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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Cardigan Castle
Say "I do" at Cardigan Castle. Discover Ceredigion's enchanting wedding venue.
Pilgrims Rest
Unqiue venue with rustic charm & historic soul
Weston Hall Wedding Venue
Weston Hall, Northamptonshire: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
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Brickwall House
Sussex couples: discover Brickwall House, a unique wedding venue.
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Lodge Farm House Wedding Venue
Hertfordshire's Lodge Farm House: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
Aldby Park Wedding Venue
Aldby Park: Exquisite North Yorkshire setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.
Tanfield House Wedding Venue
Yorkshire wedding? Discover unique Tanfield House for your special day.
Gisburne Park Estate Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Lancashire's splendour at Gisburne Park Estate. Discover more.
Dunans Castle
Envision your fairytale Scottish wedding at the enchanting Dunans Castle.
The Welcombe Hotel
Warwickshire weddings: Discover The Welcombe Hotel, a stunning venue for your special day.
Swanton Morley House Wedding Venue
Norfolk's Swanton Morley House & Gardens: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
East Afton Farmhouse - Tapnell Farm Wedding Venue
Say "I do" in rustic Isle of Wight charm. Discover East Afton Farmhouse for your dream wedding.
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The Holford Estate Wedding Venue
Cheshire's Holford Estate: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
Fairyhill Wedding Venue
Exclusive wedding venue, picture perfect setting
Saltmarshe Hall Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in stunning Saltmarshe Hall. Discover more about our exclusive Yorkshire wedding venue.
Cardross Estate
Say "I do" surrounded by Stirlingshire's splendour at Cardross Estate. Discover more.
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Boclair House Hotel
Say "I do" in style at Boclair House Hotel – discover more about our enchanting wedding venue.
Cambo Estate
A stunning, Scottish country estate for your dream wedding close to the beach
Dunedin Country House Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Yorkshire charm at Dunedin Country House. Discover more.
Gildredge Manor
Sussex's Gildredge Manor: a stunning setting for your perfect day. Discover more.
The Lawn Wedding Venue
Lincolnshire's idyllic Lawn: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.
McArthur Manor
Make your wedding unforgettable! McArthur Manor offers exclusive hire, stunning grounds & space for up to 120 guests
Cote How Lakeland Wedding Venue
Cumbria's Cote How: breathtaking lakeside weddings. Discover more.
Regency Hall Wedding Venue
Yorkshire's Regency Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.
Kippilaw House Wedding Venue
Kippilaw House: Exquisite Scottish Borders romance. Discover your dream wedding venue.
Mount Pleasant Hotel Wedding Venue
Worcestershire weddings: Discover Mount Pleasant Hotel's enchanting spaces.
Charlton Hall Wedding Venue
Stunning rural wedding venue
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.