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!

Tom

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Our wedding day was everything we could have ever dreamed of. From start to finish Lili and Hannah were both amazing and any little thing we needed or asked they came through and made sure there was no stress. Nothing was too much of an ask for them, and they truly made everything so easy. We cannot thank the team there enough - Lili you were a dream to work with, even though you couldn’t be there on the actual day, everything in the lead up was spot on. Hannah you were amazing on the day, stepping in when you needed to, staying later for us even though you weren’t supposed to. It’s this kind of going over and above expectations that made our day one of a kind. Thank you all again. Lauren and Tom xx

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.

From the moment I met with Alex Dollin Webster, the Events Manager at the beautiful Estate that is Somerley, I knew we were in safe hands. A warm, professional and hospitable welcome awaits one upon arrival. Together with her Team, Alex ensures that your wishes and vision are bought to life. With effortless execution on the day and with a knowledgeable, friendly and helpful Team, it was an absolute pleasure working with Somerley. The history, and the artwork which once rivalled the King’s collection, are truly magnificent with every room revealing a jaw dropping view onto the Estate and its grounds. The Picture Gallery is fit for Royalty and dining in it makes one feel just that. Indeed you are made to feel like it is your home for the day with endless possibilities whatever one’s taste and Party theme. Having worked in so many 5 star venues in London, around the country and beyond, I cannot recommend Somerley highly enough. It is just sensational! It makes one not only feel you are sharing in a very quintessentially English part of history, but that you can rest in the knowledge that your Event will be splendid! Thank you Alex and Somerley for being a total joy to work with! I know that my client has been left with the most wonderful memories to treasure forever.

David

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We could not have been more pleased that we arranged for our wedding reception to be held at Stanhill Court. The venue was perfect, the food and service excellent and the organisation first class. Special thanks to Louise the Events Manager for whom nothing was too much trouble and made the whole experience so pleasurable. All our guests commented on what a marvellous venue it was and how much they enjoyed it. We would certainly recommend Stanhill Court to anybody looking for a top notch wedding venue.

The elvetham is such a beautiful place really well looked after and the grounds are amazing. Joanne looked after us from start to finish and she was amazing !! Everyone was the whole staff are just brilliant. Having the church on site was a really unique place to have the ceremony, it’s so great having everything at one place. The day was seamless and no stress. Thanks again.

Claire

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

From start to finish our experience with Eastwell Manor was superb. Annie and Helen were responsive at all times to any questions we had and put our minds at rest. The food was amazing and when we went for our tasting we were thoroughly spoilt and were able to adjust our menu to our liking. We were given suggestions as to room layout and Annie made our welcome sign and place names etc, and the team rallied round setting up for our day. We even had a private room for the bridal party the evening before the wedding. Chris also went above and beyond, making sure we had everything we needed. Even saving us food and canapés. He was waiter, organiser and barman and wore multiple hats on the evening of our wedding. The toastmaster Jim took charge and was absolutely amazing. Helping with everything from dress issues to making us feel like royalty. The team blended in but were there for our every need. We felt we had total value for money at Eastwell Manor, with 10 rooms included in the package. A classy/high end fairytale venue, with personable, fabulous staff. What’s more to like. Only but of constructive feedback, as a spa hotel, we would have thought with the amount we were spending that we could use the spa at any time, rather than before 9am and after 5pm. However we didn’t have time anyhow and had an amazing weekend. Thank you to all who made our day so perfect. Regards Mr and Mrs Thompson.

Jasmine

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

Our wedding day was the best day of our lives, and we both are adamant that this venue was indispensable to making it so. My husband and I got married at the beginning of May this year and for me, the only option was Mount Ephraim as I spent most of my childhood in the village. From the very first visit of the beautiful gardens and elegant house, it confirmed my choice. Lucy was so warm, welcoming and professional from the beginning. Nothing was too small, and would always be ready to answer an email or phone call about any of our questions. Vicki, the wedding coordinator was a dream also, she was always positive and her experience just allowed the day to run without anything going awry. The guest all commented on how elegant and timeless the house was. The feeling I always had every time I visited the venue and on the day, was it was a home from home. And when you are celebrating the love and joy of your partner with everyone you love, that is exactly the atmosphere you want. Lucy doesn't let the venue feel like a wedding factory; she said yes to most things we requested, or if it had never been done before, worked out how we could do it. All the guests that stayed the two nights were so impressed and pleased with the absolutely beautiful rooms and service. We even added extra kids and they were accommodated with no dramas. Although Scott Anderson Catering comes with the venue, it is the best wedding food we've ever had. And Nicola who ran the catering also was so kind and patient and supported any whim I had. Guests cancelled on the day, but no fuss was made just small switches and on with the day. We had the most joyful, fun, special day, and it wouldn't have been so special without this venue.

Rebecca

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We were lucky enough to get married at Ardington House last week and it was the best decision we ever made! The house itself it simply stunning- so much so that we decided to have our ceremony indoors to make the most of it! From day one the communication with Charlie and Charlotte was just amazing. We had no idea where to start in terms of wedding planning and they helped us immensely and answered our relentless questions for the best part of a year! In fact, we wouldn't even have had a legal ceremony if they hadn't reminded us to book the registrar!! We had a wonderful tasting session with Fingers and Forks prior to the day and they completely re-worked dishes to suit our tastes. Genuinely, the possibilities for food options were endless and everything we tasted was delicious. The end result was just amazing and even the picky eaters amongst our guests finished their plates! On the day, I truly thought I would be running around like a headless chicken but genuinely, my husband and I didn't have to worry about or do a thing! Everything ran like complete clockwork thanks to the fabulous staff. Even small things such as keeping a separate tray of canopes on the side for us to eat in between pictures just made us feel so looked after. One small thing that I hadn't considered until afterwards was that the drink prices at the bar during the reception were also extremely reasonable. A lot of our guests commented on this because given the luxe feel of the venue, they had assumed it would be much more! The entire day was flawless from start to finish, and every little touch that we had discussed in the run up was ready and waiting for us there on the day. I am so grateful for all of the work that everyone put in to make our day so special and I honestly couldn't recommend this venue and the team highly enough!

We had our wedding here in November 2025 and they answered every question and happily made every request possible they made our day as amazing ad possible! Erin, our coordinator was kind helpful and professional! All the staff involved were amazing and we could not recommend this venue enough