5 luxury wedding venues in Oxfordshire

If you're looking for a wedding venue with wow factor, then Oxfordshire is the best place to look. There are so many breathtaking luxury wedding venues to chose from, but these are our top five...

Blenheim Palace

The iconic Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is one of the best-known wedding venues in the UK. This magnificent Baroque palace in set in more than 2,000 acres of Capability Brown landscaping, and can host weddings of up to 2,000 guests. There are six spaces to choose from, and the local church can accommodate 230 guests for a ceremony. However, no matter the size of your wedding party, Blenheim Palace lends a sense of true grandeur to any occasion. 

For selected remaining dates in 2019, Blenheim are running an incredible 50% off on room hire. This could net you amazing savings on hire of The Great Hall, which usually costs around £19,044 midweek and £27,600 at the weekend, or the Saloon and Long Library, which usually costs £36,294 for up to 300 guests midweek, or £42,090 for weekend hire.  

For just a few couples looking to marry in 2020, there's an opportunity to host your reception in Blenheim’s glass marquee on the South Lawn. It will only be there for a few months from April and demand will be very high, so this is the perfect time to book your date.

Kirtlington Park

The impressive Kirtlington Park is an 18th Century stately home with picturesque grounds deep in the heart of Oxfordshire. One of our favourite luxury wedding venues, this private home offers exclusive hire for weddings of up to 150 guests.

The stylish Saloon is ideal for a glamorous wedding ceremony, with adjoining doors leading to the Capability Brown designed gardens with views as far as the Chiltern Hills. The Great Hall which can seat up to 145 guests for dinner, while the sumptuously decorated Drawing Room and Monkey Room (which is famous for its painted ceiling) provide an elegant respite from the party. 

Kirtlington Park's dedicated events team pride themselves in offering a bespoke service and attention to detail, from the moment you enquire to the end of your wedding day when you retire to the Bridal Suite. 

Cornwell Manor

If you're looking for a home-from-home getaway, Cornwell Manor is perfect. This classical Georgian manor house is set in the rolling Cotswold countryside on the borders of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. Cornwell Manor is available for exclusive use hire for a minimum of 3 days over a weekend, or 2 days midweek, making it the ideal Oxfordshire getaway for you and up to 24 overnight guests. 

Whether you'd like an intimate wedding ceremony in the Ballroom followed by a lavish wedding breakfast, a church wedding with an elegant marquee on the lawn for the wedding reception or an outdoor blessing in the garden with a sharing board feast in giant tipis, Cornwall Manor offers a variety of bespoke options to truly tailor your wedding day to your unique vision. We love the idea of taking over the venue for a 3-day weekend, from a welcome dinner (or festival barbecue in the fields) on the Friday to a relaxed poolside brunch on the Sunday. 

Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

If you appreciate food and wine, what better wedding venue than a two Michelin starred restaurant owned by Raymond Blanc? Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is a 15th century manor tucked away within enchanting gardens in the Oxfordshire countryside. In the Summer, you can tie the knot in the tranquil Japanese Tea Garden or flowering orchards. In Winter, the elegant private dining room is ideal for an cozy wedding feast.

This one-of-a-kind luxury wedding venue can cater for up to 50 guests, making it ideal for intimate weddings. The expert events team can coordinate every table plan, menu and floral arrangement, leaving you free to celebrate with your guests. Enjoy a stellar gourmet wedding menu with seasonal ingredients and expert wine pairings prepared by Executive Head Chef Gary Jones. You can even take a cellar tour of Le Manoir's 600-bottle collection with the venue's sommelier - ideal for wine lovers.

Aynhoe Park

Aynhoe Park on the border of Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire was built for extravagant entertaining - and it shows. This luxurious 17th Palladian country house is filled with unique art, luxurious British detailing and quirky touches, from stuffed unicorns to sculpture galleries and clusters of disco balls.  Aynhoe Park is also ideal for city brides looking for a countryside pile as it's just 60 minutes from London. 

This unusual wedding venue is available for exclusive hire with a full staff on board. Aynhoe Park can accommodate 150 for a civil ceremony and up to 300 for an evening reception. If you prefer a church wedding ceremony, St Michael's Church next door lends a touch of Baroque grandeur to proceedings. What's more, up to 56 lucky guests can stay overnight in 28 uniquely-decorated bedrooms and suites. 

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