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Last update: April 2025

A stunning waterside wedding venue in Staffordshire nestled within exclusive, beautifully landscaped grounds and enjoying views over the surrounding countryside. The Boat House at Aston Marina is a modern barn style wedding venue, right on the waters edge.Fully licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies with a spectacular natural backdrop.

Facilities and Capacity

The Boat House at Aston Marina provides a modern airy space where you can bring your dream wedding to life. The venue features a bright interior that feels both minimalist yet full of character. An eye-catching lighting display runs the length of this venue and provides a statement detail that will undoubtedly impress you and your guests. This gorgeous indoor space opens out onto a spacious veranda and lush, tranquil lawn. Part of your experience at the venue includes exclusive access to the en-suite get-ready rooms. With comfortable seating and a space designed specifically with wedding prep in mind, this private area offers an ideal location for you and your wedding party to prepare before guests arrive.

Bridal Suite

Start your happily ever after aboard our luxurious wide beam canal boat, custom designed to offer the ultimate deluxe waters edge accommodation. Located a few short steps away from your dream wedding venue, there truly is no better way to relax and reflect on the best day of your lives. 'Dragonfly' is complete with all the modern amenities you would expect in a traditional hotel room, with the exciting twist of being afloat!

Services Offered

The award winning dedicated wedding team at Aston Marina work with an ethos of going above and beyond to ensure they meet and exceed your expectations. Our experts have earned The Boat House a reputation as one of Staffordshire’s most sought-after wedding venues. Your in-house wedding coordinator is here to help with every step of your planning process and provide useful insight into making your wedding dreams a reality. With a reputation for producing exceptional food from locally-sourced produce it's little wonder The Boat House is a popular wedding venue for couples that share our love for food. You can rest assured that we'll deliver gorgeous, flavoursome food that you and your guests will love.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Boat House @ Aston Marina

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Claire Sent on 10/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding!

Where do I start with the boathouse?! We have taken so long to review purely because we simply can’t put it into words how unbelievably perfect our day was and don’t even know where to start with a review!! We got married on the 19th May, one of the best days in May for weather so we cannot complain one bit! 😜 We cannot thank the staff enough for their support for the year and half build up to the wedding, nothing was too much of an ask and nothing was a silly question or suggestion. You know when you pay for something and basically once you’ve paid, that’s it with the good service? Not at the boathouse that’s for sure!!! They go above and over with EVERYTHING they do and on the day, they were always one step ahead of us with making sure everything just ran so perfectly as it did! Everything felt so organised leading up to it and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! We had Beckie doing most of our organising and she is just so perfect at her job, and the most kind, wonderful person we have ever met! Beckie and Alex were on hand the morning/day of the wedding ensuring everything was as perfect as we’d ever dreamt it to be - and helped keep me calm 🤣 All the staff there are amazing and especially on the day when Ash was on hand to help with literally anything I needed, from grabbing a half eaten icecream off me, to pinning up my dress despite the difficulties of it 🤣 Her and Lauren was always making sure everything felt relaxed and perfect and we couldn’t have asked for anymore! Even stayed with us until we got into the taxi safely and that meant so much to us! We could go on for days talking about the staff and how unreal our day was. Everyone said how AMAZING the food was, even the photographer who’s tried loads of venue’s food!! And we even had people comment and ask where we found such incredible staff, so nothing went unnoticed. I think it’s safe to say we would recommend the boathouse a thousand times over. Thank you so much everyone. Love Mr and Mrs Goodall 🤍🤍
M
Michelle Sent on 29/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding !

We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding than The Boat House at Aston Marina! From the very beginning, Lizzy was so helpful. She was incredibly supportive throughout the lead-up to our big day, always quick to respond to emails and offer guidance whenever we needed it.

On the day itself, the staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and they ensured everything went smoothly from start to finish. The day ran like clockwork, and we could relax knowing we were in such capable hands.

The food was also a major highlight—delicious and enjoyed by all our guests. We truly had an amazing day and would highly recommend The Boat House at Aston Marina to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with excellent service.

Thank you so much to Lizzy and the whole team for making our day so special!
Mark
Mark Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day, exactly what we had hoped for

We had our wedding at The Boathouse on 2nd November 2024. The team were fantastic from start to finish. Abby was our wedding coordinator and she was there throughout the process. Whenever we had any questions nothing was too much trouble and her replies were prompt and informative. She was so supportive and made us feel like our wedding was the only one the Boathouse we’re dealing with. All the staff on the day went above and beyond and we can’t thank them enough. Our guests all complimented the amazing food and the venue.

