Congratulations if you have recently got engaged! We know how exciting it is to get engaged and start your wedding planning. One of the biggest decisions facing any couple that have recently got engaged is choosing the venue. There are lots of things that you will need to consider when choosing your ideal venue and for some people the task can seem daunting and overwhelming. There are lots of things to consider when you are looking into venue options and one of the main ones being your overall budget. It is a good idea to have a discussion about this at the start of your wedding planning and make sure that you try to stick to it.
If you are looking for a venue that is both elegant but also a statement location, then a stately home is a perfect choice. I’m sure there are lots of couples who have recently got engaged and dreamed of tying the knot in their own manor house, or perhaps dreamed of being a lord or lady for the day. The UK has a huge selection of stately home wedding venues to choose from, including grand manor houses that were once occupied by royalty so you can really have the dream wedding that you’ve always imagined.
There is a lot to consider when choosing a stately home wedding venue although we’re sure for many the added luxury of saying your vows in a building surrounded with history and beauty will be a huge selling point, as long as your budget will allow it.
If you are a traditional couple and want the format of your day to follow a traditional theme then choosing a unique venue will add to this. You can have the formality that a church wedding would have, but within a building that has truly unique interior design and charm. Most of the rooms within these venues have gorgeous high ceilings, elegant furniture and artwork with a rich family history. There may also be beautiful exterior areas of the venue that would be a beautiful backdrop for your photographs too. Historic buildings are full of character and charm and will add to the romance of your day.
When it comes to choosing the decoration or theme for your special day, the lovely thing about choosing an older building is that many of the rooms will have their own personal decoration and style so there won’t be much for you to do in this respect. They may also have certain restrictions on what you can do in terms of decorating the room so it might be worth speaking to the venue first to see what their rules are. There may be some simple yet elegant things that you can do to enhance the rooms such as using material drapes from the ceilings or beams if your venue has them, or you could use lighting and candles to create a warm, romantic atmosphere. Flowers are also another simple, yet beautiful way to add elegance to your venue and you can continue the same theme of flowers in your bouquet too.
If you don’t mind what part of the UK you get married in, then it’s worth doing your research on venues available as the UK has plenty to choose from! If you are looking to have an exclusive use venue then this would be the option for you, and you would ensure that the venue is completely and exclusively yours for the whole day and it will give you the added piece of mind of complete privacy from the public.
Another added bonus of choosing to get married in a stately home is the outside areas and gardens. If you are getting married in summer you may choose to use the outside area for your reception drinks and have some garden games for your guests to enjoy. You could also opt to have a marquee outside in the gardens for your wedding breakfast or evening reception. This would combine both historic and modern elements.
