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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Manor Park Country House
Welcome to Manor Park Country House, your dream wedding venue nestled in the idyllic countryside in Swansea
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Ditton Manor Exclusive Wedding Venue
Exchange vows amidst grandeur at Berkshire's historic idyllic mansion wedding venue
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City of London Freemen's School, Wedding Venue in Surrey
Timeless elegance and exceptional cuisine for your unforgettable wedding
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Bolesworth Estate Weddings
Luxury Cheshire wedding venue with marquee, castle and English gardens.
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The Casa Hotel Wedding Venue
Exchange vows amid the elegant charm of The Casa Hotel, a captivating wedding venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.
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Pittville Pump Room Wedding Venue
Pittville Pump Room offers a bespoke, magical experience in a stunning historic setting. Your dream wedding, our expertise.
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Cheltenham Town Hall Wedding Venue
Cheltenham Town Hall offers a bespoke, magical experience in a stunning historic setting. Your dream wedding, our expertise.
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The Green Cornwall Wedding Venue
The Most Natural Choice for your Perfect Wedding
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Keele Hall Wedding Venue
Keele Hall Weddings: Truly Memorable
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Plas y Bryn Manor, part of Bespoke Wedding Venues
Discover our bespoke and exclusive wedding venues in North Wales, let us create your dream wedding exactly how you want it... perfect. Indoors or out.
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Llechwen Hall Hotel
Countryside Wedding Venue
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Guyers House Wedding Venue
Wiltshire's enchanting Guyers House: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.
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Faenol Fawr Country House
Say "I do" surrounded by Welsh elegance at Faenol Fawr. Discover more.
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Marden Park Mansion Wedding Venue
Marden Park Mansion, a stunning Surrey wedding venue, offers grandeur within historic grandeur for your special day.
National Trust Mompesson, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire
Say "I do" at the stunning Mompesson House in Wiltshire. View pricing, send enquiries and discover this beautiful National Trust venue.
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Houchins Wedding Venue
Houchins, an enchanting contemporary barn in Essex with beautiful listed farmhouse accommodation for the wedding party. Plan your perfect wedding
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Avington Park Wedding Venue
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Avington Park, an idyllic sanctuary for unforgettable wedding memories in the heart of Hampshire.
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Minterne House
Minterne House, a stunning country house nestled in Dorset, offers a romantic and unforgettable setting for your wedding day.
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Plas Dinam
Beautiful, exclusive use country house
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Tyn Dwr Hall Wedding Venue
Escape to the magic of Tŷn Dŵr Hall for an unforgettable wedding celebration.
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Tewkesbury Park Wedding Venue
Planning your dream Gloucestershire wedding? Discover Tewkesbury Park.
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Pennsylvania Castle Wedding Venue
Say "I do" in a fairytale castle. Discover Pennsylvania Castle, Dorset.
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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Wedding Venue
At Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa we offer couples a romantic wedding venue in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
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Mount Ephraim Gardens Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by Kent's breathtaking Mount Ephraim Gardens. Discover your dream wedding venue.
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Fonthill Estate Country Weddings
Enchanting woodland ceremony location, beautiful barn venues and secret marquee setting on the Fonthill Estate in Wiltshire
Bowood Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in style at Bowood, Wiltshire's stunning wedding venue.
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Brooksby Hall Wedding Venue
Escape to Brooksby Hall, an enchanting wedding venue with onsite Church in the heart of Leicestershire
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.