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If you are interested in a country wedding in East London, 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 dreamed of tying the knot 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 East London sounds like the perfect 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 cottages or converted barns in the ground. 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 setting of most country houses in East London also makes them gorgeous options for your wedding photography. 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.
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 peaceful setting and views over the countryside make your wedding in East London 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 East London 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 an exclusive, private retreat for guests with catering staff on hand, then this could be the perfect wedding weekend for you. You will be able to find exclusive use country houses in East London using our venue filters.
Mansion houses in East London come with plenty of original features, such as grand stairways, impressive statues and glittering chandeliers. Play up the drama of your surroundings with an equally glamorous wedding dress! Elegant trains, long veils and ballgown skirts 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 East London on Guides for Brides.
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