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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Hatton Court Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love in the idyllic setting of Hatton Court Hotel, in the heart of the Cotswolds
Blakelands Country House Wedding Venue
Staffordshire's Blakelands Country House: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
The Celtic Manor Resort Collection
A captivating wedding venue in Newport. Experience an unforgettable day in an enchanting ambiance of timeless elegance and exquisite charm.
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Merley House Wedding Venue
Merley House, Dorset: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
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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.
Delbury Hall Wedding Venue
Remote Countryside Wedding venue
Woodlands Park Hotel Wedding Venue
Discover Woodlands Park Hotel, an exquisite wedding venue nestled in the heart of Surrey's enchanting countryside.
Great Betley Farmhouse
Celebrate your special day in stunning surroundings at Great Betley Farmhouse, a charming Sussex wedding venue nestled amidst picturesque countryside.
Woolverstone Hall Wedding Venue
The perfect backdrop for your special day
Soho House Museum Wedding Venue
Soho House Museum: a unique and elegant setting for your special day.
Goodnestone Park Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by historic beauty at Goodnestone Park, Kent.
Grinkle Park Wedding Venue
Grinkle Park, an Edwardian mansion nestled in North Yorkshire's rolling hills, offers couples their dream wedding in the picturesque countryside.
Dunston Hall Wedding Venue
Discover Dunston Hall, an enchanting Norfolk wedding venue where dreams become reality in a setting of timeless elegance.
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Drenagh
Say 'I do' amidst Drenagh's historic splendour. Discover more about our unique wedding venue.
Millbrook Lodge Hotel
Dreaming of a Down wedding? Discover Millbrook Lodge Hotel.
Horniman Conservatory Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love amidst the beauty of nature at Horniman Conservatory, London's unique historic museum wedding venue.
The Old Swan Hotel Wedding Venue
Yorkshire charm meets timeless elegance at The Old Swan Hotel. Discover your dream wedding.
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Corick House Hotel
Say "I do" in the idyllic splendour of Corick House Hotel. Discover more.
Barnett Hill Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at the historic Barnett Hill Hotel, a charming manor house nestled in the rolling Surrey Hills, where elegance and grandeur
Redhall Estate
Say "I do" surrounded by Antrim's beauty at Redhall Estate. Discover more.
Ardtara Country House
Discover the enchanting Ardtara Country House, an idyllic wedding venue nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of County Londonderry.
The Cedar Country Hotel
Cedar Country Hotel: Your dream Tyrone wedding awaits. Discover more.
Castle Ward
The perfect backdrop to your wedding ceremony
Penmorvah Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
For an unforgettable wedding day amidst the enchanting landscapes of Cornwall.
The Thatcher's Hotel Wedding Venue
Exchange vows in the charming ambiance of The Thatcher's Hotel, nestled amidst the picturesque Surrey countryside.
Hitchin Priory Ltd Wedding Venue
Hitchin Priory: historic grandeur for your perfect Hertfordshire wedding.
The Montagu Arms Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day in style at the historic Montagu Arms Hotel, a charming venue nestled in the picturesque Hampshire 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.