the art of the modern wedding

Weddings
civil ceremonies
receptions
the art
of the modern
wedding
DINING
TO EQUAL THE
LOCATION
Dining can take place across a
number of spaces and whatever
your requirements our in-house
team can create bespoke menus
to reflect your tastes and cater
to your guests needs.
Our style is modern British,
locally and seasonally sourced,
created with care and beautifully
presented.
Whatever your preference or
budget we can create a menu
and drinks package to suit, from
summer barbecue’s to fine
dining and banquets, cocktail
menus to real ale, we have even
catered for royalty!
We have an extensive list of
suppliers and partners to give
you endless options of added
extras to complement your day,
from florists to photographers,
stationers to string quartets and
even ukulele bands, let us help
you create the perfect wedding.
‘one of the
world’s Top 50
art galleries’.
The Times
‘I wanted to thank
you for creating such
a memorable day, our
photographer has some
amazing pictures that
made the Hepworth
look like something
from a magazine’.
Natalie Wright
contemporary
british art
back drop
Designed by the acclaimed
David Chipperfield Architects,
The Hepworth Wakefield is
the UK’s major new art gallery
located on Wakefield’s historic
Waterfront, in the heart of
Yorkshire.
Whether you are having a
civil ceremony, civil partnership,
vow renewal or reception our
multi award-winning galleries
and function spaces combine
stylish design, world class 20th
century modern British art and
contemporary exhibitions,
making The Hepworth Wakefield
the perfect location for the
modern wedding.
When it comes to planning your
day our dedicated team will help
you create an occasion around
your individual needs. Whether
you are planning an exquisite
small wedding or an elaborate
extravaganza, we can assist you
every step of the way.
Hold your wedding at The
Hepworth Wakefield and make
a vital contribution that supports
the region’s artistic legacy. Book
with us and receive one year’s
complimentary joint membership
for the happy couple complete
with exclusive benefits allowing
you to get closer to the heart of
the gallery.
Weddings at The Hepworth
Wakefield come complete with
a variety of stunning backdrops
perfect for creating unique
memories and photographic
images. These include the
breathtaking waterfront,
bridge and boatyard; adjacent
historic mills and gallery
gardens to modern British art,
leading contemporary exhibitions
displayed in impressive
architect-designed spaces.
A UNIQUE
ARCHITECTURAL
SETTING
Ceremonies, dining and
celebrations can be hosted
in a variety of locations.
THE AUDITORIUM
Rising directly from the
river Calder the Auditorium
features dramatic views of
the mesmerising weir and is
sure to impress your guests.
THE GALLERIES
Take your vows surrounded
by some of the world’s finest
examples of modern British art
or amongst our contemporary
and historic exhibitions for a
completely unique experience.
Galleries are beautifully flooded
with natural light and provide
stunning views across the city.
Guests are free to roam and
delight in these inspiring spaces
or we can provide guided tours
to suit your needs.
THE CAFÉ BAR & TERRACE
Our modern Café Bar provides
the perfect location for drinking
and dancing into the small hours,
its adjacent terrace provides
a great setting for al fresco
celebrations.
THE MILL
New in 2013, our mill space
provides a large scale venue
in an industrial heritage setting.
The space presents infinite
opportunities for decoration and
styling to infuse your personality
and wow your guests.
The fabulous estate surrounding
the gallery provides additional
locations to capture dramatic
wedding photos and take your
event from day to night.
THE SCULPTURE GARDEN
Our waterside sculpture garden
gives pride of place to Barbara
Hepworth’s sculpture Family of
Man, complete with beautiful
weeping willow trees the garden
provides the tranquil riverside
setting perfect for welcome
drinks and canapés.
GALLERY GARDEN
Our lawned gallery garden
provides the ideal marquee
setting for larger celebrations.
We also have a playground on
site to occupy younger guests.
a day you
will never
forget
We’d be delighted to discuss
your ideas for your big day,
contact us now for more
information.
Email:
[email protected]
Visit:
hepworthwakefield.org/weddings
Telephone:
01924 247362
The Hepworth Wakefield
Gallery Walk
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
WF1 5AW
The Hepworth Wakefield
is a registered charity.
Photography: John Britton, brittonbrothers.com;
Iwan Baan; Harrera Images; Hannah Webster
and Jonty Wilde.
Further information and catering
packages are available online.
Our spaces are flexible and
can be hired individually or in
combinations.
The Hepworth Wakefield is
fully accessible and we are
ideally placed for easy access
by car via the M1 and M62
motorways and by train, with
two stations just 8 and 15
minutes’ walk from the gallery
and connections to Leeds in just
20 minutes and Manchester in
just over an hour. Complimentary
parking can be offered in our
on site car park.
Awards and Nominations:
Art Fund Prize for Museum of
the Year and Clore Award for
Learning 2013 finalist
Winner of the Arts and Culture
White Rose Award 2012
Shortlisted for the RIBA
Stirling Prize 2012
The civic trust national
panel special award 2012
The Wallpaper*
British Design Awards 2012
The British Design
Awards 2011
Conde Nast Traveller
Awards 2011