Hedingham Castle

We had our Wedding at Hedingham Castle in June 2024, the Castle and its grounds are absolutely stunning and couldn’t have been better for our Wedding day. All of our wedding guests were blown away by the grounds, the staff and the day as a whole - it was absolutely perfect and couldn’t have gone any better. The staff from start to finish could not have been more helpful, they provided all information up front and were always quick to respond to any questions and queries we had. We had the most beautiful day which ran so smoothly from start to finish with thanks to the whole team at Hedingham. I would recommend Hedingham Castle as Wedding venue to anyone, it was an absolute dream!!

We got married at Hedingham Castle in June 2024. It was absolutely perfect. The venue is stunning, not only did we use the 900 year old castle for our candlelit ceremony we were able to have our drinks reception in the beautiful Georgian house and then our reception in the elegant marquee. Every aspect of the planning process was seamless. The Hedingham team were efficient, professional and super friendly. The day itself was outstanding. I could never have dreamt of a more organised and attentive team. Everything was done before we could even think about it. We had the most magical day and we will forever be grateful for everyone at Hedingham.

Thank you for the most fabulous wedding weekend! We could not have imagined anything more perfect. The entire staff and all services were over the top incredible. We are both speechless. Our guests could not give better praise to the venue and staff. I feel like we are now family! Thank you again for the most amazing, perfect, genuinely beautiful and stress free wedding weekend.

There aren't words to describe the incredible place that is Hedingham Castle. I first came to an open day 2 years before our wedding and as I stepped out of the car and saw the venue and heard the bagpipers playing I was blown away - we had a look at some other venues but nothing quite compares to Hedingham! We had an initial planning meeting which gave us all the information we needed and then another one or two before the day - we always came away feeling so excited and not at all overwhelmed. The venue is incredible - you can really see how much work goes in to maintaining it and how much the team there care about it. The castle itself is so beautiful and well kept but without taking attention from the novelty of it, on the day we decided to decorate it minimally as it really doesn't need any dressing up. Having our ceremony in there was such a dream. We also had the tea rooms in there open before the ceremony which offered a unique experience for guests and gave them the chance to be inside the castle more and mingle before heading upstairs for the ceremony. We were lucky on the day with the weather so we could use the gardens as well as the manor house for the drinks reception - everything is just gorgeous. The marquee for dinner is again so impressive - they managed to pack our large wedding in, and yet at no point did anything feel cramped. The dancefloor is a perfect size and curtained off while you eat, which makes it feel a bit more special when the time comes for the first dance. Everyone was very impressed with the chandeliers that are from Casino Royale as well! There's endless photo locations on site which also means you can slip away for some pictures just the two of you which is a lovely touch. We were able to book the lodge and cottage for the night before the wedding as well as the night of, and with a large family it worked out perfectly. Both are so spacious and gives you the perfect space to get ready. In the cottage there is a prep room which we used to hang dresses and get changed, and the downstairs bedroom was where we had hair and make up being done. The week of the wedding we were also able to drop everything up that we would need - again this really helped us. We were lucky enough to have the ceremony set up exactly how we wanted also by the team there. On to the team there - we cannot thank them enough. They all work so hard to make sure your day goes smoothly, from having someone with you in the cottage to look after you while you get ready, to people helping with my dress and veil going up the stairs and down the aisle, to someone making sure you get driven back to the cottage at the end of the day. I want to say a thank you to Sarah, she was so helpful throughout the whole process and always there to answer any questions I had, we couldn't have done the day without her! I also want to mention Jackie who was our coordinator on the day - what an amazing support she was and nothing was too much for her. At no point did I not know what was going on or going to happen next. Even when it was time for her to go she made sure we knew who our next point of contact would be. The communication from the whole team is fantastic and they do an amazing job of making sure you know what's going to happen next. I doubt there is a more hardworking and lovely team anywhere! The day flies by but they do an amazing job of making sure it runs smoothly and that you have time to take it all in and just enjoy it. During dinner we were given a card congratulating us by the venue, such a thoughtful thing for them to do! Another little touch which was so appreciated was getting back to the cottage to find it had been tidied up and there were cups and saucers laid out by the kettle for us. The day after the wedding we all went for breakfast at Moot House and while there, one of the team brought over a suit that had been forgotten in the lodge - they are just so thoughtful. Suppliers we used that were recommended - luckily we attended a few open days and got to meet them. We have done separate reviews for Lewis (photographer) and Splinters (caterers) but just wanted to say how amazing they were. We've had so many compliments on the pictures and also so many people mention how much they loved the food. Definetely go along to open days and evenings also as you get a feel for the location and a chance to view it all. We also booked their in house DJ Jethro Baker - he was amazng, played so many songs we asked for and kept people on the dancefloor for the whole night. A special mention also to the bagpipers - from the moment I heard them two years before the wedding I booked them straight away, they were one of our favourite things from the day and were unforgettable. I would recommend them to everyone - if you want them involved then Dick Camp is the person to get in contact with. They were so incredible and even played some songs that we had requested off their normal set list. We love watching back the videos of them and again so many people were blown away by them. We have had so many comments on the day and since from our guests who had nothing but good things to say about the venue. Thank you so much Hedingham for giving us the most perfect and special day - it was better than we dreamed it would be x

