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Price: £1,498 – £9,995
Guests: 120
Bedrooms: 113
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this elegant hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse; the perfect location for a fairy-tale wedding.
This stunning venue has beautiful 18th-century architecture and an impressive outlook onto the river, perfect for wedding photos.
The Bedford Swan is a licensed venue for civil ceremonies meaning that you can keep your wedding and reception all in the one place and the guests can enjoy staying the night in our luxury rooms, keeping travel to a minimum.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Sommy
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! The Team are delighted to hear you are considering the Bedford Swan Hotel to celebrate your special day and please be assured that we will do our utmost to make this occasion successful.
We would be delighted to have the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your requirements for the day and for you to view our facilities.
Should you require any assistance with your enquiry please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be delighted to help you!
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Overview of The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa
Wedding Venue Type
City Hotel / Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
113
Sleeps No. of People
225
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa
Pricing for The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa
What's Included?
Canapés included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Intimate package - £3495 Package - 30 day guests and 50 evening guest included
Duke package - £7250 - 60 day guests and 100 evening guest included
Duchess package - £9995 - 70 day guests and 100 evening guest included
Twilight Package - £3495 based on 100 guests all day. This package entails an evening reception only.
Micro Weddings also available at a bespoke quote
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- AAmy & Kyle07/11/2025The most wonderful wedding reception thanks to the Bedford Swan team!The most wonderful wedding reception thanks to the Bedford Swan team!Bedford Swan Hotel hosted our wedding reception and I cannot speak highly enough of their events team! Amie coordinated our wedding perfectly and the team assigned to our reception party on the day were so attentive and professional. True experts! Thank you all for making our day so special.Bedford Swan Hotel hosted our wedding reception and I cannot speak highly enough of their events team! Amie coordinated our wedding perfectly and the team assigned to our reception party on the day were so attentive and professional. True experts! Thank you all for making our day so special.
- LLeah&jamie03/09/2025Best wedding day everBest wedding day everThe hotel was amazing to stay in the way they decorated the state room for my wedding was 100% what I dreamed of and the staff were so helpful and amazing defo be coming back The hotel was amazing to stay in the way they decorated the state room for my wedding was 100% what I dreamed of and the staff were so helpful and amazing defo be coming back
- JJane & Nik27/08/2025The Swan Hotel made our Dream Wedding a reality ❤️The Swan Hotel made our Dream Wedding a reality ❤️We recently celebrated our wedding at The Swan Hotel on 24th August 2025, and it truly exceeded all of our expectations. From the very start, the event planning was superb. A special mention to Sommy, who was incredibly helpful. throughout. Tom (GM) and Sommy together, who went above and beyond to make our dream wedding day a reality. The food was amazing, and the service was impeccable – every detail was handled so smoothly. The events team were friendly, professional, and so efficient that they took away all the stresses of planning, allowing us to simply enjoy the day. The State Room was a stunning setting – regal, elegant, and absolutely perfect for our wedding. Many of our guests stayed overnight at the hotel and were all delighted with their rooms, which were beautiful and extremely well priced. We cannot thank the team enough for everything they did to make our wedding so memorable. We would highly recommend The Swan Hotel to anyone planning a wedding or special event – you will be in the very best hands.We recently celebrated our wedding at The Swan Hotel on 24th August 2025, and it truly exceeded all of our expectations. From the very start, the event planning was superb. A special mention to Sommy, who was incredibly helpful. throughout. Tom (GM) and Sommy together, who went above and beyond to make our dream wedding day a reality. The food was amazing, and the service was impeccable – every detail was handled so smoothly. The events team were friendly, professional, and so efficient that they took away all the stresses of planning, allowing us to simply enjoy the day. The State Room was a stunning setting – regal, elegant, and absolutely perfect for our wedding. Many of our guests stayed overnight at the hotel and were all delighted with their rooms, which were beautiful and extremely well priced. We cannot thank the team enough for everything they did to make our wedding so memorable. We would highly recommend The Swan Hotel to anyone planning a wedding or special event – you will be in the very best hands.
- TTom & Charlie31/07/2025Stunning Wedding VenueStunning Wedding Venue“A huge thank you to Bedford Swan for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. The staff were outstanding—friendly, professional, and so attentive, with great communication and an incredible eye for detail. The food was absolutely delicious, the surroundings were stunning, and the bedrooms were beautiful and comfortable. A special thank you to Amie, Stuart, Mick, and Aisha—you each played such an important role in making everything perfect. We’re so grateful!” Highly recommended.“A huge thank you to Bedford Swan for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. The staff were outstanding—friendly, professional, and so attentive, with great communication and an incredible eye for detail. The food was absolutely delicious, the surroundings were stunning, and the bedrooms were beautiful and comfortable. A special thank you to Amie, Stuart, Mick, and Aisha—you each played such an important role in making everything perfect. We’re so grateful!” Highly recommended.
