Stately Homes as Wedding Venues by Alan Vaufrouard

June 8, 2009

Many couples who are looking for the ultimate romantic wedding will use stately homes as wedding venues for their dinner as well as a way to house their guests. There are stately homes all over the United Kingdom that are available for weddings and other parties The cost of this venue depends upon how you wish to use it, how many guests you are expecting and the type of food you serve. Most of the stately homes that are used as wedding venues are fully prepared to cater to bridal couples.

Dinner versus canapés - which to choose?

If you have a dinner reception, expect to pay more money than if you have a cocktail party. Many of those who are choosing informal weddings are opting for cocktail parties with canapés instead of a full course meal. You can discuss options with the venue host with regard to whether you want to have both cocktails or dinner. This will greatly determine the cost of the venue.

Wine or spirits or both?

Much of the cost of the wedding venue for the stately home will be the bar bill. You can choose to have only wine or you can have both wine and spirits. Having only wine or beer served at your wedding can cut your cost down when you are planning a wedding at a stately home. If you choose to have spirits, you will need to employ a bartender to serve drinks.

Wedding ceremony, reception or both?

Many of the stately homes that are used for wedding venues are also licensed to perform a civil ceremony. Many couples are opting for this type of ceremony over a traditional church ceremony. If you decide upon a stately home as your wedding venue, you can choose one that will not only offer you a venue for entertaining your guests, but will also offer you the complete package, including the ceremony. This can save you and your guests from traveling from the church to the reception.

Overnight guests or bridal suite?

Many of the stately homes that are used for weddings not only offer all the bells and whistles when it comes to the wedding ceremony and the reception, but also have guest rooms as well as bridal suites. Some of them can fit many guests and will serve breakfast in the morning. Many of them have large bridal suites. You can often get an entire wedding package that includes everything from the ceremony to guest accommodations by choosing one of these stately homes for your wedding.

There are many stately homes that dot the English and Scottish countryside. If you are seeking the ultimate when it comes to a romantic wedding, you can consider one of these homes for your full wedding venue.

About the Author:
Alan Vaufrouard is the owner of County Wedding a wedding services directory for Herefordshire Weddings. County Wedding is a wedding services directory for the whole of the UK, With Herefordshire Wedding Photographers, bridal wear, car hire, venues and many others.

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