Hertford Castle

Hertford Castle

Weddings & Private Hire

. . . . . . . . . because your special occasion deserves a venue as unique as the day

Hertford Castle Hertford Castle Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building, originally built on the site of a Norman Castle in Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire. Steeped in history the magnificent Grade I listed building dates from the early 15th century and was once a Royal Palace for over 300 years, where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood.

Hidden from view by the surrounding 12th century flint and stone wall, Hertford Castle stands proudly in beautiful secluded grounds alongside the tree lined River Lea. A symbol of its continuing history this prestigious location offers a picturesque and exclusive venue full of style and elegance.

Invitation to Love by Laurence Dunbar.

Come when the nights are bright with stars Or come when the moon is mellow; Come when the sun his golden bars Drops on the hay-field yellow.

Come in the twilight soft and grey, Or come in the night or come in day.

Come, O love, whene’er you may,

Wedding Ceremonies Hertford Castle Gatehouse is licensed for civil ceremonies, partnerships and renewal of marriage vows.

We offer exclusive hire of the beautiful rooms within the Castle’s Downshire Suite which were remodelled in Georgian Style by the Marquess of Downshire in the reign of George III. To assist in making the planning of your special day as simple as possible, we have designed just two wedding packages and our team would be happy to discuss these with you.

How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43) by Elizabeth Barret Browning.

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight.

The first day of the rest of your life......

Night and Day by Cole Porter

Night and day you are the one, Only you beneath the moon and under the sun, Whether near to me or far, It’s no matter, darling, where you are I think of you

Your happily ever after starts here‌.

Wedding Receptions To continue the romance of this historic setting, it is possible to spend your whole day at Hertford Castle. Your day can run seamlessly from your wedding ceremony through to your reception.

Apache Wedding Prayer

When evening falls, I’ll look up and there you will be I’ll take your hand; You’ll take mine and we’ll turn together.

A Good Wedding Cake - Author Unknown

4lb of love 1/2 of good looks 1lb of sweet temper 1lb of butter youth 1lb of blindness of faults 1lb of pounded wit 1lb of good humour 2 tablespoons of sweet argument 1 pint of ripping laughter 1 wine glass of common sense Dash of Medesty Put the love, good looks and sweet temper into a well furnished house.

Beat the butter of youth to a cream, and mix well together with the blindness of faults.

Stir the pounded wit and good humour into the sweet argument, then add the ripping laughter and common sense.

Add a dash of medesty and work the whole together until everything is well mixed.

Bake gently forever.

How we can help Your wedding day will be one of the most treasured and important days of your life. A culmination of your dreams and many months of planning and our wedding co-ordinators are looking forward to welcoming you.

Whether it is your wedding ceremony, reception or both, we will be delighted to guide, and discuss with you every detail of your plans.

On the day our team will ensure that everything runs smoothly and that your guests feel welcome, leaving you to relax and enjoy every moment of your special day. Please telephone us to arrange a personal viewing appointment.

Telephone: 01992 552885 Email: weddings@hertfordcastle.co.uk www.hertfordcastle.co.uk twitter: twitter.com/hertfordcastle facebook: facebook.com/hertfordcastle

A marriage is a promise To share one life, together A promise filled with love and truth Kept lovingly, for ever.

Private Hire

Hertford Castle is an ideal location, perfect for celebrating a range of parties, events or even for private dining.

We offer exclusive venue hire for both formal and informal occasions, where you can hire the elegant and intimate space of a single room or the spacious and welcoming interior of the Downshire Suite.

With access to the beautiful grounds that surround the Castle it provides the perfect backdrop to hold a spectacular event and our in house team will work closely with you to ensure a memorable occasion for both you and your guests.

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Invitations • Table Plan • Order of Service • Menus Place Cards • Table Signs • Thank You Cards

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Contact Us

Contact us

To book a viewing please contact the wedding team on:

To book a viewing, please contact the wedding team on:

Telephone: 01992 552885 Email: weddings@hertfordcastle.co.uk t. 01992 552885 www.hertfordcastle.co.uk

e. weddings@hertfordcastle.co.uk w. www.hertfordcastle.co.uk t: twitter.com/hertfordcastle

f: facebook.com/hertfordcastle/

The Castle The Castle, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1HR Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 1HR

With special thanks to the photographers who contributed to this brochure Melanie Bayford www.melaniebayfordphotography.com Rowan O’Duffy www.rowanoduffy.com

Our prefered suppliers are listed below; Florist

Caterer

Sioned Rogers 07833 572841 sioned.rogers@hotmail.com www.sionedrogersevents.co.uk

Magpie Catering 01279 432599 info@magpiecatering.com www.magpiecatering.com

Wedding Decoration

Caterer

Rebecca Joseph Events 07940 410039 info@rebeccajosephevents.co.uk www.rebeccajosephevents.co.uk

Pure Choice Catering 07501 849040 orders@purechoicecatering.co.uk www.purechoicecatering.co.uk

Cars

Bar

Driven – Weddings by Driven 02071 052345 info@weddingsbydriven.co.uk www.weddingsbydriven.co.uk

Elsie Road 07790 041018 elsieroad@outlook.com www.elsieroad.co.uk

Cakes

Photography

Pretty Gorgeous Cake Company 01992 538801 info@prettygorgeouscakecompany.co.uk www.prettygeorgeouscakecompany.co.uk

The Edge Photography 01245 830468 info@theedgephotography.co.uk www.theedgephotography.co.uk

Telephone: 01992 552885 Email: weddings@hertfordcastle.co.uk www.hertfordcastle.co.uk t: twitter.com/hertfordcastle f: facebook.com/hertfordcastle/ The Castle, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1HR