Weddings
INTRODUCTION
We believe we can offer you a very individual wedding here at Pipewell, you will have exclusive use for your day with all your needs catered for. We like to do things differently here and want you to go away feeling totally satisfied and wanting an excuse to come back again.
We are offering the use of our grounds with a fabulous Marquee overlooking the lake and parkland stretching beyond.
The Marquee comes complete with the following: carpets, lighting, tables, chairs, (crockery, cutlery, glassware, linen – provided by our caterers) toilets, dance floor, bar, starlight ceiling over dance floor, lounge furniture for bar area, and staff. In fact all you need to add to this will be your table decorations, catering and entertainment.
We can also offer the use of the Grand Hall and Drawing Room in the Hall itself and this may be hired for up to an hour and a half to be used for a drinks reception and photo opportunities. The Drawing Room may also be used to hold a Civil Ceremony (pending a Civil Ceremony Licence being granted)
VENUE FEES
Hire of Grounds/Marquee £6,900 inc. VAT
Included in the above is a complimentary night’s stay for the Bride and Groom in our “Bridal Gate Lodge”, inclusive full English breakfast, Champagne and flowers in your room, use of outdoor hot tub.
Please note: Additional nights for the Bride and Groom may be booked at a rate of £250 per couple, per night. Should two or more nights be required a discount will be given.
Our Romantic Bridal Gate Lodge – may also be rented for a special anniversary or birthday celebration.
CATERING
We are passionate about our food at Pipewell Hall and all our dishes are prepared on site using only the finest ingredients. We cook by traditional methods and serve elegant food connected to nature and reflecting the changing seasons. The Estate farms its own lamb, rare breed pigs and beef as well as guinea fowl and locally shot game. All our eggs are free range from our own flock of hens and herbs are freshly picked from our kitchen gardens.
We have many years experience and are proud of the food we serve here at Pipewell Hall. We are always happy to work with you and discuss your ideas and feel confident we can respond in style.
ACCOMMODATION
Please ask for details.
COTTAGES
Not currently available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipewell Hall is a GRADE II listed 17th century country Mansion of historical and architectural interest overlooking magnificent parkland.
WHERE IS PIPEWELL HALL?
The picturesque rural hamlet of Pipewell is situated east of Market Harborough, and north-west of Kettering. The A14 is approximately 10 minutes away giving good access to the M1 and A1 motorway networks.
CAN WE GET MARRIED AT PIPEWELL HALL?
We are currently in the process of obtaining a Civil Licence and would hope to have this in place for 2011/12.
WHY CHOOSE PIPEWELL HALL?
The Hall will be exclusively yours for the day, which means not having to share your day with any other parties, guests or residents. We will tailor – make your event to your specifications and promise not to railroad you into inflexible packages. We specialise in looking after couples who know what they want, who understand a thing or two about understated good taste and who also appreciate our own expertise in entertaining and hospitality.
Pipewell Hall is very much about offering a personal and flexible service. We can accommodate up to 9 of your immediate wedding party within the Hall itself, with the bride and groom being offered a complimentary nights stay in our “Bridal Gate Lodge” and have further accommodation available for other guests if required.
We offer fabulous cuisine and produce our own beef, pork, lamb and chicken, with seasonal vegetables from our kitchen garden.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
We are not inexpensive, but we are certainly not the most expensive. We have a very special unique historic setting, expertly trained staff and a wonderful chef. Because we offer such a personalised service, we expect to sit down with you to finalise the cost of your special day, but we are happy to offer the following as guidelines:
To hire the grounds and Pavilion on a Saturday it will be £5,400 + VAT, a discount will be applicable for midweek hire.
To hire the Grand Hall and Drawing Room it will be an additional cost of £350 + VAT
These rooms may be hired for up to an hour and a half to be used for a drinks reception and photo opportunities. Civil Ceremony (licence pending).
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN ATTEND A WEDDING OR CIVIL PARTNERSHIP?
The Drawing Room can seat up to 80 guests with the Pavilion being able to seat up to 200.
WHAT ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY?
Whatever the weather, Pipewell Hall, its lake,park and gardens offer a wide variety of beautiful photo opportunities. We will be happy to recommend a photographer for you.
WHAT ABOUT FLOWERS?
We have our own in-house florist; Bespoke Buds and Jo Poulter will be delighted to discuss colours and types of flowers with you and are also available to make co-ordinating wedding bouquets, bridal party flowers, church flowers and additional house decorations.
MAY WE THROW CONFETTI?
Yes, but only natural petals.
MAY WE BRING OUR OWN WEDDING CAKE?
Lots of couples ask if they can provide their own wedding cake. This is possible, but we discourage it. A few of our clients have had disasters when they delivered the cake, so we recommend that we supply the cake and if it topples in transport, we can fix it.
We freshly bake all our delicious cakes using real ingredients to achieve a fantastic flavour. From the free range eggs from our own flock chickens, to the unwaxed lemons and English butter, our cakes really do taste as good as they look. Your cake will be displayed on a cake stand provided along with a knife for cutting.
However, if you insist on bringing your own cake, this is possible provided that it is not in lieu of a dessert course – and for this our charge is from £75 to cover storage, cake stand and knife, cake cutting and boxing up.
MAY WE BRING OUR OWN WINE OR CHAMPAGNE?
Sorry, this is not possible.
WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN?
Children are welcome at Pipewell Hall, provided they are looked after by a parent, responsible adult or baby sitter. Meals for children between the ages of 2 – 10 years are charged at half the adult food cost. The provision of pre-prepared baby food is permitted for babies under the age of two years and we will be happy to provide a high chair if arranged in advance.
PAYMENT?
Payment for weddings and receptions must always be paid in advance. We reserve the right to cancel, without notice, any booking for which a credit card is declined or a cheque or bank transfer referred to drawer, whatsoever the reason.
WHAT IF WE NEED TO CANCEL?
At all stages in our dealings with you, we will stipulate our cancellation charges and our deposits policy. We strongly advise couples to take out an insurance policy to cover unforeseen cancellations.
WHO DO WE SPEAK TO?
Trudie Baker – Events Director 01536 760563
Email: info@pipewellhall.com
http://www.pipewellhall.com
