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Fanhams Hall

From £9,725

Based on a weekend wedding in August. Includes accommodation, food and drink.

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Fanhams Hall is a Grade II listed country house hotel in Hertfordshire. They have a magical array of romantic wedding backdrops, including their Great Hall, Japanese Tea House for romantic ceremonies and formal gardens galore.
Key Info
Fanhams Hall
Fanhams Hall Road
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 7PZ
Website: www.exclusive.co.uk
Tel: 01920 460511
Email: fanhamshallweddings@exclusive.co.uk
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:130
Dinner:130
Standing:200
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:77 bedrooms
Exclusivity:No
Food & Drink
Catering:In-house
Bar:In-house
Licensed Until:12am
Other
Pets Welcome:Yes
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Pricing
From £9,725

Based on a weekend wedding in August. Includes accommodation, food and drink.

Starting price includes:
  • Choice of Prosecco and Pimms (based on two drinks per person) for 60 guests.
  • Choice of a three-course wedding breakfast for 60 guests.
  • Half a bottle of house wine per guest for 60 guests.
  • Tea, coffee and chocolate mints for 60 guests.
  • Signature Room for the wedding couple.
Additional costs:

These items are not included in the price above but can be added for an additional fee:

  • Canapes. Four per person from £14.
  • Sorbet course from £4 per person.

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

Within acres of outstanding Hertfordshire countryside with abundant formal gardens and unique features, Fanhams Hall is a historic Grade II Jacobean Mansion House with an elegantly classic wedding backdrop. The grounds offer endless photo opportunities, from the formal Rose Gardens to the Wisteria Walk, which bursts into life during the Spring. Alternatively, you might prefer the warmth of the roaring fireplaces in the winter months.

Part of the Exclusive Collection, Fanhams Hall is one of several unique, family-owned, award-winning hotels across the South of England. Exceptional service and creating memories are built into everything they do for their wedding couples. Their dedicated wedding team at Fanhams Hall is right by your side throughout your wedding planning journey and will always have you smiling!

Ceremony

The venue offers a variety of wedding spaces to suit different preferences. Whether couples are drawn to the historic grandeur of the Great Hall or the more modern Lakeside Pavilion, which features a private veranda with panoramic views across the grounds, there is something for everyone.

Reception

The main house at Fanhams Hall can seat 130 during the day and up to 200 standing for the evening.

Accommodation

Guests can stay in the main house or the peaceful courtyard, where every room offers comfort, character, and style. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 11am. For those arriving early or leaving later, there’s always a cosy spot to relax in the lounge, bar, or atrium.

Food & Drink

With an array of delightful options, dining is designed to be both memorable and tailored to your tastes. A meal can be as sophisticated or simple as you wish, from expertly prepared dinners to indulgent evening buffets and even a recovery breakfast the next day. Thoughtfully curated by skilled chefs, the menu offers an opportunity to create your ideal wedding breakfast, complete with the option of canapés, an evening buffet, and even a refreshing sorbet course.

Drinks flow just as freely, with choices ranging from English sparkling wine and Champagne to non-alcoholic cocktails-all crafted to keep spirits high and dance floors busy. For couples undecided on their menu, a complimentary wine and menu tasting day is offered to help refine selections. Every detail of the feast, from seasonal dishes to finishing touches, has been considered to make your celebration unforgettable.

Sustainability

As part of the Exclusive Collection, the venue proudly upholds B Corp standards, committing to high levels of social and environmental responsibility.

Getting There

Located in Hertfordshire, Fanhams Hall is just 20 minutes from the M25 and less than an hour from London, making it easily accessible for local and out-of-town guests.

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We got married at Fanhams and couldn’t recommend them enough. Everything was great: the pre-planning, organisation of the day and the incredible food from the chefs. Fanhams will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we’ll be returning for dinners and mini breaks just so we can reminisce about the special day we had.

 

Married March 2024

Varsha & Dean

Our experience with Fanhams was absolutely amazing. The venue itself was so beautiful, and created a lovely atmosphere and plenty of space for guests to wander around. The staff were so helpful and attentive. Lauren was our wedding manager, and she was so lovely and helpful, always quick to respond to emails. On the day we had Claire, who coordinated the day and helped everything run smoothly! We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or staff. Thank you!

 

Married August 2024

Talika & Thomas

The whole day was perfect. Claire and the whole team were amazing and made sure everything ran completely smoothly from start to finish. They ran our day effortlessly and seamlessly, and we were very impressed with the service. Special mention to Lauren as well for all her hard work organising our wedding from the start. The building and grounds are simply stunning. We could not have asked for a better location.

