Situated in what was once an 18th century farmhouse, The Farmhouse at Mackworth is now the home of The Folly; a spacious, stylish and intimate venue with an elegant blend of old & new. With high ceilings and large windows, the space is blessed with beautiful light and a truly lovely feel.
We’re excited to be back at The Folly for a wedding fair on Sunday 1st March 2026. Explore the venue and meet the team.
We’re sharing a bit more about the wonderful wedding suppliers who will be there on the day. Come along to have a chat with them and find out how they can help make your wedding day the day you want it to be.
David Williams Guitarist
A professional wedding guitarist bringing stylish, romantic live music to your special day. From walking down the aisle to sipping champagne, I create the perfect soundtrack with elegant fingerstyle arrangements of songs you love. Reliable, experienced, and unforgettable – music that makes your wedding truly yours.
Image by Hannah Shearman Photography
Red Velvet Bakery
Every love story is different, just as every proposal and wedding will be.
At Red Velvet Bakery it is our pleasure to help bring to life the day you both dreamed of. From our initial consultation, cake tasting and design session, to delivery and set up at your chosen wedding venue, we will make sure that every detail is taken care of.
All you have to do it turn up looking fabulous and enjoy your first day of forever.
Brigdens
Brigdens is a hub for luxury menswear, both online and in our three stores across Derby, Burton, and Bakewell.
We pride ourselves first and foremost on our customer service, and aim to deliver the easiest shopping experience possible for our valued customers. At Brigdens, we believe you should be able to find great fitting, great looking clothes at a great price point and we make it our mission to help you do this
Makeup by Sophie Downing
I’m Sophie, a Professional Makeup Artist and Spiritual Self-Love Coach, dedicated to empowering women like you to feel beautiful, confident, and aligned – both inside and out.
For over a decade, I’ve specialised in Bridal Makeup and Personalised Makeup Lessons, helping hundreds of women discover their unique beauty and glow with confidence.
Image by EKR Photography
Derek McCallister Photography
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. That’s why I’m here to help you capture every moment, every emotion and every detail. I’m based in the heart of the UK, and am passionate about capturing the magic of your big day. I understand that every couple is unique, which is why I offer a range of packages that can be tailored to your specific needs. From intimate elopements to grand celebrations, I’ve got something that can suit every wedding.
Bespoke Art by Chloe Bailey
Getting married? Corporate Event? Big Birthday Bash? Hire me to do live illustrations of your guests.
Take the stress out of party favours, and give your guests a memento to remember your event forever, with a personalised illustration of them on the night.
Choose from a variety of tailored packages or contact me for a bespoke quote, to suit your budget, event size and time frame.
Michael Pride Magician
Michael Pride is a magician specialising is close up magic entertainment at weddings to create unforgettable moments of astonishment along with creating memories to cherish forever at your wedding
Image by Rae Dowling Photography
The Secret Bridesmaid
If you are looking for help planning and styling your wedding – you have come to the right place! We offer a range of planning and styling services and packages across the East Midlands.
Image by Rachael Phillips Photography
Ryan Joseph
Ryan has been performing since an early age and made his professional debut aged 12.
Over his career, Ryan has worked as an actor in theatre and for BBC TV and Radio, Carlton/ITV and Disney.
His singing career has seen him perform internationally. Theatres, cruise ships and concert venues. Ryan has worked as a session recording artist, providing vocals for demos, samples and new musicals
Kat Shot This
If you’d like, I’d love to bring your love story to life through stunning, timeless photography.
I am a seasoned and trusted Wedding Photographer in Nottingham with over 6 years experience in Wedding and Portrait Photography, working with countless couples and families who want relaxed photography with less of the pressure, and more of the love. Although my home is Nottingham, I love to travel and you’ll find I’ve photographed Weddings across the Midlands, as well as further afield in the UK.
Par-Tee Events
At Par-Tee Events, we believe that every wedding and event should be filled with fun, laughter and of course love. Our wedding mini golf has been hand crafted to create the most instagrammable wedding entertainment yet, which will bring that extra wow factor to your wedding!
Let us take the worry of entertaining you and your guests away with our wedding mini golf and/or wedding games hire.
Image by Nicole Amy Visuals
Honeymoons by Sarah
Honeymoons by Sarah is a boutique honeymoon concierge service, specialising in completely tailor-made honeymoons and romantic escapes for couples who want something truly personal.
With expert destination knowledge, trusted global partners and full ABTA & ATOL protection, I take care of every detail – flights, transfers, special touches and those all-important honeymoon extras – so you can relax and enjoy the excitement of what’s ahead.
Oh! Photobooth
OH! Photobooth began in 2011, quickly taking the country by storm as one of the original photobooths of the craze. Since then, we’ve partied with hundreds of unique couples and businesses and snapped over 500,000 brilliant photos to be cherished forever.
We are an ‘open-air’ booth, which means we can fit entire families, friend groups and bridesmaid clans with our brilliant props which have been sourced from antique stores.
Jenni and Ice Cream
We’re proud to have a fleet of three vintage ice cream bikes, self-service carts, and a beautifully restored classic ice cream van.
Our award-winning farm-fresh ice cream and sorbets are made using only the finest ingredients . locally sourced with absolutely zero artificial colours or flavourings.
Image by Olivia Wolf Photography
Darling Day Content
From trending reels to timeless moments, I focus on creating content that feels like you and resonates with your guests and followers, whilst being your hype girl and lending a hand throughout the day wherever I can. With me, you don’t just get a content creator but a honorary bridesmaid/hype girl for the day!
My goal is to make every couple feel like stars of their own love story, perfectly captured and shared. To create beautiful memories and treasured content to remind you of your big day for years to come.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Folly on Sunday 1st March. See you there!
The Folly at the Farmhouse at Mackworth,
Ashbourne Road,
Derby,
DE22 4LY