Weddings
Celebrate your special day with us and make the most of having The Kedleston Country House all to yourselves…
Exclusive Derbyshire wedding venue
It’s the most important day of your lives; the first chapter of your story together. What better place to begin your fairytale than The Kedleston Country House?
Set on the edge of the picturesque Kedleston estate, The Kedleston Country House offers stunning views of the Derbyshire countryside. If you’re looking for an idyllic location to host your wedding day, then look no further. We invite you to make our house your home, exclusively for you and your nearest and dearest.
Our award-winning events team will be on hand throughout the entire wedding planning process, from the booking of the venue, until the last person leaves the dancefloor, so you can rest assured knowing that your special day is in good hands.
Exclusive use
As you have exclusive use of The Kedleston Country House, you can have your wedding your way. Hot chocolates in the Snug for a gorgeous winter wedding? Pimms on the terrace in the height of Summer? We want to help you create the best day possible, and we know that you’ll relax more knowing you have the entire property to yourselves.
Celebrate
When you say your ‘I Do’s!’, you have a choice of two locations. Our stunning Orangery with its glass roof and panoramic views of the countryside, can seat up to 70 guests; alternatively, up to 50 guests can be seated in the Dining Room, with high set windows and stunning architecture.
After your nuptials, guests can enjoy drinks and canapes. If weather permits, our terrace and lawns are a great place to mix and mingle, or alternatively, the snug and bar will be open for your guests to relax in our stylish and comfortable chairs, taking in the spirit of the venue.
For your wedding breakfast, we are more than happy to accommodate your needs, whether you’re looking for a lavish 3-course affair, or a relaxed tapas-style dinner. When you’re planning your special day, you will work closely with our events team and caterers to ensure the menu is perfectly suited to your tastes.
Last but not least, The Kedleston Country House will be yours for dancing the night away until 11.30pm, so you can really let your hair down and end the day on a high…
Stay the night
Make the most of your special occasion by staying over for the night. With five beautifully decorated boutique bedrooms, you and your guests can swap your dancing shoes for our luxurious robes and slippers, and enjoy the home comforts and luxuries that The Kedleston Country House can offer.
When staying the night with us, as the Bride, you’re welcome to start your wedding day at Kedleston Country House from as early as 9.30am*, using our beautiful bridal suite to get ready for your celebrations. The remaining residential guests can check in from 1pm. The following morning, guests can enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast in our dining room, reminiscing about the day before…
*Subject to availability
“We just wanted to say thank you for helping us to have the perfect wedding day. You were great in the lead up to the wedding and answering all our questions, and yourself and the team did a fantastic job on the day. The venue looked fantastic and was exactly what we had in mind for the day.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course! We’d love to show you around. Please email our wedding events team on info@kedlestoncountryhouse.co.uk for our availability. Please note, viewings are to be made by appointment only.
All of our pricing and packaging information, including details on our ‘tailor made’ packages, is available in our brochure. Please fill out the form on our Weddings page to request one.
The time of your ceremony depends on your personal preference and the availability of the registrar. We find that between 1pm and 2pm are the most popular options. See below for an example of how the day would unfold:
1.30pm – Ceremony
2.00pm – Drinks Reception
3.00pm – Group Photographs & Confetti
4.00pm – Guests to be Seated for Wedding Breakfast & Speeches *Please allow a minimum of 2 hours for the Wedding Breakfast*
7.00pm – Evening Guests to Arrive
11.30pm – Last Orders/Music to end
12am – Carriages
With over 10 years’ experience in the wedding industry, we know our stuff when it comes to good catering, so we only use the best of the best chefs to cook your wedding breakfast. If you’d like to hire an external caterer, such as a street food truck or crepe van for example, you are more than welcome to do so for your evening food.
Unfortunately we don’t allow guests to bring their own wine, however if you do have any specific preferences and requirements, we are more than happy to work on your wine list with you before your big day.
Guests are welcome to park in the on-site car park, or our overspill car park. Vehicles can be left overnight, but will need to be off-site by 11am the following morning.
The Kedleston – £225.00
The Scarsdale* – £200.00
The Adam – £165.00
The Curzon – £165.00
The Derbyshire – £135.00
A Continental Breakfast is included (English Breakfast £9.95) as well as robes, slippers and toiletries.
*The Scarsdale is a Family Room sleeping 2 Adults and 2 Children
It’s easy to see Wedding Insurance as another expense, but for how little it costs, Wedding Insurance can offer you a great peace of mind and a financial safety net. Insurance can cover everything from freak weather conditions, to the cancellation of suppliers, and damage or injuries caused by your wedding guests.