The Bedford Swan Hotel

Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this elegant Hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse. The hotel is a licensed venue for civil ceremonies. You can get married at the hotel and then enjoy a fabulous reception in one of the two function suites. We can accommodate your guests, which means that travelling on the day is kept to a minimum.

From the time your booking is placed our dedicated team will assist your preparations and ensure that every detail is taken care of.  On the day, our team will be on hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly to make your wedding day the most memorable day of your life.

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Address:  The Bedford Swan Hotel
The Embankment, Bedford
Bedfordshire, MK40 1RW
Contact:  01234 346565
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Summary information

18th Century 4 Star Hotel with 2 AA Rosettes Central Location Over looking River Ouse Civil ceremonies Inclusive packages 113 Bedrooms

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    • 17 Jan 2011, Mr & Mrs Wittle rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  

      A memorable and enjoyable occasion
      Thank you for all your hard work and creativity which helped make the wedding reception such a memorable and enjoyable occasion. We received a large number of compliments from guests who found the hospitality excellent. The food and general atmosphere was great. Thanks for making everyone feel so welcome. We felt we gave you 3 boxes of raw materials and you transformed it in to an day and evening we will all remember

    • 17 Jan 2011, Mr & Mrs Blanchard rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  

      Exceeded Expectations
      A huge thank you for making our day on 20th November 2010 so so special. The team and venue exceeded our expectations and we had the most fantastic day.

    • 27 Oct 2010, Mr & Mrs Fairweather rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  


      Thank you all so much for making it a success and for decorating the room etc. It was lovely! From the initial booking to the actual event, absolutely everything was done so professionally and so well organised!

    • 27 Oct 2010, Mr & Mrs Walker rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  


      Thank you for all your hard work on our wedding day. Your staff were amazing and ensured our day went perfectly.

    • 27 Oct 2010, Mrs Cunliffe rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  


      The attractiveness of the venue, the table settings, the service and the food were all excellent. All of the staff were very helpful and on the day particular praise goes to Erkul. He was professional, kind and orchestrated service to perfection. We all had a very happy day with lots of wonderful memories.

    • 27 Oct 2010, Mr & Mrs Osborne rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  


      We really can't thank all the team at the hotel enough for making our Daughter's wedding such an outstanding success. The service that we received from all your staff, from the time we, our family and guests arrived at the hotel to the time we left could not be faulted. Everyone of the team members gave 100% to make our stay an enjoyable and memorable one. As for the Wedding Ceremony and Breakfast it all went like clockwork. Everything was carried out to the letter of our daughter's plans and arrangements. We received so many compliments throughout the day from all our guests about the venue, wonderful food and exceptional service given. From the time we booked the venue in 2009 we have been delighted by your 'nothing is too much trouble attitude'. I know that we and all our guests will have great pleasure in recommending the hotel not only for the uniqueness of the building and its fantastic location but for the friendly, efficient service we received and the exceptional food we ate.

    • 27 Oct 2010, Mrs Abram rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  


      A big thank you to all the team at the hotel for making our day run so smoothly. The waiters and waitresses did an excellent job and all the staff were very friendly. I have recommended the Swan to a few friends who are due to get married in the next few years

    • 27 Oct 2010, Mr Woodward rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  

      A Wonderful Wedding Day
      Thank you for the outstanding contribution all of the staff at the Swan Hotel made towards a wonderful wedding day. Everything went without a hitch, even though the bride and groom were late arriving. The food was exceptional, served expertly and quickly, bar service very efficient. I will gladly recommend the Swan Hotel to anyone to use for any venue.

    • 27 Oct 2010, Mr & Mrs Winston rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  


      We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and all the staff for making our wedding reception a wonderful occasion. The food was beautiful. Everything you had organised was spot on and thank you for helping us arrange everything. The room looked fabulous and all the staff were friendly and lovely. I did want to make a special mention for the man who announced and took care of the timings. He was absolutely brilliant, and made us feel at home, everything ran like clock work, and he was such a gentleman. I have been to many functions and he was by far the best at his job, a rare talent and lovely person.

    • 27 Oct 2010, Lynn and Martin Goodwin rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  

      Fantastic Time
      We had a fantastic time and everything went really smoothly. The food was excellent and the turkey tender. Many thanks for responding so well to last minute alterations.

    • 25 Oct 2010, Jen & Mark Ainger rated The Bedford Swan Hotel  

      Everything about our reception was just perfect
      I wanted to write and let you know what a fantastic wedding day we had and a lot of that was down to you and the team at The Swan. Everything about our reception, was just perfect from the table set-ups, the food, the service from the waiting staff and the organisation from the Master of Ceremonies. As soon as we arrived, the efficient car park staff were on hand to help all of our guests park their cars. The arrival drinks and canapes were served without any delays and we had lots of positive comments about people's first impressions, particularly about the miniature fish and chips! They were a big hit with our friends and family! The wedding breakfast was delicious and served by very friendly and helpful waiting staff. Many of our guests commented that it was the best food that they had been served at a wedding! I would like to say thank you again for your flexibility in allowing us to pre-order an alternative starter for a couple of our guests. The Master of Ceremonies, on the day, was absolutely incredible. He could not have done more to ensure that Mark and I had the wedding reception that we wanted and his general organisation of everything, was second to none. We could not have asked from more from him. We would certainly recommend The Bedford Swan Hotel as a wedding venue to anyone . It has played a massive part in creating many happy happy memories of our wedding day.

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Facilities for The Bedford Swan Hotel

Venue Type :
Civil Ceremony License
Small Hotel
Historic
Evening Entertainment :
Evening Reception Facilities
Dance Floor
Entertainment License
Live Band Facilities
DJ Facilities
Overnight Accommodation :
Overnight Accommodation for Wedding Couple
Overnight Accommodation for Guests
Venue Leisure Facilities :
Swimming Pool
Beautician
Dining Options :
Seated Meal Facilities
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering
Allows Private Catering
Alcohol License
Corkage Option
Capacity :
Less than 30 guests
30 to 50 guests
50 to 75 guests
75 to 100 guests
100 to 150 guests
150 to 250 guests
Venue Staff Assistance :
Wedding Coordinator
Master of Ceremonies/ Toastmaster

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