Winner of BBC The Apprentice – Harpreet Kaur – Chooses to marry at The Wentbridge House Hotel
Following a very public two-year romance, Harpreet Kaur married Akshay Thakrar at Wentbridge House. The quintessential Yorkshire ceremony was the start of a three-day extravaganza at the hotel, including two further ceremonies and a Traditional English Civil Ceremony.
The Apprentice star and entrepreneur Harpreet married Akshay – fellow competitor of the show and digital marketing agency owner – at the West Yorkshire country house and wedding venue in May 2024. Harpreet emerged the winner on the show, scoring a £250,000 investment in her Oh So Yum! Business.
“The only way I can describe our wedding is that it felt like a movie. It was amazing,” Akshay told OK! Magazine, who had exclusive access to photographs and video coverage of the day. Wentbridge House was delighted to welcome the couple and their guests on the day, helping Harpreet and Akshay create a bespoke event to reflect the couple’s personalities and cultural heritage.
“From the initial enquiry when we first heard of their exciting plans and different rituals and ceremonies, we were only too happy to help,” said Catherine Hardy, General Manager at Wentbridge House. “We offered suggestions to ensure that we met their requests, whilst at the same time still offering our warm Yorkshire welcome and traditional food and service here at Wentbridge.”
“As with all the couples who choose us for their special day, we aimed to meet their requests throughout the planning process, enjoyed the journey with them, and created a truly memorable occasion for everyone involved. We all had an amazing time!”
A Beautiful wedding at Wentbridge House
Harpreet and Akshay joined 60 close friends and family members under the sunshine by the Garden Folly – the focal point of the Wentbridge grounds and gardens popular with many couples.
As Harpreet’s father had passed away, it was her mother walking Harpreet down the outdoor aisle. Together, they walked through a sea of white petals to an instrumental version of Bruno Mars’ Just The Way You Are.
Harpreet wore a stunning white Enzoani wedding gown with floral detailing and a flowing veil. Meanwhile, Akshay was dressed to the nines in a smart black tuxedo. During the ceremony, the couple exchanged rings and vows in the Garden Folly, suitably decorated in white and green florals.
Following the civil ceremony in the gardens, two further ceremonies took place later in the day, making the most of the other secluded spaces offered to weddings at Wentbridge. The Haldi Ceremony took place in the outside Courtyard – full of yellow and white jasmine florals – where the couple encouraged guests to join them in some colourful Indian wedding rituals.
The party continued into the evening with lots of traditional music and dancing, whilst enjoying their evening food served from the seasonal BBQ outside, where more family and friends joined in their celebrations.
From Wentbridge, the couple left separately the following day to spend time at their family homes ahead of an Indian ceremony in a Hare Krishna temple in London (and more partying) three days later.