- MMr & Mrs Lindsay-White25/07/2025A special day and memorable dayA special day and memorable dayThank you to the entire Team who looked after us on our wedding day. We had such a special day and memorable day, and we truly appreciate all the hard wok and care you put into making everything run so smoothly. Your attention to detail and dedication did not go unnoticed and we are so grateful for everything you did to create such a fab celebration. A huge thank you to the Kitchen Team, we had so many comments on the food being absolutely delicious, which it was. We appreciate you all. Thank you to the entire Team who looked after us on our wedding day. We had such a special day and memorable day, and we truly appreciate all the hard wok and care you put into making everything run so smoothly. Your attention to detail and dedication did not go unnoticed and we are so grateful for everything you did to create such a fab celebration. A huge thank you to the Kitchen Team, we had so many comments on the food being absolutely delicious, which it was. We appreciate you all.
- HHannah24/07/2025Thank you so much for the best day! Thank you so much for the best day!Thank you so much for the best day! We had the most amazing time. You guys were brilliant. Dave also asked me to send his thanks to Stewart and the team on the day. They were brilliant (including the bar team).Thank you so much for the best day! We had the most amazing time. You guys were brilliant. Dave also asked me to send his thanks to Stewart and the team on the day. They were brilliant (including the bar team).
- MMegan24/07/2025Most amazing wedding dayMost amazing wedding dayThank you all so much for the most amazing wedding day. It was the best day of our lives and we are super grateful to everyone at the Swan who helped to make it happen. Thanks again so much for all your help and efforts. We will see you for our first anniversary stay no doubt 😀 Thank you all so much for the most amazing wedding day. It was the best day of our lives and we are super grateful to everyone at the Swan who helped to make it happen. Thanks again so much for all your help and efforts. We will see you for our first anniversary stay no doubt 😀
- SSally24/07/2025Our perfect weddingOur perfect weddingThank you again to you and your team for organising our perfect wedding, we really had the most wonderful day 💗 Thank you again to you and your team for organising our perfect wedding, we really had the most wonderful day 💗
- EEmma24/07/2025We had the most perfect dayWe had the most perfect dayWe had the most perfect day. Thank you so very much. Stuart was a star and all of the staff were amazing. Again I would like to say thank you to you for all the help you have given us over the last few months. The best day but that was only down to everyone at the Swan Hotel. We had the most perfect day. Thank you so very much. Stuart was a star and all of the staff were amazing. Again I would like to say thank you to you for all the help you have given us over the last few months. The best day but that was only down to everyone at the Swan Hotel.
- DDiana24/07/2025Making our wedding so beautifulMaking our wedding so beautifulThank you for everything you and the team have done for us to make the event the way we imagined it. It was truly exactly as we wanted it, and the event went smoothly and everyone had a great time, including us! Thank you again for working towards our vision, and for making our wedding so beautiful.Thank you for everything you and the team have done for us to make the event the way we imagined it. It was truly exactly as we wanted it, and the event went smoothly and everyone had a great time, including us! Thank you again for working towards our vision, and for making our wedding so beautiful.
Location & Contact Details for The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa
Location & Contact Details for The Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All of our weddings are the best! We can't decide on only one!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
To always remember that their day is for themselves to enjoy as well as their family and friends. Wedding planning can be overwhelming but remember to plan each element one step at a time as ask any family and friends for help, as well as the team here at the Swan!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Each of the weddings that take place at the Swan have their own personal touches, that is why we love our couples as they really make sure the day represents themselves so we're not able to choose!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Charming, Elegant, Stylish, Historic, Romantic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Outside the hotel by the river. In addition, we have wonderful picture spots within the hotel.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have had a few from reality TV stars to UK TV shows
What’s your favourite canapé?
Either the Crispy Bocconcini, Balsamic Tomato with Basil or the Honey, Sesame and Soy Glazed Chicken
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Wedding cake, we save a couple of slices for our couples so that they can take this back to their room and enjoy it as it tends to go quite quickly during the party. Also, our SCROCCHIARELLA Goats cheese and red onion, rocket, balsamic, Italian tomato sauce, Mozzarella pizza is amazing from our restaurant/room service menu.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our historic elements of the hotel, such as our staircase leading to one of our ceremony rooms which has been there for thousands of years!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
That we are able to cater for all of our guests that joins us at The Bedford Swan. We have kept our historic charm but modernized areas of the hotel which guests and staff love.
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftComplimentary beverage on show round
