Why The Lake District is the Perfect Destination Wedding Location

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Why The Lake District Is the Perfect Destination Wedding Location

A destination wedding used to mean exchanging vows on tropical beaches in far-flung places, but the definition is much broader since the pandemic. Whether flying in from abroad or traveling a couple of hours up the motorway, the Lake District is the perfect location for an intimate, relaxed micro or elopement destination wedding.

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Why choose the Lake District for your destination wedding?

The Lake District ticks all the destination wedding location boxes. Home to great romantic poets, it’s the perfect setting to celebrate your love. It offers secluded, breathtaking views for your wedding portraits but with plenty of activities within easy reach. It’s a nature lover’s paradise, dotted with traditional villages full of Lakeland charm. Old and young alike will find something to delight and entertain them as part of your destination wedding stay.

Two Brides taking a stroll to Rydal Water for their portrait wedding photos just a few minutes from their Lake District Location Wedding venue

Practical & Stress-Free Lake District Wedding Planning

Let’s face it: if you are UK-based and your wedding doesn’t require a passport, getting to your Lake District venue location will be less stressful. No check-in times, airport security, or flight delays to worry about, and no fear of your wedding outfits ending up in lost luggage! Finding accommodation to suit your needs is easy too, with so much choice available. A specialist destination wedding venue is more likely to be wedding ready, so pack your wedding outfits, remember the rings, and you’re good to go.

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A Budget & Family Friendly Wedding Location

A destination wedding in the Lakes lends itself to an elopement or a micro-wedding style. As a location, it’s the perfect place to combine your wedding day with a romantic or family holiday. It’s also easier for friends and relatives to understand why they’re not invited too. Going ‘on location’ with a destination weddings means no separate guest list for the evening, which saves on costs. If you’re driving, travelling with children or pets is cheaper than flying, and choosing B&Bs or self-catering over high-end hotels is more budget-friendly. All-inclusive venues specialising in destination weddings offer value for money without the cost and stress of sourcing, storing, and transporting DIY venue décor. The setting and scenery of your Lake District location will speak for themselves and create visually stunning backdrops without the need for expensive props.

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Create Magical Memories

The Lake District is an iconic location for a destination wedding. As a National Park and the UK’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site for natural beauty, your wedding day will be truly memorable. The Lakes often bring back childhood memories of early family holidays, or perhaps it’s a special place for you as a couple. If your wedding will be your first visit, the Lake District guarantees not to disappoint – 18 million visitors a year can’t be wrong!

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Ask The Experts

The Lake District’s reputation as a spectacular destination wedding location is underpinned by a network of professional wedding suppliers. Talented photographers, stylists, florists and wedding planners live and work in the Lakes, as part of a supportive and collaborative wedding community. Your wedding venue will recommend trusted members of their extended team in their location, giving you peace of mind.

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Your Dream Location

Whether you’re sold on the natural beauty of the Lake District, with charming villages, rugged mountains and shimmering lakes; or whether the benefits of smaller guest lists, and a budget-friendly, personlised experience are compelling, the romance of marrying in this stunning location is all the inspiration you need.

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Thank you

Thank you to our wedding couples who chose Cote How as their dream destination wedding location and to their talented photographers for sharing their images: Peter Ostrowski, Jenna Carpenter, Clare Gelderd, Jo Greenfield, and Steve Hillman.

If you are a regular wedding supplier here at Cote How and would like to contribute to our wonderful wedding blog, please get in touch.

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FURTHER INFORMATION:

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If you think a Destination Wedding on location in the Lake District is for you, why not check out the pages below for more information, or visit the Westmorland & Furness Registrar Team:

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