Whatever you have your heart set on for your big day, there’s an incredible amount of choice and bespoke offerings in Kent, Surrey, London and its neighbouring counties. Everything from Castles to Crypts and Barns to Boats!
The Crypt at Bleeding Heart, London
There’s no shortage of places to tie the knot in the capital and one of our favourites is at The Crypt. Over 600 years old – in fact, used as a place of gathering since Henry VIII had a three day wedding there in the 1500’s – The Crypt is a visual treat and lends itself perfectly to an elegant and intimate celebration. For every bit of the venue’s ambient and tastefully lit interior, there’s delight in it’s courtyard, which gives the venue a beautifully balanced vibe. If you’re looking a unique place to tie the know, this is one of London’s diamonds.
Cooling Castle Barn, Kent
Aswell as the marriages taking place within it’s walls, there’s a marriage of styles here as Castle meets barns. The two tower castle gives a historical and grand feel to the venue, perfect for photos and a sense of occasion. Then you can let personal preference (or the weather!) dictate where you tie the knot – there’s the Pavillion Gardens or in Fathom Barn. The number of suppliers working with the venue means there’s plenty of opportunity to really turn on the style with the decor too. Then it’s on to one of the venues other two barns – the heritage and the tithe – for the rest of the day’s proceedings. With the latest additions of the Moat House rooms to prepare for the day ahead too, everything’s thought of and in one place – finishing off dreaming of the best day of your life in the Master Bedroom – included in the exclusive use hire.
The High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
There’s no shortage of barns in this list and we make no apologies for that, they are in such high demand at the moment and offer incredibly versatile spaces to tie the knot. The High Rocks is another versatile and visually stunning venue set in the High Rocks grounds. Wedding photos incorporating the rocks as a backdrop will give a beautifully unique image and the Great Hall barn is rustic and befitting of any style of wedding. With the number of contemporary suppliers in Kent, you can really make an aesthetic your own and with another two, smaller, rooms, you’ve got plenty of choice with how to style or order your day.
Photo by Barry Page Photography
The Cutty Sark, London
The Cutty Sark is now based on dry land at Greenwich in London, and is certainly among the most historic venues to tie the knot in. Now raised above the ground, you can walk underneath the boat and really get a sense of the size, before feasting your eyes upon its absolutely delightful interior. The tasteful glass canopy not only adds to the visuals, but it also creates just a perfect amount of light at any time of day. When the day gives way to night, the beautifully lit ambient colour uplighting just adds a new dimension. There are cheaper places to get married on this list, but very few will be more jawdropping than this real jewel in the capital’s crown.
Eltham Place, London
Staying with historical places in Greenwich, London – how about tying the knot in Henry the Eighth’s childhood home? Eltham place is a popular London destination for weddings, and it’s easy to see why. You can utilise all the spaces within this quaint venue and still have a different room for every part of your day. The art deco style entrance hall is an absolutely stunning visual for any part of your day with it’s wooden panelled walls and stunning dome ceiling, and the Great Hall has to be seen to be believed. The significant and well-kept grounds will provide the most beautiful wedding photos and a provide a truly memorable place to watch the sun go down before your evening celebrations take place.
Holmewood Hall, Cambridgeshire
Holmewood Hall is a magnificent wedding venue located in the heart of Cambridgeshire, England. This stunning Grade II listed Tudor-style mansion offers a unique and elegant setting for couples looking to tie the knot in style. From its picturesque gardens to its grand reception hall, Holmewood Hall is the perfect venue for a fairy tale wedding.The gardens at Holmewood Hall are equally as impressive as the venue itself. The beautifully landscaped gardens offer a picturesque backdrop for wedding photos and provide a tranquil setting for guests to relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings.
The NoMad, London
This fabulous space has been imagined around an elegant and gracious setting with some of the most stunning backdrops you’ll see anywhere. For every wedding venue boasting of a light and airy setting, the NoMad prides itself on a more curated ambience and simply put, pure decadence. In terms of capacity, the NoMad holds around 60-80 guests and also has separate private and exclusive spaces for use, whether that’s for drinks receptions or breakfast – tastefully prepared by the NoMad’s award winning chefs – the day after.
Pembroke Lodge, Richmond
Hugely popular amongst couples looking to tie the know, Pembroke Lodge is a long established favourite and the only wedding venue, at the time of writing, to be located in a London royal park, Richmond Park. Not only is this a stunning location (which you’ll share with the park’s hundreds of deer), it feels a different world entirely to the big city, which you can see from the protected King Henry’s Mound. Inside the beautifully kept and maintained building itself, there are several choices of rooms and suites in which to exchange vows and, should the weather permit, the Belvedere Terrace offers a stunning option to have your ceremony conducted. Wherever you are in this floral and verdant setting, you’re sure to make unforgettable moments for you and all your guests.
Dodford Manor, Northampton
Based in Northamptons serene countryside lies Dodford Manor’s incredibly popular wedding venue. It’s beautifully preserved Mortain Barn is a 17th century barn that offers the perfect spot for vows, followed by wedding receptions in it’s grounds and breakfast in the classically styled Oak Barn, complete with views off to the beautiful countryside that saddles this wonderful venue. Aswell as the venue itself, the family run team offer a diverse and tailored range of services, including bespoke food provided by their catering team that couples absolutely love. A truly charming venue to tie the knot at any time of year.
Pangdean Old Barn, East Sussex
With its rustic charm and elegant styling, Pangdean Old Barn will bring up to 180 people together for an intimate occasion. This is an exclusive use venue with a keen eye on keeping everything intimate and local. All of the food prepared by the in house catering team is sourced locally and served with care and finesse. The garden and grounds look out over South Downs and offer a wonderful vista with which to hold your ceremony. Inside the barn, it’s a rustic and natural delight that offers versatility in room styling to really allow a bespoke touch. The fairy lights that adorn that oak beamed roof look stunning at any time of day but at night is where they truly come alive and give the barn a magical feeling that’s incredibly easy on the eye.
Winters Barns, Canterbury
Winters Barns is an exclusive use venue situated in Canterbury in Kent. The self-contained, L-shaped barn is perfect for the entire day’s celebrations and offers enough versatility to cater for any outcome of the weather. If you’re blessed with the weather, you’ll be blessed at the venue with its wonderfully landscaped grounds to provide perfect photo opportunities and memorable drinks receptions. The barn itself has been kept tastefully simple and clean to keep the aesthetic and feel but has been designed to a stylish finish, with floral foliage decorations throughout, twined with subtle lighting that really add to the elegance of the barns.
Cantley House and Barn, Berkshire
This boutique hotel and barn sits on the outskirts of Wokingham in Berkshire and is located within 50 acres of lush green grounds. Formerly the resident of Marquis of Ormonde, the property has a rich history running throughout it veins and has all the stylings of such. It houses 38 rooms so is a fully self-contained hotel and venue where you and your guests don’t need to rush off after your day and also brings a choice of rooms to hold your nuptials. These include an original 17th century barn or in the original manor house itself or, if the weather allows, outside on the lawns of the venue itself.
Sercy’s at the Gherkin, London
If you’re looking for a space that offers next level views along with a stylish and modern decor, Sercy’s could be just what you’re looking for. You’ll get views over the ever changing London skyline from the 39th & 40th floor spot and there’s also private dining rooms for smaller gatherings that lose none of the charm and feel similarly exclusive. The catering standards are as high as the views here as the Gherkin’s very own resident chef will create some of the most fabulous dishes for you and your guests. Classy, chic and stylish, this is a unique and unforgettable venue right in the capital where it’s truly OK to have your head in the clouds.