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Celebrate Your Wedding at Boughton House: Timeless Elegance Meets Exclusive Charm
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that combines historic grandeur with intimate exclusivity, Boughton House is the perfect choice. Known as 'The English Versailles,' this stunning stately home sits in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, offering a breathtaking and romantic setting for your big day. As one of Britain’s best-preserved stately homes, Boughton boasts exquisite architecture and a world-class art collection that add a unique touch of sophistication to your celebration.
What makes Boughton truly special is its commitment to hosting only a limited number of weddings each year. This means you’ll enjoy exclusive use of the venue and personalized attention from the expert events team, ensuring your wedding feels uniquely yours.
Choose Your Perfect Ceremony and Reception Spaces
Boughton House offers a variety of stunning spaces to suit your wedding style, whether you want a grand indoor ceremony, an elegant outdoor exchange of vows, or a lively evening reception.
- The Great Hall: Imagine saying “I do” in this magnificent room, seating up to 100 guests. With its intricately painted ceiling by Louis Chéron, rich tapestries, and a majestic fireplace, the Great Hall creates a truly unforgettable atmosphere for your ceremony.
- The Colonnade: For couples who love the idea of an outdoor ceremony without worrying about the weather, the elegant colonnade is a rare licensed space for open-air weddings. It’s framed by the grand wings of the house and can host up to 150 guests.
- The Tapestry Suite: Located in the historic 18th-century stables, this versatile space is ideal for your wedding breakfast and evening reception. It combines charming period features with modern amenities like a separate bar and in-house catering, comfortably seating up to 100 guests.
- The Great Court: Planning a larger celebration? The late 17th-century Great Court is perfect for marquee events and can accommodate up to 750 guests, giving you plenty of room to celebrate with all your loved ones.
- The Little Hall: For a more intimate gathering, the Little Hall offers a charming and elegant backdrop that’s perfect for smaller weddings.
Why Couples Love Boughton House
- Exclusive Use: Your wedding day is yours alone—no other events will take place, so you get the full focus of the dedicated events team.
- Stunning Photo Opportunities: Capture timeless memories with backdrops ranging from art-filled staterooms and striking architecture to sweeping lawns, walled gardens, and romantic parkland.
- Convenient Location: Nestled in the peaceful Northamptonshire countryside, Boughton House is just an hour from London, making it easy for guests to attend.
- Dedicated Wedding Planner: From start to finish, a professional planner will guide you through every detail to create a seamless and memorable day.
- Flexible Catering Options: Choose from in-house catering or select from pre-approved caterers to match your tastes and style.
Overview of Boughton House
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- LLeeanne Hay14/04/2023Amazing wedding venue, we had the best day of our life'sAmazing wedding venue, we had the best day of our life'sAmazing wedding venue, we had the best day of our life's. Lisa and Charles are fantastic and helped every step of the way. Thank you so much.Amazing wedding venue, we had the best day of our life's. Lisa and Charles are fantastic and helped every step of the way. Thank you so much.
Location & Contact Details for Boughton House
What makes Boughton House a unique wedding venue in Northamptonshire?
Boughton House is renowned as 'The English Versailles' and offers a breathtaking historic setting with exquisite architecture and a world-class art collection. Its commitment to hosting only a limited number of weddings annually ensures exclusive use and personalized attention, making your wedding celebration truly unique.
What are the available ceremony spaces at Boughton House for weddings?
Boughton House offers several stunning ceremony spaces including:
- The Great Hall: An indoor venue seating up to 100 guests with an intricately painted ceiling and rich tapestries.
- The Colonnade: A rare licensed outdoor ceremony space framed by the grand wings of the house accommodating up to 150 guests.
- The Little Hall: Ideal for intimate gatherings with an elegant backdrop.
Can I host a large reception at Boughton House?
Yes, the Great Court is perfect for larger celebrations and marquee events, comfortably accommodating up to 750 guests, providing ample space for a grand wedding reception.
What are the reception options available at Boughton House?
The Tapestry Suite, located in the historic 18th-century stables, is ideal for wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. It combines charming period features with modern amenities like a separate bar and in-house catering and can seat up to 100 guests comfortably.
Does Boughton House offer exclusive use for weddings?
Yes, Boughton House hosts only a limited number of weddings each year which means you enjoy exclusive use of the venue ensuring privacy and the dedicated focus of their expert events team throughout your special day.
Is there wedding planning support available at Boughton House?
Absolutely. Couples benefit from a dedicated and professional wedding planner who assists from the initial inquiry through to the wedding day, ensuring every detail is carefully managed to create a seamless and memorable experience.
What catering options does Boughton House provide for weddings?
Boughton House offers flexible catering options including in-house catering services as well as the option to select from a list of pre-approved caterers, allowing couples to tailor the menu to their tastes and wedding style.
Where is Boughton House located and how accessible is it for guests?
Boughton House is nestled in the peaceful Northamptonshire countryside with the postcode NN14 1BJ, Kettering, England. It is conveniently located approximately an hour from London, making it easily accessible for both local and out-of-town guests.
What photographic opportunities does Boughton House offer for weddings?
The venue provides stunning photo backdrops including art-filled staterooms, striking historic architecture, sweeping lawns, walled gardens, and romantic parkland — perfect for capturing timeless wedding memories.
Can outdoor weddings be held at Boughton House regardless of weather?
Yes, the elegant Colonnade offers a rare licensed space for outdoor weddings that provides some shelter and is framed by the grand wings of the house, making it ideal for couples wanting an outdoor ceremony with protection from the elements.
