Spring Blog: Best Small Wedding Venues

Small wedding? Do not fear we have a list of venue recommendations for you who will happily host you and your nearest and dearest

Spring '24

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Top 5 best places to hold your small intimate wedding at

Small wedding? Worried about finding the right place for your nearest and dearest? Do not fear, we have a list of venue recommendations for you who will happily host you and your small but perfect wedding party!

#1 Swinton Estate, Yorkshire, England

Fancy having your own small castle wedding?

Enjoy a celebration with your closest family and friends within the luxury and grandeur of Swinton Park, providing a special backdrop to create a special memory.

This castle can be the perfect place with their 'Nearest and Dearest' package, which is designed for a party of 20 with an intimate ceremony in the suitably decorated Panelled Room and wedding breakfast served in the Private Dining Room. They also offer an option if it's a wedding just for the 2 of you. Very romantic!

More details on Swinton Estate wedding packages: https://www.swintonestate.com/

#2 Stratton Court Barn

The Cozy Micro Wedding in Oxfordshire

This charming converted barn and micro wedding venue is set within 50 acres of stunning grounds and gardens in the North Oxfordshire countryside. Stratton Court Barn is full of original features like oak beams, mixed with modern touches like floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the impressive view.

This family-run small wedding venue is all about relaxed, friendly and intimate weddings of up to 80, but is great for under 30 guests too. They only host one wedding per day so you don't have to worry about anyone else there regardless of your wedding size. One Hitched couple said, "A beautiful venue, and with sole occupancy, it provides an intimate setting for your special day." With indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options, you truly can have the day you want. And with smaller numbers you could go all out creating a festival wedding or lean into the rustic surroundings with incredible florals.

#3 Newton Hall, Northumberland

Most Enchanting Destination - it's in the UK we promise!

Let us introduce you to one of t he most enchanting small wedding venues on this list. Located in Alnwick, this spot has plenty of magical spaces for you to choose from for your big day. As well as stunning outdoor weddings, we love the beautiful Enchanted Chapel for intimate ceremonies with a unique connection to nature thanks to views of the cascading water feature.

Your wedding at Newton Hall will be truly distinctive – there’s stunning lawns and a nearby beach, 21 quirky boutique bedrooms for your guests to stay in, and bold, stylish décor throughout. With a range of stunning wedding packages, there’s something here for everyone.

#4 Patterns Brighton

Your stylish small wedding venue - catering for vegan weddings too!

Patterns is one of those micro wedding venues that exudes style and sophistication. Not only does it have a terrace which overlooks the iconic Brighton Pier, it pays homage to its Art Deco roots with original stained-glass windows, exposed brickwork and pops of colour.

The upstairs of this Brighton wedding venue can be exclusively hired for parties as small as 30, so if you’re dreaming of an intimate wedding venue, then make sure you give this place a visit. They can arrange cheese, pick 'n' mix, ice cream and candy floss stations - perfect if you want to have smaller numbers but invest in unusual wedding food ideas.

And if you're looking for some great vegan wedding catering at your venue, then look no further than Patterns.

#5 St Lucia Hotel Chocolat

Something Exotic? Elope and have your Intimate Wedding Escape

The dramatic mountain views, stunning rain forest and restful cacao groves surrounding Rabot Hotel make it the perfect choice for a stylish intimate wedding like no other! You can take full advantage of this boutique hotel and the dramatic big nature all around you to give your big day an original and truly romantic backdrop.

Your wedding ceremony can take place in a variety of locations around the 140-acre estate, all of which boast a dramatic beauty that is quite different to the usual Caribbean wedding – and the hotel's events team can plan the whole thing for you, whether you want to take over the entire hotel or host your reception at Rabot restaurant. The Intimate Wedding package includes your Cacao Pod Luxe for 3 nights – pre and post wedding, the ceremony, candle-lit dinner at Rabot Restaurant for the married couple, the Bride's bouquet and Groom's buttonhole and Cacao Spa treatment for the bride-to-be!

For further information visit: https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/the-experiences/weddings.html