The Venue was absolutely magical. The staff were the so kind and so professional. They did everything they could to make the day as stress free as possible. My sister had the wedding of her dreams. I can’t thank the team at Headingham enough for everything they did.

We got married here. It is possibly the most romantic setting you could wish for. The Kings bedchamber can be hired for the wedding night, which is honestly the most perfectly romantic room. The staff were professional, attentive, and never intrusive, and I don't think they could have done any more to make our day absolutely perfect. When you consider the cost, balanced against the facilities, the service, and the setting, it's a very well priced option.

Aside from the obvious beauty and character of the venue I would like to highlight what made our day perfect at Hedingham. If you choose the castle option, you are in the castle for the ceremony, dinner and reception. All guests will be on one floor at a time which really contributes to the atmosphere of day. The caterers Hedingham chose to use are brilliant, each dish looked as good as the day we went for the tasting. The staff went above and beyond, and are not pushy when it comes to sales, we were given information only when we asked for it. The cost might surprise you as it was very affordable for what you get - a castle to marry in! Special thanks must be noted for Sarah who completed all the planning and was always available to answer a question. On the day Coral helped the bridal party with every aspect of the morning get ready and this was very much needed and appreciated. The driver in the morning for her patience and wonderful manner. And of course Debbie and all the team back at the castle making the show go off without a hitch. So yes thank you Castle Hedingham for making our day perfect and memorable.

It's difficult to find the words to describe this venue, because it is so utterly gorgeous and full of history. We had our entire wedding in the castle itself, and so many of our guests have said it was the nicest wedding they've ever been to! The entire team are amazing, from answering all our questions (no matter how big or small) to making sure I was eating in the morning during all the bridal prep. They are a well oiled machine, we didn't have to worry about a thing on the day and we will never be able to thank them enough for all that they did.

Alfie & I got married on 16th December 2023 and it was the most perfect day. We honestly couldn't thank Jackie and the team enough. From the planning process, no question was silly and it was such a supportive process. We planned the whole wedding from our home in Dubai, so Sarah, Amanda and the team accommodated us by zooming at strange times due to the time difference. On the day, Jackie was our wedding coordinator and she was just fabulous. She completely got us as a couple and made decisions that we didn't even know would be possible (in the best way). Everyone was in awe at how beautiful the venue is and how the wedding just went so well without a hitch. We will always be so grateful to you all. Love Sarah & Alfie

We had our wedding here in August 2023 and it was incredible, the team were fantastic in the lead up with regular planning meetings and were always very responsive when we had any questions. On the day everything ran smoothly and we were able to just enjoy ourselves without worrying! Thank you to everyone at the castle for making our day so special