Many newly engaged couples are starting to search for their dream wedding venue. However, planning a wedding can be overwhelming so we are here to help! Here, we have a selection of stunning wedding venues in Oxfordshire for those couples planning a wedding in the area.
Milton Hill House
Milton Hill House is a charming Georgian Mansion House, beautifully set in 22 tranquil acres of peaceful parkland. Having recently completed a multi-million refurbishment Milton Hill House is ideal for a lavish wedding celebration. Milton Hill House will only cater for one wedding on any given day ensuring you have their undivided attention. You have the option of an outdoor wedding under a beautiful pergola in the stunning landscaped Italian gardens, with a pond and fountain creating an idyllic backdrop to your vows.
On the other hand, there are several beautiful spaces in the manor house. The beautiful Library features stunning oak panelling and a unique grand fireplace. Or the Oak Room, with its whitewashed walls and tall ceilings, creates an elegant backdrop for your ceremony. The Lilac Room, with lovely large windows overlooking the Italian garden, offers a bright and airy space for your ceremony. With high ceilings and stunning chandeliers, the Wisteria Suite also offers a gorgeous space for your ceremony. So, celebrate your marriage at Milton Hill House and make your Oxfordshire wedding a truly unforgettable experience.
Love the look of this venue?
The Tythe Barn
The Tythe Barn is a stunning 14th Century barn nestled in a beautiful, rural setting. This gorgeous venue provides you with a blank canvas upon which you can create the wedding day of your dreams. There are a choice of spaces, including an outdoor ceremony, where a pretty garden path creates a spectacular aisle underneath the wisteria-clad pergola. Or, you can marry indoors in one of the two beautifully restored barns. The main barn is full of character and features huge barn doors draped in fairy lights which make an incredible backdrop for your ceremony.
There is the Nook, a luxurious barn exclusively reserved for the bride and her bridesmaids to get ready in. Also, The Bridal Suite is a charming Shepherd's Hut with a wood-burner and ensuite! This family-run business is well known for it's faultless attention to detail and is loved by couples for its flexibility and relaxed atmosphere. So, with an experienced, dedicated team there to help you every step of the way, the Tythe Barn is the perfect location for an Oxfordshire wedding.
Intrigued by the gorgeous, Tythe Barn?
voco™ Oxford Thames
voco™ Oxford Thames seamlessly blends medieval character and modern charm to create a breathtaking backdrop for your Oxfordshire wedding. As you approach the hotel, the sweeping tree-lined driveway opens up to reveal the beautiful Cotswolds stone buildings, which surround the medieval barns and the grade II listed, 15th Century manor house. Nestled within 30 acres of grounds, this charming hotel sits on the bank of the River Thames, providing an idyllic setting for your wedding day.
This gorgeous venue boasts an enchanting riverside gazebo, licensed for outdoor ceremonies, whilst the ornate Saint John’s College Barge and quaint walled garden, provide the perfect backdrop for endless photo opportunities. From the characterful Little Barn and the modern Oxford Suite, overlooking the meadows, to the bright and spacious Conservatory, and the River Room, with views of the perfectly manicured lawns and the River Thames, there are many fantastic spaces for your Oxfordshire wedding.
Want to learn more about weddings at voco™ Oxford Thames?
Ardington House
Ardington House is a beautiful Georgian building with 30 acres of gardens and a private lake all offered to you on an exclusive use basis. At Ardington House you find a mixture of elegance, warmth, and style. Ardington House is able to offer a unique setting for civil ceremonies, at an island temple situated in the middle of a river that winds its way through the parkland. Against the backdrop of the house and a riverbank lined with weeping willows, the Island Temple makes a perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony. For indoor civil ceremonies, the Imperial Hall provides a grand and yet intimate setting, complete with a double staircase, large Georgian windows, and glass chandelier.
The House and formal gardens are an ideal setting for welcome drinks, canapés, garden games, and photographs, while a riverside garden marquee, with uninterrupted views up to the downs, makes the perfect setting for your wedding breakfast and party. A dedicated event manager will be on hand to offer help and advice with the planning and to ensure you have an unforgettable Oxfordshire wedding.
Falling in love with Ardington House?
Kirtlington Park
Kirtlington Park is a breathtaking, 18th-century Palladian mansion set in idyllic parkland, gloriously designed by Capability Brown. A private home, this beautiful country house offers exclusivity for you and your guests. The fabulous State Rooms, grounds, and gardens make the perfect setting for an Oxfordshire wedding. For example, the stylish Saloon features famous paintings as well as doors to the striking garden terrace, which has far-reaching views to the Chiltern Hills. Other spaces to get married in include the charming Drawing Room and unique Monkey Room.
