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W E D D I N G S
FairytaleCREATE YOUR
WEDDING AT WARWICK CASTLE
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Set within 60 acres of grounds, Warwick Castle offers you the idyllic backdrop for your fairytale wedding.
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WELCOME TO WARWICK CASTLE, HOME OF FAIRYTALE WEDDINGS Throughout time the Earls of Warwick have entertained royalty and hosted many lavish events within the spectacular State Rooms and beautiful grounds of Warwick Castle. Forge your own piece of history and let us deliver your memorable day within one of its many opulent historical rooms.
From intimate wedding breakfasts to magnificent receptions, your wedding at Warwick Castle will be a truly memorable and unique day. Our dedicated and experienced team will ensure that you realise the bespoke day you have planned and always dreamed of.
Every wedding is unique and tailored to suit your requirements, the following pages will help give you an idea of how we can create your perfect day.
Set within 60 acres of grounds, Warwick Castle offers you the idyllic backdrop for your fairytale wedding.
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Our lives entwined to be as one,
Upon this journey we’ve just begun. Where you and I will find no less,
Than eternal love and happiness .
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CIVIL CEREMONIES Within Warwick Castle there are seven
characteristic venues that are licensed to hold wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships, enabling all elements of our wedding day to be fulfilled.
Licensed ceremony areas:
State Dining Room
Library
Green Room
Great Hall
Conservatory
Undercroft
Coach House
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GREAT HALL WEDDING BREAKFAST
At the heart of Castle the 17th Century magnificent Great Hall presents a breathtaking venue for your reception. Framed by centuries of arms, armour and artefacts, and covered by its vast vaulted ceiling this is an incredible and impressive setting for any medium to large celebration.
Reception drinks can be served at a venue of
your choice:
The Conservatory Terrace with views down to the River Avon
The topiary Peacock Garden
The fragrant Victorian Rose Garden
The impressive Georgian State Rooms
The package includes:
Your choice of venue for reception drinks
Costumed character as the master of ceremonies
The Great Hall for your 3 course Wedding Breakfast
Complimentary tasting of the menu prior to your wedding day (Bride and Groom)
Presentation table for your wedding cake, including a ceremonial sword to cut the cake
Cash bar for guests to purchase drinks
Use of the ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds with views over the River Avon for your photographs
Car parking (subject to availability)
Please note there is a minimum number of 80 guests required on a Saturday and a minimum number of 70 guests required on a Friday and Sunday.
The Great Hall can seat 100 guests for dinner with a dance floor and 130 guests without a dance floor.
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STATE DINING ROOM WEDDING BREAKFAST
Central to hosting many royal dinner parties and surrounded by opulent gilded walls, art and a Murano Italian glass chandelier, the State Dining Room sets the scene for intimate celebrations and is perfect for wedding breakfasts of up to 40 guests.
Reception drinks can be served at a venue of
your choice:
The Conservatory Terrace with views down to the River Avon
The topiary Peacock Garden
The fragrant Victorian Rose Garden
The impressive Georgian State Rooms
The package includes:
Use of an area of the Castle for reception drinks
Costumed character as the master of ceremonies
Use of the State Dining Room for the Wedding Breakfast
Complimentary tasting of the menu prior to your wedding day (Bride and Groom)
Four course Wedding Breakfast
Presentation table for your wedding cake, including a ceremonial sword to cut the cake
Use of the ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds with views over the River Avon for your photographs
Car parking (subject to availability)
Please note there is a minimum number of 80 guests required on a Saturday and a minimum number of 70 guests required on a Friday and Sunday.
The Great Hall can seat 100 guests for dinner with a dance floor and 130 guests without a dance floor.
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GREAT HALL AND STATE DINING ROOM WEDDING BREAKFAST
For the ultimate celebration, the magnificent Great Hall and opulent State Dining Room both designed for entertaining on a grand scale, present a spectacular combination venue for your wedding day.
Reception drinks can be served at a venue of your choice:
The Conservatory Terrace with views down to the River Avon
The topiary Peacock Garden The fragrant Victorian Rose Garden The splendid Georgian State Rooms
The package includes: The State Dining Room for your civil ceremony Use of an area of the Castle for reception drinks Sparkling wine reception (three glasses per guest) Costumed character as the master of ceremonies Use of the Great Hall for dinner Three course Wedding Breakfast Half a bottle of house wine per guest One glass of sparkling wine for the wedding toast Still and sparkling mineral water during the Wedding Breakfast Complimentary tasting of the menu prior to your wedding day (Bride and Groom)
Presentation table for your wedding cake, including a ceremonial sword to cut the cake
Cash bar for guests to purchase drinks Use of the ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds with views over the River Avon for your photographs
Car parking (subject to availability)
Please note there is a minimum number of 80 guests required on a Saturday and a minimum number of 70 guests required on a Friday and Sunday.
