Everything you need to know about planning your wedding at Coombe

Wedding planning is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s lives… but it can feel a little hectic to say the least.

Why not take a walk around Coombe Abbey to clear your mind? With 500 acres of parkland and gardens, it might be the spot for your special day. And our stunning venue may be more affordable than you’d expect.

Read on to find out more about planning a Coombe Abbey wedding, plus advice from our on-site wedding planner…

Wedding packages: what’s available?

Your relationship is unique – so your day should be, too. 

Our wedding packages let you celebrate in your way. At Coombe, small doesn’t have to mean subtle, and last-minute doesn’t have to mean missing out:

• Anything is Possible: It’s in the name! Have an unforgettable day in The Courthouse, The Cloisters, The Abbeygate, or our magnificent Marquee.

• Intimate Fairytale: Say “I do” with your nearest and dearest, with no detail left out. Our Intimate Fairytale ceremonies are suitable for up to 40 guests. 

• Late Availability: Feeling spontaneous? Our experienced team can deliver in as little as 10 days. 

• Civil Ceremonies: Hold your civil ceremony in one of our historic rooms, or in our gardens overlooking the lake. 

• Or something completely different: We also offer a full mediaeval banquet wedding, and let’s not forget our beautiful marquee where we can hold self-catered weddings for up to 500 guests. 

Outdoor and summer weddings

Hoping for sunshine on your special day? Or even during your vows?

Hold your civil wedding ceremony outside on our grounds overlooking the lake. Then, celebrate with drinks and canapés on the West Terrace. If long, warm evenings and live music are on your agenda, you’re in luck. And our wedding planner agrees: “When the weather is at its best you could almost feel that you are getting married abroad!” 

Whether your wedding planning takes you inside or out, you needn’t miss out on lush, botanical arrangements with our in-house florist – with over 30 years of experience in creating beautiful displays and flower arrangements. Not only is there various packages to choose from, but we also cater for bespoke floral requests.

Your dream wedding’s in reach…

“So many couples I meet are always very surprised by how they can hold the wedding of their dreams at the hotel,” says our wedding planner. “Because we are such a stunning venue this can often deter couples from even making an enquiry.”

“I’d tell them to take the plunge – make that enquiry and get their dream turned into a reality!”

…why not see for yourself?

We invite you to see what a magical wedding day at Coombe could look like:

• Our Marquee Open Day is on Sunday 30th July 2023, from 1-4pm. Meet our in-house wedding team and see our Marquee in its full glory. 
• Or, meet our expert Wedding Manager and chat things  through with a glass of fizz at our Wedding Fayre on Sunday 15th October from 1-4pm. With champers in hand, and our team at the ready, who said wedding planning had to be stressful!

Or book an independent viewing at any time of year. 

So, what’s next?

• Make an enquiry on our website or by calling the hotel. 

• We’ll then arrange a viewing with you, with flexible hours including weekdays, Saturdays, and evenings.
• If you’ve visited and you’d like to book, we’ll send a detailed contract with all the additional information you’ll need.
• A few months into the booking, we’ll hold an update meeting to ensure you’re both happy and offer any support you might need.
• Six weeks before the wedding, you’ll receive a 14-page checklist making sure everything is in place. 

Take time together

Why rush your wedding planning? Turn your viewing into a weekend stay and you’ll have time to explore every part of what makes Coombe Abbey so unique. 

Complete with four-poster beds, roll-top baths, or even hidden bathrooms, our regal Grand Feature Bedchambers are the place to get away on a wedding planning weekend.

Want to know how other couples’ perfect day at Coombe went? See the wedding stories page here.