The Manor Elstree

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£10,000 - £25,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 90
49 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
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Description

The Manor Elstree is licensed to hold civil ceremonies in five charming locations. Each space can be designed with your theme in mind, creating the perfect surroundings for your special ceremony. We also have exclusive use and more intimate options available. We have an outstanding reputation for hosting grand celebrations. Our fantastic wedding specialists will be on hand to help you every step of the way to make sure that you have the wedding day of your dreams. Our personal approach that we take to your big day ensures you of a truly special and unique occasion. The hotel’s 49 luxurious bedrooms include one Four-Poster Bridal Suite and two Junior Suites. All of our rooms have been individually designed and furnished to the highest standard. With this sophisticated style in mind, each room provides the perfect retreat for both you and your guests. NEW TO THE MANOR ELSTREE An exciting new addition to the event spaces at The Manor, with panoramic views across London’s skyline and available on a dry hire basis. Maximum numbers are 450 for a banquet, up to 550 for an evening reception and theatre style. Available for beautiful, indulgent weddings and events. Let us help you set the scene for your special event, whether you are looking for something traditional and simple or something more unconventional. We take profound delight in being efficient and professional in providing you with a decadent venue for your special day. 2021 LATE AVAILABILITY DATES October: Friday 15th, Sunday 17th, Sunday 24th, Saturday 30th November: Saturday 6th, Sunday 14th, Sunday 21st, Sunday 28th December: Sunday 5th, Sunday 19th, Twixmas- 27th- 30th

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Charlie
Hi, I'm Charlie and I work at The Manor Elstree as the Wedding Specialist and I absolutely love it! Weddings, fairytales and love stories are my all time favourite and I absolutely love nothing more than meeting couples and making their dreams become a reality. If you would like to come to The Manor to have a look around to discuss your requirements, please get in contact... as beautiful as our images are, they do not do our beautiful venue justice! I look forward to meeting you soon!

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1

Overview of The Manor Elstree

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
90
Reception Capacity
120
No. of Bedrooms
49
Sleeps No. of People
110
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
07:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Landscaped Gardens
Grade I/II Listed Building
Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
City View
Open Flame Permitted

Food and Drink

In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Asian Catering
External Catering Permitted
In-House Wine List
Halal Catering

Pricing for The Manor Elstree

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£10,000
Maximum Price
£25,000
We have a few options available for exclusive hire of the venue- whether you would like exclusive hire of the Manor only, or the Manor and the grounds is an option for your special day.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£3,995
Maximum Price
£8,450
Number of Guests Included
50
We offer a range of desirable wedding packages, with catering available for up to 90 guests. Our packages are inclusive and have been designed to make your life as stress-free as possible, leaving you to spend time with those you love and make the most of your special day.
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included

Reviews for The Manor Elstree
(8)

Mr and Mr S
Happy couple married in November
December 2022
Good, but not great

I'd like to start off my review by saying I think we were a bit unlucky and our experience may not be reflective of the experience the venue provides to other couples. We got married there just over a year ago, and I have provided detailed feedback to the Manor who have not got back to me. We booked the Manor because it felt perfect for what we wanted. We could rent out the whole hotel so we didn’t need to worry about disturbing non-wedding guests and people would be able to sneak off to bed whenever they wanted. There were also lots of communal rooms that guests could use if they didn't want to dance. It all started off pretty well, the wedding coordinator we dealt with was friendly and competent. When we went for our menu tasting we were told that there had been a mix up in the kitchen and they weren’t sure if they would be able to provide all the options we had chosen to fit with my dietary requirements. The wedding coordinator was so apologetic and offered us a second menu tasting and a free night at the hotel. In the end we were able to pick our options, were satisfied that they could provide the menu we wanted to our specifications and that our guests would enjoy the food. Then, the first wedding coordinator left and her replacement was less than competent. She didn’t last long and was replaced by someone who worked at a sister hotel. While the third wedding coordinator was very helpful and extremely competent, it turned out that nothing had been handed over to her. So 3 weeks before our wedding we had to reconfirm EVERYTHING. We got married at the end of November, and had agreed with wedding coordinator no.1 that the theme would be “winter” and definitely not “Christmas”. When we turned up a few days before the wedding to find Christmas trees and decorations all over the venue we were very surprised. This was just one more thing that hadn’t been handed over. In the end, when I walked downstairs on the day of the wedding to trees were gone, but it was just another thing that made us very nervous about how the day was going to go! On the day of the wedding, I was inundated with calls from reception about room changes. I understand that sometimes things go wrong and that it’s an old house, but if it were my hotel and people had paid thousands of pounds to host an event there, I would have made sure everything worked. Especially in the bridal suite, where an electrician had to come in while I was getting ready to fix some lights. Thankfully the wedding service went well, but when the canapés came out they were not what we had chosen. We were given shot glasses of soup – we hadn’t even tasted soup at our tastings. As I have dietary restrictions, and some of our guests had severe allergies, this made me very nervous. The wedding breakfast food was nice but we both thought it wasn’t as good as the menu tasting food. Finally, and most annoyingly, we had to have multiple trips to collect the items we had hired from our florist. And we never got some of our own items back. The day after the wedding we were told that everything had been boxed up, so we took it back to the florist, to be told that it was less than a quarter of what she had used. It took us almost a week to get the rest of her items back. In the end none of this ruined my day, and I still married the love of my life surrounded by my friends and family, but it really did add to my stress and it was not totally the day we put so much effort into planning.

Becca & David
Happy couple married in March
April 2021
Very fond memories

We contacted The Manor just a couple of weeks before we wanted to get married. Charlie was able to adjust a very flexible package for us based on our small numbers and specific requests. We kept things very simple but the photos look as elegant as if we had spent a fortune.