Thank you to Abby and The Boathouse team.
Natalia
Natalia Sent on 30/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true 💕

We had the most incredible day for our August wedding at The Boat House. We were so very well looked after from the very beginning to the very end, everyone was simply fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us. The whole team went above and beyond to make our experience absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have chosen a better venue to celebrate our wedding day - highly recommend 💕
Ange
Ange Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

August '24 wedding

The Aston Marina wedding coordinating team were fantastic, always available and speedy in their responses to answer any queries and put in place each and every little request we had.
From attending an open day we loved the venue, the menu tasting event is a must, gives you a great feel for the place as well as tasting the exceptional dishes.
A perfect wedding venue and we and our guests had a glorious day in the August sunshine at this beautiful place.
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Mollie Sent on 03/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mollie Jackson-Hagan

Mr and Mrs Jackson-Hagan, married 01/08/2024

Can’t recommend Abby or Aston marina enough! Our day was beyond perfect and Abby was so supportive and helpful from start to finish.
Nothing was ever too much trouble and they would always try and accommodate for anything we wanted to include to our wedding.

Abby was very responsive to emails and calls and would always do her best to help and accommodate. Abby was amazing on our wedding day and made everything run so smoothly.
We are so pleased we chose Aston marina and had the pleasure of meeting Abby.

We would recommend it to anyone.
Sian
Sian Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Wilton-Ryder

The most perfect venue we could have wished for! From our first visit, all the meetings and support during planning and the day itself, the team are just amazing! Excellent communication and everyone is so freidly and put us at ease. We can't recommend this venue enough. The venue is stunning, food is amazing and we can't stress enough how fantastic the team is! They worked so hard to make sure everything went so smoothly. A special huge thank you to Abby for all her help during planning and the day itself, nothing was too much trouble and it made us feel so at ease on the day. You are amazing at what you do!

Thank you so much for everything!

Mr and Mrs Wilton-Ryder
Leigh-Anne
Leigh-Anne Sent on 17/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding day of our dreams 😍

We could not recommend this venue highly enough! The team at Aston Mariana worked so hard to make sure that we had the most incredible day. From when we first visited on an open day, through to the minute we left the venue after the wedding, we were so well looked after and had every question and query answered to. They helped us put our vision together, and made sure that all of the suppliers were seen to so that we could focus on enjoying our big day. All of our guests said how impressed they were with both the venue and the staff. The food was amazing and everything ran so slick. We are so happy we chose this venue to enable us to have the most perfect day ever 🥰💍❤️
C
Cara Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 7th June 24

Mr & Mrs Gould married 7th June 2024, The most perfect wedding venue that we could have imagined, everything from the first enquiry to the actual day couldn't of been any better, Abby was there from the moment we viewed the venue, all through the planning and on our final day to make sure it was everything we wanted. All the guests complimented how good the food was and service. All the staff at the Boat house made sure everything ran smoothly and were very attentive and friendly. A Special thank you to Abby and Lauren.
Beth
Beth Sent on 21/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day of our lives!

Where do we begin… we cannot thank Abby and everyone at Aston Marina for everything!! Our day was everything we could have wished for and more! Back in 2021 we went on our first official date to Aston Marina and we sat on bench at the top of the hill in the glorious sunshine overlooking the marina and agreed if we were to ever get married we would get married there. Fast forward three years later and on the 24th May 2024 we became husband and wife! Throughout the entire planning process Abby was on hand to help with any query no matter how small but always put our minds at ease. We attended a number of wedding fayres which always proved so helpful together with a glass of fizz! The fayres resulted in us meeting a number of our suppliers for the day and allowed us to show family members around before our big day which they loved. Aston Marina really did make our dream day into a fairytale, no request was too much and we were always welcomed with a smile by all staff! Our day went as smooth as possible with Abby and her team dealing with everything so we had nothing to worry about. We worked together during the planning process to ensure the team knew the vision for our day and they made sure everything was perfect from start to finish! On the day all of our guests were made to be feel welcome with assistance always on hand for our elderly and younger guests. Abby even went to the extra mile with the best surprise ever on the day before our wedding when she arranged for the bench from our first date to be placed back where we had our first day for photos on our day. Aston Marina is a beautiful location and we cannot recommend the venue and team enough. If you have any doubt about booking, there is no need, get your date booked and get ready for the most magical day of your life!
Jayne
Jayne Sent on 30/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Huge Thank you To All The Team, Our Perfect, Magical Wedding Day ❤️

We got married here on Friday 26th April 2024, Wow just Wow, from our first meeting with Abby when scouting possible venues, we felt completely at ease, no pressure at all, Abby is very friendly, whilst professional & goes above & beyond to help. Everyone & everything seemed ideal including the setting & scenery for what we wanted for our special day. Every interaction, input & advice since that first meeting was invaluable. We used Aston Marinas recommended suppliers for our flowers, venue dressing & wedding singer/DJ which were all perfect, friendly, reasonable & reliable. The day was absolutely magical, the food, presentation & service was superb, we couldn't of wished for anymore, I got ready at Aston Marina & bless her, Abby was even sitting with me removing the labels off the bottom of our shoes! to help. Nothing was too much trouble, our heartfelt thanks go out to you all, especially Abby, she knows her job inside & out & was an absolute pleasure to work with, she is an absolute asset to the Team. ❤️ Xxx
M
Matthew Sent on 09/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Beautiful Wedding Venue 25/03/24

We tied the knot here on Monday 25th March 2024, Absolutely Phenomenal, this was the first venue we visited and we instantly fell in love, from our first meeting with Abby we felt completely at ease, the whole Boathouse team are very friendly, professional go above & beyond to help.

