Styled Shoot at Wildersley Farm

Real Wedding

26 Jul

We just love discovering new Derbyshire wedding venues, and if you’re looking for somewhere beautiful and intimate for your nuptials, or somewhere to stay before your special day, Wildersley Farm has all the charm.

Located in Belper, Derbyshire, the farm are delighted to be offering a range of packages for weddings - whether you’re looking for accommodation only, or full DIY wedding hire, this beautiful countryside location is idyllic. Limited to 6 bookings per year, it’s super exclusive and will be suitable for weddings with up to 50 guests.

The gallery below showcase the venue beautifully, along with the wonderfully talented work of some other Midlands-based suppliers.

Suppliers

MODELS: Sarah Sheppard, Caitlin Sloan & Male Model

CAKE: Red Velvet Bakery

SINGER / ASSISTANT: Emily Rose

CEREMONY CHAIRS/RUGS: Vintage Florrie

VINTAGE CHINA: Teacups & Wishes

CATERING: Doves Delights

JEWELLERY: Jen Gilbert Bridal

CELEBRANT: Ju Santino

MAKEUP: Sam Cahill

PHOTOGRAPHY: Portfolio Photographic

VENUE & ACCOMMODATION: Wildersley Farm

STYLING & FAUX FLOWERS: Lily Rose Weddings & Events

FLORISTY: The Secret Garden, Belper

HAIR: Carly Parkin

MENSWEAR: Kevin Paul Suit Hire

BRIDALWEAR: Allison Louise Bridal

More details on Wildersley Farm:

Accommodation only - “couples who are getting married nearby can hire our properties on Wildersley Farm as a perfect base for their special day. We have three houses available, each with their own hot tub and living/outdoor areas. There is a communal grass area too, making it a perfect place to host a pre-wedding get-together. We can sleep up to 25 guests across our three houses”:

The Farmhouse - sleeps 12

Hunters Lodge - sleeps 6

The Lodge - sleeps 7

Weddings - “We are not licensed, but couples can have a ceremony in our covered outdoor area with a celebrant (up to 30 seated). The venue is a DIY hire venue, where couples have the ability to create their dream wedding. They have exclusive use of the farm from Friday to Monday, giving plenty of time to set up. There is a large lawn area which can hold a marquee/tipi for weddings of up to 50 guests. Those with a smaller party size can utilise the gardens and indoor spaces, with our Farmhouse seating 12 guests around the beautiful table and Hunters Lodge able to hold 40 guests standing. We are on hand to support the couples with ideas, recommended suppliers and can provide support on the day too to ensure everything runs smoothly.”

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