Photographer: Jeanne Malev

Autumn wedding in the woods

As autumn unfolds in the forest around Herthadalen, a special sense of calm descends. The trees stand in warm, golden colours, the air is clear, and the pace slows down all by itself. It is a season that invites presence, contemplation, and celebrations at a more gentle tempo. One of our personal favourites of the year.

An autumn wedding in Herthadalen is colourful, cosy and atmospheric. With the forest as a backdrop, candles in the venue and the season's autumn flavours on the plate, we create the setting for a day that feels both informal and significant – with space for you, your guests and the moment you share.

Outside of the peak season, we also offer other options, and prices vary from the normal rates. We are not changing the concept or the approach – it's the same uncompromising approach all year round.

Photographer: Iryna Borisova

Photographer: Jeanne Malev

Photographer: South of France

Photographer: Storybook Studio

Photographer: Monique Maarschalk

Lunch & Party

Example of a seasonal menu with ingredients from local producers.
The welcome reception will be served outdoors on the terrace overlooking Knapsø lake (weather permitting).
The event lasts for 9 hours (e.g. 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM).

welcome

Salted almonds.

With organic cava & juices.

Starter

Mosaic marbled trout with pickled & dehydrated beetroot from Herthamarken. Served with homemade bread made from flour from Østagergaard & cultured butter.

For children: Fresh potato salad with a giant meatball, radishes & greens in a ”lunchbox”.

2023 Chardonnay, Seilan – Bodegas, Spain – Organic

Main course

Choose between: Pheasant breast / Duroc pork / Celeriac (V) or Krondyr (+95,-).
Parsnips steamed in apple cider from Assers Mølle with crispy potato panko. Creamy purée & crisp crudités. Served with crushed potatoes with herbs & radicchio salad from Herthamarken on the tables.

2023 Tempranillo, Seilan – Bodejas, Spain – Organic

Dessert

Dark ganache with Friis Holm chocolate and burnt soft meringue. Pickled forest berries with lemon peel marinated in smoked Brinkholm whisky.

2020 Banyoul, Grenache Gris / Noir, Croix Milhas, France

After dinner

Organic coffee & tea, plus liqueurs.
DIY Bar & Cocktail Dispenser – (Mix your own with selected spirits, mixers & garnishes)

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Organic grilled sausages with wild garlic. Served with rustic bread / crispy garnish.
Cocio ”bottle”

prices/

£1350 per cover.

(From 1/10 – 31/3)

The price includes cava & almonds on arrival, a 3-course meal with accompanying wine menu, beer, soft drinks & organic juices throughout the event. Coffee, digestifs and an open bar after dinner and a midnight snack. Also includes room hire, table setting with white tablecloths, candles & seasonal natural flowers.

Children aged 1–12 (30%) Children under 1 (u/b).

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

3x Snacks/

Crowns baked in glazed puff pastry.
Tartlets with whipped goat's cheese and trout roe.
Seasonal vegetable tartare from Herthamarken.
£7.50 (per cover)

RECEPTION (3T)/

Drinks & 3x snacks –kr.395,- (per. copy)

bring a cake

Sweet/cake brought from home Help with serving, etc. – DKK 25,- (per cover)

Green starter

Fried oyster mushrooms from Skyttegaard with pickled onions from Herthamarken. Blanquette sauce with truffle and ”mash” as herb sponge cake. DKK 95,- (per. incl. VAT)

Psst.. By choosing this dish, you are contributing 5 DKK per person to the acquisition of forest conservation by The Nature Fund.

East

”Bailiff's Cheese Sandwich” – Butter-fried rye bread with compote, Danish cheese in baked pastry & grated hard cheese – DKK 95,- (per. incl. VAT)

Main course served a second time.

DKK 95,- (per. incl. VAT)

Petit fours

£45.00 (per cover)

Experience the forest

BOOK A VIEWING

Are you considering holding your next party, meeting, or celebration at Herthadalen or Ledreborg Castle? Then come and experience the venue for yourself.

The atmosphere can't quite be explained – it has to be felt. That's why you are always welcome to stop by and see it all for yourselves. We dare to promise that you won't regret it.

Photographer: Photographer: Catarina Hall Hansen

Photographer: Caroline Amalie Twile

Accommodation, transport, music, decor etc.

We do not (yet) offer accommodation at Herthadalen, which is why our usual recommendation is Comwell Roskilde – located about 20 minutes' drive from here – with good rooms, a peaceful atmosphere, and easy logistics (and advantageous. Reconciliation!)

In addition to accommodation, we have gathered a range of partners whom we know and trust. Transport to and from the party, music for both the ceremony and the dance floor, flowers, cake, graphics, and small details that tie the day together.

Use the recommendations as inspiration and a tool, so you can gather your day and put your energy where it matters most.

Into the forest

Outdoor ceremony

Wedding in the forest

With views of Knapsø and just a few steps from the restaurant, we have created a wedding venue where nature is not merely a backdrop – but an active part of the moment. Here, there is a vast sky, birdsong in the background, and space for presence to settle in.

Many years ago, an old oak tree fell towards the lake and has since been given new life as part of the location. With great respect for the tree and its surroundings, we have carefully built a platform with an accompanying staircase that leads the bridal couple forward – right into the forest, surrounded by grass, roots, and old trunks.

Here, the ceremony is informal and solemn at the same time. Guests gather outdoors, the seasons are clearly felt, and the moment is allowed to unfold without haste.

Photographer: Cille Bagger

Photographer: Storybook Studio

Photographer: Wonderful Weddings

Photographer: Cille Bagger

Photographer: Weddingday Films

SCRIPTS FROM THE WOODS

Green Forest Rights 2025

9 April 2026

Green Intermediate Course

Still or tap water?

31 August 2025

Free Groundwater

Meet our Judy

9 April 2025

Forest family

Royal visit to the forest

29 March 2025

Ledreborg

Outdoor weddings

24 January 2025

Wedding in the woods

Meet Preben the Handyman

9 November 2024