The Setting
Roulotte Retreat offers the most unusual and unique boutique wedding venue – the only place in the UK with a collection of French hand carved Roulottes around a lochan. Guests can enjoy the ambience and passion of France in the heart of the Scottish Borders Countryside. In three words – Eco Chic Romantique!
The Vibe
Weddings at Roulotte Retreat are bespoke and completely unique for each couple. They love helping you create your dream wedding with sprinklings of imagination, romance and magic!
They specialise in boutique unique weddings with up to 22 guests staying onsite and up to 35 to attend the ceremony and reception. They can also offer the services of an experienced Wedding Planner to assist along the way.
Their 1950’s Studio offers a large, elegant space to get together with friends for celebrations and receptions. Inside it’s light filled and warm and guests can gather around the huge wood burning stove at its heart. You can enjoy culinary delights seated at several round tables or in a horseshoe around the wood burner, in a more relaxed and informal style. Outside amidst woodland, a Scots Pine Tree grows up through the wooden covered deck, almost reminiscent of Africa and is festooned with solar fairy lights and candlelit with Moroccan lanterns – ideal for a special twilight wedding ceremony with a difference!
Intimate weddings at Roulotte Retreat have all been completely different with guests creating their own wedding style. They’ve had vintage cars, street food, tasting menus, shadow cutters, vintage ice cream bicycles, campfires, twilight ceremonies, picnics, acoustic music, drinking from the cog, owl flying in the ring… The list goes on!
Ceremonies have taken place by Ruby, the Bowtop, on the Studio Deck, in the Studio, by the lochan, on the jetty, in the wildflower meadow and by the Roulottes. You could enjoy a twilight or evening ceremony complete with candles and lanterns to create a magical setting for your special evening, with dinner afterwards in your roulotte or al fresco under the stars by the campfire in the meadow. Enjoy a glass of fizz in the eco hot tub, just both of you under the dark night sky with magical shooting stars!
Roulotte Retreat can organise a Humanist Celebrant, Registrar, Interfaith Minister, Pagan Celebrant or some couples have brought their own Minister.
They like to suggest some of the more ancient wedding practices at Roulotte Retreat – Hand fasting is very popular, where couples tie their hands together with ribbon, silk, thread, tartan or cloth of their choice and is part of the Wedding Ceremony.
Another custom is ‘jumping the besom’ or broom where the couple, in front of witnesses jump the broom, symbolically sweeping their past aside and jump into their new lives together. They have their very own broom at Roulotte Retreat which has been made especially for them and combines the qualities of harmony, love, respect and happiness for the couple.
They can help you with organising the paperwork, suggest local suppliers, photographers, hairdressers, massage therapists, caterers, florists etc. They can even provide Yoga sessions to help you stretch and relax! That might come in handy for any pre-wedding nerves!
Some couples prefer to elope, just the two of them and enjoy their special celebration together, with private chef, dinners in their roulotte, dining out or picnics.
For small and more intimate weddings they offer bespoke accommodation in the wildflower meadow, where guests and nature live in harmony, with glamorous comforts of salon, silk and velvet boudoirs with en-suite, kitchen facilities and retro bbqs for al fresco dining on the deck! They have seven Roulottes, Horseshoe Cottage with Ruby Bowtop and The Studio. Two of their roulottes have secret eco hot tubs for bathing under the stars. * Please note Roulotte Retreat welcomes children in their Horseshoe Cottage but not Roulottes or Ruby Bowtop, this is the same case with dogs.
The meadow itself is completely enchanting, working its magic on guests with a sense of adventure and a penchant for style! The communal firepit next to the lochan is a must for star gazing under the dark skies, just below the legendary Eildon Hills and nearby River Tweed.
If you or your guests have disabled facilities/access requirements then please do talk to the team.
If you love quirky and quality then Roulotte Retreat just might be what you have been searching for…
The Setting
The Millhouse is a stunning fifteen bedroom Georgian Manor on the banks of the Boyne in Slane, Co. Meath. Just 40 minutes from Dublin, the exclusive venue allows complete privacy for your wedding.
