Harlaxton Manor

(34)
£7,245 - £10,995 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
1 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

Few wedding venues in the world can match the breath-taking approach to Harlaxton – a straight, mile-long drive across an ornate lakeside bridge, under a gatehouse to the towering, fairytale façade that is Harlaxton Manor. It floats like a vision at the end of its avenue, set amongst 300 acres of formal gardens and mature woodland. This iconic Manor House offers unparalleled views over the Vale of Belvoir in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Charmingly English, the Manor is the perfect venue for a truly romantic wedding. We can cater for a wide range of weddings – from an intimate civil ceremony and reception for 30 guests to a large evening celebration for 350 in our magnificent State Rooms. The staterooms will be set up the day before your big day, making sure you're relaxed to enjoy your wedding day. We offer the very highest levels of professional service and, because we only operate on an exclusive-use basis, you will feel very much at home in these beautiful surroundings. We have built our excellent reputation through a flexible, responsive and enthusiastic approach to weddings over the past 35 years and our guests always comment on how friendly they find our staff. As part of your wedding, each couple is invited to a midweek wedding taster event with other couples to discuss menus and try sample menus. We will also arrange a midweek final wedding meeting for each couple, with one of our wedding coordinators to make sure your day is organised perfectly. We currently have availability for 2025 and 2026.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Bethan, Abbie, Mel & Amy
Harlaxton Manor can guarantee a dream setting for your special day, with our grand staterooms, picture perfect gardens & terraces & exquisite food & service. But you need to know that on the lead up to the big day your hands are being held by friendly, approachable professionals who will be beside you every step of the way as we guide you from the planning & ‘wedmin’ process to your walk down the aisle & beyond. Look no further than Team Harlaxton Wedding & Events

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1980
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of Harlaxton Manor

Wedding Venue Type
Stately Home
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
320

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
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Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
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Pricing for Harlaxton Manor

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£7,245
Maximum Price
£10,995
Exclusive use of Harlaxton Manor Staterooms & grounds/gardens for the day. Tables & chairs included Staff to run your day Licensed bar Linen, cutlery, glassware & crockery Bridal Suite
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Couple accommodation included
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£74
Maximum Price
£160
We have a fantastic selection of menus at the Manor, our Head Chef can create you a bespoke menu and we can cater for all dietary requirements.
What is included in this pricing:
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Table linen included
Set menu options only
Wine allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£145
Maximum Price
£160
Minimum Number of Guests
50
Lady van der Elst package includes; Canapes 2 reception drinks 3 course wedding breakfast 2 glasses of wine & prosecco toast evening buffet
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Day before set up available
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Couple accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for Harlaxton Manor
(34)

Will & Lennie
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
Easily the best day of our lives!

Harlaxton was our dream wedding venue, and we consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have been able to have our day here. There was no element of the day, whatsoever, that disappointed. Every inch of the venue looked incredible, the food was sublime and every member of staff worked their socks off all day to make the experience perfect. We appreciate how easy Mel and the team all made it for us, how well-organised everything was, how delicious the food was, how all of our vendors were given everything that they needed and - of course - just how breathtaking Harlaxton itself is as a venue. We honestly couldn't be happier, so we'd like to thank the team so much for that. If we did it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing - CERTAINLY not the venue.

Bryn and Seb
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
The best day of our lives

The Harlaxton team were simply amazing from the get go. They were so accommodating with all our requests and a dream to work with. Our request for a bespoke menu with multiple cuisines was taken on and Kurtis and the kitchen absolutely nailed the brief. Our guests still talk about the food and more specifically the evening buffet set up! The venue itself is breath taking and kept in immaculate condition. We fell in love on our first visit and all our guests were blown away! We would recommend anyone to book Harlaxton as their wedding venue. You won't regret it! B&S

Connie and Mason
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
The most incredible venue and team

Booking Harlaxton Manor was without a doubt the best decision we made for our wedding day. The team were outstanding throughout the entire process, it took so much pressure away from us which meant we could just enjoy the process. They liaised with all of our suppliers and made all of our ideas come to life behind the scenes, with lots of opportunities to revisit the manor and plan things face to face. The food and service was beyond incredible and the day itself ran so smoothly with not a single issue arising. It went above and beyond any expectations we had of the day. We knew we could fully trust the team from the very beginning and any recommendations they made which made the entire process stress free. It also goes without saying that the venue itself is just incredible. You have access to so many different areas which are just insanely beautiful. We had so many comments from our guests about the choice of venue and how amazing the team at Harlaxton were. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been too and I truly think that is down to the team at Harlaxton. We cannot thank Harlaxton enough for making our day as special as it was.

