If you're looking for a wedding venue in the Midlands that will make you feel like a princess, welcome to Belvoir Castle. Belvoir Castle is the real deal, located in Leceistershire and surrounded by thousands of acres of land, it was built in the 11th century and has continued to be the ancestual home of the Duke of Rutland, where the family have lived in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years.
Sitting on top of a hill, its turrets are famous for rising up over the Vale of Belvoir in a fairytale fashion and inside the interiors are breath-taking with ornate examples of Regency architecture. In terms of a backdrop, we'd challenge you to find somewhere more magical.
The in-house team welcome wedding bookings and each couple will receive their own dedicated events manager to help plan their day. As a standard, you can expect your pick of stunning state rooms to host a drinks reception or a seated meal for up to 120 people, as well as outdoor options like the lakeside marquee, which has enough space for 150 people.
Booking with Belvoir Castle comes with fun, historic flourishes, too, such as using the Duke's Ceremonial Sword to cut your wedding cake and the firing of the Duke's seven cannons, which will certainly impress your guests. What's more, you can even treat your guests to a fascinating tour of the castle, perhaps a fun form of entertainment while you have some special wedding photos taken with your partner.
As for decorations, your events manager will help you prepare everything and the team have a list of approved suppliers who they know and trust. But, you can also expect some lovely details to be included, such as candalabras with real candles, personalised menus and place names, and high-quality tablecloths.