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If you got engaged this year – firstly congratulations! Secondly, you’re likely to be looking to tie the knot in the coming year, which means that rather than celebrating this time of year with your friends and family, you’re stressing about how many months you have left to find a venue. Well, never fear, for there are a number of amazing venues all across Bedfordshire, so whether you’re looking for a traditional wedding or something a little more unusual, you can find it here.

If you’ve never considered a venue in Bedfordshire before, give it some thought. The county is full of beautiful rural areas, perfect for those idyllic photos for you to look back on, plus as it is serviced by mainline rail and there is an airport in Luton, it is easily accessible for family that are spread out across the country and even overseas. Plus, it’s easily accessible from London, so everyone can join you and you can escape the city to somewhere new.

Bedfordshire is full of historical properties full of charm and character, as well as modern hotels and the perfect settings for outdoor weddings, so whatever you are looking for for your big day, you’ve got plenty of choice here.

One option for your wedding venue is a hotel, hotels are a good choice for anyone that wants the whole thing to take place in one venue and wants to make use of the facilities onsite. Many hotels have function rooms, plus they have catering onsite and enough space for you to invite as many guests as you like. Many of the big hotels will also have dedicated wedding planners that you can make use of and there is the chance to have a bespoke wedding package so you can be sure that your perfect day will go without a hitch.


Image: Luton Hoo Hotel.
If you like the sound of a hotel as your venue, take a look at Luton Hoo Hotel. Located in Luton near the airport and with easy access to the town’s mainline train station, which can be reached from London in around 20 minutes, this is the ideal venue for anyone with guests who need to travel. The hotel is a Grade 1 listed mansion house and has plenty of historical charm including marble interiors and a converted Russian Orthodox Church. It’s a pretty impressive choice of venue and with the surrounding landscaped gardens and lake, there are plenty of opportunities for some incredible photos.

Being in Luton there are some fascinating places nearby for your guests to explore after the big event including the Stockwood Discovery Centre and the historic Someries Castle.

If you’re the kind of couple who wants to think outside the box when it comes to your wedding venue, Bedfordshire is the ideal location. Why not get married at Shuttleworth? This venue home to the Shuttleworth Collection, the Swiss Garden and Shuttleworth House is based at Old Warden just outside Biggleswade and has plenty of fabulous surroundings to make your wedding one of a kind. The venue is also approved for civil marriage ceremonies, so you can hold the whole event in one place.

Image: Shuttleworth
Also near Biggleswade is Jordan’s Mill – yes, the home of Jordan’s Cereal also doubles as an excellent event venue. It’s a pretty unique building as far as venues go and as it is supported by first class service and great food, it makes for a comfortable and stylish place to hold the best party of your life. If that isn’t enough, you can choose between two private rooms and with the wonderful views, you can be sure of an incredible backdrop for your photographer to play with.

Image: Woburn Safari Park.
To experience a wedding like no other, book your big day at Woburn Safari Park. If you’re someone who has ever dreamed of getting married on Safari then the park in the heart of Woburn is a delightful alternative. With gorgeous views, plenty of room and a venue that is as unique as you are – this is a truly special place to hold your wedding. Some of the park’s famous residents can even get involved if you and your guests choose to tour the grounds during the day. A number of packages are available which allows you and your guests to take boat rides, take part in an elephant encounter or follow the trail on safari all as part of your wedding celebration!

The town of Woburn is a charming and quaint part of Bedfordshire and there are plenty of beautiful places for you and your guests to explore once the festivities are all over. Why not take a walk through the village and enjoy all the Georgian finery? The village has plenty of places to stay and eat too, guests can stay at the Woburn Hotel, one of the county’s finest country hotels or alternatively, the Bell which combines Tudor, Georgian and Victorian architecture giving you a real insight to the history of the village. Alternatively, Woburn is also home to Center Parcs where you indulge in the heart of the countryside.

If you’re someone who wants to take advantage of Bedfordshire’s rural landscape, why not get married in the heart of the countryside at Marston Vale? The Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park is a natural and quiet place to celebrate your wedding and the team provide you with your own Wedding Coordinator to help you create a truly unique day. As the centre is licenced for weddings, civil partnerships, welcome ceremonies, receptions and evening celebrations, you and your guests can party away safe in the knowledge that they won’t have to travel between venues and you are welcome to take advantage of this unique venue. Plus of you choose to get married here, you are helping fund the centre’s aim to plant another 5 million trees!

Are you getting married in 2020? If you choose to get married in one of these incredible Bedfordshire venues, we’d love to hear from you – you can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

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