WEDDINGS
LOVE ‘INN’ THE LAKES Nestled on the shores of Lake Ullswater, Inn on the Lake enjoys one of the most spectacular settings in the Lake District. Step inside our opulent hotel and make your way out onto the terrace where the beauty of the Lake District unfolds before you, take a moment and allow your imagination to run wild... this is where your story begins. Combining our unrivalled views with beautifully landscaped gardens, sweeping lawns and an interior that radiates understated elegance – you’re guaranteed to fall in love with the Inn on the Lake.
CEREMONY & RECEPTION Our wedding team have accumulated years of experience in carrying out wonderful ceremonies. Choose from a selection of approved rooms or our stunning Lakeside gazebo, all offering flexibility when it comes to numbers - from small intimate gatherings to larger celebrations of up to 100 guests.
LAKESIDE GAZEBO Situated in our magnificent grounds overlooking Lake Ullswater. Seating available for up to 100 guests.
GLENRIDDING SUITE Providing a delightful view to the lake and landscaped gardens, with doors that lead directly onto the terrace. Seating available for up to 80 guests.
L AKE VIEW RESTAURANT This picturesque dining room offers magnificent views of Ullswater, ideal for larger ceremonies with seating for up to 100 guests.
UNIQUE WEDDING BREAKFASTS Inn on the Lake is renowned locally and nationally for stunning cuisine specially prepared by our award-winning chef. With creative and exciting seasonal menus developed using only the freshest local ingredients, you can guarantee that your guests will enjoy a wonderful dining experience on your special day.
THE LAKE VIEW RESTAURANT Offering dramatic views of Lake Ullswater and the surrounding mountains, this bright and spacious room accommodates up to 100 guests.
GLENRIDDING SUITE Perfect for smaller functions, this elegant suite has wonderful views and creates an intimate atmosphere. Catering for up to 50 guests.
CANDLEROOM With a striking glass front, exposed oak beams, a Cumbrian slate feature wall and dramatic church candle lights hanging from the rafters – the Candleroom has its own bar and is ideal for up to 60 guests.
FABULOUS FOOD & DRINKS FOR EVERY TASTE At the Inn on the Lake, we have a team of talented, award-winning chefs that provide nothing less than culinary excellence through their impressive selection of menus to make your wedding day completely unique. With creative and exciting set menus serving the freshest local ingredients, you can guarantee that your guests will enjoy a a memorable dining experience on your special day. We provide a fabulous backdrop for your drinks and canapés reception, from sparkling cocktails to celebratory toasts, our Sommelier and Mixologist can help you pick the perfect wine and drinks for your wedding day. We offer a range of packages to meet your personal budget and tastes, or you can compose your own bespoke package from our extensive collection of drinks. Depending on the weather, your drinks reception can be held on our lakeside terrace or in the beautiful lake view lounge.
AN EVENING TO REMEMBER CANDLEROOM This beautiful lofty and bright oak beamed room is ideal for evening celebrations. The beams are adorned with hanging church candles, so it won’t take much imagination to make this space the perfect place for your wedding. The Candleroom is available for up to 70 guests.
RAMBLERS BAR & CANDLEROOM For larger weddings up to 150 guests, we can also include Ramblers Bar and Snug which is adjacent to the Candleroom. With its Lakeland stone walls, wooden floor and oak beams; Ramblers is a perfect venue for a disco or live music.
GLENRIDDING SUITE This venue is perfect for smaller functions, offering an intimate atmosphere for a relaxed evening. Ideal for a gathering of up to 50 people, with background music.
STUNNING WHATEVER THE SEASON Inn on the Lake is a unique and captivating destination every day of the year. Creating the most amazing and romantic backdrop for your wedding photography, the picturesque scenery is a strikingly beautiful place for your guests to visit. Whatever the weather, a wedding at the Inn on the Lake will always be an enchanting experience. During Spring and Summer, the hotel comes alive with an array of flowers in the beautiful landscaped gardens. Imagine saying your vows under our romantic Victorian gazebo or enjoying a charming Lake cruise with your guests. Embrace a glorious Cumbrian Autumn as the leaves turn the landscape into a majestic multitude of colour, or gaze upon the mountain peaks as they are blanketed with snow during the Winter. Imagine greeting your guests with a glass of hot mulled wine in front of our roaring fires. At Christmas time, the Inn on the Lake can be described as an elegant fairy tale. From November to early January, the hotel and grounds are dazzlingly adorned with thousands of fairy lights and festive decorations.
