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William Cecil Hotel Wedding Venue

Intimate Wedding Packages Available

Lincolnshire, Stamford

£5,500 - £16,000

120 guests

65 reviews

Complimentary bridal suite for the night of your wedding

Licensed for outdoor ceremonies in our Garden Pavilion

26 bedrooms and two AA rosettes for exceptional cuisine

Complimentary taster evening ahead of your big day

A dedicated Wedding & Events Manager to help plan your day

Hotel of the Year 2023 - Destination Lincolnshire Awards

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: £ - ££

Typical Price: £6,500

Price Range: £5,500 - £16,000

Ask for more details about our intimate wedding package. Exclusively available for 30 to 50 guests.

Hire Price Range: £500 - £4,500

Per Person Price Range: £45 - £150

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 120

Guest Capacity (min/max): 30 / 120

Guests for sit down meal: 30 - 120

Accommodation

Accommodation Rooms: 26

About William Cecil Hotel

We believe in a truly unique experience for each of our couples, whatever the style or size of day you’re planning. Situated in Stamford, Lincolnshire, The William Cecil is a charming estate for weddings, engagements, and other joyous events. If you've imagined a luxury honeymoon suite or a stunning private garden with quintessentially English surroundings, then The William Cecil is your ideal choice.

Facilities and Capacity

The William Cecil offers a licensed venue for indoor and outdoor ceremonies. Each location is complete with its own character for that perfect place to say “I do”. The establishment also provides several areas for a spectacular breakfast for you and up to 120 of your beloved friends and family members from our Burghley Suite to our Garden Marquee.

Services Offered

The William Cecil's team is happy to work with you to create your perfect wedding day. From your first visit to the hotel to your last dance, their professional staff will tend to your every need and get to know you and your plans just as well as you do. These meticulous coordinators will find out precisely what you're looking for and put together a personal package and quote. The team also welcomes all four-legged pooches, big or small, so you don't have to leave them at home on your special day. Whether your pet is an honoured guest or given an essential role in the wedding party, having your furry friend by your side is always a great idea. Your beloved pooch can also relax in a dog-friendly suite and enjoy its very own meal during your wedding breakfast.

Cuisine

The chefs at The William Cecil pride themselves on tailoring each wedding to your bespoke needs, including your cuisine needs. They want you and your guests to be hit with the 'wow' factor and enjoy the wonderful ambience of the hotel while sampling some of their two AA Rosette award-winning dishes. For more information, their dedicated team will be delighted to assist you.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside

Town

Venue Type

Boutique hotel

Small Hotel

Pubs, Bars & Restaurants

Intimate Venue

Outdoor / Garden

Historic

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Honeymoon suite

Orangery Or Marquee

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Inhouse Toastmaster

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Dog friendly

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Vegan

Special Guides for Brides Offers

NEW YEAR'S EVE £12,2025 Get married on New Year's Eve and see in the new year in style.

Instructions

Based on 60 day guests and 80 evening guests - £12,2025 A wedding ceremony in our Exeter suite 2 x Mimosa per person on arrival 3 x canapes per person A three course wedding breakfast served in the Burghley room followed by tea & coffee in Exeter Chilled bottles of still and sparkling water for the tables Half a bottle of house wine during the wedding breakfast A glass of prosecco to toast the speeches An evening reception in the Burghley suite BBQ pulled pork rolls, Caesar salad, French fries served at 10pm A glass of prosecco to toast the bells at midnight DJ from 7.30pm – 1am Extended bar opening to 1am Honeymoon suite for the night of your wedding A bottle of champagne in the honeymoon suite Gold chairs, tables, white linen & napkins, crockery, cutlery Silver cake stand & knife Dedicated wedding coordinator to assist with planning and an on the day operations team Full bar facilities and waiting staff Preferential bedroom rates for your guests Hot group buffet breakfast the following morning with your nearest and dearest

Terms and conditions

T&Cs apply, please contact us for more information

AN INTIMATE WEDDING FOR £5950 Looking for an intimate wedding with your closest family and friends, no problem. Ideal for 30 to 50 guests.

Instructions

A ceremony in our Exeter suite Based on a minimum of 30 day guests 2 x glasses of prosecco per person on arrival 3 x canapes per person A three course wedding breakfast in our Burghley or Exeter Chilled bottles of still and sparkling water for the tables Half a bottle of wine per person during the wedding breakfast A glass of prosecco to toast Tea and coffee to finish A cheeseboard served with your after dinner drinks – 3 x cheeses (blue, cheddar, brie), fruits and chutneys A bottle of champagne in the honeymoon suite Gold chairs, tables, white linen & napkins, crockery, cutlery Silver cake stand & knife Dedicated wedding coordinator to assist with planning and an on the day operations team Full bar facilities and waiting staff Preferential bedroom rates for your guests Breakfast the following morning with your nearest and dearest

Terms and conditions

T&Cs apply, please contact us for more information

Contact & Location

William Cecil Hotel

St Martins, Stamford, PE9 2LJ, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

FAQs

We can offer exclusive use. Get in touch to find out more.

Yes, we have three licensed ceremony rooms. The Exeter Room for up to 60 guests, The Burghley Room for up to 120 guests, and our gorgeous outdoor Garden Pavilion for up to 120 guests.

Yes, you can say 'I Do' in our Garden Pavilion with up to 120 guests. But don't worry... an indoor ceremony room will be set up too, just in case.

We do not offer corkage on any alcoholic or soft drinks but we do have a huge range of wines available on our wine list so we are sure you will find something you love.

Sadly not, all catering must be provided by us with the exception only of the wedding cake. We have a selection of wedding breakfast menus and lots of evening options too.

Access will be from 10am on the morning of the wedding.

The last song must finish at 11.45pm and the party must end at midnight.

Live bands can play until 11pm.

No

Yes, biodegradable and thrown outside only.

Yes

There is a complimentary honeymoon suite for all of our couples on the night of the wedding.

We have 27 bedrooms, including the honeymoon suite.

Stamford has many hotels and B&Bs for your guests to stay in if required.

Customer Reviews

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From The Team

Amy

Wedding & Event Manager

Congratulations on your engagement! I look forward to hearing all about your wedding plans and I am here to answer any of your questions or offer for any advice you may need.