Country House and Stately Home Wedding Venues
The UK is full of beautiful country house and stately home wedding venues that are perfect for a fairytale wedding! From ceremonies in the orangery to receptions in the ballroom, country house weddings are elegant and romantic. See some of the country's best stately homes here...
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Mulberry House
Manor house wedding and events venue Mulberry House in High Ongar, set within 22 acres of landscaped grounds.
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Plas Dinas Country House
For a grand, unforgettable wedding, Plas Dinas Country House offers a charming setting with picturesque views.
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Best Western Moore Place Hotel
A beautiful hotel wedding venue in Aspley Guise
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Different Drummer Hotel Wedding Venue
Buckinghamshire's Different Drummer Hotel: unique ceremonies, unforgettable receptions.
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Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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Hargate Hall Wedding Venue, Derbyshire.
DIY wedding venue with accommodation
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Best Western Orton Hall Hotel
Celebrate your special day in the historic Orton Hall Hotel & Spa, a charming Cambridgeshire countryside wedding venue.
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Chigwell Hall
Versatile wedding venue Chigwell Hall in Essex with manor house rooms and marquee spaces for small to large celebrations.
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Wakehurst Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by Wakehurst's breathtaking beauty. Discover more.
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Victoria Hall Weddings, Saltaire
West Yorkshire wedding venue
Knepp Castle Wedding Venue
Our wedding venue sits in the heart of our rewilding project, overlooking Springwood Pond. A wild, romantic setting surrounded by wildlife.
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The Old Vicarage Christchurch
Dorset's Old Vicarage: enchanting weddings in a beautiful country house setting. Discover more.
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The Old Vicarage, Elkesley
For a timeless wedding amidst character and charm, setting a picturesque scene, with an outside pergola and 3 Hat Tipi
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Ingatestone Hall
Historic Tudor house venue Ingatestone Hall in Essex with civil ceremony licence and flexible event spaces.
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Baddow Park
Country house wedding venue Baddow Park House in Essex with exclusive use and flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.
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Careys Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Victorian Manor House Wedding venue in the New Forest
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Addington Palace Wedding Venue
Addington Palace: Create unforgettable wedding memories in a stunning historical palace nestled in South London.
The Cedar Country Hotel
Omagh’s The Cedar Country Hotel, a forest-site hotel and restaurant venue hosting weddings for up to 100 guests.
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Frensham Hall
Experience the grandeur of a historic country estate at Frensham Hall, an exquisite wedding venue in the heart of Surrey, UK.
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The Castle Bude Wedding Venue
Unveil a fairy-tale wedding amidst the captivating coastal charm of The Castle Bude in Cornwall.
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Pencarrow Wedding Venue
From large formal weddings to intimate affairs, we're dedicated to making your dreams a reality.
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Fanhams Hall
Discover a luxurious haven, where dreams of an unforgettable wedding come to life.
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The Old Vicarage Boutique Wedding Venue
Discover Nottinghamshire's award-winning boutique venue for your exclusive wedding.
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The Mansion House Wedding Venue
Bristol & Somerset couples: discover the Mansion House's unique wedding magic.
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Goldney House (University of Bristol) Wedding Venue
Goldney House, a refined wedding venue in Bristol, invites you to imagine your celebration amidst its historic grandeur.
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Ettington Park Hotel Wedding Venue
Discover Ettington Park Hotel, a luxurious Cotswold venue where your wedding dreams will become enchanting reality.
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Beggars Reach Hotel
Boutique weddings with breathtaking coastal views!
For couples who want to enjoy a touch of luxury and glamour on their wedding day, you can't go wrong with an elegant country house wedding venue! Every country house wedding venue is unique and they often come in a range of sizes and architectural styles. From Palladian Mansions to Georgian Manor Houses and Stately Homes dating back to the Tudor times, whatever style suits your personality or wedding style, you are sure to find the perfect wedding venue on Guides for Brides.
What do couples love about country houses and stately home wedding venues?
Country houses and stately homes have stunning spaces for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. Couples love the sheer choice of event spaces available to them as many of these venues are hired exclusively for one wedding per day, or even for the whole weekend. 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 may be the ideal wedding venue for you.
Some venues will have accommodation on site (usually with beautiful decor such as roll-top baths and four-poster beds!), which many couples love as it means they can party to their hearts content before resting their heads in a luxurious bedroom. Other venues may have smaller hotels or B&Bs in the grounds, which are ideal for extended family or wedding party members. In general, hiring a this style of venue means that you'll have the bonus of a stunning bridal suite and accommodation for immediately family or the bridal party on site.
The setting of country houses & stately homes also makes them gorgeous options for your wedding photography. Many 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.
Being out in the countryside not only means that you'll have stunning wedding photos, but also privacy for your wedding day. The serene surroundings and countryside views make your wedding a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Country House & Stately Home wedding venues are perfect for you if:
- You've always wanted a fairy tale wedding day
- You want an outdoor element to your wedding reception
- Light and airy spaces appeal to you
- You want a variety of beautiful backdrops for your wedding photos
- You need a small amount of luxury accommodation for your wedding party
Country House & Stately Home Wedding Venues FAQ's
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! You don’t always need to have an A-list budget to get your own country house 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. Winter weddings work perfectly for stately homes too, as they often have large fireplaces and cozy wood-panelled rooms.
Many country house wedding venues will offer you venue hire on an exclusive use basis. 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 truly luxury getaway for guests with catering staff on hand, then this could be the perfect wedding weekend for you.
Country houses come with plenty of original features, such as sparkling chandeliers, sweeping staircases and romantic statues. Play up the drama of your surroundings with an equally glamorous wedding dress! Long trains, cathedral-length veils and ballgown skirts look right at home in the ballrooms and art galleries of a manor. Vintage details and classic fabrics like lace are perfect too, as they're reminiscent of English socialites.