RIPLEY CASTLE WEDDING INFORMATION We have a number of rooms available at Ripley Castle to complement any size of Wedding. Please find below the maximum number of guests we can accommodate for your Wedding Breakfast in each room:CASTLE Tower Room (40) (By special arrangement only)

Library (44)

Dining Room

Morning Room (50) (Up to 66 guests on application only)

(20)

We are able to accommodate up to 110 guests in the Castle for your Evening Reception and ask that Evening Refreshments are provided for all your additional guests.

EAST WING Long Gallery

(120)

Amcotts Room

(80)

We are able to accommodate up to 200 guests in the East Wing for your Evening Reception and ask that Evening Refreshments are provided for all your additional guests. If you have larger numbers or you are considering a marquee or Papakata Teepee please contact our Events Team for more information 01423 770152 www.ripleycastle.co.uk

PAYMENT Conditions of booking require clients to pay an initial deposit of £1200.00 for the Castle and £1700.00 for the East Wing. The deposit payment is non-refundable. Receipt of your deposit payment and a signed copy of our Standard Terms and Conditions of Booking will secure your date in our diary. 100% of the projected cost of the Wedding will be due six weeks prior to the date of the event. Any remaining costs will be charged after the Wedding in the final invoice.

WEDDING CEREMONIES Civil Ceremony and Civil Partnership Licences have been obtained for the following rooms: Castle Library, Morning Room, Dining Room and Large Drawing Room East Wing Amcotts Room & Long Gallery (Please note Dining is unavailable if you wish to hold your ceremony in the Long Gallery) Ripley Castle charges for civil ceremonies are as follows:If you hold your ceremony in conjunction with your Wedding Reception: Ceremony only (Table floral arrangement included in both packages)

£850.00 £1800.00

The above charges are not inclusive of the Registrar’s fee. All Ceremonies must be booked directly with Harrogate Registry Office – 0845 0349480. Wedding Blessings / Renewal of Vows

£500.00

These can be held in any of the Castle Rooms or in the Extensive Grounds. We work closely with a number of Celebrants who will be more than happy to discuss this very personal part of your day.

RIPLEY CASTLE WEDDING PACKAGES GOLD PACKAGE Our Gold Package is a fully inclusive package. The price per person is highlighted at the bottom of each menu, underneath the wine section, and is inclusive of the following:                  

Personal dedicated Wedding Planner to assist in planning your day Charges for the use of our rooms for the Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast and your Evening Reception until 12.30am Red carpet arrival Dedicated Front of House Manager for the duration of the Wedding Use of extensive historic gardens and lakeside for photographs Two glasses of Champagne served with Orange Juice and Jugs of iced Water during the Drinks Reception. Your choice from our three course Gold menu guide served with Yorkshire Tea or Freshly Ground Coffee and Petit Fours Half a bottle of wine per person to accompany your meal Jugs of iced water on the tables to accompany your meal White table linen, fine crockery and glassware Table plan, place cards and menus (no alternative supplied) Table floral arrangements on the Dining tables House flowers in the drinks reception room/s Bed and Breakfast for the Bride and Groom at The Boar's Head on the night of the Wedding Use of our Wedding cake stand and knife Late bar licence until 12.30am Free car parking VAT at the current rate

Nothing is too much trouble to ensure your day is perfect. Your dedicated personal Wedding Co-ordinator will be happy to discuss any requirements you may have at any time. Also included in the menu pack are additional courses: canapé selection, evening refreshments, vegetarian options and children’s menus. We request one universal menu be chosen for your entire Wedding party; we are happy to make provision for vegetarian guests and any guests with specific dietary requirements. Our Chef is more than happy to create a bespoke menu at your request.

SILVER PACKAGE Our Silver Package is priced at £65 per person for Weddings taking place in 2014 and is available between Sunday and Friday throughout the year. Our Silver Package includes the following:

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Personal dedicated Wedding Planner to assist in planning your day Charges for the use of our rooms for the Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast and your Evening Reception until 11.30pm Red Carpet arrival Dedicated Front of House Manager for the duration of the Wedding Use of extensive historic gardens and lakeside for photographs A glass of Prosecco served with Jugs of Iced Water during the Drinks Reception Your choice from our three course Silver menu guide with Yorkshire Tea or Freshly Ground Coffee – (This menu can be upgraded on request; please note a supplementary charge will be incurred)

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Jugs of iced water on the tables to accompany your meal White table linen, fine crockery & glassware House flowers in the drinks reception room/s Use of our Wedding cake stand and knife Bar open until 11.30pm (The cost to extend the licence is £150.00 per hour) Free car parking VAT at the current rate

We request one universal menu be chosen for your entire Wedding party; we are happy to make provision for vegetarian guests and any guests with specific dietary requirements. Our Chef is more than happy to create a bespoke menu at your request.

