Civil wedding ceremony venues in country houses and mansions

Find country houses, traditional manor houses, stately homes and mansions in rural settings that are licensed to perform the civil wedding ceremony.

Wedding Venue Photo Opportunities : Stairs!

May 15, 2012

Sensational stair shots Hello, and welcome to The Wedding Venue Secret. Once again we’re teaming up with our close cousins over at The Wedding Photography Secret, in order to bring you venue-specific photography advice! Take a peek at our previous article, which generally outlines the best type of venues for photography. But today we’re just [...]

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Fawsley Hall : Luxurious Tranquillity In Northamptonshire

March 19, 2012

Fawsley Hall : Luxurious Tranquillity In Northamptonshire Inspired by the beautiful proposal story sent over to us by Cora a few weeks ago, we’d like to introduce you to Fawsley Hall – an idyllic engagement and wedding venue. This impressive country house hotel was actually a Royal Manor as far back as the 7th century, [...]

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Wedding Venues Meet Wedding Photography

March 13, 2012

Stunning backdrops Today our Venue and Photography magazines are sort of ‘merging’ temporarily, as the following topic integrates elements of each. In many cases, a picture is only as good as its backdrop. This is one of the reasons why beautiful buildings and interiors are some of the most sought-after locations as wedding venues. Think [...]

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Wedding Venue, Taunton : Maunsel House

November 28, 2011

The homely Maunsel House Today we’re taking a little peek at wedding venues in the South West of England. Somerset boasts a great wealth and variety of country wedding venues, but only a small number seem to really stand out as premier locations in which to get married. Maunsel House is a highly reputed 13th-century [...]

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Luxurious wedding venue in Bristol : Ashton Court Mansion

November 14, 2011

Luxurious wedding venue in Bristol : Ashton Court Mansion Situated within 850 acres of stunning country parkland lies Ashton Court Mansion, an exquisite 16th-century estate offering the perfect location for spectacular wedding ceremonies and receptions in Bristol. With its mediaeval origins, the magnificent house is immersed in history; until it was sold to the council [...]

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Romantic newly restored Georgian House in Devon: Shilstone Estate

September 30, 2011

Romantic newly restored Georgian House in Devon: Shilstone Estate Nestled away within several hundred acres of beautiful countryside in Devon you will find Shilstone Estate, a newly restored historic venue accepting wedding ceremony and reception bookings from Spring 2012. Enchanting woodlands, lakes, streams, and breathtaking valleys surround Shilstone offering a stunning view each way you [...]

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Country House Weddings near Bristol : the beautiful Coombe Lodge at Blagdon

September 12, 2011

Coombe Lodge On the Northwestern edge of the Mendips, in one of Somerset’s many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sits an imposing Country House called Coombe Lodge. This Grade II-Listed building was commissioned as a family home in the earlier part of the 20th century by Sir Vernon Wills of the Imperial Tobacco Company in [...]

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Charming country house amidst unspoilt South Devon : Hazelwood

September 2, 2011

Charming country house amidst unspoilt South Devon : Hazelwood Located near Kingsbridge in one of the UK’s areas of outstanding natural beauty lies Hazelwood, an adorable country house and hotel perfect for holding a private wedding celebration. An age-old oak tree guards the entrance of this enchanting house, which is hidden away within 67 acres [...]

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Wedding Venue, Leicester : The vibrant and historic City Rooms

June 22, 2011

The City Rooms The story of The City Rooms entails both a happy ending and a new beginning. Work began on this Georgian, Grade I-listed building in the heart of Leicester City Centre back in 1792, with the original intention of creating a hotel. Unfortunately it lacked the funds to be finished, and the project [...]

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Wedding venue, North Devon : Peaceful countryside haven, Millbrook Cottages

June 17, 2011

Featured Venue : Millbrook Cottages Millbrook Estate is an award-winning, luxurious and romantic wedding venue, set alongside an annexe collection of self-catering accommodation in a peaceful corner of North Devon. During 2009, Millbrook had over 60 honeymoon couples staying in the cottages, and the estate was also the location of 20 proposals. After looking at [...]

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