Here at Rudby we like to give our couples the freedom to create their own magical day, so whether you are looking for a buffet, BBQ, afternoon tea, or a traditional sit-down meal our preferred catering partners can help bring your vision to life. Menus are produced as far ahead as possible and dietary requirements can also be catered for with advance notice directly with your chosen caterers.

Following a ceremony in church, you have the option of having reception drinks in The Library, combined with the Entrance Hall and Bar area, which is situated at the foot of the main staircase.
Following a civil ceremony in the Library, reception drinks will be served in the Entrance Hall, Bar area and Lounge.  The ceremony chairs will be removed from the Library during the drinks reception, creating additional space to entertain your guests. The Library is also where your evening entertainment will be situated.  Guests are also welcome to enjoy reception drinks on the terrace and within the grounds.

An experienced member of the team will be on site for the duration of the event.

We can provide up to 8 round tables that can seat up to 10 guests per table, rectangular tables are also available for the top table. We can also look into more bespoke options if required.

Yes, photographs are available upon request.  Alternatively, visit our Gallery or social media pages.

Yes

Yes

Ideally they should be provided by yourself.

Both, dependent upon the nature of the event and your personal preference.

For any event where a bar is required to serve alcoholic beverages you must use one of the bar services’ suppliers listed on our ‘recommended suppliers’ list. We are unable to allow clients or their guests to consume drinks which they have brought into the house themselves whilst the bar is open.

Your chosen caterers will be able to discuss this with you and offer menus and costs for your requirements

Hambleton District Council.

Yes

Yes, providing it is biodegradable.

You are welcome to source your own live music, for example pianist, violinist or harpist.  Alternatively, we have a small speaker system which is Bluetooth enabled and this can be discussed and explained in more detail during the planning process.

The groom is met in the ceremony room, and the bride in the Lounge.

Chairs do not need to be covered as we supply gold Chiavari chairs with ivory seat pads, however should you require chair drapes we can recommend a local supplier for this.

The front porch or the Entrance Hall.

Yes, photographs are available on request.  Alternatively, visit our Gallery or social media pages.

Yes

Unfortunately, we cannot allow pets on site, however well-behaved they may be. Service dogs are excluded from this house rule.

Due to our peaceful location and proximity to local farms, unfortunately fireworks are not permitted

Unfortunately not, the outdoor grounds are used mainly for photographs and mingling.

The DJ or band are required to set up their equipment in the Library during the wedding breakfast.

There is a space that can be made available, but it needs to be by prior agreement with Rudby Hall.  It is also important to consider who is responsible for the crèche as children must never be left unattended.

Yes, the Lounge is ideal.

No.  But we can recommend a supplier from whom you will be able to hire one if indeed this is a requirement.

We have a small speaker system which is Bluetooth enabled and this can be discussed and explained in more detail during the planning process.

Yes, set at the standard limit.

All props, especially those which pose a potential health and safety risk, must be pre-approved by Rudby Hall.

Midnight

Yes.  Maximum 80.

Rudby Hall can accommodate up to 80 daytime for a civil ceremony and wedding breakfast and 100 evening guests.

26 guests in 13 bedrooms.

The Exclusive hire price of Rudby Hall remains the same regardless of the number of guests you have attending. Your chosen caterers may however have a minimum number that they will cater for.

Yes, and it is the couple’s choice as to how they would like to use them.

We can permit a marquee on the grounds at an additional cost, there are however certain time restrictions for use. Please contact us directly to discuss in more detail if this is something you are interested in. Marquees do need to be hired independently.

All prices quoted refer specifically to the exclusive use of Rudby Hall. All other costs are in addition to the hire fee, for example catering, drinks options, flowers entertainment etc. Quotes are available on request directly with your chosen supplier.

£2000.00 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. 50% of the contracted value is then due six months prior to the wedding date and the final balance is due two months before.

In addition, for weddings and events with 60 guests or more, mandatory security personnel are required to be discreetly present on the Estate for the duration of the event. Rudby Hall will reserve this service on your behalf and the charge will be added to your balance payment invoice once timings have been confirmed in full for the day/evening.

A refundable damage deposit of £1000.00 for Rudby Hall and/or £250.00 per cottage is required in addition to the FINAL balance payment. This will be refunded after departure once damage and cleanliness inspections have taken place.

Yes

We accept payments via bank transfer or by credit/debit card. Please kindly note we do not accept American Express.

Yes, if they are in storm lanterns or tea light holders, and providing the vessel in which they are placed is taller than the flame.  Naked flames in floral arrangements are not permitted.  Please note that clients must supply sufficient candles/tea lights as Rudby Hall do not provide replacements.

All items must be removed from Rudby Hall on the day after your wedding.

At the time of booking we will provide a recommended suppliers list, which have been thoroughly vetted to the highest standards alternatively you are more than welcome to source your own.