The venue is beautiful all year round, the surroundings are idilic and everything we could have asked for, for our special day. Communication from the team was brilliant, I would highly recommend going to the open day’s to really take in the beauty of the place.

Our day was truly magical, the food was heavenly, service was superb, we couldn't have wished for anymore.

Nothing was too much trouble, our sincerest and heartfelt thanks go out to you all, especially Abby and Beckie who did everything to ensure our day was perfect from start to finish, the whole team was an absolute pleasure to work with.

Thank you all once again.
Mr & Mrs Tiso
xxxx
Ellie
Ellie Sent on 05/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day

From start to finish you were there to help with anything and everything. Saving the day with a major bouquet issue and moving the schedule round to accommodate the speeches early to calm the guys nerves.

The whole experience was incredible and made so easy with your experience and professionalism, we didn’t have to worry about a thing.

Thank you so much!
T
Tanisha Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Absolutely went above and beyond expectations, very relaxed and chilled process. Beautiful venue, location and food. Nothing too much trouble, resulting in the most perfect day of our lives. Every singe guest and supplier complimented every aspect and detail that the team created.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 13/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding venue

Abby, Beckie & the rest of the team at The Boathouse are all amazing!

From first viewing the venue right through to our wedding day (and even after) we have felt so supported. We had regular communication with Abby and meetings to sort out the finer details, with Abby even helping suggest ideas/suppliers - which was a big help when you've never planned a wedding before!

We had a church ceremony before heading over to The Boathouse, where everything was set up perfectly and even better than I had imagined. The staff were ready with the drinks reception and canapes for our guests. The whole day was perfect, we were lucky with the weather so managed to have some time outside, but even the space inside was more than enough especially when all our evening guests arrived.

The packages offered are extremely reasonable and we would definitely recommend The Boathouse to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue!

Thank you to the whole team for making our day incredible and run so smoothly!

John & Rachel Kent x
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06 Jul
Open Door

We are delighted to invite you, your family and friends to join us for our Summer Wedding Showcase on Sunday 6th July from 11 am - 2 pm!

Our friendly team will be on hand to give you a tour of The Boat House, exquisite gardens and *Brand New For 2025* our bridal suite boat 'Dragonfly', as well as answer any questions you may have. We will be joined by many of our recommended suppliers who are local industry experts and can't wait to discuss your plans with you!

Whether you would like a casual peek or a more in-depth chat with one of our staff, this is the perfect opportunity to see exactly how our incredible team can bring your wedding vision to life. Every couple is unique and we believe every wedding day should be exactly that too!

Please contact our events team by phone or email to book your arrival timeslot at our Summer Wedding Showcase.

Date: From 06/07/2025 to 06/07/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 14:00
Place: Aston Marina, Nr Stone, Staffordshire

Meet the team

Alex
Alex
Head of Front of House Operations

If you held your big day at The Boat House you're bound to have met the leader of our on the day team. He’s missed less than 10 weddings in the last 5 years, and he was Best Man at one of these!

From announcing you into your wedding breakfast, cutting your cake, making sure you're safely in your taxi on the way home at the end of the night and managing every single aspect of your wedding, Alex is truly the master of everything you could possibly need on your big day!

Beckie
Beckie
Head of Weddings & Events

From that first meeting until the all important dress fluff before you walk down the aisle, Beckie is here to make sure every aspect of your day is followed through. No one knows The Boat House better than her and she is always on the lookout for venue enhancements to impress you and your guests. Beckie has been an integral member of the team for 7 years now and the enjoyment only grows!

Lizzy
Lizzy
Weddings & Events Manager

For Lizzy, the lead up to your big day is just as important as the day itself. She ensures that you are informed and happy throughout the planning journey. With a plethora of wedding experience, she loves hearing all of the quirky details of your wedding and helping to bring them to life.

Preferred suppliers

James Barlow - Wedding Singer, DJ & Host
5.0 out of 5 rating , 7 reviews
· Music and DJs
Sylvia Magdalena Makeup Artist
5.0 out of 5 rating , 10 reviews
· Beauty, Hair & Make Up
GB FUN CASINOS
5.0 out of 5 rating , 49 reviews
· Entertainment
Vision Wave Weddings
5.0 out of 5 rating , 3 reviews
· Videographers
Stephen Sutton Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 4 reviews
· Photographers

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Aston Marina ST15 8QU Nr Stone (Staffordshire)
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