The Millhouse is a charming setting for your wedding, a romantic haven in a wonderful garden and river setting where couples can really make it their own exclusive country house for the day. They have a wonderful ceremony room situated in the Old Mill with original brick work, chandeliers and rustic charm.
The Vibe
A combination of old world charm and contemporary design creates a very unique luxury wedding venue. From a picnic by the river to a gourmet barbeque in the orchard to an elegant four course meal in the pavilion.
Imagine a beautiful candlelit pathway through the orchard with fairy lights twinkling in the distance leading to a magnificent Grand Pavilion on the front lawn, overlooking a blossom filled orchard & sparkling river.
Their wedding team are available on a Sunday for viewings and love to help you tailor your special day. The Millhouse team are passionate and committed to creativity and perfection through their quality fresh produce, perfect cooking and elegant presentation. They pride themselves on their high standards and commit to giving you the best dining experience, whether it’s a relaxed barbeque or a lavish four course dinner.
The Setting
Close to Norwich and situated in the hamlet of Oxnead in Norfolk, Oxnead Hall is a beautiful Grade II* listed building, perfect for country weddings.
Elegant, exquisite and standing proudly in 15 acres of grounds, Oxnead Hall is one of Norfolk’s most unique wedding venues. A grand country residence, this luxury venue is located in Oxnead, surrounded by stunning Norfolk landscape. Close to Norwich, the coast, the Broads National Park and just five minutes from the market town of Aylsham, it’s central to everything you could require.
The Vibe
Say your wedding vows in a medieval church in the grounds of a Grade II* listed home situated in the stunning Norfolk countryside. Enjoy Champagne and canapes overlooking the lake with romantic formal gardens and celebrate with your friends and family in the rustic and open barn, restored using timber from the original 16th-century estate. At the award-winning Oxnead Hall, you’ll find the perfect mix of heritage, romance, space and seclusion to make your wedding day dreams come true.
The impressive Hall was once the service wing of the Great House and the gardens are largely as they were in 1600; think boxy hedges, mazes of shrubbery, gravel paths leading to statement water features and plush plants lining the edge of Oxnead Hall’s very own lake. This remarkable setting recently picked up ‘Wedding Venue Of the Year’ at the Eastern Daily Press Wedding Awards 2017, providing further proof of just how special this stunning hall and barn really is.
Today, Oxnead is a family house and on your wedding day, you’ve free reign to glide seamlessly from celebration to celebration. Beside the formal gardens and in front of sprawling woodland is St Michael’s Church, perfect for a traditional ceremony.
Alternatively, explore a little further and you’ll find The Orangery. You can just imagine the sweet-smelling fruit wafting through the door of this pretty building once upon a time, with its large windows, stone flooring and white busts perched atop pedestals. The light is just right in there and perfect for professional photographs, much like in The Great Barn, which is a short walk away. Ideal for a vibrant reception party, The Great Barn is grand and spacious, allowing you to put your stamp on it. Hire live entertainment, enjoy a sit-down dinner and toast the speeches there, with The Long Room next door available for a relaxing escape from the main event.
When the night draws to a close, climb the stairs to your bridal suite, furnished with a grand four poster bed and plush carpet. Your guests can enjoy equally impressive accommodation in 12 bedrooms on site.
The Setting
As London’s 21st Century Grand Hotel, Corinthia Hotel London combines grace and grandeur with contemporary style and the most modern amenities. They have transformed an imposing grand Victorian building into a contemporary destination with luxurious guestrooms, exquisite dining and the most breathtaking spa in London, ESPA Life at Corinthia. Situated in the cultural heart of the capital and facing the River Thames, Corinthia London is perfectly positioned for the discerning, modern-day couple.
The Vibe
Strikingly beautiful and faultlessly elegant, Corinthia Hotel London is the perfect setting for your special day. From fairytale weddings to romantic receptions, their luxurious spaces, discreet service and scrupulous attention to detail ensure nothing but the very best for every couple.
Victorian opulence and contemporary style mesh effortlessly throughout each of their stunning venues, offering the ultimate in luxurious glamour, whether you’re looking to plan a sumptuous celebration or a more intimate affair.
