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!

Easthampstead Park was our absolute dream wedding venue. From start to finish, everything was brilliant. The venue itself was beautiful, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. A huge thank you to Lili, our wedding coordinator, who was absolutely amazing. She helped with every little detail and made the entire planning process and our wedding day feel completely seamless. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and we truly can’t thank her enough. She also coordinated everything with our vendors on the day (before too!), ensuring everyone knew exactly where they needed to be and when. Because of her organisation, there wasn’t a single issue on the day, and we were able to relax and enjoy every moment. On the day, there was also an Asian wedding taking place in the King Suite. Naturally, we were a little concerned beforehand, especially as we were having a large wedding ourselves. However, Lili completely reassured us that everything would run smoothly, and she was absolutely right. There was no mix-up of guests whatsoever, everything was perfectly organised, and both weddings ran seamlessly. It was a real testament to how well the team manages multiple events. The food was exceptional also. The chef took the time to talk us through our menu choices during our menu tasting, and we really appreciated being able to make a few changes to personalise the menu. Everything was beautifully prepared and our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the food. We also loved being able to create our own personalised cocktail hour, which made the day feel even more unique and special to us. We’d also like to give a special shout-out to Matt, the bar manager, who did a fantastic job looking after our very big Irish-influenced wedding! He and the team kept everything running smoothly, and our guests had an incredible time. Thank you so much to everyone at Easthampstead Park for making our day so special. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team. We would recommend Easthampstead Park to anyone looking for an unforgettable wedding venue!

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.

We just wanted to express our heartfelt thanks to the team that we worked closely with to plan our special day. Zero notes or complaints - we loved how our day turned out, and we know that none of that happens by accident. Emma, in particular was fantastic, with her attention to detail throughout the process, and for calmly helping us find solutions in the midst of the chaos on the day. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and we cannot thank her enough. The food was spot on, and exactly what we had asked for - from the canapes to the meals - our thanks to Aidan. We had a number of guests with dietary requirement, and they commented that someone came to check that they received the correct order, and how reassuring that was. And our toastmaster Michael - what a legend that gent is! We loved his energy, and appreciated his work throughout the event.

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.

Zuzi

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From the moment we first saw The Elvetham online, we completely fell in love with it. When we visited in person, we fell in love with it even more. It is even more beautiful than the photos, full of history, charm and character. We knew straight away that this was where we wanted to get married. We honestly don’t think there are enough words to describe how much The Elvetham means to us. It has become our favourite place. Of course, the venue itself is absolutely stunning, but what makes it truly special are the people. The staff make an already beautiful place even better. Throughout the whole planning process and on our wedding day, we felt so well looked after. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, helpful and personable. We are incredibly grateful to the entire wedding team, especially Georgia, who was always so friendly, helpful and reassuring. We would also like to thank the hotel manager, the reception team, the restaurant staff, the chef and kitchen team, and every single member of staff who helped make our day so special. The food deserves a special mention because it was absolutely incredible. Our wedding breakfast was amazing and received so many compliments from our guests. Every meal we have ever had at The Elvetham restaurant has also been exceptional, so we already knew our wedding food would be fantastic. The quality has always been consistently outstanding. We are also so pleased we chose to have the Toastmaster David as part of our wedding. He was absolutely brilliant and kept everything running so smoothly while bringing such warmth and professionalism to the day. We would highly recommend having him. What really made The Elvetham stand out were the thoughtful little touches. The night before our wedding, we were welcomed with complimentary chocolates and a lovely card. After the wedding, our stunning bridal suite was beautifully prepared with complimentary champagne, cake, decorations and another thoughtful card. On the day itself, as it was so hot, the hotel manager kindly arranged for all the children at our wedding to be given ice lollies. These may seem like small gestures, but they meant so much to us and perfectly reflect the genuine care and attention the team puts into making every guest’s experience special. We genuinely cannot fault a single person. We visited The Elvetham many times before our wedding, and every single visit was met with the same kindness and exceptional service. It was never just because we were getting married, that is simply how they treat all of their guests, and that says everything about the hotel. We had the most perfect day and couldn’t have wished for anything more. In fact, we already hope that one day one of our close family members or friends chooses to get married at The Elvetham, so that we can experience it all again from the perspective of wedding guests. We will continue to visit and stay at The Elvetham for years to come because it will always have such a special place in our hearts. We cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you to everyone for giving us the most wonderful memories and the wedding of our dreams.

We booked the Knot now, Knot later package and planned our wedding with Annie and Helen, within six months. The package included a three course meal, 8 rooms with access to leisure facilities, toastmaster, hire of private bar and function room until late, with evening light bite. Both Annie and Helen were amazing from the initial contact through to the day itself, answering all our questions efficiently and put us at ease throughout. Everyone commented on the table service and how delicious the food was, as well as how great it was having Geoff the toastmaster on hand all day. The venue was immaculate and the grounds manicured, truly making it an unforgettable special day! Thank you too all the team at Eastwell Manor.

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.

Rebecca

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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!

Ella

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We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding venue than Salomons Estate. From the beginning, the team made the whole planning feel so easy and stress-free. A special thank you to our wedding co-ordinator, Hollie, who was absolutely amazing throughout the lead up to the wedding and on the day itself. Hollie was so helpful, organised and reassuring and make sure everything was taken care of so we could enjoy the day. The grounds are so beautiful and were the perfect backdrop for our photographs. Everything ran so smoothly, the food and drinks were amazing and the whole day was so special. Thank you to everyone at Salomons Estate, especially Hollie, for making our wedding so amazing. We couldn't recommend you more highly!