Photo: Butley Priory by Joasis Photography
Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting, yet challenging tasks for any couple. With so many decisions to make, the choice of venue is undoubtedly one of the most important.
While some may dream of tying the knot at home, there’s something truly magical about choosing a dedicated wedding venue for your big day. You can also combined the venue with hired in Tipi or Sailcloth Tent, or even a Stretch Tent to extend the celebrations. The possibilities for creating a stunning, personalised celebration are endless.
Here are five reasons why you should consider a specific wedding venue for your big day:
1. Professional Expertise: A Seamless Experience
One of the greatest advantages of choosing a wedding venue is the wealth of experience that comes with it. Experienced venues like Butley Priory in Suffolk are expertly managed locations that specialise in understand the intricacies of hosting weddings. They offer a seamless experience, from the moment you walk through their doors to the final dance of the night.
Donna Stockley, the General Manager at Butley Priory, is a tried and tested expert and we caught up with her asking her why people should choose a wedding venue. “By choosing a venue like Butley Priory, which offers weekend weddings with 2 nights accommodation, you can really feel at home for the whole weekend! By adding a marquee, our couples often choose to host the wedding breakfast here and then return to the Priory for the evening party! – meaning you can have outdoor charm and indoor comfort. It’s the best of both worlds”.
Photo credit: Sharon Cudworth
2. Stunning Settings: Picture-Perfect Surroundings
Choosing a wedding venue can give you access to breathtaking surroundings that are hard to replicate elsewhere. Butley Priory, with its stunning medieval architecture provides a timeless elegance that is perfect for a fairytale wedding.
3. Flexibility and Space: Tailored to Your Needs
Venues often offer more space and flexibility than a private residence, allowing you to create a wedding that is tailored to your needs. Whether you’re planning a small, intimate gathering or a large, extravagant celebration, venues can accommodate your vision and add luxury marquees in the grounds to achieve it.
Photo credit: Joasis Photophaphy
4. Extended Celebrations: More Than Just a Day
One of the standout features of hosting your big day at a specialise venue is the ability to extend the celebration beyond just one day. Many venues offer accommodation for you and your guests, allowing you to make a weekend of your wedding. Imagine arriving the day before your wedding to enjoy a relaxed dinner with loved ones, followed by a day of celebrations and a leisurely brunch the next morning.
5. Weather-Proofing Your Wedding: Peace of Mind
One of the main concerns when planning an outdoor wedding is the weather. By choosing a venue and adding a luxury marquee, you can have the best of both worlds—outdoor charm with indoor comfort. Elton Hall, another wonderful venue in Peterborough that specialising in weddings, offers beautiful indoor spaces that can be complemented by marquees, ensuring that your wedding is weather-proof without compromising on style.
Choosing a venue for your wedding offers countless benefits, from professional expertise to stunning settings and the flexibility to create a celebration that is truly your own. All of our tents, be it our Tipis, Sailcloths, and Stretch Tents are the perfect addition to these beautiful locations. Designed to enhance these stunning settings, and complement the venues’ charm and functionality, all our luxury marquees are highly versatile and can be customised to fit any venue layout.
We have a list of recommended suppliers on our website that cover everything from venues to wedding planners so that you can ensure your special day is as unique and memorable as you’ve always imagined.
Credit to the photographers for the photos we used in this blog. They can also be found on our recommended suppliers page:
1. Joasis Photography
2. Sharon Cudworth