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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The Olde Bell
For couples seeking a historic and idyllic setting for their special day, The Olde Bell in Berkshire offers an unparalleled wedding experience.
Jesmond Dene House Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Tyne & Wear's natural beauty at Jesmond Dene House. Discover more.
Bowhill
Bowhill: majestic Scottish Borders romance. Discover your dream wedding venue.
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Drumlanrig Castle
Celebrate your love in grandeur at Drumlanrig Castle, where we'll turn your wedding dreams into a Highland fairytale.
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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.
Brocton Hall Golf Club Wedding Venue
Staffordshire's Brocton Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.
Browns Covent Garden Wedding Venue
Central London wedding? Discover Browns Covent Garden, a unique venue.
Manor House Country Hotel
Say 'I do' surrounded by Fermanagh's beauty at Manor House Country Hotel. Discover more.
Horsley Lodge Wedding Venue
Derbyshire's Horsley Lodge: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
The Merchant Hall Wedding Venue
Planning a Bristol wedding? Discover the historic charm of The Merchant Hall.
The Walled Garden Wedding Venue
Create unforgettable wedding memories at Beeston Fields, an enchanting walled garden nestled in the heart of Nottinghamshire.
The Winery Burton Wedding Venue
Staffordshire's The Winery Burton: Your perfect vineyard wedding awaits.
Newland Manor Wedding Venue
Celebrate your Wedding at Newland Manor. A Luxury Asian & civil ceremony wedding venue in Chalfont St Giles, with stunning beautiful walled gardens.
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Carberry Tower
Create a day that you'll treasure forever at Carberry Tower, a romantic wedding venue nestled in the stunning East Lothian countryside.
Kinnettles Castle
Say "I do" in fairytale splendour at Kinnettles Castle. Discover more.
Stonor Park Wedding Venue
Enchanting Stonor Park: Oxfordshire's perfect setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.
Dewsall Court Wedding Venue
Enchanting Herefordshire ceremonies await at Dewsall Court. Discover more.
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Oak Farm Hotel Wedding Venue
Staffordshire's Oak Farm Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
Aldwark Manor Estate
Create unforgettable memories at Aldwark Manor Estate, a captivating wedding venue nestled amidst enchanting gardens in North Yorkshire.
Best Western Lamphey Court Hotel
Say 'I do' in breathtaking Pembrokeshire. Discover Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa.
Strawberry Hill House Wedding Venue
Escape to an enchanting Georgian mansion for the wedding of your dreams at Strawberry Hill House.
Winchester House School Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Northamptonshire charm at Winchester House School.
Keythorpe Manor Wedding Venue
Keythorpe Manor offers exquisite surroundings for unforgettable weddings in the heart of Leicestershire.
Devonshire Place Wedding Venue
Leicestershire's Devonshire Place: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.
Wentworth Woodhouse Wedding Venue
For an unforgettable wedding, we offer a breathtaking stately home and grounds in the picturesque South Yorkshire countryside.
Battle Abbey School weddings
Create an unforgettable wedding at Battle Abbey School, a breathtaking East Sussex venue nestled in picturesque grounds.
The Coseners House Wedding Venue
Oxfordshire's Coseners House: a unique, charming setting for your perfect day. Discover more.
Low Gingerfield Wedding Venue
North Yorkshire's Low Gingerfield: a charming, historic place of worship for your perfect wedding.
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.