Ashridge House is a spectacular, award-winning wedding venue in Hertfordshire, only 30 miles from London. Once a royal residency and steeped with over 700 years of history, Ashridge House is the dream wedding venue for your special day.
The beauty of Grittleton House Wiltshire is that as a family owned house it comes with the ultimate flexibility. We want your wedding day to be unique, like no other. With your vision & our expertise we can work together to make your dream a reality
Award-winning exclusive use wedding venue in East Sussex. Saltcote Place offers magical, far-reaching views, formal gardens, and exclusive use. We give you the time and tools needed to create your perfect day. Late checkout, early check-in and more!
Deene Park Estate, with its stunning views of the house , 500+ acres of listed parkland, lakes & formal gardens offers you a breathtaking backdrop for your truly exclusive wedding experience.
Lainston House is a luxurious wedding venue in Hampshire. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, this venue is also available for Exclusive Use. The 17th Century Dawley Barn is the perfect setting for your special day, with everything in one place.
Stunning 17th century hall & restored coach house. Exclusively yours for up to 150 guests and accommodation for up to 42 guests. Set in 100 acres of private estate, the perfect wedding venue. Beautiful grounds for amazing photos of your special day.
All Manor of Events in Henley, Ipswich, Suffolk. Stunning venue for your wedding reception and civil ceremony. Wedding packages available. The barn is able to accommodate for small and large weddings.
Many congratulation on your engagement, welcome to The Dartmouth Hotel, with years of experience in helping couples organise their special wedding day. Our countryside Hotel setting can offer both intimate and larger bespoke weddings, near Totnes.
Nestled within 50 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, Oldwalls is the flagship multi award-winning wedding venue by the Oldwalls Collection, the renowned luxury wedding venue specialists based at the heart of Gower.
Hidden away in the heart of rural Staffordshire, Alrewas Hayes is a historical 100-acre country estate where exceptional event experiences happen. Alrewas Hayes is available to hire on an exclusive use basis seven days a week, throughout the year.
Eastington Park is a beautiful Grade II Georgian Manor House with Exclusive Use set in beautiful grounds within the Cotswolds.
Horsley Towers is an Exclusive Use wedding venue in East Horsley. With picturesque grounds to create stunning wedding photography. We have a civil ceremony licence across 3 function rooms across the estate! Horsley Towers is simply the perfect venue
Welcome to Thornton Manor; a grade II listed Elizabethan-style house built in the middle of the 19th century. With Four extraordinary venues set in an oasis of quintessentially British countryside.
A luxury Wedding Venue, in Horsham, Sussex. South Lodge also has a civil ceremony licence. This beautiful venue offers exclusive use and also has guest accommodation available.
*UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT* Wedding venue in Charlecote, near Stratford upon Avon. The hotel is also licensed for Civil Ceremonies & civil partnerships up to 100 in our converted Hayloft.
Bushey Country Club is the ideal setting for your exclusive wedding ceremony, reception or event. Set in a picturesque golf course, hidden behind Bushey High Street, the Club really is a unique and special venue. Hertfordshire weddings and receptions
Set within the stunning 500 acre Bilsington Priory Estate, the Festival Fields are the perfect blank canvas to hold your unique wedding in the heart of the Kent countryside.
Milton Hill House, a wedding venue in Milton, Nr Abingon, Oxfordshire is a stunning venue for your wedding day. We are licenced for civil ceremonies as well as able to offer you the venue for your wedding reception.
A Historic Jacobean Manor House Hotel available as your wedding venue. With a license for ceremonies, we cater for weddings large or small. With options to have your wedding breakfast and Reception here after a Church or Registry office wedding too!
Brympton House is an exclusive use wedding venue in Somerset, described by Country Life as the most beautiful house in the UK. The Mansion is listed as Grade I and the 33 acre gardens are listed as Grade II*.
An intimate, coastal wedding venue, with a license for ceremonies in Portscatho. Located on the idyllic Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall available for exclusive use weddings with a beach at the end of the lane.
If you’re looking for luxury, romance and a rural escape, you might not expect to find your dream wedding venue in London. When you discover Morden Hall though, you’ll realise just how perfect it is.
Bruisyard Hall is a beautiful country house and barn wedding venue in Suffolk. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and set in a peaceful and unspoiled 700 acre estate in the picturesque Suffolk countryside.
Exclusive. Enchanting. Elegant. Let Hengrave Hall make your dreams a reality… this stunning Grade 1* listed Tudor mansion is situated within an impressive 350-acre estate and is an exclusive use wedding venue, which exudes historic charm.
Forget flimsy tents and dodgy decor - these days, marquees are a seriously stylish wedding venue option. They can be decorated to match your wedding theme perfectly, and can accommodate everything from intimate weddings to huge reception parties.
Many wedding venues include a marquee option for their outdoor space, so if you’re dreaming of a smaller ceremony with a larger reception, this could be the ideal option for you. It may be that your venue has a permanent marquee on their grounds, or there’s simply space for you to choose your own to hire. In this case, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Will you hire a classic English marquee with roll up sides, or maybe a festival-style yurt or tipi? You may even be able to customise your marquee with patterned linings, different flooring and a bespoke dance floor!
Marquee wedding venues are perfect for you if:
You’re having a large wedding reception
You want to marry in a outdoor space, such as a garden or woodland
You'd love to add your own personality to your venue
You have a back up plan if the weather is inclement
If you’re choosing a wedding venue that offers marquee weddings as an option, you’ll need to ask them directly whether the hire cost includes the marquee itself. In some cases, the venue will only charge you for the hire of the grounds, and then you’ll have to arrange the marquee separately with a marquee hire company. Your wedding venue may have recommended marquee suppliers for this, so be sure to check with them.
In other cases, your wedding venue may have a permanent marquee in the grounds, or one that is in use throughout the summer month, for example. This may be a simpler choice if you don’t want to arrange your wedding marquee directly.
Make sure you’re clear as to the costs of your marquee hire and any set up fees before you sign your venue hire contract to avoid confusion and unexpected costs later down the line!
Yes! Many people may think that marquee weddings are suitable for spring or summer only, but marquees can work very well for autumn and winter weddings too! The difference is that you won’t be able to roll the sides of the tent up (which is generally an option in the warmer months), and that you’ll have to provide extra heating for your guests to keep your marquee warm. However, with space for sparkling decoration and hanging fairy lights, a winter marquee wedding can be a magical thing!
Most marquees should be able to withstand wind and rain. However, if heavy storms are forecast for your wedding day you may need a backup. Discuss your wet weather plan with your wedding venue to ensure you’re prepared for any poor weather conditions.
The law states that civil ceremonies must take place in a permanent and fixed structure in order to be legally binding. Unfortunately, this tends to rule out marquees, even ones that are set up all year round. One way to get around this is to have your ceremony over the threshold of a doorway. This way, your guests can be seated in the marquee while you are technically indoors. Alternatively, hold your wedding ceremony in another licensed part of your wedding venue before moving into your marquee for the reception.
The great thing about marquees is that they’re a blank canvas to add your own wedding theme to. Hanging decorations such as bunting, paper lanterns and pom poms are very visually effective in marquees. Lighting options such as fairy lights and chandeliers can also help set the mood for your evening reception. On the tables, consider taller arrangements - they can help fill the space and look fantastic spread across your dining space.
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