WEDDINGS
LOVE IN THE LAKES The Skiddaw Hotel offers the perfect location for your special day, situated in the centre of the picturesque market town of Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District. Whether a majestic affair or an intimate family gathering, you and your guests are guaranteed a friendly welcome together with a courteous, professional service. This, coupled with our delicious cuisine memorable experience.
will make your wedding day a truly
ALL-INCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGE Celebrate your special day in style and make it one to remember with our all-inclusive wedding package that includes:
• Exclusive use of our stylish Greta Suite for your ceremony & wedding reception • Delicately prepared 3-course wedding breakfast • ½ bottle of wine with the meal • Reception drink • Tea & coffee • Glass of prosecco for the toast • Evening smörgåsbord buffet • Evening disco including DJ from 7pm-midnight • Dedicated wedding organiser to help with the planning process • Master of ceremonies • Prestige bedroom for the bride & groom for the night of the wedding including freshly prepared Cumbrian breakfast • Special accommodation rates available for your guests
Price on request Please speak to our team for more details
CEREMONY & RECEPTION LICENSED FOR CIVIL CEREMONIES The Skiddaw Hotel has a civil license to hold ceremonies in the Greta Suite. With many years’ experience carrying out these wonderful, intimate and friendly ceremonies, the team will ensure your day runs smoothly. Walk down the aisle with family and friends either side, and exchange your personal vows in front of the registrar.
THE GRETA SUITE Located on the ground floor with its own private bar, the Greta Suite is the ideal place to celebrate your special day with family and friends. This bright and spacious room benefits from natural daylight, while the contemporary neutral colour scheme gives you the opportunity to style the room to suit your day. Seating for up to 90 people.
WEDDING BREAKFASTS AWARD-WINNING FOOD The AA Rosette award-winning Skiddaw Hotel is renowned for its excellent cuisine, offering creative and exciting seasonal menus using the freshest local ingredients. Our head chef has designed a selection of set menus to suit your taste and budget, or alternatively, you can mix and match from the menu selections to create your ideal menu. We guarantee that your guests will enjoy a wonderful dining experience on your special day.
DRINKS FOR EVERY TASTE From sparkling receptions to celebratory toasts, our dedicated management team can help you pick the perfect wine and drinks for your wedding day, as we offer a variety of packages. Or, you can compose your own bespoke package from our extensive drinks collection. The Greta Suite is exclusively yours throughout your wedding day, ideal for welcoming your guests and later on, when the music and dancing starts, the perfect place to enjoy cocktails, wines and a great selection of beers from the private bar..
COMFORTABLE BEDROOMS Staying at the Skiddaw Hotel is a comfortable and relaxing experience for you and your guests. With 43 bedrooms, guests can choose from Standard, Classic or Prestige bedrooms. Our bridal suite is a modern, luxurious room, with a king-sized bed; it is stylishly designed, making it perfect for getting ready on the morning of your special day.
“We had the most fabulous day, made all the more
“Carl and myself would like to offer our upmost thanks
perfect by your staff who were more like friends to us!
for giving us the most wonderful day ever. Neels and all
The food was amazing! Neels perfectly understood
of your staff were outstanding. There is not one thing
my vision for the room! We had a wonderful day and
that could have been done better. Thank you so much
cannot wait to return for our first anniversary!”
from the bottom of my heart.”
Joanne & Stuart
Anna & Carl
AMAZING PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES Your wedding day is one of the most memorable experiences of your life, so ensuring you capture these special moments on camera is an absolute must! Keswick town and the local Lake District area offer an array of beautiful photo opportunities, whether you are looking for something historic or romantic, traditional or unusual, or if you prefer lakes and mountains in your photos, the possibilities are endless.
AT A GLANCE As part of the wedding package, your guests will benefit from a discounted rate to stay at the hotel. Remember, if you have over 50 paying adults at the wedding breakfast you can enjoy a complimentary stay in the bridal suite on your wedding night. Seated meal capacity: The Greta Suite seats up to 80 guests Buffet meal capacity: The Greta Suite can accommodate up to 90 guests Type of cuisine: Modern British Vegetarian Menu: Yes Licenced Bar: Yes, private bar Disco Facilities: Yes, including dance floor Civil Ceremonies: Yes, in the Greta Suite Accomodation: 43 en-suite rooms with special wedding guest rates available
ARRANGE A SHOW ROUND Call us to arrange a show round of the hotel on 017687 72071 or email skiddawhotel@lakedistricthotels.net. Book your preferred date with us and we will be happy to hold your chosen date provisionally for 14 days. Book the local Whitehaven registrar on 0300 303 2472 and if you wish, the closest church to the Skiddaw Hotel, St Johns Church on 017687 75855. Please remember to notify the hotel of the proposed time for your ceremony. To confirm your wedding we will require a 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 day planner and accommodation vouchers for your guests. Please remember that you are welcome to come and visit, or simply give us a call or email to further discuss any help that is needed to make your day truly memorable. We are at your service throughout the process to tailor the experience as you see fit.
017687 72071 skiddawhotel@lakedistricthotels.net Skiddaw Hotel, Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BN www.lakedistricthotels.net/skiddawhotel/weddings
Images courtesy of Radiance Photography