Frequently Asked Questions

If you have opted for a self-catering option, then it is your responsibility to source a reputable caterer. We have a strict vetting process to ensure external caterers meet our standards and we strictly do not allow any catering companies who have not worked alongside us in the past. Caterers are required to provide a fully trained kitchen team, facilities to keep their food warm and all the serving ware.

The standard venue hire time is five hours, excluding any set up time which is usually four hours before your event starts. If you would like to hire the venue for longer, then please let us know and we will add additional hours of hire onto your package.

All our planning is based on the number of guests you tell us, and your tables will be set up for this number. There will be no arrangements for any additional guests therefore it’s important you tell us an accurate guest count.

Each table has 10 place sittings. Hence for a 300 guest wedding, there will be 30 tables of 10 guests. 

We provide three different mocktails – strawberry haven, floral crush and tropical dream served from our bar in the Crystal Ballroom for the first hour of your event. Reception drinks are included in the all-inclusive package.

English Tea and Coffee is served for the last hour of your event from the bar in the Crystal Ballroom. This option is included in the all-inclusive package. We can also provide you with speciality tea such as Kashmiri Chai/ Pink Tea.

Yes, we can provide tables/ table covering required for these types of stalls. However, your suppliers MUST ensure these stations are managed throughout your event. They are also responsible for any rubbish, providing any plate napkins required. 

We strictly do not allow any confetti inside the house. If confetti is used outside in the gardens, it has to be biodegradable. We also do not allow any fireworks within the grounds or in the surrounding areas.

Crossley House is within a residential area, therefore we must be mindful of our neighbours therefore live music such as dhol players are not to play drums outside after 6pm. We expect any live music to be kept to a reasonable level throughout the day.

We provide mellow background music throughout the event. However, if you want your own music, you are required to provide it on a USB stick.

Yes – we have a PA system and one of our Event Managers can make announcements throughout the day for you. If you have any special tracks for your entrance, please let us know and we can ensure this is played for you.

We don’t have a licence to have alcohol onsite and strictly do not allow you to bring your own.

No. The venue is dressed on the day of your event. We begin dressing your room usually 4 hours in advance of your event starting. If your suppliers have not provided their services at Crossley House, we will contact them in advance informing them of the set up time.

Soft drinks, favours, music on USB stick, garlands.

The date is only confirmed once your deposit has been paid.

420 guests across two ballrooms. Our luxury ballrooms are situated adjacent to each other, not sperate therefore you can keep in close proximity with all guests at the wedding.

Yes, Crossley House offers exclusive hire of the venue. No other wedding will be in progress throughout your event.

Sam and Bill are our dedicated event’s organisers. From start to finish they will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

We do not have accommodation within Crossley House however we are situated in the heart of Halifax, therefore near by the M62 and neighbouring cities such as Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield and Manchester.

We have 55 free car parking spots within our grounds which has full security attendance throughout the event.

Yes, we have full disabled access at Crossley House.

Yes, we have a space to safely store all your wedding gifts.