When you're doing some wedding planning and trying to choose your venue there are so many considerations, can you get married there? How many people can come? Is there in-house catering? How much will it cost?
It's a huge list of questions and when you're searching across the internet, it's so easy to get "wedding blind". You've seen so many beautiful wedding venues over so much time, that they all start to blur into one.
So, I thought it might be helpful for me to give you a breakdown of all my favourite places to have a wedding in Bedfordshire, and give a really simple breakdown of what each one includes, whether that's in-house catering, a licensed ceremony room or free corkage.
The venues in my favourite list are:
- Moreteyne Manor
- Eversholt Hall
- Flitwick Manor
- Wrest Park
- Tofte Manor
- The Barn at Brook End Green Farm
- The Conservatory at Luton Hoo Walled Garden
- Moggerhanger Park
With a bit more information within easy reach, it should be a lot simpler for you to find your perfect venue!
Moreteyne Manor
Location
Moreteyne Manor, Woburn Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0NQ
A renowned restaurant in a Tudor manor
In the Bedfordshire countryside, close to Milton Keynes, sits the Tudor manor house Moreteyne Manor. An outdoor marquee wedding option is available between April - October, or couples can choose to wed inside the stately manor house itself. Complete with a moat, exposed brickwork and timber beams this gorgeous setting is brimming with character and history dating back to the 1400s.
Available for exclusive use for your big day, this venue is also open as a restaurant when no events are taking place, giving you a chance to sample the kitchen's food any time you please!
At a glance
- Period restaurant
- Marquee available
- Exclusive use available
- Licensed Ceremony Rooms
- Capacity up to 100
- In-house catering
- No accommodation
- No preparation room
Eversholt Hall
Location
Eversholt Hall, Church End, Eversholt, MK17 9DS
Beamed hall on the Bucks and Beds border
Easily accessible from Milton Keynes and Luton, Eversholt Hall is set within a quaint hamlet and has a quintessentially British feel.
The exclusive wedding venue comes with your own Event Manager and Catering team, so you'll know you'll be in safe hands. With high-beamed ceilings and exposed brick, the barn itself has a rustic feel but with plenty of opportunities to make it your own and take complete control over the decor.
Looking out from Eversholt, the views of the countryside, cricket pitch and village green make for great outdoor photo opportunities.
At a glance
- Village hall
- Exclusive use
- Licensed Ceremony Room
- Capacity up to 100
- In-house catering
- No accommodation
- No preparation room
Flitwick Manor
Location
Flitwick Manor, Church Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AE
A stately home for a stylish wedding
This grand, Grade II listed manor house oozes timeless charm. Whether you're planning a grand affair with a large family or something smaller and more intimate, Flitwick Manor makes for a stunning backdrop for your special day.
There are three stunning ceremony rooms to choose from, plus the option for an outdoor marquee for larger events. As Flitwick Manor is also a hotel, there's plenty of accommodation on site too, and the option for exclusive use for the entire day!
At a glance
- Stately home
- Exclusive use available
- Marquee available
- Licensed Ceremony Rooms
- Ceremony capacity up to 58
- Reception capacity up to 150
- In-house catering
- Accommodation available
- No preparation room
Wrest Park
Location
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
French style in an English country house
This classic English Heritage site makes for a breathtaking wedding venue, located within 30 minutes of Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes. Its picturesque 92-acre grounds are beautifully landscaped with a mix of woodlands, lawns and flower beds for a stunning selection of wedding photographs.
Inside, you'll discover a wide range of rooms where you can host your special day, from the elaborate Library to the light and airy Orangery to the elegant Dining Room complete with a roaring fire.
At a glance
- Stately home
- Exclusive use available
- Marquee available
- Licensed Ceremony Rooms
- Ceremony capacity up to 170
- Reception capacity up to 1000
- Approved caterers list
- No accommodation
- No preparation room
Tofte Manor
Location
Tofte Manor, Souldrop Road, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, MK44 1HN
A gorgeous manor with a garden labyrinth
This beautiful manor and garden promises true tranquility - it's even used for wellbeing retreats at other points of the year! But for your wedding here you'll have exclusive access for the entire weekend, so you can stay the night before and invite your closest guests to stay in the manor house on the night of the wedding too.
Inside, you'll discover an elegant Drawing Room, Crystal Room and more, while outside there's a magical labyrinth to be explored and the opportunity for a special ceremony that symbolises the union of two separate journeys.
At a glance
- Stately home
- Exclusive use
- Marquee available
- Licensed Ceremony Rooms
- Reception capacity up to 200
- List of approved caterers
- Accommodation available
- No preparation room
The Barn at Brook End Green Farm
Location
The Barn, Brook End Green Farm, Barton Le-Clay, Bedfordshire MK45 4SE
Perfectly rustic countryside weddings
Located on the edge of Barton Hills Nature Reserve beside a stunning lake, the Barn at Brook End Green Farm is easily accessible from Bedfordshire but feels a million miles away.
Whether you want a classically vintage affair or festival vibes, the rustic barn is the perfect backdrop for you to make your day your own. It's complete with a romantic honeymoon tent for the happy couple's wedding night, and glamping options for your guests too.
At a glance
- Barn venue
- Exclusive use
- Marquee available
- Licensed Ceremony Rooms
- Reception capacity 150+
- List of approved caterers
- Accommodation available
- No preparation room
The Conservatory at Luton Hoo Walled Garden
Location
Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, LU1 4LF
Historic gardens between Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
The Conservatory at Luton Hoo Walled Garden perfectly balances all the flexibility and style of a modern marquee wedding venue, with the history and country charm of the famous Walled Garden.
Only 10 minutes from the centre of Luton, this exclusive venue is right on the county border, looking out over both the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire countryside, making it easily reachable for family and friends all over the south-east.
At a glance
- Marquee venue
- Exclusive use
- Licensed Ceremony Rooms
- Reception capacity 400
- List of approved caterers
- Accommodation available at Luton Hoo Hotel
- No preparation room
Moggerhanger Park
Location
Moggerhanger Park Park Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RW
A style to suit every wedding
From the exemplary elegance of the Grade 1 listed main house, to countryside charm in the Walled Garden, Moggerhanger Park is an incredible venue that suits all tastes and styles. It includes the option for a traditional Church wedding in their own Chapel or civil ceremonies in their grand Eating Room.
Located only 20 minutes from the centre of Bedford, the beautiful parkland surrounding this stunning stately home will feel like a different world.
At a glance
- Stately home venue
- Exclusive use
- Marquee available
- Licensed Ceremony Rooms (Christian service only)
- Reception capacity 500
- Accommodation available
- In-House catering