Meghan & Amir
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
A fairytale wedding at Harlaxton!

If you're considering booking your wedding at Harlaxton, please go visit and book it. It's the most beautiful venue gardens and indoors with picture opportunities everywhere! On top of that the events team is the best in the business. I was planning a wedding from abroad and a little nervous being far away but they were so helpful in the lead up and on the day and ensured everything ran smoothly. The food is of great quality and presentation was outstanding! I can not say enough wonderful things about the Harlaxton team - weddings can be stressful but having your wedding supported by such a fantastic staff was a huge relief - there was nothing to small or big to ask them. We had them order custom socks for our welcome bags - so easy! They put away pizza from late night buffet in the bridal suite and had breakfast for us in the morning. The vendors list was so helpful and listed suppliers were amazing! I would highly recommend having your wedding at Harlaxton! I would give them 10 stars if possible!

Rhiannon & James
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Best day of my life

Couldn't fault one thing. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. All our guests were amazed by how beautiful the venue was. Abby and Tom couldn't have been more helpful from start to finish and made the day run seamlessly. Thank you so much to them and everyone else who was helping on the day! They thought of every single detail including so many things I hadn't even thought about. Could not have been more perfect. All of our vendors also told me that the venue were super friendly and helpful to them and very well organised. Thank you for the best day ever!

Christine and Adam
Happy couple married in September
November 2023
Unique and Magical Setting

As a wedding supplier I've seen a lot of wedding venues in my time and I wanted something extra special and unique! Just driving up to Harlaxton Manor makes your jaw drop. The setting and atmosphere was just perfect and all our guests said they were blown away. Abbie was really friendly and attentive and had already thought of everything before the meeting so my tick list wasn't needed! The food was delicious and they were really good at making sure we got all of our canapes. We had the most magical experience and wouldn't change a thing!

Gemma and Jack
Happy couple married in September
September 2023
Thank you for the wedding of our dreams

We cannot thank the Harlaxton team enough. Not only is Harlaxton the best wedding venue I have ever seen, which many of our guests also told us on our wedding day, the Harlaxton team are absolutely brilliant! From viewing the venue all the way through to the day of our wedding, they thought of everything and did everything that they could to make it the best day ever for us and they definitely succeeded. Everything went perfectly and it really was the best day of our lives. I also want to send a special thank you to Mel who has been completely amazing from start to finish!

Lauren
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
The most magical day!

Right from the moment we drove up the drive for our wedding venue viewing we knew Harlaxton manor was the one. It absolutely takes your breath away! The rooms in Harlaxton are absolutely beautiful and the great hall where we got married is just out of this world! We had full use of the state rooms and gardens during the wedding day. All the guests were blown away with the venue and couldn’t stop complimenting it! We were able to go to Harlaxton the day before wedding to set up - Mel & Tom were there to help offer reassurance and help set everything up before the big day! The food was incredible. My husband is a chef and can be very picky about food! But it exceeded our expectations and we got so many compliments from our guests saying it is the best wedding food they’ve ever had! The service was also fantastic, the staff were attentive and friendly. The communication from the events team from start to finish was just impeccable. We couldn’t be happier with how the day went and will always have a special place in our hearts for Harlaxton manor. Thank you to the events team for making it the best day of our lives.

Kayleigh&Shaun
Happy couple married in June
July 2023
Best day of my life

The venue speaks for itself as its the most breathtakingly beautiful venue you will ever lay eyes on! The staff can't do enough for you and we couldn't fault a single one! So so happy we choose this venue and would pick it again a million times over. It was so much more than I ever dreamt of

Leanne & Sam
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
The best day of our lives!

