A stunning Grade I listed countryside wedding venue, with a fairytale castle feel. We are licensed for civil ceremonies and steeped in over 700 years of history.
A Georgian country house hotel nestled in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies and set in vast grounds ideal for your wedding ceremony and photography. Walled Garden and gazebo available, perfect for an outdoor wedding.
The historic Old Palace and the contemporary Riding School are both beautiful venues for your wedding celebration including ceremony - suitable all year round with stunning gardens and backdrops for photographs.
We are a beautiful, historic country house licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions in Essex. Situated in the breathtaking beauty of the Hertfordshire/Essex countryside, providing an exquisite backdrop for your special day...
Nestled in 12 acres of landscaped gardens and wooded countryside, Grade I listed Rothamsted Manor in Harpenden, Herts provides an unforgettable backdrop for your special day with magnificent historic interiors, plus rooms for your wedding ceremony.
Located in Hertfordshire, near the borders of Middlesex and Buckinghamshire, Moor Park Golf Club provides the perfect setting for your dream wedding.
NEW to Hertfordshire, a superbly restored mansion house wedding venue.
A popular option for country weddings, you can't go wrong with a boutique country house hotel or an elegant mansion house wedding venue.
Country houses and stately homes have stunning spaces for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. If you've always wanted to get married in a picture gallery or orangery before retiring to the grounds for cocktails and an evening reception in the ballroom, then a country house in Hertfordshire could be the perfect wedding venue for you.
As mansions and country manors are houses first and foremost, they can feel like an elegant home-from-home. Some venues will have accommodation on site, usually with beautiful decor such as roll-top baths and four-poster beds, while others may have smaller hotels or B&Bs in the grounds. This means that you’ll have the bonus of a beautiful bridal suite and accommodation for immediately family or the bridal party on site.
The surroundings of many mansions and country houses in Hertfordshire create fabulous photo opportunities. Many mansions have rolling grounds and manicured gardens, with many wonderful features like lakes, flower gardens and distinctive fountains and mazes. There are plenty of opportunities for beautiful wedding photos both inside and out - your wedding photographer will be spoiled for choice! Make sure to take in the gardens on your venue viewing, even if you’re marrying in the winter.
Being out in the countryside not only means that you’ll have stunning wedding photos, but also privacy for your wedding day. The stunning views and composed countryside surroundings make your wedding in Hertfordshire a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
As with all wedding venues, costs for stately home and country house weddings vary, but you may be surprised at how affordable some of the options can be! An extravagant budget isn't essential to get your own mansion in Hertfordshire for your wedding. If you’re looking to cut costs, then consider a midweek wedding or marrying in the low season, such as early spring or late autumn. Winter weddings work perfectly for mansion houses too, as they often have large fireplaces and cozy wood-panelled rooms.
You will find that there are plenty of country house wedding venues and mansions that will provide you with exclusive use of the venue on your wedding day. This means that the venue is yours alone for the duration of your wedding. Sometimes this will be for your wedding day alone, and in other cases, you can hire your wedding venue for an entire weekend for you and your guests. This may incur an extra charge, but if you want a luxurious weekend of exclusivity for guests with catering staff on hand, then this could be the ideal weekend for your wedding celebrations. You will be able to find exclusive use country houses in Hertfordshire using our venue filters.
Mansion houses in Hertfordshire come with plenty of original features, such as beautiful artwork, glistening chandeliers and impressive decor. Play up the drama of your surroundings with an equally glamorous wedding dress! Full skirts, cathedral veils and statement trains look right at home in the ballrooms and art galleries of a manor. Romantic fabrics and vintage lace are ideal, as they're reminiscent of English socialites. Whatever dress you decide to wear on your wedding day, you will be able to find your dream mansion in Hertfordshire on Guides for Brides.
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