Unearthing Unique Wedding Venues in Gloucestershire
If you’re looking for a unique wedding venue in Gloucestershire, then the county will not disappoint. Take your pick from a myriad of rural barns, impressive castles and historic stately homes, plus country clubs, hotels and manor houses.
Whatever your big day budget, saying you’ll be spoiled for choice is putting it mildly in this picturesque south-western county of England. So let’s consider the types of wedding venues available and what they have to offer.
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St Audries Park
A Quintessential Country Estate
This 19th-century coastal manor house & orangery makes for the perfect destination venue, set in its own deer park among the beautiful Quantock Hills.
Clearwell Castle
A Fairytale Castle in Gloucestershire.
Complete with grand reception rooms & 75ft aisle, this fortified Manor House is one of the most romantic wedding venues in England.
Bourton Hall
A striking Italianate Manor House & Chapel
Italianate architecture and lovely country views combine to create a memorable wedding venue. Couples can choose to marry in a former Catholic Chapel, a truly special setting.
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Locations And Settings – The Beautiful Cotswolds
At the heart of the 800 square miles that make up The Cotswolds, and bisected by the majestic River Severn, Gloucestershire is a mainly rural county with pretty villages, towns and cities – featuring charming cobbled streets and a host of modern amenities.
The housing stock of the region is predominantly built of signature Cotswold Stone, a honey-coloured limestone that gives many of the county’s wedding venues their attractive, rustic look. Perfect for those photo backdrops on the big day.
Gloucestershire’s urban areas are vibrant and bustling with things to do. Here are three examples well worth a visit during your time in the county.
Types Of Wedding Venues
When deciding on a wedding venue in Gloucestershire, you’ll definitely experience a lot of ‘wows before your vows’ while making your choice. The county has so many stunning locations to host your big day it can leave your head spinning.
Let’s look at the main types of venues across the area.
Affordable Wedding Venues in Gloucestershire
When it comes to managing your wedding budget, it’s not necessarily true that smaller venues are the most affordable. It all depends upon the quality of the location, the service, menu and accommodation options, personalised extras and the size of your guest list.
In this context, you’ll find many larger venues can accommodate both affordable small wedding options and larger parties. By offering all-inclusive wedding packages, such as the deals available at Clearwell Castle, an experienced wedding venue team can cater for every option and price point.
St Audries Park
A Quintessential Country Estate
This 19th-century coastal manor house & orangery makes for the perfect destination venue, set in its own deer park among the beautiful Quantock Hills.
Clearwell Castle
A Fairytale Castle in Gloucestershire.
Complete with grand reception rooms & 75ft aisle, this fortified Manor House is one of the most romantic wedding venues in England.
Bourton Hall
A striking Italianate Manor House & Chapel
Italianate architecture and lovely country views combine to create a memorable wedding venue. Couples can choose to marry in a former Catholic Chapel, a truly special setting.
Tips For Choosing The Perfect Venue
There’s obviously a lot to consider when choosing the perfect wedding venue in Gloucestershire. To help you make an informed decision, let’s look at some of the other issues you need to think about when making your choice.
Define Your Wedding Style
Rustic or traditional, modern or quirky – indoors or outside? Defining the style and tone of your big day will influence the type of wedding venue you choose. Establish this first then you’ll make the choice easier by crossing off some locations from the outset.
Set Your Budget
Decide what you want your dream wedding to look like, fix your budget, then talk to venues you’re interested in to see what they can offer you at that price. Allow some headroom in your budget for unexpected expenses, but try and stick to the number you’ve set.
With all-inclusive packages on offer at larger venues such as Clearwell Castle, you’ll find a trusted team at a big venue can accommodate all wedding parties at all price points – so speak to us first as we’re confident we can help organise your dream day.
Consider Location And Accessibility
Well served by road and rail transport links, and with Bristol Airport a short drive away, Gloucestershire is easy for your guests to get to from within the UK and overseas.
Ask your chosen venue about longer- stay accommodation options for friends and family members travelling a long way, and what accessibility measures they have in place for older guests and those with disabilities.
Evaluate Venue Capacity
How many people are you inviting to the ceremony, and how many extra will come to the evening reception? What are the numbers in terms of accommodation needed for the nights before the wedding and on the day itself?
How many people will be there for the wedding breakfast and then joining for the buffet during the evening reception? These are all questions you need to consider when it comes to assessing venue capacity for your special event.
Check Availability And Flexibility
Perhaps the first thing to ask once you’ve set your heart on a venue – when is it available? This is why it’s important to book popular locations well in advance so you can get those ‘save the day’ cards out asap.
Visit The Venue & Discuss Your Requirements
It’s advisable to not book a wedding without viewing the venue first. Although we do know circumstances might require it.
Sure, make a list of preferred venues online and shortlist the ones you want to visit, but don’t go ahead and reserve anything or pay a deposit until you’ve seen the facilities on offer and spoken to the team you’ll be planning your big day with.
A truly professional customer service team who have organised hundreds of weddings will be able to answer all your questions and put your mind at rest about all and any planning issues you may have.
You’ll know you’re dealing with highly experienced wedding venue staff because they have seen it all before when it comes to managing wedding ceremonies, receptions and accommodation – and nothing you ask them will phase them. This is a great sign you’ve chosen the right venue.
Check Reviews And References
Following on from the point above, it’s always wise to check real reviews from happy couples who have actually got married at the venue you’re considering.
Have a look at some of the glowing testimonials we’ve received at Clearwell Castle below, as these can really help you make an informed decision.
Trust Your Instincts
When making a big decision like choosing a wedding venue, you should always go with your gut reaction and trust your instincts when you first visit a property. At Clearwell Castle, we’ve lost count of the couples who have visited the venue and just ‘knew’ it was right from the moment they arrived.
Other venue Locations
We have six superb country houses located in the south of England, each with its own charm and beauty, and designed to make your wedding day unforgettable. Which one will you fall in love with?
