Old Bridge Wedding Venue
A picturesque rural marquee venue, where classic charm meets modern comforts in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside
A lot of freedom to plan their day just how they want it
Very friendly hosts to keep everything working in the background
Caterers and entertainment of your choice
No hidden extras. No corkage. No VAT
Close adjacent car parking, all level access, proper loos and all disabled friendly
Beautiful marquee right in the garden, bell tents adjacent
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: £ - ££
Typical Price: £5,850
Price Range: £5,350 - £6,700
We do not offer packages as we want to allow you to plan your day how you'd like it. We are happy to advise and recommend, but ultimately the choice lies with you. There are no hidden costs.
Hire Price Range: £5,350 - £6,700
Per Person Price Range: £40 - £140
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 200
Guest Capacity (min/max): 25 / 200
Guests for sit down meal: 25 - 200
Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation Capacity: 10
About Old Bridge
Old Bridge house is a beautiful backdrop for the most memorable day of your life! As a venue for your wedding, Old Bridge offers you all the elements you need to create your bespoke day as you have always imagined. We are licensed for ceremonies. Our marquee is fully lined and can seat up to 200 guests. A great space for your wedding breakfast and reception. Weddings take place at Old Bridge, and we are happy to hold weddings with registrars or celebrants.
The front lawn and grounds are perfect for canapés and arrival drinks, garden games or even a bouncy castle or an ice-cream cart! Our spacious marquee is fully lined and carpeted, ready for you to transform it with your own ideas and inspiration. You have the freedom to arrange your preferred food, drink and entertainment exactly as you wish and an added bonus – we don’t charge corkage and there is no VAT. We do not want to manage or organise your wedding, but we are here to help, advise and to assist you in any way we can.
Our spacious single span marquee (30m x 12m) is fully lined in ivory, carpeted with a quality neutral coloured carpet, and can comfortably seat up to 200 guests on round tables. The marquee is also equipped with heating and dimmable lighting and a dance floor. At the far end, there is a separate and discreet catering area with power and water for your caterers. All tables and lime-wash Chiavari chairs with ivory cushions are also provided. You have exclusive access from the day before your event right through until the day after. The bride and groom will have access to a large, ensuite bedroom in the house to give you the opportunity to freshen up or take a moment to relax during your day.
Old Bridge is available to book for marriage ceremonies and for wedding receptions, events and special occasions from May through to September. Please feel free to contact us to arrange a visit and explore our venue and facilities.
Old Bridge also offers the use of five eco-friendly, off-grid Bell Tents to accommodate you and your guests, and make a real weekend of your celebrations.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Venue Setting
Countryside
Town
Woodland
Village
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Bespoke weddings
Good Disabled Access
Dog friendly
Venue Type
Exclusive use
Country House
Manor House
Land For Hire
Unique & Unusual
Intimate Venue
Dry Hire Available
Outdoor / Garden
Weekend Hire
Catering Options
Outside Caterers Permitted
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Buffet
No Corkage
Contact & Location
Old Bridge
Old Bridge, South Petherton, TA13 5JE, Bristol and Somerset, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes - we never book back to back events and only ever one per week. You have access the day before to bring your own decor and anything else you wish, and the day after to take down and clear away. We very much want you to feel you can make it really how you want.
Yes we are. Our beautiful Ceremony Room in the house can sit a max. of 75, or we can be outside where numbers are of course unlimited.
Yes, it works very well - very informal, but with the bride able to make a special arrival to meet her groom and everyone gets a good view.
No, we do not charge corkage. You are welcome to bring your own table wine for the meal, and even your own welcome drinks if you wish. If you don't want the hassle, Mark, our barman, will be happy to discuss how he can help and of course he will run the bar in the evening as the party gets going.
You are welcome to choose whoever you wish to arrange and serve your food. Depending on what you decide to do, we can of course recommend suppliers who we know and trust, but it's entirely up to you.
You are welcome here the day before to set up and the day after to take down
Our Premises License requires alcohol sales and music have to finish at midnight.
Your band/disco need to be sensible. We do not have any sound limiting system in place, but we measure and monitor noise level and manage it directly with the band or disco. We normally find them very cooperative and rarely have any problems
Sorry, sadly no fireworks as we are very rural, so standing crops and livestock and other animals are too much of a risk, but sparklers are welcome!
Yes, of course - the more natural and biodegradable the better. Foil confetti guns and balloons with foil are less welcome as it never goes away!
Yes, but high candelabra with open candles in the marquee are not a good idea. Tea lights and church candles are fine, even better when in some sort of glass container.
We do not offer accommodation, apart from camping, but there is an ensuite bedroom in the house available as some private space for the bride and groom during the day and evening.
No, but there are plenty of local options. Let us know if you need places to put people up.
Yes, there are plenty of local options. Let us know if you need places to put people up.
Personal Message
Ariane Blake
Manager
Old Bridge is a family run marquee wedding venue set in the grounds of a beautiful Elizabethan house. Our aim is for you to have the day you've always imagined and try to say Yes! to all requests. So if you like a relaxed approach and the idea of a coffee around the kitchen table to discuss the venue, then please get in touch.
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