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Price: £2,500 – £2,900
Guests: 120
Description
Description
Your Dream Wedding Starts at Waddesdon Hall
Waddesdon Hall is a stunning Grade II listed Rothschild venue that mixes historic vibes with modern style. Whether you want something intimate and romantic or a big, bold celebration, the space flexes to fit your vision.
Think gorgeous architecture, beautiful interiors, and plenty of room to make your day feel uniquely you. Our super-supportive team is with you from your first message to your last dance, making the whole planning process feel easy and stress-free.
Just minutes from Aylesbury Vale Parkway and direct London links, it’s the perfect countryside escape without being miles away.
Waddesdon Hall isn’t just a venue — it’s where unforgettable moments happen.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Celina, Wedding Manager
Hi, I’m Celina, the Wedding Manager here at Waddesdon Hall. I oversee our dedicated team and will be with you every step of the way, from your very first visit right through to your wedding day. Our team is here to help you create a celebration that’s beautifully planned, perfectly personal, and uniquely yours.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1968
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20
Overview of Waddesdon Hall
Wedding Venue Type
Event Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
220
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for Waddesdon Hall
Pricing for Waddesdon Hall
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
The ‘Alice’ Package
Essential Elegance for a Beautiful, Self-Styled Wedding
Ideal for couples who want the freedom to plan and personalise their day, the Alice Package provides all the key venue services you need to create a memorable celebration — while allowing you to style and organise the details that matter most to you.
This package includes:
Exclusive hire of the elegant Main Hall
Fully stocked and staffed payable bar
Professional event staff on duty to support throughout the day
Access to our on-site kitchen for caterers
Table and chair hire* from our in-house selection
Use of our beautifully maintained gardens for photos, drinks, or quiet moments
Convenient on-site car park for guests
Full post-event clear-up service
This package is perfect for DIY weddings or couples working with their own suppliers who still want a professional, reliable venue team by their side.
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- CConstance, Mrs T Weddings27/11/2025Great for post-wedding brunch partiesGreat for post-wedding brunch partiesMrs T Weddings has used Waddesdon Hall on a number of occasions for newlywed couples' celebratory brunches the day after their weddings at The Dairy. It's close by and easy and familiar for guests to find, and has been a great place to gather everyone and reminisce about the night before, soothe sore heads and rest those party feet, and say a proper farewell to loved ones. Mrs T Weddings has used Waddesdon Hall on a number of occasions for newlywed couples' celebratory brunches the day after their weddings at The Dairy. It's close by and easy and familiar for guests to find, and has been a great place to gather everyone and reminisce about the night before, soothe sore heads and rest those party feet, and say a proper farewell to loved ones.
- SShane Clarke24/11/2025great venue with fantastic managementgreat venue with fantastic managementAs an event caterer with extensive experience across numerous venues, I am delighted to share my overwhelmingly positive experience at this wedding venue. From the outset, the professionalism and attention to detail demonstrated by the venue’s management and staff is always truly outstanding. The facilities are second to none, providing ample space for both food preparation and service. The dedicated kitchen area is always immaculately clean, well-equipped, and allows our team to work efficiently, ensuring every dish is served at its absolute best. The seamless coordination between the venue staff and our catering team makes the entire service run incredibly smoothly, much to the satisfaction of couples and their guests. What truly sets this venue apart is the staff’s unwavering commitment to excellence. They are always on hand to offer support, address any queries promptly, and accommodate any last-minute adjustments with a smile. Their positive attitude and collaborative approach made a tangible difference, enabling us to deliver a flawless dining experience. It’s clear that the venue takes immense pride in creating memorable occasions for every couple that passes through its doors. I would wholeheartedly recommend this wedding venue to any couple seeking a picturesque setting with a highly capable and supportive team. As a caterer, I look forward to working here again and contributing to many more unforgettable celebrations in the future. As an event caterer with extensive experience across numerous venues, I am delighted to share my overwhelmingly positive experience at this wedding venue. From the outset, the professionalism and attention to detail demonstrated by the venue’s management and staff is always truly outstanding. The facilities are second to none, providing ample space for both food preparation and service. The dedicated kitchen area is always immaculately clean, well-equipped, and allows our team to work efficiently, ensuring every dish is served at its absolute best. The seamless coordination between the venue staff and our catering team makes the entire service run incredibly smoothly, much to the satisfaction of couples and their guests. What truly sets this venue apart is the staff’s unwavering commitment to excellence. They are always on hand to offer support, address any queries promptly, and accommodate any last-minute adjustments with a smile. Their positive attitude and collaborative approach made a tangible difference, enabling us to deliver a flawless dining experience. It’s clear that the venue takes immense pride in creating memorable occasions for every couple that passes through its doors. I would wholeheartedly recommend this wedding venue to any couple seeking a picturesque setting with a highly capable and supportive team. As a caterer, I look forward to working here again and contributing to many more unforgettable celebrations in the future.
