Could these be the best wedding venues in the South West?
Finding a wedding venue can be one of the most difficult parts of planning a wedding, almost everything else depends on this key aspect.
Over the 28 years we have been providing wedding marquees at South West Marquees. Meaning we have built up a valuable network of relationships working closely with diverse and stunning venues. They all offer something different here are some of our favourites. All of these venues are run by talented, passionate people that work very closely with us to provide a seamless, stress free set up.
Bristol
Hanham Court Gardens is a beautiful and unexpectedly rural manor and gardens, just 20 mins from the centres of Bristol and Bath. The house, a former Monastery dates back to the late 13th Century. Hanham Court is best known for its picture perfect gardens, once voted ‘Britain’s Most Romantic Garden’ by Gardens Illustrated. Its rich mix of colour, scent and structure makes these gardens an idyllic wedding venue. They offer Marquee receptions throughout the summer months and pride themselves on creating weddings that are truly unique. Marquees are set up in the garden and can be large enough to accommodate up to 250 guests.
Special Feature: Why not arrange for your guests to arrive by boat from the centre of Bristol?
Contact: Danny Johnson danny@hanhamcourgardens.com
Website: http://www.hanhamcourtgardens.co.uk/
Frome
Seymours Court offer you the flexibility and “can do” attitude that allows you to have the next best thing to a wedding in your own garden. They are set in a fifteenth century country manor house with paddocks, orchards & gardens at your disposal. This gives you have the ability to stage the wedding of your dreams. Working with the suppliers of your choice, we can help you create a perfect rural reception for the most important day of your life. Marquees can be set up in front of the house to accommodate large numbers of guests, you even get to stay in the manor house on the night! This will leave guests hugely impressed when they arrive at this picture perfect manor house.
Special Feature: Each wedding is treated like the wedding of a family member. This is no wedding factory but truly unique.
Contact: Jane Slay seymourscourt@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.seymourscourt.co.uk/index.htm
Taunton
Widcombe Grange is set on the Somerset Hills in its own 20 acres, a beautiful lakeside setting. The Big House Company offers lots of flexibility and are renowned for their charming service.
It’s like being married at your own country house with your closest family. This means house party style weddings are particularly great here. Having on site accommodation means the party can continue over the whole weekend.
Marquees supplement the facilities afforded by this luxurious setting.
Contact: Anthony Chapman party@thebighouseco.com
Website: http://www.thebighouseco.com/somerset-wedding-venues/
Bristol
Beeses Tea Gardens Cater for smaller weddings in a really unique fashion. Having a wedding party at Beeses probably means you’re a bit romantic, a bit bohemian, and definitely cool! It’s a hidden gem just a short river cruise away from the city centre where the hustle and bustle melt away. This means you can have your special day the way you want it. We have provided cover for weddings and engagement parties, people seem to visit Beeses and fall in love with it. You would never believe such a hidden gem would exist so close to Bristol.
Special Feature: Dine right next to the river!
Contact: Kate or Deane info@beeses.co.uk
Website: http://beeses.co.uk/
Frome
Mells Tythe Barn is beautiful Medieval Tithe barn set in the picturesque village of Mells. Steeped in local history, the village boast a great country pub that provides accommodation and country church. We have often set up marquees to provide a dining area to supplement the main barn building.
Special Feature: Historical Medieval Barn set in rural Somerset countryside.
Contact: mellsbarnbookings@gmail.com
Website: http://www.mellsbarn.org/index.html
These are just a few of the wedding venue we have worked at. If you have specific ideas call us and we can point you in the direction of the supplier that best suits your needs. South West marquees provide everything you need to make any venue work, from Luxury Toilets to Bell Tents for guests to stay in.
