Wedding Venues in South East - England

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.

Lucy

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We got married on November 8th 2025 at Fitzlaroi barn it was a fantastic day and Martina was always available to answer my questions so be it however. Silly they may of been she reassured me and was always supportive. The day before our wedding we had a run though and she was So patient with me choosing the exactly moment I wanted to arrive at my husband. On the day we had kate as our wedding coordinator she was totally brilliant nothing was a problem and insured than myself and my husband had nothing to do ourselves. She even took charge of the children when getting a bit over excited then shared a dance with us all before going home. Not sure of the males name that replaced her in the evening but he was also brilliant Will highly recommend to everyone. Thank you xx

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!!!

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

Yuliya

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

Besides the stunning Italian gardens and beautiful building itself, everything at Wotton House was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Our wedding planner was so organised and helpful, making the whole process feel easy and stress-free. On the day, the staff were exceptional — you always knew they were there, but everything ran so seamlessly you never saw the operations behind it all. The included toastmaster did a fantastic job keeping everyone together and on time, which honestly made such a difference. The food was lovely and they were very accommodating with allergies and intolerances. Our honeymoon suite was absolutely beautiful, with so much space and a huge bathroom featuring a gorgeous standalone bath. We had the best time and absolutely loved Wotton House — we could not recommend it enough!

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!

Caitlin

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We got married at The Retreat at Elcot Park and honestly had the best weekend. The whole place has such a lovely atmosphere, relaxed but still really special, and every single member of staff was brilliant from start to finish. Ella, our wedding manager, was incredible. I used to work as a wedding planner myself so I know how much can happen behind the scenes, and somehow she made the entire thing feel completely effortless. Everything ran exactly how it should have, no stress, no chasing, no problems to solve on the day, which is very rare in weddings. She was calm, organised and just genuinely lovely to have around. What really stood out to us was how well we were looked after the whole time. Everyone was so attentive and warm without ever feeling formal or forced. We honestly felt so spoiled during our stay. The venue itself is beautiful, but it’s the people that make it. We came away feeling very lucky to have celebrated there and would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat.

Our Wedding at Old Thorns was magical- it was the perfect day and we could not have asked for anything more. The minute we booked, we were met with smiles, organisation and a team going above and beyond- no question from us was ever too much. We had the most stress free 2 years planning as we felt so supported by the wedding team at Old Thorns. The wedding was amazing value for money and the quality of the wedding and what was included was above what we could have asked for. On the wedding day- the operations team were incredible, we were the heart of everything they did and they created what was a day of a lifetime and one we will never forget! Old Thorns will always have a special place in our heart and although we won’t be able to get married all over again- we will continue to pop back to relive our special day as everyone is always so kind! Thank you Old Thorns for everything!!

We came to holiday inn to look around, felt listened to so went ahead. Well Sashan was fantastic, support given throughout. Changes made right up to day before by us was no problem. Team were amazing on our day. All went like clockwork which relieved stress. Catering was outstanding, everyone commented on the amazing food. Staff support right up to the end. Would without a doubt recommend venue and super supportive team