Country House & 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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Gilbert White Wedding Venue
Beautiful 16th Century Barn in Hampshire
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Welbeck Manor Hotel and Golf
Say 'I do' surrounded by Devon's beauty at Welbeck Manor. Discover more.
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The Fennes Estate Wedding Venue
Timeless, romantic and elegant weddings in a gorgeous manor amidst 100 acres of picture grounds
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Parklands Quendon Hall Wedding Venue
17th century Georgian Manor house in 100 acre Deer Park and picture perfect grounds
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Elaine
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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Warwick House Wedding Venue
Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
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Woodlands Lodge Country House Hotel
Escape to Woodlands Lodge Country House Hotel, Hampshires magical countryside retreat for an unforgettable wedding celebration amidst stunning scenery
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Swynford Manor Wedding Venue
Exclusive use Manor House Wedding Venue in Cambridgeshire
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Ballyscullion Park
Family run, exclusive use, luxury Marquee wedding venue in Co. Derry / L'Derry
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Hillmount House
Hillmount House is home to bespoke weddings and events. Create your dream wedding at our Georgian house, barns and sea-view gardens.
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Gracehall
For a flawless wedding in charming County Armagh, Gracehall is your idyllic venue, promising an unforgettable experience in a picturesque countryside
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Kelham House Country Manor – Exclusive use Wedding Venue
Dreamy Country Manor House Hotel Wedding, surrounded by woodland, available exclusively for your wedding day.
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Cockliffe Country House – Exclusive use Wedding Venue
Beautiful countryside hotel wedding venue just outside the City of Nottingham, available for your wedding day exclusively!
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Colshaw Hall Wedding Venue
Luxury, Exclusive-Use Country Hall Wedding Venue set in the heart of Cheshire. A gem of a venue!
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Merrydale Manor Wedding Venue
For a Cheshire wedding venue that combines heritage, elegance, and bespoke service, discover Merrydale Manor.
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Chapel House Estate
Discover the magic of Chapel House Estate—where your Kent wedding is transformed into an unforgettable, elegant celebration amidst stunning gardens.
New Place Wedding Venue
Create your dream wedding day in the breathtaking surroundings of New Place Hotel, an enchanting wedding venue nestled in Hampshire.
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Hampton Court Palace Weddings
Historic Royal Palace - Available for your Wedding
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Hopton Court Wedding Venue
Hopton Court: Shropshire's idyllic setting for your perfect wedding. Discover more.
Howsham Hall an Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
Discover the grandeur of Howsham Hall, an opulent wedding venue nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire.
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The Mansion an Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
Discover The Mansion's opulent charm as the perfect setting for your unforgettable wedding celebration in the heart of West Yorkshire.
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Best Western Valley Hotel Wedding Venue
Create your perfect wedding day at Best Western Valley Hotel, a stunning hotel wedding venue with picturesque scenery and exceptional service.
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Broome Park Wedding Venue
Stunning and Historic Mansion House Hotel Wedding Venue set in the Rolling Countryside of the Kent Downs.
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The Manor Elstree Wedding Venue
Hertfordshire's Manor Elstree: Marquee & five licensed ceremony rooms -Your dream manor house wedding awaits.
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Chicheley Hall Wedding Venue
Escape to the grandeur of Chicheley Hall, an exquisite country house wedding venue in the picturesque Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire.
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Lumley Castle Hotel Wedding Venue
Step into the grandeur of Lumley Castle Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day, where history intertwines with modern elegance.
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
Exchange vows in style at Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel, a stunning wedding venue nestled in picturesque Gloucestershire.
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Hall Garth Hotel Wedding Venue
Your dream wedding awaits at Hall Garth Hotel, where elegance and charm meet amidst the picturesque Durham countryside.
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.