Useful wedding information To get married you will need to book either a Church or Civil Ceremony: For Wedding Breakfasts, canapes and reception meals you will need to book one of our approved caterers. Please telephone Archie Bell Catering on 01768 863072 if you would like to book from the menus on the wedding menus page on this website. If these cateres are not available, or if you require an alternative approved caterer, please telephone the estate office for contact details. Please note that you cannot book a caterer that the venue has not approved. Other wedding services and suppliers you may be interested in include: Steve Thompson, our favourite DJ. Discos with a really great lighting rig Robin Evans our fantastic wedding artist. Beautifully drawn caricatures of you and your guests. Great entertainment and a lovely gift to take home and keep 01539 740303, www.grenville-evans.co.uk Alison, a harpist Annie, a harpist Nick, a keyboard player David, a pianist Peter Brown, a pianist and keyboard player Louise Peacock, of Roxy Music, violinist, Intermezzo String Quartet, our favourite quartet The Lune Valley Vintage Jazz Band John Penn, superb live music, rock, pop and soul, will also do a D.J set. Pianist and vocalist John D. James Guiseppe, an Italian opera singer Karen Jones, photographer Kathryn Dinsdale, photographer Mark Green, photographer Paul & Gillian Peararson, photographers Carol Kershaw, photographer David & Pat Hayward, photographers Bryony Beckitt, photographer Professional DVDs of your wedding day, Catherine Rice has ten years experience with the BBC and will film, edit and produce your DVD. Evening photography. Guests can have photos taken, see the photos on screen, have them edited, airbrushed and printed -all in a few minutes. If guests wish to buy a photograph they are £10 each. There is no charge for the photographers to attend. Our favourite Master Of Ceremonies is John Dawson, who will host your reception and give wedding speech coaching the evening before. Celebrity Guest Speakers can be booked through Our favorite wedding cakes come from Abigail Jayne Hunt who delivers and sets up the cake. The most perfect and delicious cakes, including chocolate cake to die for Handmade Cupcakes made by Joanne Fairhurst in Carlisle Cheese wedding cakes from the Cheese Larder, bespoke tiered cakes decorated with fresh fruit or flowers Wedding Cake Stands, if making your own cake you can hire the stand from Margie's Chocolate Fountains. Chocolate fondue fountains are available in a range of flavours from First Dance tuition, Alison McKerlie offers private tuition for all styles of dance. Jukebox hire Salsa class for your guests followed by salsa dancing, from £120 Handmade wedding stationary; co-ordinated handmade table plans, table numbers and place cards for the wedding breakfast from Fellside Designs. Exclusive, individual designs handmade to order. The famous Grasmere gingerbread shop make wonderful wedding favours. The Three Chocoltiers specialise in chocolate cakes, novelty cakes, chocolate fountains and chocolate lollipops with your very own photograph printed on them for novel wedding favours. Vine and Roses, a Penrith florist , are wedding flower specialists and provide a great service. Flower world, Penrith, another popular choice for a florist. Bloomsberry have two florists in Carlisle, they offer exclusive floral designs and specialise in weddings. For white chair covers with coloured bows, topiary trees, vases and other decorations. For a balloon decorating service: For Confetti, Lavender and Rose Petal products For snow machines for a truly white wedding Professional Creche services to care for and entertain children and babies Jumping Jacks Vintage Rolls Royces from Cars of Distinction, stunning cars and an impeccable service Famous "Cars of the Stars" vehicle hire, from 007 cars to Batmobiles Cumbria Classic Coaches, vintage coaches with driver to transport guests in style A pair of black horses and a glass carriage can be booked with Sue and Nigel A pair of grey horses and landau carriage can be booked with Louise A piebald cob and beautiful carriage can be booked with Charlie Cumbrian Balloons will tether a hot a balloon in front of the Lodge for your guests to enjoy
an aerial view of your wedding, the bride and groom also take a flight across the Eden Valley. Massages. Pamela visits the Lodge to provide relaxing massages, there is a £5 fee for her travel. The last time she quoted prices they were: Juliea, professional make up artist Capelli Studio, wedding hair specialists and make up artist, central Penrith studio and mobile service. Aspire, hairstylists, make up artists, consultants and beauticians, studio and mobile service Style Line, hair & beauty Gayle Miller, bridal makeup, airbrushing Luiza, mobile hairdresser and beautician Heidi Butterworth, special occasion makeup Deborah Wallace, mobile hairdresser Stacey, mobile hairdresser Hair, make up and manicure for Brides, at Boyd Hair & Beauty, Carlisle. Reflexology and massage for stress relief and relaxation Magician, David Lancaster Heaven Entertainment, entertainment and artiste agency, based in Lazonby, will help you source any musical request. Please say that your reception is at Bracken Bank Lodge PAT Testing. If you need a PAT test and certification for any electrical appliances Allan Berry will come and test the equipment on site. Marquee heaters from DTL Marquee Hire Laser displays. State of the art displays including messages and names to light up the sky at night . Specialist jewelers for hand made and bespoke wedding and engagement rings, the workshop is eight miles south west of Carlisle: For your own wedding web site For information on temperatures, sunshine hours, rainfall and humidity abroad to help plan your honeymoon Bracken Bank Lodge can book you a casino evening with professional croupiers and tables, either in the marquee or in the adjoining room A huge selection of accommodation in the area can be seen at www.golakes.co.uk Penrith Tourist information centre has up to date availability 01768 telephone numbers are in Penrith and the neighbouring villages Bed and breakfast accommodation Hotels The George, Penrith. 01768 862696 Self Catering Cottages Park House, in the grounds of skirwith Abbey, for 8 guests, 01386 701177 Self Catering Mansions Staffield Hall, eight individual units, for up to 24 guests 01995 61574 Log Cabins Watermillock, Ullswater, four log cabins for 2-5 guests 017684 86438 Rookin house, three separate barns for 60+ guests for aprox £18 pppn 017684 83561 Accommodation with full disabled facilities
|
| Contact us |
Bracken Bank Lodge | Lazonby, Penrith |
 |
| Photo Gallery |