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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Court Garden House Wedding Venue
Step into the picturesque Court Garden House for an unforgettable wedding filled with elegance and charm in the heart of Buckinghamshire.
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The Guildhall Weddings, Guildford
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The Manor House
An idyllic countryside wedding venue in the heart of the Cotswold village of Castle Combe
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Inn on the Lake Weddings, Glenridding
One of the finest wedding venues in the Cumbria
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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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Didsbury House Hotel Wedding Venue
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The Grand Hotel Eastbourne
A stunning Georgian Seaside hotel wedding venue in Eastbourne
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Stansted Park Wedding Venue
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Solton Manor
An exclusive-use estate wedding venue in Kent with licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, gardens and on-site accommodation.
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Rownhams House Wedding Venue
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Highcliffe Castle Wedding Venue
Highcliffe Castle, Wedding venue in Dorset
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Willington Hall Wedding Venue
A stately home set in the beautiful countryside perfect say your I Do's.
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The Italian Villa at Compton Acres
An award-winning Italian-style Villa nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside, surrounded by exquisite gardens.
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Plan your idyllic wedding at Pendrell Hall, a grand country house venue, known for its breathtaking architecture and stunning scenery
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Coworth Park
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Moreteyne Manor
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The Club House at Baden Hall
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
A licensed hotel wedding venue in Maidstone, Kent offering flexible ceremony and reception spaces, gardens and guest accommodation.
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The Old Hall Ely Manor House
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Hawkesyard Estate Wedding Venue
Discover Hawkesyard Estate, a majestic wedding venue in Staffordshire that promises an unforgettable experience for the most special day of your life.
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Dodford Manor Barn Wedding Venue
Dodford Manor is an award-winning exclusive use and no corkage barn wedding venue set within the beautiful rolling Northamptonshire countryside.
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Kirkstall Abbey Wedding Venue
For a memorable wedding day steeped in history, surrounded by beauty, explore Kirkstall Abbey, 12th Century Ruins, a unique for an unforgettable day.
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Kew Palace Wedding Venue
Enchanting Kew Palace: a royal setting for your perfect day.
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Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel hosts memorable weddings with charming venues, fine dining and a blissful spa for couples to unwind.
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Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love in Lancashire's grandeur at Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel, where every detail will enchant for an unforgettable wedding day.
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.