Stately Home Wedding Venues in South East - England

Susan and Quinn’s Catering are amazing. The service from initial meetings through to the day of the Wedding. No question was too big or small, with Susan taking everything in her stride and making us feel so comfortable in the decisions we were making. She was on hand with ideas to make the day feel even more special and her staff were faultless - from after ceremony drinks, canapés all the way through the wedding breakfast and evening reception. They were always on hand, so helpful and polite and always putting the guests first. We have had multiple guests tell us it was the best wedding they had been to, partly due to the service and the quality of the food - dare we mention the sweet chilli sausages?! The amount of requests we have had for where they are from….. we had people queuing up for canapés as they came round (yes, they were that good) and the BBQ platter and trio of desserts went down an absolute storm - we all ate like royalty! We couldn’t have asked for anything more from our day, with Slindon, Susan and her staff (plus the food) being a huge part of that! The venue is incredible, Susan is so generous with her time and knowledge and her staff are amazing. From what could have been a very stressful build up and day Susan helped us breeze through it. She has all the contacts you could dream of and we couldn’t have made it such a special day without her!

Grace

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We had the most perfect day at Easthampstead Park. The staff were absolutely incredible and the day ran so smoothly. I didn’t have to worry about a thing which was so big for me. Our guests loved the food and the grounds and it really was just the most perfect day, thank you so much to Lili and the other staff - we are forever grateful❤️

Addington Palace is a dream venue to capture weddings. Its majestic architecture, sprawling grounds, and opulent interiors offer endless opportunities for creating stunning images that will be cherished for a lifetime. 18th-century mansion timeless beauty, rich history, and romantic ambiance make it the perfect setting for capturing the magic of weddings in all its glory. Whether it's a grand affair or an intimate celebration, this iconic venue never fails to inspire and enchant, and I feel truly fortunate to be able to document such special moments in such a stunning setting.

Jodie

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From the moment the day began to the very last dance, our wedding at Stanhill Court Hotel truly felt like something out of a dream. It was the most perfect day, and we could not have chosen a better venue to celebrate such a special occasion. Louise, our wedding coordinator, was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. She made me feel completely at ease throughout the entire planning process and gave me so much confidence every step of the way. We had multiple meetings to discuss our plans, and she was always full of helpful suggestions and thoughtful ideas. No question was ever too much, and she responded to my endless emails so efficiently and kindly. Anything she could do to make our day run smoothly, she did without hesitation, and her support meant the world to us. On the day itself, all of the staff at Stanhill were incredible. They were so helpful with setting up the venue and went above and beyond to keep me calm and relaxed throughout the morning. Their professionalism and warmth made such a difference and allowed us to fully enjoy every moment. The food was absolutely incredible — every single guest commented on how amazing it was! Any allergies, dietary requirements, and special requests were handled so thoughtfully and seamlessly, and every dish was beautifully presented and delicious. We are already looking forward to coming back soon for lunch or dinner. Overall, choosing Stanhill Court Hotel for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made, and we truly cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you so much to Louise and the entire team for helping make our special day so unforgettable.

Naomi

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We recently had our wedding reception at Nonsuch Mansion, and it is honestly one of the best decisions we have made, we couldn’t imagine a more perfect venue. Not only is the venue itself gorgeous, nestled in a lovely park, the lay out of the rooms flows so well and the option to close off certain areas gives you so much control over how you want your day to look. Most importantly, the team at Nonsuch have been incredible from day one. We worked closely with Holly from the start who has been one of the kindest, most patient, flexible and accommodating people we have dealt with throughout the wedding planning process. The team truly are dedicated to helping you execute your perfect day, no matter how weird and wonderful it might be. Had it not been for the brilliant cooperation from Holly, Chloe, Vitalie and the Nonsuch team, our fusion wedding vision would never have been possible. The bridal suite was the perfect place for us to get ready and was able to accommodate quite a large group, with ‘the snug’ being downstairs which our groomsmen used to get ready. This meant our photographer could easily go between both rooms without bride and groom accidentally running into each other. The park grounds are also beautiful and if you are lucky enough to not have rain, there are some lovely photo spots. If you are considering Nonsuch as your venue, we couldn’t recommend it enough. We are still getting compliments weeks later.

The Elvetham is an exceptional wedding venue. My husband and I got married there in July 2026 and the team were absolutely brilliant throughout the entire process. We booked our wedding day in October 2024 after attending an open day. The wedding team were super responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. Our wedding Co-ordination, Philomena, could not have been lovelier or more helpful. Anytime we emailed or called with questions or requests, Philomena came back to us straight away with an answer and couldn’t have done more to help us have the most perfect day. The venue itself is stunning and the hotel staff were so welcoming on the many occasions that we visited between booking and our actual wedding day. The food is excellent! David, the lovely Toastmaster at The Elvetham, did a fantastic job of organising everyone on our wedding day. Every single one of our guests said how beautiful the venue was and what a perfect day our wedding day turned out to be. We couldn’t be happier with The Elvetham. If you’re considering The Elvetham as your wedding venue, don’t hesitate, just book it! You won’t be sorry!

