Planning your wedding in Cumbria

Home to the stunning Lake District National Park, Cumbria really is one of the most iconic areas in the world. Recently appointed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll struggle to find many more impressive and beautiful places to get married. If you're getting married in The Lake District or wider Cumbria then let our guide below help you with your planning. recommendations, tips and advice from local suppliers and some local, real wedding inspiration.

Where to start?

1 You can't get far without first working out your wedding budget. Try and get a rough idea of what you can afford. Put this number into our handy, free budget calculator to get a guide on how this might be split.

2 Now that you're all set with your budget, it's time to get an idea of the guest numbers. You may need to go back and revisit your budget depending on numbers. Our free guest tracker in the planning tools section will help you store all names and details.

3 Next, it's time to find your dream venue. There's plenty of choice across Cumbria. From lakeside manors to glamorous hotels there's something for everyone. You may need to book a separate venue for the ceremony.

4 Finding the dream wedding dress can take a while and there's no need to feel rushed. Check out our wedding dress section to browse 1000s of designers and styles. Get an idea for what you like and then see which boutiques near you stock the designs you like.

Cumbria wedding venues

Cragwood Country House H...

Cumbria | 80 capacity

Located on the shoreline of Lake Windermere and with enviable views over th...

£3,380 - £5,260 total

The Ryebeck

For those whose hearts truly belong to the beauty and tranquility of our gl...

£6,250 - £8,750 total

Askham Hall

Cumbria | 150 capacity

Cumbria Tourism's Wedding Venue of the Year 2022 and Visit England’s Gold...

£60 - £75 total

Broadoaks Country House

Cumbria | 100 capacity

Exclusive Use Wedding Packages Start From Just £5,499 with bedrooms. Coun...

£5,499 - £13,255 total

We live locally, and we have always wanted to have our wedding here, long before we even got engaged, so when we started planning our wedding, the Merewood was our first (and last!) port of call.
Caitlin & Will

Wedding dress stockists

Pronovias

Dressing women in their dream wedding gowns for nearly 50 years, Pronovias ...

£430 - £9,000 per item

Stephanie Allin Couture

Stephanie Allin is widely recognised as one of the best British bridal desi...

£2,000 - £5,000 per item

Kate Beaumont

Kate Beaumont is an independent dress designer, creating luxurious wedding ...

£950 - £2,300 per head

Moments In Time Bridal O...

A friendly Wedding shop selling designer wedding dresses all to buy off the...

£125 - £799 per item

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Free planning tools

5 Now that you've booked your venue it's time to find your other suppliers. We recommend starting with local, Cumbrian photographers. They might be a bit pricier than you'd expect but they're well worth it!

6 If food and drink is not in the venue package and this is something you need to source separately then it's worth getting your catering sorted. Plus, you get to enjoy all the tasting. Fortunately, the Lake District has plenty of great culinary options for you to choose from.

7 Now it's time to send save the dates to all your guests for your big Cumbrian wedding. If you're sending physical save the dates then check out our fantastic stationery section for some great suppliers and designs.

8 Entertainment! Want to have the ultimate party? 82% of our couples say they are most looking forward to the band and the dancing at the wedding. This is often the most memorable part of the wedding for your guests and there are plenty of great musicians across Cumbria and nearby Leeds.

Photographers

Ian Vickery Photography

If you are looking for a specialist wedding photographer who won't interfer...

£650 - £2,500 total

Jacke's Photography

We are a Partington/Manchester based business offering services in Wedding...

£500 - £1,500 total

Emilie May Photography

Hello! I'm Emilie, the photographer behind Emilie May. I offer beautiful, r...

£1,500 - £1,500 total

Whatever your colour scheme or wedding theme, Cath will combine her expertise in sugar craft and her degree in design to create a masterpiece worthy of the biggest day of your life.
The Wedding Cake Co.

Hair & make up artists

Emily Emmett Make up Art...

with over 15 years experience in the industry and extensive reviews from br...

£35 - £100 per head

Icon Brides

Stunning Wedding Hair and Makeup Exclusively Designed For You.

£80 - £250 per head

Bellissimo

Bridal Hair & Makeup with over 20 years experience and more than 1500 happy...

£500 - £1,500 total

Pure Hair & Spa

Official Aveda Concept hair salon & beauty spa based near Sutton Coldfield....

£30 - £350 per head

9 Cumbria has an abundance of fantastic local florists. Can you get them to incorporate some locally grown summer snowflakes of the valley in the flower arrangements? It's always fun to include something that's sourced nearby.

10 Hair and makeup just for the bride or your bridesmaids too? Get your trial booked in so you've got an idea of the whole look on the big day. Hair and makeup artists are usually willing to travel so may worth looking at suppliers near Leeds & Newcastle too.

11 Lots of yummy cake makers in Cumbria and just like the catering before, this is your chance to get stuck in with the tastings. Find a local Cumbria-based supplier to ensure your cake doesn't have to travel too far.

12 While we've only picked a handful of supplier categories above, we recommend you use our checklist planning tool to make sure you have everything ticked off. Remember, you'll also need to look at attire for the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids along with Venue styling decor and favours.

Music

Eden Valley Music

For that extra touch of elegance and style, why not choose some beautiful b...

£250 - £600 per head

Alice Kirwan Harpist

Experienced harpist with extensive repertoire to create the perfect atmosph...

£185 - £500 total

Daniel Sings

Professional entertainment of the highest quality for your special day. Sa...

£800 - £2,000 total

Northern String Quartet

Northern String Quartet is an award-winning group with 18+ years of experie...

£575 - £1,260 total

Flowers

Hilary's Floral Design

With our award winning team recently crowned Best Wedding Florist in Wales ...

£10 - £9,000 total

Supplier tip

Let your venue influence your florals. Try and opt for arrangements that look like they belong in that setting.

Shropshire Petals Confet...

We grow biodegradable petal confetti for throwing over the newly weds! All ...

£2 - £95 per item

Cakes

Pink Frosting Cake Compa...

Our unique wedding cakes are created with care and attention, right from th...

£5 - £600 per item

The Wedding Cake Co.

The Wedding Cake Co...creating bespoke wedding cakes throughout Lancashire,...

£200 - £795 per item

Waitrose Wedding Cakes

Our stunning range of wedding cakes complement every style, from boldly mod...

£13 - £485 per item

The Cheese Wedding Cake

Offering a stunning range of luxury Cheese Wedding Cakes. We are experts in...

£45 - £350 per item

For a further breakdown of local suppliers, we suggest that you search the venues and suppliers in the following regions:

Carlisle, Bowness-on-Windermere, Newby Bridge, Workington, Morland, Penrith, Borrowdale, Cleator, Newby, Rydal, Kendal, Grange-over-Sands, Cockermouth, Shap, Windermere, Keswick, Grasmere, Martindale, Ambleside

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