16 Dec 2009, Zoe Karens rated Ripley Castle 




Classic and historic Yorkshire wedding
I had my wedding in the main Castle at Ripley on 28 November 2009. From the first time we went to view the venue to the Big Day itself the staff proved to be friendly, efficient, experienced and helpful. During the planning stages every key detail was amply covered and accommodated by Becky, the Events and Marketing Executive. On the Big Day both my husband and I felt we and our guests were very well looked after, everything was extremely well organised and ran like clock-work. Any feelings of apprehension evaporated as soon as I arrived and was greeted by the Front of House Manager, who proved to be a tour de force as the day rolled on. A particularly nice touch was the tour of the Castle, which our guests especially enjoyed. The venue itself was lovely, the Library, Drawing Room and Morning room looked very elegant, the air of romance being accentuated by the lit fires, candles and chandeliers. A particular mention has to go to the Roast Beef served at the Wedding Breakfast, which was the best I’ve had in many years. My only regret is that the wedding is now over, I’d love to go back in time and re-live the day as it was so enjoyable. So I have no hesitation to give Ripley Castle and its staff a five-star rating, it’s well deserved!