3rd Party Suppliers Guide

Plum Park Manor has a range of suppliers that regularly work at the venue covering all of the main areas for your wedding. The typical types of wedding suppliers are:

Photographers & Videographers	DJ’s, Bands & Musicians
Hair & Makeup	Florists
Wedding Cakes	Venue Styling
Photo booths	Wedding Transport

Required Information

When you book a supplier for your wedding at Plum Park Manor, please be advised that YOU MUST PROVIDE the following information from each separate 3rd party supplier a minimum of 3 WEEKS PRIOR to your wedding in electronic format (PDF). Failure to produce this documentation will result in the supplier not being allowed into the venue!

• Public Liability Insurance of £2,000,000
• All electrical items will require current PAT test certificates

Suppliers MUST remove all equipment and items by 12.30am, but an extension can be agreed in writing with your Personal Wedding Manager until 8am the following morning. Suppliers can remove equipment during the night if convenient. If all items and packaging / rubbish are not removed, a charge will be made from your security retainer, and the venue will not be liable for any damage caused.

If you are having family or friends providing services, we do suggest that you take out Public Liability insurance to cover any unforseen events.

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Band & DJ Information

Access

Access for setup is from the rear of the Marquee. Supplier parking is located behind the Marquee and access is through the far end of the main car park. Access to Band / DJ stage is via a path around the back of the Marquee and through a dedicated door.

Sound Limiter

Due to planning restrictions, we are required by the local authority to use a sound limiter for all musical entertainment in the Marquee. The limiter we use is an industry standard device which uses a built-in microphone. It is hung independently from the floor so is not affected by vibrations which can provide false readings. There are sockets directly connected into the sound limiter which all band / DJs sound equipment must be plugged into (no alternative supply is available). The maximum power supply to these sockets is 16A. The sound limiter device is set to around 95dBA – this level is set to provide a maximum level required by our planning constraints for our nearest boundary. Experience has shown that this is more than ample for the Marquee irrespective of the type of act concerned. Above the prescribed limit, a set of lights on the front panel will start to flash, first amber, then red. If the limit is exceeded, the power will be automatically shut down, then reinstated after a few seconds. Please note, the Plum Park Manor staff cannot alter the prescribed sound levels or bypass the limiter. We would strongly recommend setup and sound testing, particularly for bands, prior to the sit-down meal for any event to ensure levels are set prior to start time.

Safety

Safety of our guests is of upmost important to us, so you are required to adhere to our onsite health and safety processes. At the start of the entertainment set, you must announce that NO drinks are to be taken onto the dancefloor to ensure the safety of the guests. You may be required to repeat this announcement at intervals during the entertainment. All electrical equipment must be PAT tested, and copies of certificates emailed to the Plum Park Manor before the event, along with a copy of your Public Liability Insurance. In the event of a Fire, the music must be immediately turned off and you must evacuate though the nearest fire exit and make your way to the assembly point.

Confetti cannons and smoke machines are prohibited. £1000.00 charge will be made if you fail to comply.

Finish Times

All entertainment must be finished by 12 midnight with the last track being played no later than 11.55pm.  Failure to finish on time will result in automatic shutdown of the power supply.