PREMIER WEDDING PACKAGE Our Premier Wedding Package is priced at £54.00 per person for Weddings taking place from Sunday to Thursday in 2014. Please note this package is only available in January, February, March and November. The Premier Package includes:       

Personal dedicated Wedding Planner to assist in planning your day Charges for the use of our rooms for the Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast and your Evening Reception until 10.30pm Red carpet arrival Dedicated Front of House Manager for the duration of the event Use of extensive historic gardens and lakeside for photographs A glass of Rosé wine and jugs of iced Water to be served during your Drinks Reception Three course Wedding Menu – (Tea/coffee if required £12.00 per table) (This menu can be upgraded on request; please note a supplementary charge will be incurred)

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Jugs of iced water on the tables to accompany your meal White table linen, fine crockery and glassware House flowers in the Drinks Reception room/s Use of our Wedding cake stand and knife Bar open until 10.30pm (The cost to extend the licence is £150.00 per hour) Free car parking VAT at the current rate

We request one universal menu be chosen for your entire Wedding party; we are happy to make provision for vegetarian guests and any guests with specific dietary requirements. Our Chef is more than happy to create a bespoke menu at your request.

RIPLEY CASTLE GOLD PACKAGE MENUS MENU ONE Warm Broccoli and Yorkshire Blue Cheese Tartlet, Apple and Chicory Salad  Baked Fillet of East Coast Cod, Basil Crushed Potato, Confit Tomato, Green Olive Tapenade  Dark Chocolate Mousse, Fennel Crumb, Sweet Stem Ginger Cream  Fresh Ground Coffee or Yorkshire Tea served with Petits Fours

WINES Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, Concha y Toro – Chile & Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Merlot Concha y Toro – Chile

Château Campuget Grenache/ Viognier Rouissillion, France & Le Bosq Syrah D’oc, France

£104

£105.50

MENU TWO Roast Fillet of Kilnsey Trout, Cucumber, Chervil Crème Fraiche  Breast of Corn-fed Chicken, Gratin Potato, Wild Mushrooms and Baby Onions  Classic Vanilla Seed Créme Brûlée, Dark Chocolate Sorbet  Fresh Ground Coffee or Yorkshire Tea served with Petits Fours WINES Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, Concha y Toro – Chile & Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Merlot Concha y Toro – Chile

Echeverria, Sauvignon Blanc, Molina Chile & Pinot Noir La Vielle Capitelle Languedoc, France

£106

£107.50

RIPLEY CASTLE GOLD PACKAGE MENUS MENU THREE Ballotine of Confit Chicken, Duck and Parma Ham, Pickled Mushrooms, Cornichons, Garden Herbs  Roast Rump of Yorkshire Lamb, Fondant Potato, Provencal Vegetables  Tart Citron, Yoghurt Sorbet, Raspberry Coulis  Fresh Ground Coffee or Yorkshire Tea served with Petits Fours

WINES Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, Concha y Toro – Chile & Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Merlot Concha y Toro – Chile

Ampelo Verdeca, Terre Di Sava Puglia, Italy & Rioja Rarvm Spain

£108

£112.50

MENU FOUR Tian of Crab, Marinated Crayfish, Lime Mayonnaise  Fillet of Pork, Truffled Cabbage, Forestière Potatoes  Rhubarb, Ginger and Custard  Fresh Ground Coffee or Yorkshire Tea served with Petits Fours

WINES Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, Concha y Toro – Chile & Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Merlot Concha y Toro – Chile

Groot Constancia Sauvignon Blanc South Africa

£109

£116

& Beaujolais Brouilly Château Bagnois

RIPLEY CASTLE GOLD PACKAGE MENUS MENU FIVE Home-Cured and Local Smoked Salmon, Traditional Accompaniments and Black Bread 

Your choice of

Seared Yorkshire Rib of Beef or Yorkshire Sirloin of Beef Yorkshire Pudding and a Port Jus served with Chateaux Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables  Iced Strawberry Parfait, Basil and Yoghurt  Fresh Ground Coffee or Yorkshire Tea served with Petits Fours

WINES Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, Concha y Toro – Chile & Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection Merlot Concha y Toro – Chile

