Wedding Venues in South East - England

Punam

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Amazing and would highly recommend. We booked Old Thorns Dry Hire for our Asian wedding and it was amazing. The day went smoothly but also leading up to the big day it was amazing. Ellena gave 5 star service. Was always on hand to ask any questions we had and was super responsive. A lot of things were including the package such as a honeymoon suite which was fab! Great views and amazing couple pictures out on the golf course. Everything from planning to the big day went well. I would highly highly recommend booking this venue.

We had our wedding here on 1st August 2026 and honestly could not have asked for a better venue. From the moment we started planning, the team were so helpful, supportive and accommodating, making the whole process feel much less stressful. A special thank you to Sashen, the Wedding & Events Manager, who went above and beyond for us. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and their communication, organisation and kindness throughout the planning and on the day itself were absolutely amazing. The venue looked beautiful, the atmosphere was perfect, and everything ran so smoothly from our ceremony through to the evening celebrations. Our guests all commented on how lovely the venue was and how well everything was organised. Thank you for helping make our wedding day so special and memorable. We will always look back on our day with the happiest memories and would highly recommend this venue to any couple planning their wedding. Love, Chloe & Mathew Reeves 💛🌻

We arranged our wedding at The Alfriston in just a few months after celebrating our engagement there in November 2025. It felt like the perfect place for a winter wedding weekend. Lots of our guests stayed with us at the hotel and the atmosphere was wonderful. The staff at The Alfriston went above and beyond to make our celebration so special. The service, food and drinks were great, the rooms so comfortable and it was great to have the bar area and spa to relax in over the weekend. Thank you again for the best experience, we will be back to visit soon, Emma and Josh

From the venue itself (how unique) to the comms staff and the organisation that it takes to create a wedding that flows without a single hitch, PL smashed it out of the park! We dealt with Stephanie throughout the booking process, and Charlotte on the day, and they were absolutely phenomenal. We had 12 guests, including 2 kids and my gran, and they did little things like removed the bone from my grans dinner (chicken) because they thought she would prefer it. They were absolutely amazing and made our wedding for us and our guests something we will never ever forget. If you do look at PL for a wedding; don’t forget to add a safari (and ask for Dom or Will who are both absolutely amazing!) You won’t regret it!!!

Leah

5.0 out of 5 rating

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We fell in love with this venue from the moment we first saw it, and it ended up being the perfect setting for our wedding. It’s beautiful, flexible and gave us the freedom to create exactly the day we wanted. The team were fantastic throughout - Kate, Julia and Martina were so helpful with their check-ins, advice and support, in the lead-up, on the set-up day and on the wedding day itself. It was also a brilliant venue for a wedding with children. Being able to close the courtyard gates meant the kids could enjoy themselves safely, and we were so grateful to have the Hayloft so I had somewhere private to feed our four-month-old daughter. Coming from London, this area now holds so much meaning for us, and we know we’ll return for years to come. We had our dream wedding in a venue we genuinely loved and couldn’t recommend it more highly! ❤️

Rachel was our events manager and we honestly can't speak more highly of her, professional throughout with constant communication and extremely supportive. The venue for us was just perfect, a venue like no other. All the guests was in awe of how beautiful and picturesque it was for our wedding venue.

I cannot recommend Fort Nelson enough. We had the most fabulous day with the most amazing memories. The food and staff were incredible. Love, love this place

Kimberley

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Getting married at Solton Manor was a dream come true. From the first time we spoke to Jackie, we felt truly supported and welcomed! Not only is the venue absolutely stunning, but being able to book the Manor House to stay with our friends and family on both the nights before and after just made the whole wedding experience so special. We only had a couple of months to plan our wedding, and the whole team was absolutely wonderful, and Emilie who helped us plan all the finer details was incredibly supportive. Everything felt possible, non-fuss and we had the most magical wedding. Getting married just before Christmas also meant that they had put up lots of decorations already, which made it so easy for us to fill in the blanks. Their list of trusted suppliers was a godsend. And the fact that the cottage is dog friendly and our fur baby could be part of the celebrations was just the cherry on top. Thank you Solton Manor!

Heather

5.0 out of 5 rating

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The Retreat was the first venue we went to see and we fell in love, cancelled all further viewings elsewhere and booked the next day. It’s absolutely stunning, from the bedrooms to the grounds. Ella was amazing throughout the planning process, always helpful and kept us updated. We were very excited to hear of the Secret Garden opening earlier this year so made the decision to move our day here, and it was the best decision ever! Everything went so well. We had our ceremony with 50 guests on the lower lawn, and then our breakfast and reception in the marquee with an additional 50 guests joining us for the party. We were so well looked after by all of the staff and Ella ensured everything went perfectly on the day. The feedback from our guests was amazing and many said it was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding (we agree!!). We would recommend The Retreat to everyone for a gorgeous, relaxed, country side wedding! Thank you to Ella and all of the team, we can’t wait to come back.

We were lucky enough to have our Wedding with Minster Mill & The Old Swan. Initially we were looking at the gorgeous events rooms at Minster, but when discussing with Gemma, ultimately went for exclusive use of The Old Swan to match the cosy winter vibe we were after. From our first visit we were set and a huge part of that was down to the incredible team at the venue, in particular Gemma. No question too small, no request too big, Gemma was amazing. The day would not have been what it was without her help. The venue on the day was absolutely stunning, and all the planning was looked at with us in exceptional detail to make sure we were 100% happy - this meant we could actually relax and enjoy everything, leaving everything else to the team who dealt with it seamlessly. We were also able to have welcome drinks the night before and a full breakfast for all of our guests the next day that Gemma coordinated. There were no hidden costs when looking at the venue so we could rest assured we knew what would be paid for and when. We would highly recommend Minster Mill & The Old Swan (The Old Swan in particular!) and cannot thank Gemma and the team enough for the fantastic experience they created for us.