Ideal Wedding Venues for a Winter Wedding

Nestled in the picturesque Sussex countryside, Michelham Priory is an exquisite venue that perfectly captures the romance of winter weddings. The venue dates back to the 13th century and has many photo opportunities – from inside the Priory Chamber to the Tudor house and Elizabethan Great Barn. They have capacity of up to 130 guests and offer exclusive hire. During winter, the estate is lit with festoon lights, and the barn is decorated with luscious foliage and twinkling fairy lights.  Michelham Priory has a very inviting atmosphere with warm interiors and cosy fires – what a perfect venue to have your winter wedding at!

The Priest House is another intimate and romantic winter wedding venue perfect for smaller weddings. This charming house features traditional oak beams, log fires with a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests.  The venue can cater for up to 85 guests, and all couples have exclusive use of the venue. The Priests House owns a selection of wedding decorations for couples to hire directly through the venue, as well as access to an award-winning florist service and in-house catering team, allowing couples to have a stress-free planning process. The options are endless!

This Grade II listed Elizabethan manor is another dreamy wedding venue for a winter wedding. There are endless photo opportunities within the 9 acres of gardens and grounds (even if it is a little cold outside!). Woodhall Manor offers complimentary festive and winter decor, to special discounts and offers in the winter months. There are cosy and intimate spaces to host your wedding ceremony, from the Bishops room to the Cherry Blossom or Ballroom. Woodhall Manor is full of charm with 12 beautifully decorated bedrooms with original features, and exclusive-use hire for every wedding.

Winter Weddings at Howsham Hall are the perfect combination of roaring log fires, mulled wine and fireworks! They have 12 stunning bedrooms, including one of the largest wedding suites in Europe. Allowing couples and guests to relax and recover after the wedding, whether it is for one, two or three-night stays.  All of their food and drink is provided by award-winning Dine, with over 25 years experience in providing events for A-list stars and even the Royal family.

Rise Hall is a grand stately home, that makes a perfect wedding venue for any time of year. The venue has majestic views over the Yorkshire countryside and several indoor spaces for a winter wedding. From the Belvedere Hall, spacious gallery and The Orangery Ballroom for your wedding breakfast, to their very own traditional Yorkshire pub for your evening reception.

Rise Hall has 31 individually designed bedrooms and can cater for up to 180 guests. The venue’s winter wedding collection includes seasonal winter styling and a pianist for your drinks reception, seasonal floral arrangements, gourmet dining, and exclusive use of the estate.

Located in Cheltenham, lies a hidden gem – Manor By The Lake. This Victorian-era manor house is one of the most popular wedding venues in the Cotswolds, having been awarded a National Winner of the 2024 Wedding Industry Awards. Imagine glistening frost, cosy log fires, mulled wine and enchanting twinkling lights for an unforgettable winter wedding at the Manor.

Manor By The Lake have plenty of beautifully decorated indoor spaces, from the Maximilian, Marguerite to the Ballroom, along with 12 bedrooms for your guests to stay overnight. The venue can cater for up to 200 guests.

The Manor in Yorkshire is set in 170 acres of private parkland with capacity of up to 150 daytime guests, and 250 evening guests. The Manor’s festive ambiance sets the perfect stage for a memorable celebration for a winter wedding, and they have an expert team of wedding coordinators that create bespoke winter wedding packages, to ensure that every detail is tailored to perfection.

Alongside the River Lea is Hertford Castle, an intimate, historic wedding venue. The castle can host as little as 2-24 guests, all the way up to 50 guests for a sit-down meal or 100 guests for an evening reception. Hertford Castle also offers Dry Hire options, to accommodate all couple’s tastes, budgets, styles and visions.

The castle’s Downshire Suite has high ceilings with sparkling chandeliers, and can be decorated in rich plums, berry reds, forest greens, along with firs, pinecones and holly during the winter season.

For a contemporary winter wedding, Aviator Hotel offers a chic and stylish setting. The venue has several rooms to host your wedding, including the 2000sq ft Sky Lounge which has floor-to-ceiling windows, that provide stunning views of the winter sky. The venue has a total of 169 contemporary bedrooms and suites. They even have a bespoke wedding planning service that provides a list of ideas and options to help customers, from photographers to boutique honeymoon destinations.

If you are looking for a wedding that feels intimate, romantic, and truly magical, then a winter wedding might just be the perfect choice for you.

Browse our handpicked selection of stunning venues and start planning your enchanting winter wedding with For Better For Worse.