ROOMS WITH A VIEW Staying at the Inn on the Lake is a fabulous experience for the brides, grooms and guests. With 48 stylish and thoughtfully designed bedrooms, you can enjoy the comfort of our deluxe Sealy beds and elegant furnishings. Guests can choose from our standard or fell view bedrooms or treat themselves to a lake view room overlooking Ullswater. Perfect for wedding couples and the bridal party, we also offer four Luxury Collection Feature Bedrooms which are the most luxurious hotel rooms in Ullswater. These rooms are beautifully decorated and large enough for getting ready on the big day or relaxing at the end of it. The hotel also has a nine-hole pitch and putt golf course within the grounds. As part of the wedding package, your guests will be offered a discounted rate to stay at the hotel. Remember, if you have over 50 paying adults at the wedding breakfast then you can enjoy a complimentary stay in a Luxury Collection, Lake View Feature room on your wedding night.
WEDDING PACKAGES TAILOR MADE PACKAGES AVAIL ABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK Our bespoke package allows you to add your own personality and flare to your special day. Choose from one of our locally sourced wedding menu options, add a drinks package that suits your day and then extend the party into the evening with an evening buffet. Then, simply add on the room hire for the time of year that you are planning to get married. The bespoke package is tailored to suit your budget and taste, so you can add on those little extra touches, such as canapés, snacks and menus, helping create a day that will be everything you imaged and more. Be it Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter our package works for all occasions.
THE NEXT STEP Select your preferred date with us and we will happily hold your chosen date provisionally for 14 days. Book the registrar on 0300 303 2472 or contact your chosen church. Please remember to notify the hotel of the proposed time for your ceremony. To confirm your wedding, we will require a £1000.00 non-refundable deposit. Upon paying the deposit we will issue you with a contract that will require your signature before being returned to the hotel, along with a wedding schedule and accommodation vouchers for your guests. Meet us for your final appointment approximately 12 weeks before your wedding date to finalise arrangements. At this point we will require 80% of the estimated final total. An invoice and final details will then be sent to you for final payment 4 weeks before your wedding date. Please remember that you are welcome to come and visit, or simply give us a call or e-mail to further discuss anything you may need to make your day truly memorable. We are at your service throughout the process to tailor the experience as you see fit.
HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS PROVISIONAL BOOKING We will be happy to hold your preferred date provisionally for 14 days. To book your ceremony - contact Cumbria Registrars - 0300 303 2472 DEPOSIT & CONFIRMATION Your booking is confirmed upon receipt by us of a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of £1000, accompanied by a signed copy of the contract, along with details of the estimated numbers for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening celebration. MINIMUM SPEND During 2022 the minimum spends are: Wedding breakfast spend £45.00 per person • Drinks package spend £27.50 per person • Evening Buffet spend £23.00 per person • Candleroom, minimum number for evening buffet is 30 guests. If however you select a midweek date and don’t require an evening reception please contact the hotel directly for a room hire quotation. TIMING FOR YOUR DAY Ceremonies must be booked by you directly with Cumbria Registrars. Our recommended ceremony times are between 12.00-1.30pm (subject to availability of the Registrar). Any other ceremony times may affect timings for the remainder of the day. Please check with the hotel before confirming times outside of the suggested above timings. If your wedding breakfast is in the Lake View restaurant then the latest time to sit down for your wedding breakfast would be 3.30pm. CEREMONY MUSIC We have the facilities to play your ceremony music either indoors or outdoors through a PA speaker. If you would prefer to book live music for your ceremony, please contact us to discuss this further. Four songs are ideal; one song for entrance, two for signing the registrar and one for the exit. EVENING ENTERTAINMENT There are many things to consider when looking at booking a band or DJ, so please discuss this with us so we can go through all of the requirements with you. Due to our location certain bands may not be permitted to perform. CONFETTI, LANTERNS & FIREWORKS Confetti must be bio-degradable. Chinese lanterns are not permitted due to the harm they can cause to the local environment. Firework displays are also unfortunately not permitted. ALCOHOL If alcoholic favours are being provided by you, a corkage charge of £3.50 per 50ml bottle would be added to the main bill. The hotel does not allow any other alcohol to be brought into the hotel. ACCOMMODATION The wedding couple will receive a complimentary Lake View Luxury Collection room upon confirmation providing there are a minimum of 50 adults at your wedding breakfast. We offer special wedding rates for your guests; these rates are subject to the hotel’s availability.
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF Jason Chambers Photography Chris Freer Photography Ladybirds Photography Beyond Imagination
Inn on the Lake, Glenridding, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0PE 017684 82444 • www.lakedistricthotels.net/innonthelake/weddings Email: weddings.innonthelake@lakedistricthotels.net