Kirtlington Park’s friendly, dedicated team pride themselves in offering a bespoke service and attention to detail. With a spacious Bridal Suite, stunning function rooms, and first-class catering, Kirtlington Park is one of the finest country house wedding venues in Oxfordshire. So, your Oxfordshire wedding day here will be everything you’ve dreamed of and more.
Is Kirtlington Park everything you'd dreamed of?
Oxford Town Hall
Oxford Town Hall is a stunning historic building in the heart of iconic Oxford. Steeped in history, it was opened by King Edward VII in 1897, who declared Oxford Town Hall to be ‘the finest rooms of its kind in the Kingdom’. Its remarkable grandeur and elegance have been expertly maintained for over 120 years, providing the perfect backdrop for your wedding. From the magnificent Mall to the intimate Court Room, there are several ceremony spaces to suit your perfect wedding.
Oxford Town Hall prides itself on presentation, service, and quality. That is why they only have one wedding ceremony in the venue at any one time. So, they can ensure your Oxfordshire wedding will be tailored to meet your needs.
Want to learn more about weddings here?
The Cosener’s House
The Cosener’s House is a hidden gem, a 19th-century house nestled in a picturesque Thames-side location with private, idyllic gardens. This intimate venue has several traditional rooms in which to hold your wedding ceremony. For example, the recently refurbished Orchard Suite has a simply beautiful view, overlooking the private lawns and the River Thames. From the stable block and the lion's gate, Cosener’s House also provides the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos.
Cosener’s House also prides itself on attention to detail and will ensure those personal touches to make your wedding day a day to remember. An experienced wedding planner will be with you every step of the way to inspire and assist in the creation of your dream Oxfordshire wedding.
Love the sound of a wedding here?
Kingston Bagpuize House & Gardens
Kingston Bagpuize House & Gardens is a beautiful stately home and its grounds boasts a stunning marquee, lush gardens, a lake, and 10 acres of woodland for your Oxfordshire wedding day. The perfect backdrop for your wedding photos! Kingston Bagpuize House has several options for ceremonies on site. For an outdoor wedding, you could have your ceremony on the front lawn, with the House as your backdrop and the avenue of Wellingtonias on either side. You can also host your ceremony under the Pavillion in the Woodland Garden surrounded by incredible foliage and greenery. Or for an indoor wedding, the spectacular Drawing Room is perfect.
This wedding venue offers couples the best of both worlds. This spectacular venue looks sensational inside and out that also benefits from a marquee for dinner and evening entertainment. Kingston Bagpuize House’s experienced team will be able to integrate individuality and unique elements that make your Oxfordshire wedding day tailored just for you.
Want to tie the knot at this venue?
Old Luxters Barn
Set in the heart of Oxfordshire, Old Luxters is a stunning barn wedding venue for a truly memorable occasion. Situated in the award-winning Chiltern Valley Winery, this 17th-century barn and gardens is an incredible setting for an Oxfordshire wedding. The lovely converted barn has a charming rustic appeal, with all modern conveniences discreetly to hand. The beautiful orchard to the left of the barn also makes an ideal space for a marquee or even a yurt, creating a lovely outdoor space.
After your ceremony, Old Luxters offers reception drinks in the courtyard, or gardens accompanied by mouth-watering canapés. There is also a range of deliciously different menu options to suit all tastes, or the team will work with you to personalize your menu and day! Old Luxters has a personal wedding planner who will work with you to create the Oxfordshire wedding of your dreams.
Isn't this venue gorgeous?
Minster Mill
Set in 65 magical acres on the banks of the River Windrush, Minster Mill is a historic and enchanting place for an Oxfordshire wedding. Minster Mill is picturesquely surrounded by romantic riverside gardens, stunning wildflower meadows, and peaceful woodland. Here, an outdoor ceremony can take place in the idyllic Garden Temple. On the other hand, the Malthouse or the Barn are both beautiful traditional Cotswold stone buildings. These settings create a timeless atmosphere in this unique rural setting, forming a perfect backdrop for your wedding celebrations.
Also, Minster Mill has superb fresh local food and outstanding service. Your three or five-course wedding breakfast will be hosted in The Malthouse, followed by music and drinks with the option of an evening buffet. Surrounded by an enchanting rural location, Minster Mill offers the ultimate Oxfordshire wedding experience.
Love the sound of a wedding at Minster Mill?
