A guide to your wedding day. Our team are happy to advise you on all aspects of your big day, such as theme, decoration, and style.
We understand that organising a wedding is no easy task, and that’s why we understand the importance of convenience and have worked hard with suppliers to ensure that there are no hidden costs or extra charges.
Each wedding will have two venue staff on hand throughout the day, which includes a fully stocked and serviced bar free of charge. The Priory Garden Bar has draught lager and a vast range of local beers and ales, as well as the usual beers wines and spirits. Our friendly bar manager will be happy to discuss different options for your day including signature cocktails unique to you.
The venue also offers couples early access from 1pm the day before the event to add any personal touches, completely free of charge, and our couples are welcome to come and collect their belongings the following working day.
There are parking spaces available at the venue, and guests are welcome to leave their cars overnight if they wish.
For guests staying locally, the venue has offsite accommodation available and we offer a 10% discount for all wedding guests.
Please visit our accommodation page for further details or to book your room.
The timeline
| 3.00pm | Wedding ceremony in the Jacobean Room, Garden Room, or St Martin’s Church |
|---|---|
| 4.00pm | Drinks reception and canapés on the Tudor Lawn with Couples photographs |
| 5:00pm | Wedding breakfast and speeches either in the Jacobean Suite or Marquee |
| 7.30pm | Evening reception guests arrive |
| 8.00pm | Cutting of the cake and first dance |
| 8.30pm | Evening buffet or BBQ (please see our catering pages for further details) |
| 9.00pm | Evening reception |
| 11.00pm | Carriages and close. |
What's included?
- Exclusive venue hire with three main rooms as well as 2.5 acres of gardens spread across two lawns
- Early access - from 1pm on the day prior
- On site storage
- Late collection of belongings (next working day)
- Parking for 25 vehicles
- 5’ round tables or rectangular tables with Chiavari chairs.
- Napkins for each guest as well as tablecloths for each table
- Experienced Wedding coordinator service
- Background music throughout the day (including ceremony)
- Decorative lighting in the main lawn
- P.A system for your speeches
- Cake knife (if needed)
- Fully stocked and serviced bar all day until 10:30pm.
- Tidy up service
- 3 x planning meetings for each couple at intervals leading up to the wedding day to assist with your planning
- Payment plan set up
- Preferential accommodation rates for friends and family (summer only).