Bishops Leap Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough Chile & Domaine Des Carabieres Cotes du Rhone France

£110

£119.50

HOUSE WINE ALTERNATIVES The following selection of wines is also available upon request at the same package price as Sir Thomas Ingilby’s Reserve Selection. White Pinot Grigio, Italy Novita Trebbiano, Italy Hazy View, Chenin Blanc, South Africa Semillion/Chardonnay, Australia Red Le Bosq Rouge, FranceShiraz Cabernet, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile Novita, Sangiovese, Italy

RIPLEY CASTLE SILVER PACKAGE MENUS

Seasonal Soup with appropriate Garnish or

Tomato, Feta and Basil Tartlet, Wild Leaf, Balsamic or

Yellison Farm Goat’s Cheese, Beets, Chard and Watermelon   Roasted Chicken Breast, Fondant Potato, Roasted Vegetables, Thyme Jus or

Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Wilted Seasonal Greens, Apple, Courgette and Black Pudding Compote or

Baked Fillet of Salmon, Leek, Spring Onion and Prawn Risotto   Dark Chocolate Marquise, Orange Syrup, Coffee Cream or

Kiwi and Lime Cheesecake, Thai Style Sorbet or

Yorkshire Curd Tart, Nutmeg Ice Cream   Fresh Ground Coffee or Yorkshire Tea

Price for 2014 is £65.00 per person

Please note if you wish to amend these menus in any way supplementary costs may be incurred.

We request one universal menu be chosen for your entire Wedding party, we are happy to make provision for vegetarian guests and any guests with specific dietary requirements.

RIPLEY CASTLE PREMIER PACKAGE MENU

Choice of Seasonal Soup and Garnish or Duo of Melon, Seasonal Fruits   Baked Haddock Fillet, Saffron Potato or Roasted Breast of Free Range Chicken, Thyme Stuffing, Roast Potatoes or Confit Duck Leg, Truffled Risotto Cake or Wild Mushroom Stroganoff with Glazed Pasta and Parmesan Shavings   Raspberry Mousse, Oatmeal Crumb or Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce or Cherry and Almond Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream

Please note if you wish to amend these menus in any way supplementary costs may be incurred. We requested one universal menu be chosen for your entire Wedding party, we are happy to make provision for vegetarian guests and any guests with specific dietary requirements.

RIPLEY CASTLE SILVER AND PREMIER PACKAGE WINE LIST CHAMPAGNE: House Champagne Louis Dornier

£40.00

Louis Dornier Rose

£45.00

Grand Marque Champagne Pol Roger Brut NV

£55.00

Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut

£65.00

Krug Grand Cuvee Brut NV

£130.00

SPARKLING WINE: Prosecco, San Tenute

£25.00

WHITE WINE: Sir Thomas Ingilby`s Reserve Selection, Chardonnay, Chile

£22.00

Sir Thomas Ingilby`s Reserve Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

£22.00

The White Viognier, Australia

£22.00

Pinot Grigio, Italy

£22.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

£26.50

Chablis, Domaine Grand Roche

£27.50

RED WINE: Sir Thomas Ingilby`s Reserve Selection, Merlot, Chile

£22.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

£22.00

Malbec, Michel Torino, Argentina

£22.00

The Black Shiraz, Australia

£24.00

Chateau Begedan, Bordeaux

£26.00

Pinot Noir Marlorough, New Zealand

£27.50

ROSE WINE: Sir Thomas Ingilby`s Reserve Selection, Rose, Chile

£22.00

SEASONAL SOUP SELECTION

SUMMER / SPRING Garden Spring Vegetable Spring Chicken and Asparagus Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Carrot and Coriander Roasted Red Pepper with Basil Pesto

AUTUMN / WINTER Butternut Squash and Ginger French Onion served with a Gruyère Crouton Warm Pea with Flaked Ham and Herb Oil Cream of Mushroom and Wild Garlic Winter Vegetable and Three Bean Leek and Potato Broth Winter Lightly Curried Parsnip and Apple

Additional courses

Sorbets Pink Champagne Green Apple and Calvados Strawberry and Black Pepper Mango and Lime Cointreau and Orange Gin and Tonic All sorbets are £3.10 per head

Cheese A fine selection of British Farmhouse Cheeses, Crackers, Grapes, Celery and Homemade Chutney Individual Cheese Board Cheese Board for the table (serves ten people)

