The warmer weather is rapidly approaching, and that means one thing – wedding season is nearly upon us! With so many beautiful places around Ipswich, it may be difficult to know where to start and what would even make your ideal wedding come to life. Even if guests plan to come from London, the trip is easy via the A12, or via train and bus making the area an ideal location for your nuptials. To help get you started imagining your perfect day, take a look at a few venue options below.
Hintlesham Hall Hotel is a magnificent 16th-century Grade I listed country house complete with mature grounds making it extremely popular for weddings. This is an ideal setting for both an intimate wedding with close loved ones, or for a large and spectacular celebration. Hintlesham Hall is also conveniently located only an hour away from Stansted airport, convenient for international guests. The Hall offers fine dining, unique stately bedrooms, stunning views and an array of wedding packages no matter the size of the celebrations you wish to hold. For more information, see the website or contact the wedding team.
Set near the Suffolk Heritage Coast, this privately owned Elizabethan manor also boasts stunning landscaped grounds while being steeped in history and character that will bring all your period wedding dreams to life. This enchanting setting offers both intimate or lavish celebrations inside and outdoors, come rain or shine, no matter what’s on your must-have wedding list. The team here are passionate about making your wedding dreams a reality.
This rural location (still only 10 minutes from Ipswich) offers outstanding views of the Suffolk countryside with the choice of beautiful marquee-style lining, gorgeous chandeliers, a neutral colour scheme, and so much more in this captivating barn. Offering ample space for indoor and outdoor weddings, the Barn’s bespoke services let you have the wedding you dream of – there’s even space in the Garden Room for an outdoor ceremony if that takes your fancy.
This Grade 1 listed building dates back to the early 15th Century and fell derelict before being refurbished and receiving a new lease on life. It’s now a popular Suffolk wedding venue, with magnificent exposed timber beams, vaulted ceilings, beautiful décor and atmospheric lighting, able to accommodate 80 guests. This is the perfect waterside location for any type of celebration, whether you desire a simple ceremony, an extravagant wedding breakfast, a party with every inclusion imaginable, or all of the above! See the Isaacs website for more.
Want to tee off at your wedding? Hintlesham Golf Club is another beautiful wedding venue to consider, with a unique award-winning clubhouse renowned for its architecture and contemporary design. This space will provide the perfect backdrop for your special day, warm and generously-sized spaces that offer an ideal canvas for your desired styling. This is an incredible venue for any time of year, whether intimate or extravagant.
