Venues
Duncombe Park
Every wedding day is special and Duncombe Park can make that special day sublime. Set in enchanting 18th century landscaped gardens and surrounded by 450 acres of rolling parkland, Duncombe Park offers a magical venue for a day to remember forever. Arrive in style by car or horse-drawn carriage at the imposing West Front, or take the opportunity to dress at your leisure in the Yellow Bedroom, before descending to receive family and friends in the magnificently restored State Rooms . Exchange your vows in an atmosphere of warmth and timeless grandeur in the classical splendour of the Stone Hall, or for a smaller gathering chose the more intimate surroundings of the Ladies Withdrawing Room. Celebrate the event with the lavish entertainments traditional to this historic setting. Drinks and croquet in the Green Garden, with breathtaking views over the Rye valley, provide a backdrop which is every photographer's dream. Drift from temple and terraces to a sumptuous Wedding Breakfast in the guilded, oak panelled Saloon. Then dance the night away in a stylish marquee, or for a real change of mood, in The Parkland Centre.
Telephone: 01439 772 625
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Website: www.duncombepark.com
Grays Court
The cobbled courtyard belonging to Grays Court at the junction of Chapter House Street and Ogleforth constitutes one of the most picturesque and unspoiled corners of York. Facing the courtyard entrance is Grays Court itself, one of the most historic buildings in England. This ancient house was the residence of the Treasurers of York Minster from the 11th century until the latter was despoiled by Henry V111 in 1547. From 1788 to 1945 it was the home of the distinguished York family, the Grays from whom the name is derived. It was sold to the Dean & Chapter of York Minster in 1945 who in turn sold it to its present owners in 2005.
Telephone: 01904 612 613
Email: helenheraty@googlemail.com
Website: www.grayscourtyork.com
Ripley Castle
Ripley Castle will always have a special place in our hearts as this is where we held our first ever wedding fair which was subsequently nominated for the ‘Best Wedding Fair’ award with The Bridal Magazine. It’s a beautiful venue, with a lake at the rear, overlooked by deer who did not seem in the least bit fazed by the fantastic firework display we had at the end!
Staff at Ripley Castle are extremely efficient and you can rest assured that they will do all they can to ensure your day goes by without a hitch. The food is fantastic – in fact, a few of our exhibitors did say they wanted to spend all their time in the exhibitor room with the lovely lunch that was provided!
Ripley Castle is one of the few venues that also has its own chapel, giving you the option to have a church wedding but still have your venue on the doorstep. We had our event in the refurbished East Wing, with the Man Creche held in the Stables Bar. It does have a quintessential English charm that we love, and this is why we will continue to recommend this venue for as long as we are around to do so!
Telephone: 01423 770 152
Email: enquiries@ripleycastle.co.uk
Website: www.ripleycastle.co.uk