Mr & Mrs Mote
Happy couple married in September
October 2020
Outstanding venue, service and wedding...

From the moment that I telephoned the hotel to enquire about a wedding, I was overwhelmed with the level of customer service I received. On arrival at the hotel, I was extremely impressed with the venue. To find such a beautiful hotel, with a bespoke design, which could happily cater for all of our needs is a very special place. We worked closely with Frances leading up to the day. Having her to guide us though the process was priceless and her help and input meant that the organisation of the day was never stressful. She also kept in contact with all of our suppliers so that the day ran smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding, we can’t find any fault with the venue. On the day we were looked after by Paulo and the team. The service was impeccable! The staff made our day so enjoyable, from bringing up breakfast in our room, to coordinating our suppliers and dealing with every aspect of the day so that we could relax and enjoy it. The food was excellent, one of the best meals we have had in such a long time. How the chef managed to prepare 80 three course meals and have them all ready with no delay I do not know. All of our guest commented on the venue, the food and the staff. Having exclusive use of the hotel made us feel like we had our wedding in our family home, surrounded by all of our loved ones, where everybody could just relax and enjoy the day. We would recommend the exclusive use package to anyone planning a wedding. We wanted a classy, elegant and modern wedding, the Laura Ashley delivered over and above on every aspect of this vision.

John & Riya
Happy couple married in April
October 2020
We have had such an amazing time

We have had such an amazing time over the last two weeks, starting with our big day on the 1st April. It all went perfectly, and we have such great memories from the day. We are really happy that we choose Laura Ashley The Manor as our wedding venue, I don't think we could have asked for anything more. Thank you again for all your help and assistance leading up to the event, and also to Julian for orchestrating it on the day. Also, huge thanks to all the staff at the Laura Ashley who made it such a great day, and who have been incredibly welcoming every time we visited. Lots of our guests commented on what a great experience they had on the day, and what a great venue it is for a wedding. We also had guests saying that it was the best wedding food they had ever eaten. It's a great credit to everyone that works at The Manor. We will be back to The Manor very soon!

Emma & Ryan
Happy couple married in June
October 2020
A brilliant day!

Just wanted to drop a quick email to say thank you so much for everything! It really was a great day and everything went to plan!

Caroline & Terry
Happy couple married in July
October 2020
Thanks so much for the most beautiful day

It was a perfect day, I could not have asked for anything better. Great venue, great weather and great people. The service was the best ever. The staff worked so hard and were so professional. They couldn't have done thing any better. I was very impressed with them all. The food was so nice and I can honestly say it was the perfect day. Thank u so much for everything we really appreciate it. I hope to see you soon. Once again thanks so much for the most beautiful day

Gerard & Kelly
Happy couple married in May
October 2020
The wedding breakfast was something to die for!

The planning was meticulous two people spring to mind Nimo, and Teresa, Nimo who was there on the day was the chief coordinator and made sure there were no glitches, lots of nice touches added beyond the contractual requirements, the Mayfair suite is a dream the views are breathtaking and the grounds are well tended, the wedding reception was held at the Arkley downstairs and the spillover into the grounds added to the feeling that all was right with the world, what a way to have ones wedding blessed, the wedding breakfast was something to die for and the comments from our friends was that the service was outstanding , reception staff to mention Andrea, Joanna and Phil (great sense of humour)

Lorna & Adam
Happy couple married in September
November 2018
Fabulous day at a fabulous venue

Brilliant service from all the team! It rained all day but the venue is so lovely there were other options for photos. Love that they do exclusive hire - you have to make the most of it being your big day :) Food was lovely - all still hot, which isnt easy when catering for 80 people. Breakfast was brilliant too! Highly recommend for a nice weekend away too.

Location & Contact Details for The Manor Elstree

Wedding Venue Address
Barnet Lane, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3RE, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Manor Elstree?

Each and every wedding has had its own individual stamp on it... each day has been tailored to the couples' needs. It is almost impossible to choose a best wedding!

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

Enjoy the process of planning your wedding and work as a team! It may be stressful at times, but I am here to take the stress away and I want you to enjoy the entire process.

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

One wedding we had at our venue had lots of children in attendance, so they dedicated an entire room for the children to hang out in, which meant the grownups had a stress-free day and the children felt like grownip- they had tipis up, loads of different activities, child minders and it was such a lovely touch!

Describe The Manor Elstree in 5 adjectives

Beautiful, breathtaking, elegant, unique and homely.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Manor Elstree?

I personally love the gardens to the front of the hotel; there is such a wide variety of greenery, all of which compliments each other. However, with the right photographer, anywhere can be made picture-perfect!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Manor Elstree?

We regularly have celebrities staying at our hotel- we are so close to the Elstree Studios so it is regularly used as a hang-out for the A-listers! We have also hired out the venue for filming within the hotel itself for Celebrity Come Dine With Me, Friday Night Dinner and The One Show to name a few... but my highlight was a film called "Let Them All Talk" which came out in November 2020- they hired the venue exclusively for over a month for filming and Meryl Streep was the lead and she was SO lovely!!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our Ham Hock Croquettes are my favourite from our Canape menu... they are so scrumptious.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

It has to be our stonebaked pizzas!

What is The Manor Elstree most unique feature?

The Tudor-Style exterior which is beautifully complimented by the original feature woodwork in the hotel's entrance.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We're super proud of all of the staff here at The Manor; their professionalism and kindness shines through on the cloudiest of days. They always put guests and clients first and go above and beyond to make everything perfect.
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