“I do!”

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It’s the most important day of your lives; the first chapter of your story together. What better place to begin your fairytale than The Kedleston Country House?

Set on the edge of the picturesque Kedleston estate, The Kedleston Country House offers stunning uninterrupted views of the Derbyshire countryside. If you’re looking for an idyllic location to host your wedding day, then look no further. We invite you to make our house your home, exclusively for you and your nearest and dearest.

Our award-winning events team will be on hand throughout the entire wedding planning process, from the booking of the venue, until the last person leaves the dance floor, so you can rest assured knowing that your special day is in good hands.

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Exclusively yours…

As you have exclusive use of The Kedleston Country House, you can have your wedding your way. Hot chocolates in the Snug for a gorgeous winter wedding? Pimms on the terrace in the height of Summer? We want to help you create the best day possible, and we know that you’ll relax more knowing you have the entire property to yourselves.

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Celebrate

When you say your ‘I Do’s!’, you have a choice of two locations. Our stunning Orangery with its glass roof and panoramic views of the countryside, can seat up to 80 guests; alternatively, up to 50 guests can be seated in the Dining Room, with high set windows and stunning architecture.

After your nuptials, guests can enjoy drinks and canapes. If weather permits, our terrace and lawns are a great place to mix and mingle, or alternatively, the snug and bar will be open for your guests to relax in our stylish and comfortable chairs, taking in the spirit of the venue.

For your wedding breakfast, we are more than happy to accommodate your needs, whether you’re looking for a lavish 3-course affair, or a relaxed tapas-style dinner. When you’re planning your special day, you will work closely with our events team and caterers to ensure the menu is perfectly suited to your tastes.

Last but not least, The Kedleston Country House will be yours for dancing the night away until 11.30pm, so you can really let your hair down and end the day on a high…

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Stay the night…

Make the most of your special occasion by staying over for the night. With five beautifully decorated boutique bedrooms, you and your guests can swap your dancing shoes for our luxurious robes and slippers, and enjoy the home comforts and luxuries that The Kedleston Country House can offer. Our bridal suite is also the perfect size for a Bride and her Bridal Party to prepare for the day ahead…

The following morning, guests can enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast in our dining room, reminiscing about the day before…

  • “The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful throughout the whole planning process and they went above and beyond on the actual day itself. Thank you for making our wedding everything we wanted and more, it was perfect”.

    Mia & Ed

  • “We just wanted to say thank you for helping us to have the perfect wedding day. You were great in the lead up to the wedding and answering all our questions, and yourself and the team did a fantastic job on the day. The venue looked fantastic and was exactly what we had in mind for the day.” Katie & Joe “The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful throughout the whole planning process and they went above and beyond on the actual day itself. Thank you for making our wedding everything we wanted and more, it was perfect”. Mia & Ed “The day ran so smoothly thanks to [the team], meaning we could relax and enjoy every moment! Both the wedding breakfast and evening food was excellent. The staff serving were friendly and attentive. All the bedrooms are lovely and breakfast the following morning was also great. We highly recommend the Kedleston Country House, and love that we can go back to our wedding venue for a meal or drink and reminisce on our special day!”

    Jess & Tom

  • “Everything was magical from start to finish! The Wedding co-ordinator took care of everything and made us feel super at ease and reassured we’d be getting the day we wanted. The team on the Wedding day were so fantastic, the level of customer service and friendliness was sensational! I cannot rate the venue high enough and everyone in the team was so invested in ensuring myself, the Groom and the guests were having the best time.”

    Adam & Emma

  • “We just wanted to say thank you for helping us to have the perfect wedding day. You were great in the lead up to the wedding and answering all our questions, and yourself and the team did a fantastic job on the day. The venue looked fantastic and was exactly what we had in mind for the day.”

    Katie & Joe