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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: February 2026

Marquis Suffolk is a magnificent country wedding venue located amidst the property vineyards in the beautiful surroundings of Layham, Suffolk. The staff take pride in providing an exceptional experience for couples and guests alike. These premises provide an ambience of refinement and taste, one befitting the importance of a milestone occasion.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue has several spaces to host special events. The Ravello temple is a landmark feature in the gorgeous Italian Gardens and both are available for ceremonies. The mature garden is imported from Italy, while the Garden Temple is crafted from fine Italian stone. The Orangery has an emphasis on natural light and makes a marvellous space to hold a drinks reception after tying the knot. The Clover Hall is an excellent setting for dining and dancing with its soaring ceiling with vaulted oak beams and stunning views of both the Italian Gardens and the valley below the property. A contemporary bar lounge adds a sanctuary to gather and enjoy a special occasion. These premises also feature a private spa, a serene haven where a couple can relax and refresh both before and after their special day. Space for car parking and a helipad offer choice for a couple planning their festivities.

Services Offered

Marquis Suffolk is licensed for civil ceremonies and has facilities for catering and entertainment. A wedding coordinator will help a couple navigate planning their special day. The venue staff can also assist with planning accommodation for them and their guests, along with the wedding menu.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Pub or restaurant
Large hotel
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Helipad
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Marquis Suffolk

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Edita Sent on 08/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in Marquis

We had our wedding in this beautiful place, feel very lucky and happy, Lisa McKenzie was amazing! She helped us with everything, highly recommend this hotel for weddings! Everything was perfect 🥰
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Abigail Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything We Dreamed Of and More

Choosing The Marquis as our wedding venue was the best decision we made. We got married there in June 2025, and it truly was the best day of our lives.

From the very beginning, the service was outstanding — professional, friendly, and completely seamless. The entire team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran perfectly.

Special mentions must go to Joanna for organising all things accommodation related, Josh for impeccable service on our wedding day, and James, for designing the perfect menu. The food was absolutely exceptional and received so many compliments from our guests — beautifully presented and delicious from start to finish.

A huge and heartfelt thank you goes to Lisa, who was simply incredible. Her organisation, reassurance, and attention to every detail made the whole process stress-free and enjoyable. Knowing she was overseeing everything meant we could fully relax and enjoy our day.

The venue itself is breathtaking — such a beautiful setting and the perfect backdrop for a wedding. Everything came together flawlessly, and we couldn’t have asked for more.

We would recommend The Marquis without hesitation to any couple looking for a stunning venue, amazing food, and truly exceptional service. Thank you for giving us memories we will cherish forever.
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Molly Sent on 23/12/2025
4.6 out of 5 rating

Marquis Wedding

Lisa and the team at the Marquis made our wedding experience feel very personal to us and that could not have been achieved without all the hard work and effort that they put in to the day. All the staff were so attentive and kind and it was an incredibly emotional experience. A beautiful venue for a magical Christmas wedding, which exceeded our expectations.
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Keeley Sent on 21/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!

This is a hugely overdue review that we owe to the whole team at the Marquis Suffolk following our beautiful September wedding. We genuinely had the best day of our lives and that is thanks to the highest level of professionalism and care by Lisa, Antonia, Steph and chef Aaron and all the staff involved who led our day. We had 140+ day guests yet the high number of people and they looked after us all so well, so many of our guests commented on how lovely all the staff were on the day and how beautiful the grounds are. A very special thank you goes to Steph who helped my family look after my elderly nan when she had a funny spell during the wedding breakfast - we are beyond grateful. We would highly recommend the Marquis to anyone considering it for their wedding venue!
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 24/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Hudsons wedding weekend

What can I say about this beautiful venue. The Italian gardens and every detail of the building is exceptional. Lisa McKenzie the wedding coordinator was the highlight as everything was done, nothing was to much trouble and she was worth her weight in gold. Josh was also amazing in fhe afternoon through to the evening. He was ao attentive and on everything. I felt like the most important person in the room on my wedding day and I can honestly say it was just amazing. We booked our wedding weekend with the Marquis as we had our first date in the restaurant 7 years ago.
You wouldn't be disappointed having your wedding here. Truly breath taking. 5 star hotel. 5 star food. Our guests said so many wonderful things. We cant wait for our anniversary. We will be booking a few nights in our favorite place for sure.
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29 Mar
Open Door

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Wedding Fayre at Marquis Suffolk, a luxurious wedding venue nestled amidst the serene beauty of the Suffolk countryside surrounded by our own vineyards.

Our event will be held in our Itallian Gardens along with the opputunity to view our ceremony and banquet hall.

We will bring together couples actively looking for a venue or in the planning stages of their weddings, please join us on the day for a glass of fizz, canapes and a goodie bag for the first 30 attendees.

Date: From 29/03/2026 to 29/03/2026 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: The Marquis, Upper Street, Layham, Layham, Suffolk

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The Marquis, Upper Street, Layham ip7 5jz Layham (Suffolk)
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