- SSignature Moments21/11/2025Beautiful wedding venueBeautiful wedding venueBeautiful wedding venue with super friendly and helpful staff. If you are looking for a wedding venue make sure you check this place out. Its a great size and all the staff are fantastic! We 100% recommend!Beautiful wedding venue with super friendly and helpful staff. If you are looking for a wedding venue make sure you check this place out. Its a great size and all the staff are fantastic! We 100% recommend!
- AAmy21/11/2025An incredible experience hiring Waddesdon HallAn incredible experience hiring Waddesdon HallWe had an incredible experience hiring Waddesdon Hall for our wedding. Celina was brilliant at answering questions and solving any problems that came up. The hall itself was stunning—so many guests commented on how beautiful it was. The set-up and tidy-up were excellent; we were so grateful for how well everything tidied up for us to collect the next day. All the staff were fantastic, and we especially want to shout out Leah, who was amazing on the day!We had an incredible experience hiring Waddesdon Hall for our wedding. Celina was brilliant at answering questions and solving any problems that came up. The hall itself was stunning—so many guests commented on how beautiful it was. The set-up and tidy-up were excellent; we were so grateful for how well everything tidied up for us to collect the next day. All the staff were fantastic, and we especially want to shout out Leah, who was amazing on the day!
- LLHT Photography21/11/2025Full of charm and a truly great atmosphereFull of charm and a truly great atmosphereWaddesdon Hall is such a lovely little venue, full of charm and a truly great atmosphere. As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of shooting here many times. I’ve discovered the perfect spots for capturing beautiful photographs just around the corner from the main areas. It’s such a privilege to have that inside knowledge, allowing me to create stunning, memorable images for my couples. Waddesdon Hall is a truly special place for weddings, and I’m always excited to return!Waddesdon Hall is such a lovely little venue, full of charm and a truly great atmosphere. As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of shooting here many times. I’ve discovered the perfect spots for capturing beautiful photographs just around the corner from the main areas. It’s such a privilege to have that inside knowledge, allowing me to create stunning, memorable images for my couples. Waddesdon Hall is a truly special place for weddings, and I’m always excited to return!
- LLaura21/11/2025The staff were attentive and welcoming The staff were attentive and welcomingAfter planning a small wedding abroad, we wanted to celebrate with a larger after party for our wider circle of friends and family. From start to finish, Celina and her team were fantastic. We were able to visit the venue more than once beforehand, and every email query was answered quickly and helpfully. On the night, the staff were attentive and welcoming, and the hall itself was spotless and it made decorating it very easy. After planning a small wedding abroad, we wanted to celebrate with a larger after party for our wider circle of friends and family. From start to finish, Celina and her team were fantastic. We were able to visit the venue more than once beforehand, and every email query was answered quickly and helpfully. On the night, the staff were attentive and welcoming, and the hall itself was spotless and it made decorating it very easy.