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From intimate wedding breakfasts to magnificent receptions, your wedding at Warwick Castle will be a truly memorable and unique day.
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The stunning beauty of Warwick Castle creates the perfect backdrop making it the ideal venue for a marquee wedding.
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The Mediaeval Wedding Banquet takes place within the atmospheric Undercroft or the magnificent Great Hall.
MEDIAEVAL WEDDING BANQUET
Be transported back to the 14th Century to an age of chivalry and romance for a momentous evening of mediaeval celebration; immerse yourself in Castle history as the sumptuous banquet and finest entertainment unfolds.
Reception drinks can be served at a venue of
your choice:
The Conservatory Terrace with views down to the River Avon
The topiary Peacock Garden
The fragrant Victorian Rose Garden
The splendid Georgian State Rooms
The Mediaeval Wedding Banquet takes place within the
atmospheric Undercroft or the magnificent Great Hall.
The Undercroft can accommodate a maximum of 90 guests.
The package includes:
Use of an area of the Castle for reception drinks
Three course banquet in the Castle’s Undercroft
Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during the banquet
Presentation table for your wedding cake, including a ceremonial sword to cut the cake
Live mediaeval entertainment throughout the banquet
Use of the ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds with views over the River Avon for your photographs
Car parking (subject to availability)
Please note there is a minimum number of 80 guests required on a Saturday and a minimum number of 70 guests required on a Friday and Sunday.
The stunning beauty of Warwick Castle creates the perfect backdrop making it the ideal venue for a marquee wedding.
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The Mediaeval Wedding Banquet takes place within the atmospheric Undercroft or the magnificent Great Hall.
PAGEANT FIELD The stunning beauty of Warwick Castle creates the
perfect backdrop making it the ideal venue for a marquee wedding. Marquees can be situated at the bottom of the picturesque Pageant Field, alongside the rolling banks of the River Avon in the Castle’s extensive grounds.
Hire of the Pageant Field is ideal for larger celebrations as marquees can accommodate up to 1500 guests.
Marquees can be customised to your specific requirements down to the colour of the lighting and any intricate decorations.
Our Pageant Field package includes:
Hire of the Pageant Field for set up and de-rig (timings to be confirmed)
Access to the Pageant Field on the event day (timings to be confirmed)
Say “I do” in the picturesque surroundings of Warwick Castle’s Conservatory.
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CONSERVATORY AND PEACOCK GARDEN CEREMONY PACKAGE
Say “I do” in the picturesque surroundings of Warwick Castle’s Conservatory. Overlooking the beautiful Peacock Garden and rolling banks of the River Avon the Conservatory is available for up to 50 guests and provides the perfect backdrop for your special occasion. After the ceremony take advantage of the many photo opportunities located within the Castle Grounds.
Suitable for up to 50 guests – The package includes:
Use of the Conservatory for the civil ceremony
Use of the Peacock Garden and Castle grounds for your photographs
A dedicated Event Manger
Admission to the Castle and grounds until 4pm
Say “I do” in the picturesque surroundings of Warwick Castle’s Conservatory.
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PROPOSAL PACKAGE Become part of 1100 years of history by proposing to
your partner in a chosen venue at Warwick Castle. Be it the beautiful surroundings of the Peacock Gardens or the exquisite interior of the Blue Boudoir, toast your celebration with fine champagne and make this amazing moment one to remember.
Our proposal package includes:
Reserved area for popping the question; the Peacock Garden, or the Blue Boudoir located within the Georgian State Rooms
Table and two chairs
Bottle of champagne and use of two champagne flutes
Two Warwick Castle daytime admission tickets
Car parking in the Stratford Road Car Park (subject to availability)
There is also the opportunity to make this moment truly special through adding extra enhancements:
Bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne
Bouquet of flowers
Strawberries to be served with the champagne
Warwick Castle’s Knight to produce the ring
Just as important as the venue and the dress… is the food.
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FOODHere at Warwick Castle we pride ourselves on offering you our team of dedicated, passionate chefs who are trained to the highest standards to make sure you have a wedding breakfast as perfect as your special day.
