Home to Oxford University, Oxfordshire's appeal doesn't end there. If you're in search of a luxury wedding venue, look no further than Oxfordshire's Blenheim Palace and its stunning grounds! If you want to get married by the river bank, then Henley-on-Thames, which boasts a number of romantic venues is perfect for you! If you are looking a rustic wedding venue built with some magical features, The Tythe Barn in Bicester could be the option for you. Find the perfect place to get married by using Bridebook's filtering and select your ideal features.
Macdonald Bear Hotel, our historic, 13th Century Coaching inn is now a beautiful 4-star hotel set in Oxfordshire and offers a beautiful slice of luxury in the heart of the countryside.
A gorgeous 18th century barn wedding venue set in 250 acres which is licenced for civil ceremonies, holds 140 formally (seated) and up to 200 in the evening. Rustic, rural and romantic.
The Tythe Barn - a stunning setting, faultless attention to detail, expansive manicured lawns, pretty pergolas and an Oxfordshire stone barn with exposed beams, perfect for decking with fairy lights!
A countryside venue, perfect for putting your own stamp on your day. Offering the flexibility to create your own bespoke day, yet here to make sure every detail falls in to place.
Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa, located on an enormous 134-acre grounds in Oxfordshire, has put a great deal of time and investment into creating the perfect wedding venue.
Welcome to Dovecote Events, a family business located at Bo Peep Farm in the heart of rural Oxfordshire. With the beautiful Dovecote Barn, giant tipi and marquee, you really are spoilt for choice!
Denman is an historic manor house set in seventeen acres of parkland, only twenty minutes from Oxford. We are able to provide the perfect wedding and reception venue at an affordable price
Shiplake College is a wedding venue in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Located in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Thames, guests enjoy a wonderful view of the river and surrounding countryside.
Worton Hall, on the rural farm estate of Worton Park, offers a restored grain store barn with charm, character and modern facilities. Three open plan spaces combine to provide one perfect location.
The Copse Country House is an exclusive use venue to style and run your own wedding weekend. Ceremony in the covered courtyard, moving to the dining Pavilion and then dancing. Stay over 2/3 nights.
Whimsical gardens. Sumptuous interiors. The best of Michelin-starred menus. Nowhere says happily ever after quite like Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.
Nestled within 30 acres of grounds, this charming hotel sits on the bank of the River Thames, providing the most picture perfect setting for your wedding day.
Sudbury House is a Grade II listed building which was once a distinguished Georgian home. We have sympathetically transformed the hotel to its former glory creating a stunning wedding venue.
Yarnton Manor, situated in the heart of Oxfordshire, is an 17th Century Manor House and for the first time in its history is available as a wedding venue.
A 17th century Cotswold-stone house & barn in 4 acres of landscaped, part-moated grounds - an idyllic location for ceremonies and receptions (2020 IS OUR FINAL SEASON HOSTING LARGER RECEPTIONS).
The Cosener’s House is Abingdon’s best kept secret. With picturesque gardens overlooking the River Thames, this intimate venue provides the perfect backdrop that dreams are made of.
Kingston Bagpuize House hosts stunning wedding celebrations. This historic house set in rolling parkland in the Oxfordshire Countryside, will capture your heart and provide memories to last a lifetime
Situated in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside with all the facilities and space you could possible need in order to enjoy a wonderful wedding celebration.
Heythrop Park offers a spectacular venue in Oxfordshire. With great flexibility, let the Heythrop team work with you to ensure your special day is more magical and memorable than you could imagine.
A stunning lakeside Tipi wedding venue for events between May and September. We offer 3-day exclusive use of our 'dry-hire' venue for you to create a truly bespoke wedding with minimal restrictions!
Fison Barn offers a picturesque ‘blank canvas' - you have the flexibility to organise the catering, decoration and entertainment exactly as you want it.
Pear Tree Meadow is a secluded location providing an ideal Marquee wedding or party marquee venue. Only 2.5 miles from the centre of Wallingford, 13 miles from Oxford, 50 miles from London
Can I have a buffet rather than a served wedding breakfast at a wedding in Oxfordshire?
Many Oxfordshire couples are excited by the number of catering options available to them for their wedding day. Some couples are wowed by the idea of serving a 5-course wedding breakfast to their guests while others prefer the family feel of a hot buffet served to guests. This is why it’s important to speak to your venue so they can explain to you the options available for your wedding breakfast. Many of the county’s caterers also offer infinite options when it comes to the way your food is served so if you have booked a dry-hire venue you can rest assured they will be able to offer something you and your guests will love.
How far in advance should you book an Oxfordshire wedding venue?
Oxfordshire is an extremely picturesque county for you to hold your wedding in, so it will come as no surprise that competition is high to reserve a spot at some of Oxfordshire’s most coveted venues. In general, it is advisable to book your venue atleast 12-18 months in advance in order to secure your date. That said, popular dates often book up quicker than this so its best to start your wedding search as soon as possible if you are getting married in peak season.
What are popular entertainment types for weddings in Oxfordshire?
Oxfordshire is a hub when it comes to exciting entertainment ideas to keep you and your guests occupied during your wedding day. Your wedding entertainment is the perfect opportunity to show off your interested and the things that you love so don’t be afraid of hiring an entertainer that is a little ‘unusual’, it is likely that your guests will enjoy it just as much as you! You could think about hiring your favourite type of live music to get your guests on the dancefloor, a walk-about type of entertainment such as a close-up magician or entertainment like a caricaturist who will also be able to create some great reminders of your wedding day for you and your wedding guests to take home.
What are the most popular historic wedding venues in Oxfordshire?
Blenheim Palace and Bodleian Library are two venues that spring to mind when it comes to popular wedding venues in Oxfordshire. Whilst ensues like these easily stand out amongst the crowd, don’t forget about the hidden gems that can be found tucked away in the county. Many of these charming venues offer the same amount of facilities and packages all in surroundings just as charming with its own little piece of history.
When is the best time of the year to get married in Oxfordshire?
You will find that most Oxfordshire wedding venues will look glorious throughout the year and that it comes down to a matter of preference when it comes to what month of the year to get married. The most popular months to be married in the UK are May through to August which sees brides and grooms incorporating the colours of summer into the wedding and often utilising the outdoor spaces of their venues. Of course, a gorgeous winter wedding that hints at all your favourite festive traditions is also a favourite so get a mood board together and think about choosing a wedding date that matches the feel of your wedding perfectly.
Where should I have my wedding pictures in Oxfordshire?
With it’s array of gothic spires coupled with rolling hills and chocolate box villages Oxfordshire is awash with beautiful backdrops that will look divine in your wedding album. No matter where you choose to have your pictures, every venue holds secrets within that with the help of a talented photographer can be made to look magnificent in your wedding photos no matter the vibe you are going for. Sometimes choosing a wedding photographer who has worked at your venue before is a good idea as you will be able to browse images they have taken before to get a feel for what the final album might look like.
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