Charlotte

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We got married at Eastwell Manor in August 26 and had 50 day guests and 70 evening guests. We probably looked at over 20 wedding venues before choosing Eastwell Manor and until them nothing quite fit - restrictions, rules, not enough accommodation etc Eastwell Manor ticked every box and they also had a spa on-site! It was a no brainer for us and also sentimental for my husband as my father-in-law had a wedding lunch over 20 years ago for his second marriage and he remembered thinking he was at Bruce Wayne's Manor as a teenager obsessed with Batman. Pre-Wedding: In the run up to the wedding, Helen and Annie were fantastic and very responsive. No question was too silly, and we really enjoyed our menu tasting with them. We arranged everything that we wanted for the day and nothing was too much trouble, I was really grateful to have found a venue where they don't just say yes to everything to get your deposit and then T&C's start appearing after! We chose to stay with our wedding party the night before, and use the spa in the afternoon which was a lovely start to the wedding weekend. The staff checked in with us and made sure our guests felt welcomed. The suites were all very pleasant, clean and grand and they gave us fans for the rooms. Note that as an old building there is no AC, the rooms can get a little hot when we had exceptional 36c heat! Outside of a heatwave I don't think this really matters but be careful for high summer weddings. Venue grounds and ceremony: There is no doubt that Eastwell is a stunning venue and everything from the drive up to the manor itself is very impressive. Some venues look gorgeous when you get there but are let down by the drive way, Eastwell really has the wow factor. We chose the Maids garden for the ceremony as I just adored the bridge and the view over the fields, had a really Mediterranean/ethereal feel for the ceremony. The wisteria was also lovely and we got some amazing pictures here. For the reception drinks area, this year was a massive heatwave/drought so obviously the grass was brown not green but the structural yew hedges kept everything looking formal and pretty. The only less positive thing I'd say about the grounds is that as a gardener with a keen eye I noticed some small areas in need of weeding and pruning, in other sections of the grounds, and although conditions are challenging I think the company should put more behind their gardening budget and help the gardening team out who I am sure are doing their best with what they have! That being said this isn't really a big deal and didn't stop us from choosing the venue, and its not in issue in the main wedding spaces. The interiors are really stunning and there is plenty of seating everywhere which we wanted for our guests to relax and have plenty of spaces to chill out in between all the fun. The wedding breakfast room was gorgeous and looked incredible with our décor, I loved their chandeliers and wood panelling. Its also great to have a separate bar and lounge area for your guests right next door to the wedding breakfast room as it means people aren't standing around for drinks crowding the main room. We chose to have an external company provide a dancefloor and party up lights and really recommend this as it transforms the space for the evening party. Exclusivity: One of our requirements before venue hunting was exclusive use, and this is something Eastwell Manor offers. However, we chose in the end to save our budget and opt for non exclusive package and actually didn't mind this at all. The wedding areas are really separate to the rest of the hotel and once most of our guests had booked a room there really wasn't that many other guests around. So I wouldn't let that put you off if you can't afford the exclusive option as we didn't feel intruded on at all. Food: We were a bit nervous as there were some less positive TripAdvisor reviews of the restaurant (as it is a hotel not just a wedding venue) but we were absolutely blown away by the chef on our tasting evening and had no worries after. Food quality was very important to us as we've had fine dining/Michelin star food around the world and wedding food doesn't always cut it, but they were exceptional on the day. Many of our guests even commented to us that it was the nicest, tastiest evening buffet they'd had. They also provided a lovely brunch platter for the bridal suite in the morning, including room delivery cooked breakfast and sandwiches for the groom getting ready area. We chose to have pizza as a late night snack option, but they really offer everything and definitely no one is going hungry or thirsty. There was a little miscommunication with our wedding cake as it wasn't all served, they had assumed we wanted to keep the top tier and we didn't but overall a small issue and it didn't affect the day, as lots of weddings we've been to the cake usually doesn't get all eaten anyway. And we have it in the freezer now! Staff: We used their recommended toastmaster Geoff who is highly recommended, between him and the Eastwell wedding team they had everything precisely as I wanted and as the bride I was able to relax and enjoy my morning and day as one half of the guests of honour and not half wedding planner! They really step up here as it doesn't feel like you're just one of many weddings on their conveyor belt, and the team's hospitality expertise as a hotel shine through. There was a bit of confusion for the hand over to the evening team, as I had a planned outfit change and we did a choreographed first dance that needed set up that the evening team hadn't been briefed on, but my groom was able to sort this out in under 15 minutes so no issues really and it was quickly sorted. The staff were very quick bringing out the meals and we didn't notice anyone waiting for courses, and there were no complaints about the speed of service for drinks. Overall we had an amazing day and we are so glad to have chosen this venue as it all came together perfectly exactly as planned. Even the day after the wedding the staff were so friendly asking us how the day went. Special shout out to Helen, Annie, Geoff and the American chap in the Gardenia restaurant who apologies we have forgotten your name but you made our second dinner together as husband and wife so special and we enjoyed sharing our hidden star trek theme with you!

Lucy and the team at Mount Ephraim are a credit to themselves, very professional, approachable, communication was very good throughout. The staff worked so hard on the day making sure everything went to plan. A big shout out to Dave the bar manager who worked so hard making sure the guests were well catered for. Thank you for all your efforts.

Magical weekend at Arrington House. They went above and beyond for every request. No matter how big or small. Very responsive and helpful.

Alexandra

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Salomons absolutely came to the rescue after our original venue double booked us and we are so lucky as we couldn’t have asked for a better day! We had 11 weeks to go until our wedding and from the first person we spoke to getting us in the next day for a viewing, to Erin and all of the reception team and kitchen staff everyone we encountered was brilliant, made the whole day run smoothly and worked behind the scenes making everything beautiful so we could just relax and enjoy our day. Thank you so much to everyone at Salomons.