Corinthia Hotel London is licensed to hold Civil Marriage and Civil Partnership Ceremonies in four elegant settings. Whatever arrangements you have in mind, their flexible spaces can be adapted to meet your needs. Each is a happy marriage of classic elegance and contemporary style. Their dedicated team is on hand to ensure your dreams come true, creating memories for you and your loved ones to cherish for a lifetime.
Perfectly located within the hotel, their spectacular Ballroom, flooded with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows and crowned by ornate, high ceilings complete with the beautifully-restored cornicing, is the ideal setting for a lavish celebration for up to 250 guests.
For intimate grandeur, the stunning dove grey and mirrored walls of the Courtroom create the perfect space for smaller ceremonies of up to 150, while the Nelson Room is fully licensed to hold your dream wedding or civil ceremony for 60 guests.
With 294 bedrooms including 40 suites & 7 penthouses, there’s plenty of space for you and your guests to indulge in an overnight stay.
The Setting
The Kingston Estate is a hidden gem nestled deep in the South Hams countryside near Totnes in South Devon. The estate is luxurious, relaxed and informal where couples and guests are encouraged to make the 35 acres their home for the duration of their stay. The estate is Georgian, with the mansion house having been built in 1735. It boasts high ceilings, marble fireplaces, original wall paintings and a vaulted basement where you can party until the early hours. The grounds include two stunning south-facing walled gardens; one perfect for your wedding ceremony and one for eating alfresco-style.
On the estate there is also a huge party yurt, a cool, street food shed, a rustic ceremony barn with eight chic chandeliers, a courtyard cocktail bar for a festival feel vibe along with a Hayloft Barn big enough for 200 guests with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside.
The accommodation on site has been thoughtfully renovated with tasteful interiors, original features, and a meticulous attention to detail. The main house, cottages and barns sleep up to 100 guests in total, making it a comfortable retreat in which to reside, whilst enjoying every moment of the big event. There are also hot tubs scattered there and there, with plenty of parking available on site along with an overflow car park.
The Kingston Estate is situated a ten-minute drive from Totnes, where there are trains running to and from Paddington every hour. There is also easy access to Exeter and Plymouth, both approximately 40 minutes away by car.
The Vibe
The Kingston Estate is an exclusive wedding party venue with a difference.
With its Georgian splendour the décor is classic, the food and drinks are eclectic and by the evening, it transforms itself into a super cool venue hidden deep in the Devon countryside. Whether you want a black tie event, a festival feel or a rustic wedding, they can offer it all as every one of their events are bespoke. The weddings and events team will help you organise all the details or if you have a wedding planner the team are at hand to liaise with them to ensure the smooth running of the big event.
The estate has an excellent reputation for its food with mouth-watering flavours, quality dishes and flawless delivery. They are committed and passionate about food and its provenance, opting for organic and seasonal ingredients wherever possible, sourced from local farms and suppliers who support sustainable and environmentally-friendly initiatives. Not because it’s trendy and cool, but because it’s the kind of products they want to serve, respecting the nutrients and integrity of the food that nourishes them.
Drink is of equal importance at Kingston. All of their drinks are created with the same attention to detail and balance of flavours, to perfectly combine and create beautifully tasting cocktails, unforgettable weddings and lasting memories.
The Kingston Estate ticks all the boxes for couples looking for a stunning exclusive use venue that can provide first class accommodation for guests along with top-notch service for food and drink. A favourite of many of the UK’s most discerning and stylish couples looking for a country venue in Devon.
The Setting
From the moment you arrive along the beautiful tree-lined driveway, you’ll know The Hangar at Kesgrave Hall is the perfect Suffolk setting for your wedding day. Kesgrave Hall is set in over 38 acres of lawn and woodland, close to Woodbridge and Ipswich and the A12 in Suffolk. Train stations are at Ipswich and Woodbridge.
The Vibe
With an exclusive reception area and tiered landscaped gardens for your guests to mingle in, this purpose-built venue can accommodate between 80 and 300 guests. After enjoying a great meal – with the perfect food and wine choices thanks to their fabulous catering team – you can take to the dance floor as the party really gets underway!