Choosing the perfect outdoor wedding venue is an exciting part of planning your special day, offering a wide array of picturesque settings to suit any couple's vision. A popular option is a lakeside venue, where the tranquil waters create a romantic backdrop. For those who feel a connection with nature, outdoor spaces in a woodland clearing can provide a magical and intimate atmosphere. Surrounded by trees and with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves, a woodland wedding can feel like stepping into a fairy tale.
The natural beauty of the forest requires minimal decoration, allowing the lush greenery and rustic charm to speak for itself. Sun-soaked parks are another fantastic option, especially for couples looking for a more casual and open-air setting. Parks often offer expansive lawns, vibrant flower beds, and charming gazebos or pavilions, providing plenty of space for both the ceremony and reception. Alternatively, the garden of a country house offers an elegant and sophisticated option for an outdoor wedding. These venues often feature meticulously landscaped gardens, charming stone paths, and ornate fountains, providing a timeless and romantic setting. The grandeur of the country house serves as a stunning backdrop for wedding photos and adds a touch of historic charm.
Don’t forget that outdoor venues come with the unpredictability of the weather. While a beautiful sunny day is ideal, it's important to have a contingency plan in place for rain. Embracing the elements by taking cover in a stylish tipi or marquee can add an adventurous and cozy feel on your wedding day. Decorate with fairy lights, lanterns, and lush greenery to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, ensuring that your special day remains magical regardless of the weather.
Faversham, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 250+
Mount Ephraim Country House and Gardens is a privately owned family home offering a unique, classically romantic venue for your wedding. From the spectacular views of the gardens and estate, to the late-Victorian manor house sitting at the top of the hill, we can offer you a memorable experience to make your big day extra special.
Chichester, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-180 Reception Capacity 2-180
Weald & Downland Living Museum is an historic wedding venue in Singleton, West Sussex, England. Nestled in the Lavant Valley, in the centre of the South Downs National Park, this idyllic 40-acre site is the perfect setting in which to celebrate your love. Here, you and your guests can bask in an atmosphere of quiet tranquillity as you enjoy the property’s picturesque buildings.
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 100 Reception Capacity 300
Cornwell Manor is probably one of the most romantic places to get married in Southern England and the bliss is that you can have Cornwell exclusively to yourself, to create the day or weekend that is unique to you. Cornwell Manor and the surrounding privately owned hamlet and 2,000 acre estate, located near Chipping Norton, is one of the most beautiful areas of the Cotswolds.
Great Leighs, nr Chelmsford, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 100 Reception Capacity 250
Nestled in the glorious Essex countryside, Leez Priory is a Tudor manor house exclusive-use wedding venue, located just over an hour away from central London. A sweeping driveway leads you to a place of forgotten grandeur and imposing gates reveal an intimate wedding venue set around a tranquil inner courtyard. With shimmering lakes and manicured gardens, this is a place of beauty and splendour.
Taunton, Somerset
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 100 Reception Capacity 150
Crowcombe Court is a beautiful Grade 1 Listed mansion sitting in a sheltered position on the edge of the Quantock Hills. We offer civil ceremonies for up to 100 guests and evening receptions for up to 150. We have beautiful grounds, 4 stunning function suites, a honeymoon suite, bedrooms for your guests and the best bit…. every wedding we have has exclusive use of the venue!
Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 200
Built on the site of Warden Abbey, a monastery founded in the time of the Doomsday book, stands Shuttleworth House. Once the home of the Shuttleworth Family, this is now a well-regarded wedding venue. A 5,000 acre estate in the heart of rural Bedfordshire, with rolling parkland vistas and steeped in compelling history, this site offers an extraordinary setting for weddings and celebrations all year round.
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 300 Reception Capacity 300
With its elegant Victorian mansion and 36 acres of beautiful grounds, there can be few settings to match that of the stunning Salomons Estate. With the opportunity to have both your wedding ceremony and reception at the Manor House, we pride ourselves in offering a personalised and bespoke service, working to the very highest of standards.
Maidstone, Kent
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 250
Nestled in the heart of Kent, The Orangery is a multi-award-winning wedding and events venue. A hidden countryside oasis in the heart of Maidstone. The Orangery transports you to another world, while offering the conveniences of the town’s central location.
Wokingham, Berkshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 110 Reception Capacity 200
Built in 1864 and nestled in 70 acres of Berkshire countryside, Easthampstead Park is a stunning Grade II Listed Victorian mansion house full of quintessential English charm. Approached via a long and entrancing driveway, you couldn't ask for a more charming or endearing venue in which to celebrate your wedding day. Surrounded by 60 acres of parkland and formal gardens, but only minutes from Wokingham and Bracknell.
Lostwithiel, Cornwall
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 240 Reception Capacity 240
Boconnoc is a country estate in South East Cornwall tucked down two miles of private roads. The main house and grounds are available to hire for anything from a candle-lit dinner for two, to a house party for 18 guests or a wedding or party for up to 240 guests. We also have self-catering holiday cottages.