Orangery & Glass House Wedding Venues

Written by Emma Hla

Who doesn’t love a good Orangery…? Well, if the emails I receive are anything to go by then you’re all crushing hard on this type of venue right now and with the botanical trend having firmly taken root, I don’t see this style going anywhere.

Orangeries, Glass Houses & Conservatories are pretty ‘hot’ right now in terms of wedding venues and we wanted to highlighted just a few of our faves from our carefully curated Coco Collection.

Stunning glass domes and blank canvas spaces perfect for ceremonies, where tradition blends with the eclectic and the tropics are found indoors; there’s bound to be something that makes your heart beat that little bit faster…

The Orangery & glass house Collection

# 1

Port Eliot

A magnificent Grade I listed house & gardens owned and occupied by the Earl and Countess of St Germans, Port Eliot is one of the most beautiful places in Cornwall; providing a perfect backdrop for your wedding day.

Weddings at Port Eliot are magical and unforgettable occasions. Due to the nature of the site, they tend to have a vibrant, festival feel – a ceremony in the stunning Georgian Orangery, with its romantic chandeliers entwined with flowers, followed by a truly magical wedding celebration in a giant tipi, taking in the beautiful view of the park.

# 2

Bridwell

Bridwell is a most splendid let of relaxed grandeur. A location of great beauty and prestige, with refreshing flexibility. Yours for the taking, to create a divine Wedding in Devon.

The Georgian House, Orangery, 19th Century Chapel, Gardens and Park combined offer a unique and inspired collection of space to create a spectacular Wedding. Freedom and flexibility within exquisite surroundings is par for the course at Bridwell.

# 3

Avington Park

Avington Park is a privately owned stately home, which has all the grace and elegance of a fine Country House and provides the most marvellous setting for both a wedding reception and/or ceremony.

Your guests may enter through the main entrance into the painted hall, where in winter they would be welcomed by a roaring log fire, and then move on into the library, which leads out onto the south lawns. The library and conservatory will seat 100 people comfortably. Larger parties can be accommodated by using a marquee off the library.

# 4

Aynhoe Park

Set in 250 Acres of Capability Brown Oxfordshire countryside, Aynhoe Park is a luxurious country house, embodying pure British eccentricity. This extraordinary private home filled with unique and unrivalled art and curiosities is fully staffed and available for exclusive hire.

Drawing rooms and dining rooms unfold from vast hallways under breath taking archways and sweeping staircases. The perfect proportions of the house naturally invite exploration where secret cellar bars, an Orangery and an impressive library await discovery – setting the ideal scene for extravagant entertaining.

# 5

Chiswick House and Gardens

Chiswick House is one of West London’s most sought after locations for elegant occasions and unrivalled service; perfect for your wedding or special celebration.

Designed in 1728 by the 3rd Earl of Burlington, Chiswick House is the earliest and most important Palladian villa in England. It’s splendid neo-classical architecture and lavishly gilded rooms have provided the backdrop to fabulous parties through the Centuries.

# 6

Clifton Nurseries

If you are looking for a perfect venue in a hidden oasis in London, then Clifton Nurseries is the perfect place for your wedding – the fabulous in-house team will work with you to make your day special and memorable.

In summer time wander along the leafy corridors flowers plants herbs and trees and in winter delight at the twinkly lights and Christmas trees. The large glass greenhouse is flexible space and can be transformed into your own vision of the perfect wedding setting.

# 7

St Audries Park

Situated within 100 acres of tranquil deer park, overlooking the rolling Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel beyond, St Audries Park provides the perfect Somerset venue for your special day.

The Victorian Orangery is truly breath taking and provides the perfect setting for your ceremony. With its bright airy feel it is the perfect space to say those precious vows, surrounded by your friends and family.

# 8

Petersham Nurseries

Petersham Nurseries is, without doubt, one of the most unique, beautiful and greenest venues in London. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than drinking champagne under the twinkling lights of the greenhouse. Can you…?

Exclusively hire Petersham Nurseries Café for your wedding reception. Invite your guests to dine amongst flowers and plants at antique tables in the main glasshouse and enjoy seasonal, produce led cooking.

# 9

Northbrook Park

Nothing compares to the timeless romance of a country estate wedding and Northbrook Park is a truly spectacular setting for your special day. The venue boasts a stunning Grade II listed eighteenth-century manor house, set within 120 acres of idyllic parkland.

Northbrook Park has magnificent architecture and features a stunning Orangery and enchanting Vine Room with floor to ceiling windows, marble floors and crystal chandeliers.

# 10

Mapperton in Dorset

Say ‘I do’ in a stunning pocket of plush Dorset countryside, next to the nation’s finest manor house, sip Champagne with your loved ones overlooking formal gardens and water features, and dine al fresco on the lawn.

You’ve free reign of the grounds on your special day, and can glide seamlessly from celebration to celebration. From your civil ceremony in the Garden Pavilion to an intimate blessing at the candelabra-lit church, to your wedding breakfast on the Croquet Lawn and drinks in the Orangery, the beauty of Mapperton will perfectly frame your big day.

# 11

Barbican

This lush tropical oasis is home to exotic fish and 2,000 species of tropical plants and provides a beautiful backdrop for your wedding ceremony. One of our picks for 2016 and beyond, you can’t get much cooler than the tropical-industrial fusion of the Barbican.

Once you’ve said ‘I do’, you and your guests can move through to the contemporary Garden Room for the wedding breakfast and reception. The Garden Room has floor to ceiling windows which showcase fantastic views of the City and the Barbican Lakes.

# 12

Hestercombe Gardens

Hestercombe is licensed for civil ceremonies with the advantage of being able to hold your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening party all at one magnificent location. Their friendly and accommodating in-house wedding team have many years of experience and will work with you to create your special day.

With 50 acres of gardens, woodland, lakes, cascades, temples, shade-dappled pathways and romantic corners topped off with views that will take your breath away – Hestercombe is the picture-perfect backdrop for photographs too.

Lots of love…

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