A former hunting lodge, set the heart of the stunning Leicestershire Countryside. Complete with onsite church and available for exclusive hire. We hold a license for civil ceremonies too.
If you are wanting a country wedding in Leicestershire, 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 it has always been a dream of yours to get married in a picture gallery or orangery before heading to the grounds for cocktails and an evening reception in the ballroom, then a country house in Leicestershire 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 stunning decor like 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 stunning bridal suite and accommodation for immediately family or the bridal party on site.
Many country houses and mansions in Leicestershire offer beautiful surroundings for the ultimate wedding photography. Many mansions have rolling grounds and manicured gardens, which may feature everything from fountains and lakes to rose gardens 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.
When having a wedding in the country it will not only mean that you’ll have stunning wedding photos, but also privacy for your wedding day. The serene surroundings and countryside views make your wedding in Leicestershire 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! It's not essential to have an extravagant budget to get your own mansion in Leicestershire 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. A wedding in winter is the perfect fit for a mansion, as they often have large fireplaces and cozy wood-panelled rooms.
If you're looking for exclusivity from your venue then
Many country house wedding venues and mansions can offer you just this. 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 Leicestershire using our venue filters.
Mansion houses in Leicestershire 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. Satin or lace fabrics with vintage details are well suited, 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 Leicestershire on Guides for Brides.
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