Being a perfectionist I was worried in the lead up to the wedding, I wanted everything to be as I had imagined but I needn’t have worried. The team absolutely know what they are doing, they are friendly and accommodating. The day before our wedding we went to prepare the venue alongside our incredible suppliers. Abbie, Ellen and Tom were patient with us and ran through with us what would happen the following day, we had a trial run of the ceremony which included Tom supporting us to step in as a bridesmaid for the aisle entrance as one of them couldn’t make the run through, (he was great). On the wedding day itself, everything went smoothly, the team were again fantastic and attentive, yes there were some minor things that did not go as planned as expected, however this had no effect on our day and nobody else knew about it. The food was exceptional, staff were friendly and couldn’t do more for us and our guests. Our guests were completely blown away by the beauty of Harlaxton Manor, exactly as we were when we viewed/booked. I have to mention that during the evening Tom was fantastic, he went above and beyond throughout the whole night. I cannot thank you all enough for making sure that the day was how we wanted, putting up with my worries and reassuring me whenever needed. We will always be grateful for you. Don’t miss this beautiful place off of your list when looking for your wedding venue. You will not be disappointed if you have your day here and take it from a very particular bride 😂 you are absolutely in safe hands! Thank you again! X

Location & Contact Details for Harlaxton Manor

Wedding Venue Address
Grantham, Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, NG32 1AG, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Harlaxton Manor?

All of the weddings we've had have been beautiful and unique in their own ways. Whether the couple chooses to go over the top with grand and extravagant decor or keeps things simple and elegant, it's always the happy smiles and joy on everyone's faces throughout the day that we love to see the most.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

It's your day! Always take the time to focus on yourself and your family during the day. It can be hard to remember to take a step back and soak it all in, but it's these calm moments spent focusing on yourselves and the magic and happiness of the day that you remember the most.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We love personal touches! They make a wedding special as they celebrate the love that the couple has not only for each other, but for their friends and family as well. Here are a few of our favourite examples: -Personalized photos of the couple with every person invited to the wedding at each guests place setting. The photos spanned the years of the couples lives and showed the role each guest played in the couples lives and the love the couple had for them. -A couple highlighted their love for travel by having each table dedicated to a place that was important to them and their relationship...first date, first kiss, first trip together, where they got engaged, etc. -Hand written notes from the bridal couple to each of their guests set at the place settings.

Describe Harlaxton Manor in 5 adjectives

Breathtaking, stately, tranquil, grand, magical (and a fun bonus word that our Wedding Coordinator Mel thinks describes Harlaxton perfectly, "WOW!")

Where’s the best photo spot at Harlaxton Manor?

Everywhere you look, you'll find a beautiful photo spot at Harlaxton, but here are a few of our teams favorites: -Inside our stunning conservatory -Within the tranquil Italian terrace hidden away in the gardens behind the manor -Along the Manor drive with the picturesque Manor standing tall in the background -In front of our spectacular wall of Wisteria that climbs a portion of the Manor

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Harlaxton Manor?

Yes we have but for confidentiality reasons, we unfortunately cannot disclose information about the couple or their wedding.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our chefs legendary Thai Chicken Lollipop's with Sweet Chilli are one our teams favourites.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our favourite and most popular midnight treat is our late night pizza station. It's always the perfect snack to carry guests through the evening!

What is Harlaxton Manor most unique feature?

We like to say that things are just "meant to be" at our venue. Harlaxton was built almost 200 years ago as a country home but with its beautifully decorated state rooms that flow perfectly into each other, it's the ideal place to host your wedding. The day flows smoothly from one room to the next and provides a bit of excitement with every corner you turn as you and your guests take in a new room built and decorated to showcase different architectural styles popular throughout the ages. Add in our friendly and professional staff of wedding coordinators and our delicious food and you have everything you need to create your dream wedding day.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are extremely proud of the positive feedback we continuously receive from our wedding couples. We love being able to help provide a magical day filled with unforgettable memories for each of our couples and hearing back from them that we were able to meet and exceed their expectations is something we are very pleased about.
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