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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Valentines Mansion & Gardens Wedding Venue
Discover affordable elegance at Valentines Mansion – the perfect Essex venue for your special day
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Stockton House - Apley Estate
For an unforgettable country wedding, Stockton House, an award winning venue, offers a stunning setting with exquisite gardens and elegant interiors.
Widbrook Grange Hotel Wedding Venue
Discover Widbrook Grange Hotel, an idyllic farmhouse wedding venue in the heart of the Cotswolds, where your dreams become an unforgettable reality.
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Weston Manor Hotel
Affordable Luxury Hotel Wedding Venue in The Heart of Oxfordshire
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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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Monks Barn at Ashridge Estate
Historic, Renovated Barn Wedding Venue on the Iconic Ashridge Estate
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Cain Manor Wedding Venue
Exclusive Use Barn-Style Wedding Venue in Surrey
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The Wood Norton Hotel Wedding Venue
Sitting on the edge of the Cotswolds our Countryside Manor House Hotel & Barn Wedding Venue in Evesham awaits you!
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Sutton Bonington Hall
Historic Queen Anne Country House Wedding Venue with Gorgeous Gardens in Leicestershire.
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Holne Park House Wedding Venue
Make your Devon wedding unforgettable in 90 acres of gardens & woodlands at Holne Park House
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Hotel Du Vin Tunbridge Wells Hotel Wedding Venue
Plan your perfect wedding day at the idyllic Hotel Du Vin Tunbridge Wells, offering stunning gardens and exquisite cuisine in the heart of Kent.
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Brockwell Hall
Plan your dream wedding at the historic Brockwell Hall, a wedding venue nestled in Brockwell Park
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Winton Castle Estate, Wedding Venue in East Lothian
Tie the knot in regal splendour at Winton Castle Estate, an exclusive Scottish castle wedding venue nestled amidst rolling countryside.
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Trunkwell House Hotel
Experience an enchanting wedding day at Trunkwell House Hotel, a splendid Berkshire venue surrounded by picturesque gardens.
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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel
Boutique Hotel situated in the Oxfordshire village of Iffley
Stubton Hall, Wedding Venue in Lincolnshire
Stubton Hall is an elegant, 19th-century country house located just outside Newark, Nottinghamshire, close to the Lincolnshire border
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Stock Farm Wedding Barn
Create your perfect wedding day at Stock Farm Wedding Barn, a charming rustic venue set in the picturesque Greater Manchester countryside.
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South Farm Wedding Venue
Bursting with romantic charm South Farm is a stunning barn wedding venue with gardens, sustainable options & homegrown food on the Cambs/Herts border
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Sopwell House Wedding Venue
Discover our Georgian Country House Hotel Wedding Venue nestled in stunning grounds, just outside London!
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Plas Maenan
Say 'I do' surrounded by breathtaking beauty at Plas Maenan. Discover your dream Wrexham wedding venue.
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Dalston Hall
Dalston Hall is an exclusive use beautiful Grade II* listed historical building in Cumbria licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
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Greenlands at Henley Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at Greenlands, a picturesque riverside wedding venue with stunning gardens sure to create an enchanting setting.
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Ardington House
Ardington House, Oxfordshire’s enchanting Georgian manor, is the perfect wedding venue, with Marquee, lush gardens, a stunning island & a serene lake.
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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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Stourport Manor Hotel
A peaceful Victorian Manor House, set on the edge of Stourport-on-Severn
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Wortley Hall Wedding Venue
Discover a breathtaking setting for your special day at Wortley Hall, the exquisite wedding venue nestled in the heart of South Yorkshire.
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Kingston Bagpuize House & Gardens Wedding Venue
Stunning venue located in the heart of Oxfordshire
Kirtlington Park
Stunning 18th Century Stately Home Wedding Venue in the Oxfordshire 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.