Castle Wedding FAQ’s
We’ve put together a list of questions that we often get asked.
We’ll be more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have,
simply give us a call, drop us an email or send us a contact form.
Ceremony
Do we have to pay any extra for the Civil Wedding Ceremony?
How long does a Civil Ceremony take?
How many guests can we invite for a Civil Wedding Ceremony?
What does a Humanist Ceremony involve?
Which room would we have our Civil Wedding Ceremony in?
Do we have to book the registrar separately?
Catering & Wine
Can we bring our own caterers in?
What deposit do I have to pay when I confirm a date?
Can we bring our own wine in?
Can we taste the wine before we select it?
Why can we not have red wine outside of the Wedding Breakfast?
Bedrooms
Can my guests call independently to book a bedroom?
Can we bring our own cots and / or bedding?
Do you have a Bridal Suite?
Decorations & Accessories
Can we have confetti or rose petals?
Can we have candles around the Castle?
Can we have helium balloons?
Can we have table crystals?
Can we launch Chinese lanterns?
Booking Process
How long can you provisionally hold a date for us?
What deposit do I have to pay when I confirm a date?
Will I have one contact at Eastnor Castle when planning my wedding or will I deal with a number of different people?
Hayley, our Wedding Planner, works full time at the Castle and will work with you right up to your big day. Haley will invite you to come for a meeting approximately 10-12 weeks before your wedding day to discuss the logistics of your day. At the planning meeting, you will also meet our Head of Operations, Ben, who will be here on your wedding day to ensure that everything runs to plan. Hayley and Ben work very closely together.
When can we come and have a look round the Castle?
We would be delighted to show you round Eastnor Castle to bring to life what we can offer you for your special day. Please contact Hayley, our Wedding Planner, to book an appointment.
Logistics
Can my photographer come to the Castle before the wedding to look round?
Can we drop anything off the day before our wedding?
Can we have lunch at the Castle whilst we are getting ready?
Can we stay over the night before our wedding?
Can we use the Church in Eastnor village?
Can you provide an easel to hold our table plan?
Can you recommend any local suppliers? (florist, photographer etc.)
Do I have to lay the name cards etc. out on the morning of our wedding or can you do that for us?
Do we have to use a marquee for the evening reception?
Do you allow children at the Castle?
Do you have a cloakroom we can use?
Do you recommend having a break between the day and the evening?
Is the Castle lit from the outside at night time?
What is the maximum number of guests we can have for the Wedding Breakfast?
What time can we arrive at the Castle on our Wedding Day?
What time do we have to finish the party?
What time do we need to leave the Castle the next day?
Where does the bride normally get ready?
Will I need a microphone for the speeches? If so, do I have to provide my own?
Eastnor Castle Wedding Brochure & Rates
Take a look through our brochure and see how Eastnor Castle could be the perfect venue for the most memorable day of your life, or get in touch to arrange a Wedding Showround