The Setting
Parish’s House is a stunning Regency property set in 22 acres of beautifully tended gardens and parkland near Bath. The views over the Somerset hills are too glorious not to share, which is why the owners are delighted to open up the grounds of their home to you, helping you create an English country garden wedding with a difference.
As a private residence, Parish’s House remains an exclusive secret. It’s a hidden gem that can provide the most beautiful backdrop to your wedding day. Located just 30 minutes from Bath City by car, it’s the perfect escape to the countryside.
The Vibe
Parish’s House is a stunning marquee wedding venue with the backdrop of a beautiful Regency House and wondrous views of Somerset’s iconic rolling hills. Enjoy exclusive use of this magnificent venue from Thursday to Sunday as well as making use of the on-site accommodation which is ideal for your wedding party to get ready on the day.
Whether an elegant marquee on the sweeping lawns or a woodland blessing among the whispering trees; a luxury tipi garlanded with lights and flowers or a sophisticated drinks soiree at sunset overlooking a patchwork of open fields, the gardens at Parish’s House offer a versatile, flexible and beautiful range of spaces in which to celebrate.Parish’s House are able to host symbolic or humanist ceremonies within the grounds so whether you envision your wedding day enveloped in elegance on their front steps or saying your ‘I dos‘ in their charming woodlands, you’re sure to find the right spot for you. After the ceremony, you have the option to begin the celebrations on one of the beautifully manicured lawns. The lawns in front of the house are a popular choice, where the soothing sounds of the water feature create a relaxing atmosphere with a perfect view. From there let the day flow perfectly into evening with a meal either down the steps to the Copper Beech which overlooks the valley or along the cobblestone path to the Kitchen Garden Lawn which offers a more intimate location for a marquee celebrations, whilst still overlooking the Somerset countryside.
The Setting
Swanton Morley House is located in the heart of the Norfolk countryside and the venue itself is set within 10 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland and meadow.
The gardens which change greatly with the seasons and turn from the calm silhouette of winter, to the freshness of spring, to the riot of summer colour and then to rich and warm autumnal tones are sure to make each wedding special and memorable to everyone involved. Extensive planting of evergreens over 100 hundred years ago, including azaleas, holly, yew, rhododendron and Portuguese laurel guarantees that the garden remains vibrant all year round providing almost endless opportunities for stunning wedding photography.
The Vibe
As the wedding venue is exclusively yours and with no set plans with regards to any aspect of your day, Swanton Morley House weddings are tailored to each couple. They start with a beautiful and elegant setting which then allows each couple to add their own style and details to make their day truly unique. With an “anything is possible” philosophy and contacts with the best local wedding suppliers, weddings at Swanton Morley House are relaxed and personal.
The former stable block makes up the wedding venue buildings and incorporates the ceremony room, sofa “chill-out” room, gallery room, kitchen, toilets; surrounding a Mediterranean style courtyard. All of the rooms have recently been fitted out to a very high standard and feature double height ceilings and exposed oak beams. The ceremony room provides seating space for up to 100 guests and has been decorated in a neutral palette allowing couples to add their own finishing touches.
The courtyard is covered by a bespoke centre poled marquee roof with the brickwork and climbing plants remaining exposed. Together with the beautiful limestone paving, the courtyard retains its Mediterranean feel creating the illusion of the warmth of summer all year round. The surrounding rooms all connect to the courtyard via french doors which allow the “spaces to flow” but also provide the flexibility to close off some of the rooms from the courtyard.
You may choose to have a string quartet on the deck under the lawson cypress, drinks on the main lawn in front of the ha-ha or simply enjoy lawn games and tennis, the options are endless.
Swanton Morley House is passionate about their gardens, growing flowers and can even provide beautiful blooms for a couple’s wedding day. They work closely with florists who share the passion to use locally grown flowers and sustainable floristry methods and are happy to advise couples on seasonal availability.