The best wedding venues in Somerset
Somerset wedding venues
If you have started planning your wedding, choosing your perfect wedding venue is one of the first and most important decisions you will make. Not only will it will set the scene for the whole day, it will act as a backdrop for your wedding photos for you to look back on forever, so you need to choose wisely!
After 9 years of photographing beautiful weddings, we have seen our fair share of UK wedding venues, from grand country manor houses to contemporary barn wedding venues, and now we are Somerset wedding photographers, we want to share our top 5 Somerset wedding venues that we have had the privilege of working at so far.
Crowcombe Court
From the impressive drive up to the Georgian Manor house, this romantic wedding venue is captivating from the first moment you set eyes on it. Crowcombe Court sits on the edge of the Quantock Hills, the house and the grounds are just perfect for an English country wedding.
As a recommended supplier for Crowcombe Court, we photograph at this stunning wedding venue in Taunton a LOT! There is a beautiful getting ready room that is just perfect for the bridal party to spend the morning being pampered. Offering ceremonies for up to 100 guests, you can opt to say ‘I do’ in The Great Hall, with natural light pouring in from the large windows, it is a spectacular space for your ceremony. You also have the option of having an outdoor ceremony in the gardens during the warmer months.
Your wedding breakfast will take place in the striking Victorian Ballroom. For your evening reception, you can dance the night away in the Undercroft for up to 150 people.
The Great Hall at Crowcombe Court
A floral adorned fireplace is a great spot for photos on a particularly rainy wedding day!
Crowcombe Court in Taunton
Holbrook Manor
English country venues don’t come any better than Holbrook Manor! Set in 20 acres of land in the Somerset countryside, with breath taking light throughout the venue, this is a modern country wedding venue of your dreams!
The Garden Room in the main house is suitable weddings of up to 150 guests and is an idyllic spot for your wedding ceremony with views of the gardens and woodlands. You can opt for an outdoor ceremony by the summer house on the tennis lawn which we personally love!
There are 12 rooms available for you and your guests including the prettiest bridal suite! There is also a health club situated on site which is perfect for a pre-pamper ahead of the big day! We are so proud to be a recommended supplier for Holbrook Manor, photographing at this amazing Somerset wedding venue is always such a pleasure.
Holbrook Manor wedding venue
The bridal suite at Holbrook Manor
Outdoor ceremony at Holbrook Manor
Coombe Lodge
Set at the bottom of the Mendip hills on the edge of the village of Blagdon, with breath-taking views across the chew valley, this wedding venue in Bristol is the stuff wedding dreams are made of. Only 4 miles from Bristol airport, with 12 luxurious bedrooms, it’s a perfect choice if you have guests travelling from overseas.
From the grand family home to the beautiful secluded gardens, you can feel the magic all around this idyllic English country set venue. With exclusive use, it is ideal for weddings from 50-160 guests, Coombe Lodge is perfect if you have a larger number of guests, or you are simply looking for that wow factor.
The country Manor house and serene gardens are a perfect backdrop for your wedding photos, and there is a stunning outdoor setting for your ceremony too.
Spring wedding at Coombe Lodge
The bridal suite at Coombe Lodge
Coombe Lodge, Blagdon
Wedding breakfast at Coombe Lodge
This fairytale Somerset wedding venue, nestled in the heart of the Quantock Hills, is situated on a 100 acre Deer Park. It really is the most serene setting for your dream wedding day! With the rolling Quantock Hills and the exterior of the Great Hall, you are really spoilt for choice with photo opportunities.
There is accommodation for over 100 guests with the most beautiful bridal suites that are perfect as a backdrop for your morning wedding photos! You can hold your ceremony in the stunning Victorian Orangery which is a beautiful light and airy space.
For a religious ceremony, St Etheldreda’s Church sits at the entrance to St Audries Park and is just a short stroll to the main house. Your wedding breakfast will take place in the Banqueting Hall which can seat up to 130 guests.
The Orangery at St Audries Park
St Audries Park
The bridal suite at St Audries Park
If you are looking for a rustic, modern barn wedding venue, Priston Mill is your answer! Nestled in a hidden Somerset Valley, it really is an enchanting setting for an English country wedding!
You can opt for an outdoor ceremony at The Watermill for up to 90 guests or inside the magnificent Tythe Barn which seats up to 150 guests. From the Spring blossoms, to the wheat fields and gardens bursting with flowers in summer, to the beautiful autumnal leaves, Priston Mill will spoil you for choice as a beautiful back drop for your wedding day.
Priston Mill is just 7 miles from the City of Bath and 10 miles from Bristol, with ancient buildings and idyllic country gardens, it is the perfect Somerset wedding venue to leave a lasting impression on you and guests for years to come!
Priston Mill near Bath
Outdoor ceremony at Priston Mill
Wedding breakfast at Priston Mill
We hope we have given you a ton of inspiration to find your own dream wedding venue in Somerset! Don’t forget, you probably want to start looking to book your wedding venue around 2 years in advance, especially for peak summer dates, so contact the teams at our top 5 wedding venues in Somerset and get a date booked in to take a look around!
Much love, J&K x
