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Spectacular Manor House Wedding Venues

Your own stately home in the countryside… A manor house wedding venue is as romantic as it sounds.

Elegant architecture and beautiful rural settings combine to create a memorable wedding venue where you and your guests will enjoy every luxury and impeccable service.

What Makes a Manor House the Perfect Wedding Venue?

Why are more couples choosing to marry in a manor house?

  • Luxurious surroundings, with perfectly proportioned spaces 
  • Privacy, especially in an exclusive use wedding venue that’s set in its own estate 
  • Everything is on one site, making it easy to relax (and organise) 
  • Immaculate service from the dedicated house staff 
  • Unique historic settings, which naturally create a romantic ambience (and look beautiful in photographs) 
  • A versatile space with indoor and outdoor options 
  • Accommodation in the house and grounds 

where can you find the

Most Stunning Manor House Venues?

There are exquisite stately homes across the country.

Where will you find your perfect wedding venue?

Somerset

The combination of gentle countryside and a lovely coastline makes Somerset the perfect place for a scenic wedding. St Audries Park is set in the Quantock Hills near the coast, with a tree-fringed estate that still has its historic deer park.

Essex

Essex’s landscape is quintessentially English: lush, green and softly undulating. It’s hard to imagine that this peaceful place is so close to London. At Country House Weddings, we have two manor house wedding venues in Essex, Leez Priory and Gosfield Hall.

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire has a varied landscape with river valleys, beautiful beaches, and famous fens. Our Cambridgeshire manor house wedding venue, Holmewood Hall, is set in a stunning rural location with ten acres of gardens and parklands.

Warwickshire

Historic Warwickshire is loved for its wooded landscape and rich green farmland dotted with pretty villages. Romantic Clearwell Castle is in the equally romantic Forest of Dean, creating an idyllic hideaway for your country house wedding.

What Are Some Hidden Gem Manor Venues You Might Not Know About?

If you want exclusive use of a stately home for your wedding, opt for a dedicated country house wedding venue instead of booking a slot at a better-known place. It’s worth seeking out the hidden gems because you’re far more likely to find an exclusive wedding venue.

How Can You Research and Visit Potential Venues?

Start by working out the most critical factors, such as the size and location of the venue. Carry out an internet search and make sure you read reviews. Create a shortlist of your favourite places, then contact the venue to make an appointment.

Choosing the right

Manor House for Your Wedding

You’ve drawn up a shortlist of some magnificent stately homes.

How do you narrow down this selection?

What Are the Top Tips for Planning a Wedding in a Manor House?

Here are a few ideas to help with the planning.

How Can You Make the Most of the Venue’s Unique Features?

English stately homes come with a wealth of marvellous architectural details. From decorating high beams to saying “I do” beneath an old stone archway, bringing the venue’s unique features into the day creates memorable moments and spectacular photographs.

What Should You Keep in Mind Regarding Décor and Theme?

For the most impressive effect, work with the architecture and period of the house when it comes to decor. Because you’re in a rural location, seasonal themes also feel appropriate. If you’re having an all-inclusive wedding, the in-house managers can advise you and show you inspirational photographs of previous themes.

How Do You Coordinate with the Venue’s Staff for a Smooth Experience?

A well-run wedding venue will come with its own wedding manager. For example, at Country House Weddings, our couples have their own dedicated Personal Wedding Manager who will coordinate and oversee the whole event.

What Are Some Real-Life Examples of Stunning Manor House Weddings?

We all love looking at other couples’ weddings and being inspired by their ideas! Take a look at these real-life wedding stories from Country House Wedding couples.

I couldn’t recommend the venue enough…

Leez Priory were so supportive throughout the wedding planning and our wedding planner, Sophie, on the day knew when she needed to be strict with guests or suppliers, which was needed! Sophie was always on hand throughout the day and was always by my side when I needed to ask a question.

If I could do it all over again, we would 100% go back to Leez Priory, and we can’t wait to go back and visit one day soon.

I couldn’t recommend the venue enough and if you’re thinking about booking a viewing, do it! You won’t regret it.

Georgia & Jack 25th February, 2025 at Leez Priory
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From the moment we booked, the team have been fabulous!

We could not have wished for a more picturesque venue with such catering staff. Any requests we had were sorted and we knew that someone was always a phone call or email away. We were supported throughout the experience which made it more effortless for us as a couple planning the biggest day of our lives. We were made to feel that no question was a stupid question even if we thought it might be.

Overall, the Clearwell Castle staff are amazing, from the wedding managers to the bar staff and cleaners! Thank you so much for making our day the most special it could be. Our guests are still talking about it now all these months on.

Christopher & Pete 31st May, 2024 at Clearwell Castle
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A Magical Day!

Firstly… We would like to say our day could not have gone any better!

We had viewed over 10 other venues, and we chose Gosfield Hall and so grateful we did. The staff were so honest, helpful, calm, encouraging and genuinely interested in us and our special day. Plus, there is so much included in terms of decor (flowers throughout) stunning grounds which you do not have to spend loads of extra money on to make the place look pretty. 

Overall, food was fantastic, great service, well-kept grounds, amazing staff, and everything in between.

Chanel & Charlie 26th February, 2025 at Gosfield Hall
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Everything ran smoothly and perfectly

Donna, our Personal Wedding Manager helped us have the most incredible day of our lives. Everything ran smoothly and perfectly, there was nothing to fault. We did not even need to set anything up ourselves on the actual morning of the wedding. Donna was so good at keeping us updated and was always at the end of the phone if I needed to speak to her, it just made the process stress free.

We will definitely be coming back to celebrate our first anniversary at a dinner date event. We would like to thank everyone at Bourton Hall.

Melis & Adam 12th May, 2024 at Bourton Hall
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How to Capture the Magic of Your Manor House Wedding?

You want to remember your special day. Here’s how you can capture those memories.

What Photography Tips Work Best for Manor House Settings?

  • Choose a photographer who specifically has manor house wedding experience, ideally of your chosen venue. Your wedding manager will be able to recommend someone
  • Work with the stately home’s architecture and surroundings to capture the unique feel of the day
  • If you’re having a twilight wedding, choose a photographer with experience in low-light shooting
  • You might also want to hire a videographer, and perhaps a content creator for more immediate images

Conclusion

Does a manor house wedding venue sound perfect to you? Find out more about Country House Weddings and our carefully chosen collection of exquisite English estates.

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