- KKathryn21/11/2025Absolutely perfect from start to finishAbsolutely perfect from start to finishWe had our wedding reception at Waddesdon Hall and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The hall itself is such a charming venue, with plenty of space and a lovely atmosphere that made it feel warm and welcoming for all our guests. From the very beginning, Celina was an absolute star. She was so helpful in the run up to the wedding. The bar staff also deserve a big mention, they were professional, efficient, and so friendly throughout the evening. Nothing was ever too much trouble.We had our wedding reception at Waddesdon Hall and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The hall itself is such a charming venue, with plenty of space and a lovely atmosphere that made it feel warm and welcoming for all our guests. From the very beginning, Celina was an absolute star. She was so helpful in the run up to the wedding. The bar staff also deserve a big mention, they were professional, efficient, and so friendly throughout the evening. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
- MMark & Kelly20/06/2025A beautiful venue inside and outA beautiful venue inside and outWe had eighty guests that had a fabulous time with us, we arranged a hog roast for the evening and Celina made sure this all went to plan, The bar was well stocked and the guys behind it were amazing we had the night before for our decorations and the hall looked the part a beautiful venue inside and out would highly recommendWe had eighty guests that had a fabulous time with us, we arranged a hog roast for the evening and Celina made sure this all went to plan, The bar was well stocked and the guys behind it were amazing we had the night before for our decorations and the hall looked the part a beautiful venue inside and out would highly recommend
- RRose & William20/06/2025I cannot thank Celina and the team enoughI cannot thank Celina and the team enough“I cannot thank Celina and the team enough for our amazing experience. The hall is stunning, and you can make it look exactly how you want it. I would highly recommend this venue. The run up was so easy with the team and super professional. Celina was incredibly helpful the whole journey. Affordable and created our perfect day” Rose & William“I cannot thank Celina and the team enough for our amazing experience. The hall is stunning, and you can make it look exactly how you want it. I would highly recommend this venue. The run up was so easy with the team and super professional. Celina was incredibly helpful the whole journey. Affordable and created our perfect day” Rose & William
Location & Contact Details for Waddesdon Hall
Location & Contact Details for Waddesdon Hall
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Where is Waddesdon Hall located?
The Hall is ideally situated in the picturesque village of Waddesdon in Buckinghamshire, just a short 5-minute drive from Aylesbury Vale train station. This convenient location ensures easy access for you and your guests, with direct train connections to London. We can also provide transport for guests from local stations in Aylesbury and Bicester.
What types of weddings does Waddesdon Hall accommodate?
Waddesdon Hall hosts a variety of weddings including Asian weddings of all traditions such as Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Hindu, and Muslim ceremonies. The venue caters to diverse cultural celebrations with care and sensitivity.
How many guests can Waddesdon Hall accommodate for weddings?
The venue can comfortably accommodate up to 120 seated guests or 220 standing guests, making it suitable for both intimate and larger wedding celebrations.
What wedding packages are available at Waddesdon Hall?
Waddesdon Hall offers two exclusive wedding packages:
- Alice Package: Includes exclusive hire of the Main Hall, private licensed bar, event staff, kitchen use, table and chair hire, garden access, on-site parking, and full event clear-up.
- Beatrice Package: Includes all features of the Alice Package plus crockery and cutlery hire, full tableware setup, chair covers with coloured sashes (subject to availability), and a wedding cake table with knife.
Is there on-site parking available for wedding guests at Waddesdon Hall?
Yes, Waddesdon Hall offers ample on-site parking for the convenience of your wedding guests ensuring easy access to the venue.
What are the notable features of Waddesdon Hall as a wedding venue?
Waddesdon Hall is a Grade II Listed Building built in 1897 with elegant French-influenced architecture. It features polished wooden floors, beamed ceilings, ambient lighting, a stage in the Main Hall, a private licensed bar, and exclusive access to beautifully maintained gardens.
How accessible is Waddesdon Hall for guests traveling by train or car?
The venue is conveniently located near Aylesbury station and is approximately 30 minutes from Junction 9 of the M40. It is also easily accessible from London Marylebone, Bicester, and Thame, making travel straightforward for guests. We can also provide transport from nearby train stations in Aylesbury, Thame and Bicester.
Are there accommodation options nearby Waddesdon Hall?
Yes, the boutique Five Arrows Hotel, part of the Rothschild Estate, is located next door to Waddesdon Hall, providing comfortable overnight stays for the wedding couple and guests. We can also recommend hotels in Bicester and provide transport for guests.
Can the gardens at Waddesdon Hall be used during weddings?
Absolutely. The private gardens are exclusively available for your wedding use and are ideal for drinks receptions, photographs, or simply enjoying the scenic surroundings during your celebration.
Does Waddesdon Hall provide event staffing and bar services?
Yes, both wedding packages include fully staffed service with a private licensed bar in the Main Hall, ensuring a professional and seamless experience during your wedding day.
Bridebook Benefits
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Bridebook Special Offer'Alice' package is £2500, 'Beatrice' package is £3000.