 

Married March 2024

Anna & Andy

We picked Fanhams Hall over two years ago. From the moment we walked in, we knew it would be the most perfect wedding venue. Since booking the interaction with the team was fabulous, they always invited us to the wedding showcase days, which are so dreamy, and who wouldn’t want an excuse to go see their dream venue again?! Lauren was absolutely wonderful in the run-up, helping with all of our queries, and when she was out of office, we still always got a reply! Meeting Claire a week before the wedding as our on-the-day organiser was so lovely, and any stress we had in the run up to the big day just went away. On the day we didn’t need to worry about a thing, everything was so seamless and went off without a problem. All of the staff at Fanhams Hall couldn’t do any more to make our dream day come true. We loved every second and would do it all again if we could. Thank you again, Lauren, Claire and all at Fanhams!

 

Married June 2024

Danielle & Alec

Upon seeing Fanhams Hall, we knew it was going to be the perfect venue for our special day. The grounds are beautiful, and the old side of the hotel is just gorgeous. The Long Gallery for our ceremony was just magnificent! Lauren was a fantastic support in planning our day, reassuring us, helping with ideas and making any changes required throughout the process. On the day Claire and Rachel were amazing, everything ran so smoothly, and nothing was too much trouble. The food was brilliant, and again commented on by our guests for the quality, and all dietary requirements were catered for with ease. We couldn’t recommend this venue highly enough; all our guests were extremely complimentary of every little detail. Thank you to Lauren, Claire, Rachel and all the team at Fanhams Hall for making it a day to remember!

 

Married June 2024

Hannah & Tom

I don’t think we’d be able to thank you, Clare and all of the other staff at Fanhams Hall for everything that you did for our wedding! It couldn’t have gone more perfectly, so thank you! We will definitely take the time to share feedback, of course, but if you could pass on a personal thank you to everyone who worked on Saturday! A lot of family did comment on how great the staff were.

 

Married June 2025

Katie & Nick

We both had the most incredible day and loved every single second. None of it would have been made possible without the two of you, and we’re hugely grateful for all of your help and support along the way! We look forward to coming back for one of the many events you’ll have! Thank you again.

 

Married May 2024

Emma & Chris

Just a quick email to say thank you for everything you did for us to make our wedding dream happen. It was genuinely the best day of our lives, and it wouldn’t have happened without you. Every little detail was covered, the staff were incedible all weekend at both of our events, the venue was beautiful, the food is insanely good, everyone couldn’t do enough for us and even with difficult guest requests or language barriers our family members were so looked after and for that we are incredible grateful. We knew Fanhams was the right place as soon as we viewed it for the first time, but this simply exceeded all our expectations, and it all started with you, so thank you for everything! You are one in a million and so very good at your job, you’ve actually inspired me to consider wedding planning as a new job haha! Rachel went above and beyond on the wedding weekend and is an absolute asset to Fanhams. Thank you again. You’re all amazing, we appreciate you all, and we cannot wait to visit for afternoon tea or a night away one day soon!

 

Married August 2024

Taleen & Liam

With meticulous attention to every detail, no stone was left unturned in the planning and preparation for the big day. The team at Fanhams were so helpful in answering our questions throughout the process, and was able to make it perfect for us. The day went as smoothly as any happy couple could dream of, with an exceptional team on hand throughout. We couldn’t be happier.

 

Married June 2024

Francesca & Josh

Many thanks for all of your help over the past year, helping us to organise our wedding and holding our hand throughout the process with my many questions, especially in the lead up to the wedding. The team on the day were absolutely wonderful – we couldn’t fault them. All of our guests had an amazing time and enjoyed walking around the venue and gardens. The attention to detail that I wanted was executed by the staff, and I couldn’t fault it.

 

Married August 2024

Natasha & Chris

We fell in love with this amazing venue the first time we visited, with the gorgeous grounds and stunning gardens, the lovely wisteria tunnel and the elegant mansion that gives such a nobility air. We had our wedding outside, and it was such a sunny day, so perfect, that all our guests kept talking about it for days! We heard so many compliments, and our guests were so impressed with everything, they were so eager to explore the grounds, and to be completely honest, five stars are not enough for this review, we cannot recommend Fanhams Hall enough. For us, it really was our dream wedding, and there is not a single thing I would change about how the day went, and we couldn’t have had that without the team at Fanhams Hall! Everyone was so nice and helpful, and of course, we will forever be grateful to Lauren and Claire for all their guidance and support from start to finish! Couldn’t have chosen a better and more beautiful venue! We are in awe every time we visit, and I know this will not change when we come back for our anniversary!

