggy over the course which enabled us to get some really wonderful wedding pictures, thank you for facilitating this for us! I will never forget spotting the little vases of flowers you put out for us in the Castle Suite too, despite us not being allowed any decorations in there - those little touches really warmed my heart. And finally, for putting our song on and turning the volume up a little louder than you were allowed so we could do our 'first dance'. You were fantastic and I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to email you to thank you! Thank you so very much and please extend our thanks to all the staff that were on shift that day, who waited on us and were all so kind.
Location & Contact Details for Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa
Location & Contact Details for Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All Weddings are the best in my opinion, each have their own flare and differences. Its making sure you have the best day which is important.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Dont stress about anything! The process should be fun and enjoyable so take your time and it will all come together in the end.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
All our weddings are unique and bring individual special personal touches.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Magnificent Gardens, Idyllic, Perfect, Intimate, Elegant.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There are so many - but If I had to choose one then the waterfall in the grounds.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We value our couple's privacy !
What’s your favourite canapé?
We have am amazing selection of canapes you can choose from.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
We offer a selection of delicious midnight munchies to suit all dietary requirements.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our stunning Pagoda on top of our Championship Golf Course. Fun Fact: you can actually see 5 counties from this point! It also makes for great photographs on your special day.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
How our team endeavor to make every couple's Wedding Day a dream come true, from the Dinner Service right down the friendly Receptionist's smile on check-out.
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferA bottle of Champagne for the Bride and Groom in the Honeymoon Suite
