Description
Your Dream Wedding at a Charming Georgian Country House
Imagine celebrating your wedding day at Purton House, a stunning family-owned Georgian home nestled in mature gardens with its own peaceful lake. Located in the quaint village of Purton, Wiltshire, this venue offers a warm, intimate setting where the family’s personal touch helps make your day truly special. At Purton House, the focus is on crafting a wedding that reflects your unique style and personality, encouraging you to bring your own ideas to life.
Beautiful Spaces Designed for Your Celebration
Purton House is licensed for civil ceremonies and perfect for couples seeking an intimate wedding experience. You’ll have exclusive use of the formal wing, ensuring privacy and a smooth flow throughout your event. The venue comfortably seats up to 50 guests for a traditional wedding breakfast, while informal receptions with canapés or buffet-style dining can welcome up to 80 guests. Plus, the stunning grounds offer options like an outdoor ceremony by the lake or alfresco dining in the orchard—ideal for creating unforgettable moments.
Personalized Catering and Attentive Service
The catering at Purton House is all about you. Instead of fixed packages, their expert caterers collaborate with you to design a bespoke menu that suits your tastes and budget perfectly. They accommodate all dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Couples consistently praise the delicious food and the warm, friendly service from the in-house team, who are dedicated to making sure your day runs smoothly from start to finish.
Why Couples Love Purton House
- Exclusive use of the elegant formal wing in a historic Georgian home
- Licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies
- Seating for up to 50 guests or informal receptions for up to 80
- Picturesque gardens with a lake, perfect for stunning wedding photos
- Family-run venue offering a personal, caring approach
- Custom menu creation with dedicated catering professionals
- Beautiful, characterful decor paired with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
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Overview of Purton House
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Reviews (5)
- CClare14/04/2023From the moment we visited Purton House we knew it was the place for our receptionFrom the moment we visited Purton House we knew it was the place for our receptionFrom the moment we visited Purton House we knew it was the place for our reception. Beautiful, friendly and totally relaxed. Talia and Jo supported our planning throughout. The food was just incredible and Jo and the team made everything run smoothly on the day. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Purton House if you're looking for something different from the normal cookie cutter venues.From the moment we visited Purton House we knew it was the place for our reception. Beautiful, friendly and totally relaxed. Talia and Jo supported our planning throughout. The food was just incredible and Jo and the team made everything run smoothly on the day. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Purton House if you're looking for something different from the normal cookie cutter venues.
- AAnna & Matt27/03/2023Just amazing!Just amazing!Purton House was the only wedding venue we visited - we knew it was for us the moment we stepped through the door. It was absolutely perfect for an intimate winter wedding complete with roaring log fires and the genuine warmth of everyone who makes Purton House so special. (Special mention to Cat, Talia, Jo and Danielle). Our guests absolutely loved the decor, the crockery, the food and the bedrooms. Just amazing!Purton House was the only wedding venue we visited - we knew it was for us the moment we stepped through the door. It was absolutely perfect for an intimate winter wedding complete with roaring log fires and the genuine warmth of everyone who makes Purton House so special. (Special mention to Cat, Talia, Jo and Danielle). Our guests absolutely loved the decor, the crockery, the food and the bedrooms. Just amazing!
- BBeckie, on Facebook21/03/2023Everything was just perfect. Everything was just perfect.Luckily we found purton house, and what a beautiful house it is. Kat was very helpful, herself and her family couldn’t do enough for us. Even to the point that Kat got her sons train tracks out for our son to play with and letting our daughter play their piano. Everything was just perfect. Luckily we found purton house, and what a beautiful house it is. Kat was very helpful, herself and her family couldn’t do enough for us. Even to the point that Kat got her sons train tracks out for our son to play with and letting our daughter play their piano. Everything was just perfect.
- GGeorgina and Matt21/03/2023... a hidden gem... a hidden gemWe chose Purton House as our wedding venue after I fell in love with the house, grounds and super friendly owners and staff during a work away day held there a few years ago.The house is absolutely beautiful, we barely did any decorating as it has so much character already. It’s like a mini Downton Abbey...We’ve had so many people post-wedding tell us how beautiful and unique the venue is, it’s a hidden gem in the countryside just outside of Swindon.We chose Purton House as our wedding venue after I fell in love with the house, grounds and super friendly owners and staff during a work away day held there a few years ago.The house is absolutely beautiful, we barely did any decorating as it has so much character already. It’s like a mini Downton Abbey...We’ve had so many people post-wedding tell us how beautiful and unique the venue is, it’s a hidden gem in the countryside just outside of Swindon.
- SSabrina and Steve21/03/2023We fell in love with the venue...We fell in love with the venue...We fell in love with the venue and just had the best day. Cat was always on hand when I had questions about the day and making sure everything ran smoothly. Talia was amazing with the food, locally sourced and beyond scrummy....If you want a beautiful wedding with an informal, family vibe then this is the perfect wedding venue.We fell in love with the venue and just had the best day. Cat was always on hand when I had questions about the day and making sure everything ran smoothly. Talia was amazing with the food, locally sourced and beyond scrummy....If you want a beautiful wedding with an informal, family vibe then this is the perfect wedding venue.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Harriet and Matthew wanted to have a wedding to remember set in our romantic grounds. They had the ceremony in the rose temple, drinks in the garden followed by a feast nestled amoung the pear trees in the orchard, and dancing in the garden!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
While the destination is important (your wedding day), try and enjoy the journey :)
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
That's very difficult, so I'll have to name a few... the order of the day hand-painted onto a pallet, a wheel-barrow full of flowers on the portico, wooden hearts for guests to write messages which are then slotted into a picture to make a picture frame guest book, wine glasses engraved with the name of the guest. Oh, and a sweet station for the kids!!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Authentic
Elegant
Romantic
Friendly
Relaxed
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There are too many to choose from again! There are a myriad of beautiful spots outside, but one of my favourite inside shots would be the dining room. I love it when the table layout is one long table (seats 32). When you stand at the end of the room and look all the way down the table, with the large window over-looking lawn and lake at the end, it's just splendid.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
No.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini toad in the holes... yum!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Ibby's homemade chocolates (another family venture)
What is your venue's most unique feature?
It's authenticity - not every part of the grounds are perfect (we can't use pesticides as we're organic), and some of the trimmings on the chairs are loose as they're 150 years old! Our staff feel like part of the family, and the family are a part of the business... we're a fun and friendly lot, and we hope that you can tell when you visit!
That and the fact that Purton House is Georgian with a touch of Regency - think Georgian lines and big impact, with touches of decorative elegance, such as the stunning bay window in the ceremony room.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
That it was my late Mother-in-Law's vision to run weddings at the house, and I helped her set up the first website back in 2010.