 

Married May 2024

Florina & Ovi

We honestly had the best day, we are still on a high! Thank you to you (Symphonie), Lauren and Claire for everything. You were on hand with my silly questions every step of the way, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience.

 

Married May 2025

Sasha & Darragh

I just wanted to get in touch to say thank you for everything you did leading up to our wedding. Thank you doesn’t seem enough, and I can’t put into words how perfect it all was. Everyone was so impressed at the venue, the staff (Rachel was brilliant) and the whole day, it was just way beyond our expectations, we want to do it all again.

 

Married December 2024

Ellie & Jack

Wow! I highly recommend Fanhams Hall for your wedding venue. The beautifully manicured grounds and Georgian mansion will blow you away. Our wedding planner, Lauren, was incredibly accommodating and responded to any questions immediately. She provided a fantastic service from start to finish. The staff on reception were all friendly and helpful, and our wedding coordinator Claire on the day was incredibly professional and made sure the day flowed seamlessly.

 

Married July 2025

Samantha & Ashley

Oh my goodness. We had a fantastic day and everything was perfect! We both want to thank you and your team for your patience and hard work in helping make our day so special! Our guests were blown away by the hotel and the service received, as were we! You were amazing, thank you. We will recommend you wherever we can.

 

Married February 2024

Hannah & Robert

We had our wedding at Fanhams Hall on 30th June 2024. Our day was perfect. We would wholeheartedly recommend Fanhams Hall to couples who are looking for a place for their wedding. Symphonie was brilliant in helping plan for the day, and Rachel, the Event Manager, and her team couldn’t have done more. The food was also amazing. All guests thoroughly enjoyed the day.

 

Married June 2024

Egle & Matthew

Thank you so much for all your help and for making our wedding so special. A big thank you to Claire who really made sure everything went smoothly on the day. Our friends and family were very impressed, and some are even considering recommending the venue to family that are engaged! Thanks again!

 

Married July 2024

Amy & Bradley

We cannot thank you enough for all the help you gave us with planning and running our wedding day. It truly was the best day of our lives, and that was in no small part down to you. You went above and beyond, and you never made it seem like a chore. We’re so grateful. And we would love to come back next year on our anniversary! We also adore the print of Fanhams Hall. It will take pride of place in our hallway.

 

Married June 2024

Helen & Will

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you both. We had the most amazing day. It was just perfect – even with everything going on we had the best best day ever. I am so grateful for all you did both before and during the wedding. We will definitely be coming back to Fanhams Hall soon. Please thank all of the team for all they did to make the day so special.

 

Married October 2024

Laura & Paul

What a day we had!! The Great Hall took my breath away when I first saw it. The gardens are stunning too. Everyone said how beautiful the venue was. Lauren and Claire were paramount in getting things done to a strict time schedule, which helped enormously. A huge thank you to all involved.

 

Married May 2025

Sarah & Ian
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Fanhams Hall Open Day
- 18th January

Fanhams Hall Wedding Showcase

Couples are invited to Fanhams Hall for an inspiring Wedding Showcase, set within this...

Winner of Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year- Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Wedding Awards
Winner of Couples Choice- Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Wedding Awards
Finalist Wedding Venue of the Year- Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Wedding Awards
FAQs
Can we hire Fanhams Hall exclusively?

We can discuss the option of hiring Fanhams Hall exclusively, including all 77 bedrooms and private access to our unique grounds. You can also hire Fanhams Hall on an exclusive-use dry hire basis for your celebrations.

Can we create a bespoke wedding breakfast menu?

Of course you can! Our team of chefs loves to talk about food and is highly passionate and creative. They are always happy to work with our couples to tailor menus or create something bespoke from scratch!

Do we get to taste the food before our big day?

Tastings are complimentary for every couple on our Fall in Love with Fanhams Hall wedding package. You can bring additional guests (a small extra charge will apply). We also invite you to stay overnight at a discounted rate so you can enjoy sampling our wine and cocktail list!

What is the best photo spot at Fanhams Hall?

We have so many to choose from, but our favourite must be the backdrop of the classic water fountain in our formal gardens with the main Mansion house set in the background.

What is your booking process?

Once you have been to have a look around Fanhams Hall and met with one of our dedicated wedding team, you will be able to hold a date for up to 10 days to give you some time to talk to the registry office or church to confirm your ceremony details, Your deposit and booking paperwork is due back within these ten days to secure your date in our wedding diary.

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