Whatever dish you chose for your guests, we guarantee it will boast food which is all freshly prepared with ingredients sourced by our head chef.
Our menus cover a wide variety of tastes and diets, crafted to reflect Warwick Castles unique surroundings.
We pride ourselves on our ability to meet all our clients and can write totally bespoke menus to suit your wedding. We endeavour to match traditional with contemporary while retaining our stunning location’s truly mediaeval atmosphere.
The chefs and kitchen staff at Warwick Castle take pride in what they do, and are privileged to work at this magical historical venue.
We look forward to making your wedding day one you and your guests will never forget.
Just as important as the venue and the dress… is the food.
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OUR HEAD CHEF Rob Draper has been at Warwick Castle for 4 years and has a brigade of 20 chefs. He is very passionate about the food he serves and will tailor a menu to suit your individual requirements.
Introducing Rob Draper
“ I grew up just a stone’s throw away from the Castle, and I’m proud of the heritage here. I discovered a passion for food at an early age and I knew straight away I wanted to work in hospitality, not just with food but in the industry as a whole.”
“ I studied Hospitality Management at the Birmingham College of Food (now UCB). This has led to me enjoying a career in various four star hotels in the West Midlands as well as independent restaurants and bars. I have been fortunate enough to present at The Good Food Show at the NEC, alongside some really inspiring chefs such as James Martin and Gordon Ramsey to name a few.”
“ Being part of the Merlin Group gives me a fantastic support network while working in the unique surroundings of Warwick Castle. Here I can write the menus and source the ingredients myself.”
CAPACITIESWhether you choose to celebrate your whole day here or just part of it, Warwick Castle has a number of different rooms, from intimate to grand that can be used for your civil ceremony and wedding reception.
MAXIMUM NUMBER FOR CEREMONY
MAXIMUM NUMBER FOR
WEDDING BREAKFAST
GREAT HALL 190 130
STATE DINING ROOM 90 40
CONSERVATORY 50
THE LIBRARY 45
THE GREEN ROOM 90 40
UNDERCROFT 90 90
COACH HOUSE 70 60
MAXIMUM NUMBER FOR
WEDDING RECEPTION
MAXIMUM NUMBER FOR
WEDDING BREAKFAST
PAGEANT FIELD 1500 800
ENHANCEMENTSWhy not make your wedding day truly individual through the use of our fantastic wedding enhancements. We offer a wide range, from fighting knights to flaming flares, so whether you would like a string quartet in the Conservatory or be escorted by a mediaeval knight on horseback to your drinks reception, we can create the perfect wedding just for you.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhen can civil ceremonies take place?
Civil ceremonies take place at 5pm in any of our licensed venues. Should you wish to get married during the day there is the opportunity to have your ceremony in our Conservatory overlooking the picturesque Peacock Gardens. The wedding breakfast starts from 7pm, allowing for ample time for reception drinks and photographs around the Castle if you are having a ceremony beforehand.
Who is Warwick Castle licensed with for civil ceremonies?
The Castle is licensed with Warwickshire County Council and all enquiries regarding ceremonies and wedding licenses should be directed to them once availability has been confirmed and booked with the Castle.
Contact details are as follows:
Warwickshire County Council Registration Office PO Box 9 Shire Hall Warwick CV34 4RR
T. 01926 413 724
When can I view the Castle?
Viewings of the Castle and the grounds are available by appointment, please call 01926 406 660 to arrange a suitable time, we recommend allowing at least one hour for the viewing.
What are your licensing hours?
The Great Hall Evening receptions conclude at midnight and guests are to vacate the premises by 12.30am.
The State Dining Room Evenings conclude at 11pm and guests are to vacate the premises by 11.30pm.
Mediaeval Banquets in the Great Hall and Undercroft Banquets conclude at 10.30pm and guests are to vacate the premises by 11pm. However, extensions are available upon request.
Do you allow external caterers on to site?
Should you wish to hire external caterers we have a list of approved companies that have worked at the Castle previously. External caterers will have to comply with any Warwick Castle Health & Safety and Food Hygiene policies.
Will the Castle remain open to daytime visitors?
Yes, the Castle grounds remain open to day time visitors. The Castle closes to the public at 5pm or 6pm depending on the time of year.
Contact us
Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4QU
T. 01926 406 660
www.warwick-castle.com
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Warwick Train Station is a short walk away, and is serviced from both Birmingham and London by
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