Photo: Caversham Photography
Your Wedding at Culford Hall & Park
“It was simply brilliant”
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A Special Place for a Special Day Culford Hall and its 480 acres of beautiful grounds will provide a wonderful, relaxed environment for your wedding day. We aim to create the special day of your dreams and our dedicated team will be delighted to work with you to achieve this. Formerly the home of the Cadogan family, the impressive 18th century house, gardens and parkland of the Culford estate offer stunning surroundings in which to celebrate your very special occasion. The parish church of St Mary’s is also located within the grounds, enabling you to walk from your wedding ceremony, across the beautiful lawns, to the reception venue of your choice at Culford. Should you choose to be married at St Mary’s, you will find the details of how to book the church in the back pocket of this brochure.
The package which is available for your magical day includes the following options: ❤❤ Venue for hire including the Old Hall,
The Red Room, Centenary Hall and The Billiard Room as well as the surrounding beautiful grounds and parkland
❤❤ Marquee on the South Front lawns ❤❤ Catering available through our
in-house service or you may wish to appoint your own
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❤❤ Purpose-built bar in Centenary Hall
or the use of the stairwell under the ornate glass cupola for a dedicated bar area
❤❤ Premises licenced for live
entertainment
❤❤ Ample free parking and overnight
parking by arrangement
Photo: Duncan Kerridge Photography
“Culford played a pivotal role in making the most important day of our lives so wonderful�
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Stunning rooms, Our wedding reception package includes use of the Hall, and/or the option to book a marquee on the South Front, should you wish. If Culford Hall is chosen as your venue, a self-contained suite of classical West Wing rooms will provide a splendid back drop for your wedding reception. Having greeted your guests on the South Terrace at the double glass door entrance, you will have exclusive use of the beautiful Old Hall and the impressive Red Drawing Room. The bride and groom may then join their guests for a champagne reception in the Red Drawing Room with its full-length double aspect windows giving a spectacular view of the surrounding parkland, or sip your champagne on the terrace and lawns with similarly splendid views. A sumptuous wedding breakfast may be served in Old Hall for up to 100 guests, which impresses with its classical friezes and marble fireplaces. Alternatively, you may wish to be served in Centenary Hall, where up to 260 guests can be seated. A price list and example menus may be found at the back of the brochure and are provided by our in-house catering company. The Billiard and Red Rooms are also available for hire providing a more intimate wedding breakfast setting, seating 60-80 guests. Maximum Room Capacities
The Old Hall The Red Room Centenary Hall The Billiard Room Marquee on the South Front
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Wedding breakfast 100 80 260 60 Unlimited
Photo: Caversham Photography
grounds and gardens
“ We want to say a huge thank you for the use of such an amazing wedding venue as Culford Hall. ”
Photo: Suzie Jay, Chasing Moments Photography
Delicious Food Our friendly in-house catering service will strive to make all your wishes a reality when it comes to your wedding breakfast. Whether you choose cocktails and canapés, an informal buffet or a five course sit down banquet, our caterers will wow your guests with their impressive culinary skills and desire to make your day a success. The catering team will be happy to meet with you to discuss your plans and to ensure every detail of your wedding is tailored to suit you. It is also possible to make private catering arrangements by using external caterers should you prefer it. 55
Booking Your Wedding We would be delighted to help you celebrate your wedding at Culford. Visits to view the facilities are easily organised and we will help you to choose the perfect venue for your special day. You may also wish to arrange to meet our in-house caterers and they will be happy to advise you on all the options on offer. A price list is enclosed in the back pocket along with a sample menu. If you have any further questions or would like to arrange a viewing of Culford’s facilities, please contact: Weddings and Facilities Hire Department Culford School Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6TX
( +44 (0)1284 385370 * weddings@culford.co.uk
Photo: Suzie Jay, Chasing Moments Photography
You can also visit www.culford.co.uk/weddings to find out more.
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“It was simply brilliant”
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Photo: Duncan Kerridge Photography
“We want to thank you for making our wedding day so special.” Culford School Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TX ( +44 (0)1284 385370 * weddings@culford.co.uk
www.culford.co.uk/weddings