£6.50 per board

£65.00 per board

CANAPES FISH

MEAT

Potted Shrimps on Brown Bread

Mini Yorkshire Pudding filled with Roast Beef and Horseradish Cream

Salmon Tartar, Lime Crème Fraiche Crab Fishcakes, Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce Smoked Salmon, Buckwheat Blinis, Dill Cream

Yorkshire Pork Sausage, Mustard Mash Dip Chicken and Thyme Paté on Crouton Mini Toad in the Hole, Onion Gravy

King Prawn Wrapped in Filo Pastry

Mini Cottage Pie

Smoked Trout Beignet, Sauce Gribiche

Seared Lamb, Mixed Beans and Tomato Salad

Crab and Avocado Salad Queen Scallop and Chorizo Skewer

Roulade of Confit Chicken and Parma Ham

VEGETARIAN

SWEET

Tomato & Parmesan Bruschetta

Mixed Fruit Skewers with Chocolate Dip

Black Olive and Garden Thyme Pin Wheel

Mini Sultana Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream

Vegetable Spring Roll with Soy Dip Mini Caesar Salad in a Crisp Filo Basket Goat’s Cheese and Red Pepper Tartlets Watermelon, Feta and Tomato Skewers Quail Egg Florentine with Hollandaise Sauce Three Canapés £6.00 per person

Mini Profiteroles with Vanilla Cream topped with Dark Chocolate Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes Mini Tubs of Vanilla Ice Cream (Individually priced at £2.50 per serving)

Five Canapés £8.00 per person

RIPLEY CASTLE EVENING RECEPTION MENUS BUFFET Please select 4 dishes from the choices below Spicy Beef Chilli Con Carne, Sour Cream and Wild Rice

Lamb Koftas, Spiced Cous Cous

Sausage and Chive Mash with Onion Gravy

New Potato Salad with a Herb Dressing (v)

Poached Salmon with Pea and Chive Tagliatelle

Wild Mushroom and Goats Cheese Tarts (v)

Sweet Potato and Truffle Risotto, Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms (v)

Mozzarella, Tomato and Fresh Basil Slice (v) Potato Wedges

Spiced Chicken and Sesame Noodles £20.50 per person

EVENING LIGHT BITES Classic Bacon or Pork Sausage Bread Bun, Potato Wedges and Dip £12 per person Brie, Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Ciabatta, Potato Wedges and Dip (v) £12 per person

Hot Roast Pork Rolls with Stuffing, Crackling and Apple Sauce, Potato Wedges and Dip £12 per person Hot Roast Beef Baguettes with Horseradish, Potato Wedges and Dip £12 per person

The Ripley Castle Burger, Potato Wedges and Dip £12 per person

SELECTION OF PIES Served with Potato Wedges, Mushy Peas and Gravy Beef and Local Ale Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Cheese Potato and Onion Leek, Mushroom and Tarragon Pork Pie

2 pies, £12 per person

CHEESE A selection of British Farmhouse Cheeses served with Bread, Crackers, Grapes, Celery and Home Made Chutneys £65.00 per Board

DESSERTS Banoffee Pie Glazed Fruit Tarts

Mixed Tropical Fruit and Berry Salad Eton Mess £5.50 per person

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS (The following dishes can all be chosen as either starters or main courses and we do respectfully request that one menu is chosen for all vegetarians within your party)

Wild Mushroom Stroganoff with Glazed Pasta and Parmesan Shavings oOo Roasted Pepper, Courgette and Shallot Tartlet oOo Fresh Cannelloni stuffed with Goat’s Cheese and Spinach, Roast Aubergine, Vine Tomato Sauce oOo Wild Mushroom, Thyme & Asparagus Risotto with Truffle Oil oOo Yellison Farm Goat’s Cheese, Beets, Chard and Watermelon oOo Platter of Seasonal and Garden Vegetables, Courgette Puree, Truffle Dressing oOo Buffalo Mozzarella, Vine Tomatoes, Rocket Leaves and Basil Infused Potatoes

RIPLEY CASTLE CHILDREN’S MENU The menu below is designed for children up to the age of 12 years.

Melons and Strawberries or Cheesy Garlic and Tomato Bread  Plain Baked Chicken Breast or Salmon Fillet, New Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables or Penne Pasta and Vegetable Bake served with Salad or Pork Sausage and Mashed Potato with Garden Vegetables or Chicken Kiev, Roast Potatoes and Garden Vegetables  Ice Cream Sundae or Sticky Toffee Pudding, Custard or Fresh Fruit and Berry Salad Orange Squash £30.00 per child (We respectfully request one menu is chosen for all children within your Wedding party)