weddings - Warwick Castle

WEDDINGS
Fairytale
CR EATE YOUR
Photography: Sara Moseley
WEDDING AT WARW ICK CASTLE
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Photography: Your Big Day
Set within 60 acres of
grounds, Warwick Castle
offers you the idyllic
backdrop for your fairytale
wedding.
WELCOME TO
WARWICK CASTLE,
HOME OF FAIRYTALE
WEDDINGS
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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.
Photography: Crucial Images
Photography: Matt Gillespie
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.
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Photography: Your Big Day
Set within 60 acres of
grounds, Warwick Castle
offers you the idyllic
backdrop for your fairytale
wedding.
Our lives entwined to be as one,
Upon this journey we’ve just begun.
Where you and I will find no less,
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Photography: Crucial Images
Photography: Matt Gillespie
Than eternal love
and happiness.
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Photography: Your Big Day
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
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)
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The package includes:
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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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.
The
Great Hall can seat
100 guests for dinner with a
dance floor and 130 guests
without a dance floor.
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 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
Photography: Your Big Day
The impressive Georgian State Rooms
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.
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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.
The
Great Hall can seat
100 guests for dinner with a
dance floor and 130 guests
without a dance floor.
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)
Photography: Your Big 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
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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Photography: Matt Gillespie
Photography: Matt Gillespie
From intimate wedding
breakfasts to magnificent
receptions, your wedding
at Warwick Castle will
be a truly memorable and
unique day.
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MEDIAEVAL
WEDDING BANQUET
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Banquet takes place
within the atmospheric
Undercroft or the
magnificent Great Hall.
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.
The stunning beauty of
Warwick Castle creates
the perfect backdrop
making it the ideal venue
for a marquee wedding.
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
Photography: Steve Gerrard
Use of the ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds with
views over the River Avon for your photographs
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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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e Mediaeval Wedding
Th
Banquet takes place
within the atmospheric
Undercroft or the
magnificent Great Hall.
The stunning beauty of
Warwick Castle creates
the perfect backdrop
making it the ideal venue
for a marquee wedding.
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.
Photography: Steve Gerrard
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)
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Say “I do” in the
picturesque surroundings
of Warwick Castle’s
Conservatory.
CONSERVATORY AND
PEACOCK GARDEN
CEREMONY PACK AGE
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 Peacock Garden and Castle grounds
for your photographs
A dedicated Event Manger
Admission to the Castle and grounds until 4pm
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Use of the Conservatory for the civil ceremony
THIRTEEN
Say “I do” in the
picturesque surroundings
of Warwick Castle’s
Conservatory.
PROPOSAL PACK AGE
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)
Bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne
Bouquet of flowers
Strawberries to be served with the champagne
Warwick Castle’s Knight to produce the ring
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There is also the opportunity to make this moment truly
special through adding extra enhancements:
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Just as important as the
venue and the dress…
is the food.
FOOD
Here 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.
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FIFTEEN
Just as important as the
venue and the dress…
is the food.
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.”
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FIFTEEN
ENHANCEMENTS
CAPACITIES
Why 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.
Whether 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.
MA XIMUM
NUMBER FOR
CEREMONY
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NUMBER FOR
WEDDING
BREAKFAST
GREAT HALL
190
130
STATE DINING ROOM
90
40
CONSERVATORY
50
THE LIBR ARY
45
THE GREEN ROOM
90
40
UNDERCROFT
90
90
COACH HOUSE
70
60
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NUMBER FOR
WEDDING
RECEPTION
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NUMBER FOR
WEDDING
BREAKFAST
1500
800
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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.
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Will the Castle remain open to daytime visitors?
Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4QU
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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.
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When can I view the Castle?
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.
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Warwickshire County Council
Registration Office
PO Box 9
Shire Hall
Warwick
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Do you allow external caterers on to site?
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Contact details are as follows:
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.
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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.
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Who is Warwick Castle licensed with for
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The State Dining Room
Evenings conclude at 11pm and guests are to vacate the
premises by 11.30pm.
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Evening receptions conclude at midnight and guests are
to vacate the premises by 12.30am.
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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.
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When can civil ceremonies take place?
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Warwick Train Station is a short walk away,
and is serviced from both Birmingham and London by
Chiltern Railways
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