***PLEASE NOTE: This competition is now closed***
We are offering one incredibly lucky couple the opportunity to WIN their dream wedding day*, right here at The Kedleston Country House.
If you’ve always dreamed of a beautiful countryside Spring wedding in an idyllic setting, then this could be your chance to make that dream come true.
Not only will our venue be the most beautiful backdrop to your special day, but we’ve also teamed up with a fabulous host of local suppliers to help take away some of that financial pressure too – from photographers to cake makers, stylists and florists.
All you have to do is fill in the form below, letting us know your love story, and why you and your partner are worthy winners of this fabulous prize.
***PLEASE NOTE: This competition is now closed***
Our panel of judges will narrow the entrants down to a semi-final of 10 couples, who will join us at The Kedleston Country House for an evening of fizz and canapés, to get to know the venue and meet the judges, who will then choose 5 couples to head to the finals.
The finalists will go to a public vote via Facebook on 24th June, and the winners will be announced on 8th July. More details available in our Terms & Conditions.
Find out more about our team of wedding experts and what’s included in the prize below.
*Terms & Conditions apply. Please make sure you read the terms & conditions before you submit your application form.
VENUE:
We’re offering full day exclusive hire of The Kedleston Country House for your wedding celebrations, with a delicious 2-course wedding breakfast, evening street food, and you’ll also get to stay in our beautiful bridal suite for the night before and the night of the wedding.
Prize Terms & Conditions:
– The wedding must take place on Monday 8th April 2024, Tuesday 9th April 2024 or Wednesday 10th April 2024. Saturday 27th April is available for an additional fee of £2,000.
– The prize covers the cost for 40 guests. Additional guests can be added for an extra cost per person, with a maximum capacity of 70 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, and 120 guests for the evening reception.
– An extra course can be added to the wedding breakfast for £5 per person up to 40 guests. Additional guests will be charged at the following rates: £55 per person for a 2-course meal or £60 per person for a 3-course meal.
– Extra evening street food is charged at £10.25 per person.
– Our other bedrooms must be booked on the night of the wedding for a charge of £665.
CAKE:
Red Velvet Bakery are offering a delicious sponge cake up to the value of £500, with the option to upgrade for an additional cost.
FLOWERS:
The Blossom Branch will gift their gorgeous fresh Florist’s Choice flower package worth £500, which includes bridal party flowers, buttonholes and ceremony table decor – florist choice flowers with designs to suit your theme.
FLORAL ARCH & OSTRICH FEATHER WALL
Style the venue with a stunning Floral Arch and Ostrich Feather Wall from Blue Balloon Events, worth £400!
STYLING
Style It Brass & Glass will provide styling for your table and chairs, for the ceremony and wedding breakfast at a value of £400! This would include rental of cheesecloth table runners and chair sashes to match, plus rental of vintage brass or vintage crystal candlestick holders, candlesticks, and vases to dress the tables and the ceremony room. More can be supplied at an additional cost.
Prize Terms & Conditions: Up to 8 tables and up to 40 chair sashes – choices of colour within the range available.
MUSIC
Emily Rose will sing up to 2 hours of live performance songs at your drinks reception OR wedding breakfast, worth £350! Choose from Emily’s repertoire of over 500 songs.
Plus,
David Williams Guitarist will welcome your guests as they are seated for the ceremony, play a song of your choice as you walk down the aisle, 2 songs for the signing of the register and your favourite song as you leave together – worth £350. You will also receive a recording of your special song to help re-live your day for many years to come!
PHOTOGRAPHY
Portfolio Photographic will provide their Silver wedding package, valued at £750. This gives 8 hours’ coverage, 400 images and a couples shoot, with options to upgrade at an additional cost.
HAIR STYLING
Bridal Hairstyles is an experienced bridal hairstylist from Milan, based in the Midlands. The lucky winner will receive a package worth £260 for a luxury wedding hair experience, including a bridal hair trial and consultation at Alice’s studio in Nottingham, plus wedding morning styling for the bride at the venue or your home. Alice says, “I use classic and timeless techniques to create hairstyles that enhance your natural beauty. All brides deserve to look flawless, elegant and beautiful on their wedding day.”
BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
Tracy Lea Bridal are offering the lucky winners £250 worth of free accessories when purchasing their wedding dress from Tracy Lea Bridal.
Prize Terms & Conditions: bride must purchase a wedding dress from Tracy Lea Bridal.