The Crazy Bear Hotel
The Crazy Bear Hotel is a unique Oxfordshire wedding venue nestled within eighty acres of working farmland. Dramatic interiors and characterful gardens create an exclusive area for your civil ceremony, wedding breakfast, and evening reception - also providing a stunning backdrop for your photographs. The Crazy Bear understands that each wedding is unique, so they encourage you to customise their spaces to suit your personalities and themes.
Whether you are looking to have an intimate or lavish wedding, there are several wedding spaces available. The light-filled Glasshouse exudes celebration, featuring a private cocktail bar, Moroccan lounge, marquee lounge, elevated DJ booth, and dance floor. The Glasshouse is also fantastically versatile, opening onto a heated patio with fire pit, private terrace and lawned garden, croquet lawn, chess set, and woodland copse. There is also the romantic Oak Room, with rich oak walls and parquet floor, padded silk ceiling, and feature fireplace, creating a dramatic, unforgettable space for your Oxfordshire wedding.
Want to find out more?
Worton Hall
Sympathetically rebuilt in 2014, Worton Hall is an old grain store barn nestled within 400 acres of farm estate. A barn with a difference, the unique Worton Hall is a contemporary venue peppered with traditional features. There are medieval chandeliers, arrow-slit windows, double-height barn doors, whitewashed walls, and a York flagstone floor. These exist alongside the latest LED lighting and sound system, creating a modern venue which also boasts plenty of character.
With three open-plan function spaces, The Main Hall, Hayloft Gallery, and Cresswell Bar, Worton Hall provides a flexible and exclusive use venue. Or, there is an outdoor location of a wooden pagoda in a romantic Cotswold garden setting with views over the weeping willow tree pond. Licensed to host both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies and with cottage accommodation on-site and flexible catering options, Worton Hall offers the perfect, complete package for an Oxfordshire wedding.
Intrigued by Worton Hall?
The Crown & Thistle
The Crown & Thistle is a Grade II listed coaching inn, steeped in history dating back to 1605. Based in Abingdon, this venue oozes intimacy and romance and is only a stone's throw from the major transport links of Didcot and Oxford. After a £1.8m restoration, this homely and delightfully eclectic venue is perfect for both intimate and informal weddings. It comprises three individual buildings clustered around a cobbled courtyard, framed by 200-year-old wisteria.
Many of the buildings’ original features, such as timber beams, open brickwork, and unique window frames that aren’t square, remain throughout the restaurant, extensive bar area, elegant function rooms, and 18 boutique-style bedrooms. The Crown & Thistle team are dedicated to creating a day that’s as individual as you are, which tells your story and embraces every guest. So, this character-filled venue is perfect for a unique, Oxfordshire wedding.
Want a romantic wedding day here?
Hawkwell House Hotel
Set in the silhouette of Oxford's dreaming spires, Hawkwell House Hotel provides total tranquillity near the Thames. Hawkwell House Hotel is a truly enchanting wedding venue. With a long history of making fairy-tales a reality, the hotel is a dream-like venue, boasting two magnificent 19th-century manor houses nestled away in three acres of secluded, beautiful gardens. So, there are a variety of incredibly picturesque backdrops for photos. Hawkwell House offers a unique outdoor setting, an intimate Summer House. There are also four wonderful banqueting suites ideal for any and all styles of weddings.
Also, for your wedding breakfast, there is a fantastic selection of menu options, demonstrating the modern European cuisine for which Hawkwell House has been known locally for many years. Hawkwell House Hotel offers totally bespoke and tailor-made experiences as well as a range of inclusive packages that include everything needed for an amazing day. Also, whatever you choose, a dedicated wedding coordinator will be on hand every step of the way to create your dream Oxfordshire wedding.
Love the sound of Hawkwell House Hotel?
The Copse Weddings
The Copse is a stunning country house and secluded gardens which offer exclusive use of the 22-acre property to host your Oxfordshire wedding for up to three days! Here you can have a wedding ceremony with as much or as little help from the team as you need. Peaceful, secluded, surrounded by nature, The Copse Country House is the choice for your dream occasion.
From large receptions outside in the beautiful gardens and wildflower meadows, to smaller more intimate ceremonies in the house, everything is possible. In the spring right through to autumn, The Copse garden comes to life and the garden Pavilion overlooking the pond is open to guests. There is also a covered courtyard garden for ceremonies and the barn for dancing. Situated in An Area of Outstanding Beauty, high in the Chiltern Hills, this venue is the perfect setting for an Oxfordshire wedding.
Impressed by The Copse?