Suffolk Wedding Hotels

Suffolk Wedding Hotels

What is the benefit of marrying in Suffolk? Is it romantic? Extremely so. The rural idyll of Suffolk alone is compelling, and its Wedding venues for tying the knot are an experience in themselves. Suffolk Wedding Hotels are specialists in making your day of vows run to perfection. You can book a glorious suite, or an intimate room; your guests can choose from a wide variety of comfortable accommodation close by, and the staff of your chosen venue for your Wedding or Civil Partnership celebration will attend to every detail, leaving you floating through every moment, collecting happy memories that will last a lifetime.

For more details on planning your wedding in Suffolk, please see our essential Suffolk Wedding Guide.



Tuddenham Mill, Tuddenham, near Newmarket and Cambridge, is a lovingly refurbished traditional watermill. If you desire a unique yet intimate wedding, this is the venue for you. The Mill has a licence for Civil Ceremonies in several locations, and the Mill Pond and surrounding 12 acres of Suffolk countryside provides a wonderful backdrop for your wedding photographs. The Mill can cater for up to 60 guests, and invites you to contact them to discuss your individual requirements.


What could be more wonderful than a coastal wedding in Suffolk? The White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh overlooks the picturesque shingle beach, and its 38 bedrooms are cosy and inviting, some with sea views as far as the eye can see. The White Lion offers a stunning alternative to conventional wedding and reception venues and is licensed to hold civil ceremonies.


The Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe offers comfortable accommodation, excellent cuisine, fine wine, great service and a friendly atmosphere all provided by our highly trained team. There is a purpose built banqueting suite that can accommodate 200 people and with our dedicated wedding coordinators the hotel is the ideal place to host your Wedding. We also have a civil ceremonies licence which makes The Orwell Hotel the perfect place to have your entire wedding under one roof from the wedding ceremony through to evening reception and overnight stay for Bride and Groom and guests.

The Thorpeness Hotel, Apartments and Golf Club, close to Aldeburgh, is a unique 3 star, 1920's building just a stone's throw away from Thorpeness beach - the perfect backdrop for wedding photos.



The Thorpeness offers an exhaustive wedding service, including three fully liscensed ceremony and reception venues, bespoke menus, and seaside-themed weddings are a speciality.

Another lovely coastal, romantic venue is The Brudenell Hotel in Aldeburgh. Treat your wedding guests to one of the Bru's 42 luxurious bedrooms with wonderful views of the River Alde.



The Bru's sea-facing restuarant would make an ideal venue for a receptions, and the friendly staff are always on hand and more than willing to help with any special additions you require - such as flowers, home-made cakes, champagne - to make your day just that little bit more memorable.


The Bildeston Crown is located in the heart of Suffolk's picturesque countryside, close to the historic towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Ipswich. The Bildeston Crown is an original 15th century coaching inn which has been imaginatively refurbished to restore the building without losing any of the character of its past 600 years. With a function room licensed for weddings, a fantastic honeymoon suite, an award winning chef, and catering for up to 150 people, this is a perfect, romantic venue for that special day.

Wedding Hotels in Suffolk

Weddings, Spas and Golf are all par for the course at Ufford Park Hotel, Gold, & Spa in Woodbridge. Set in 120 acres of historic parkland overlooking the Deben valley, this modern hotel has 87 comfortably appointed en-suite bedrooms, many of which have balconies. There are nine air-conditioned function rooms, and a selection of bars and restaurants to relax and unwind in. Catering for up to 200 people, this is a great venue for weddings in Suffolk.

Wedding Venue Hotels in Suffolk

A 21st Century haven of comfort and friendly professionalism within a Grade 1 Listed Elizabethan Manor House, near Ipswich, Hintlesham Hall Hotel is to be found nestling in 175 acres of rolling Suffolk countryside.
Widely recognised as being one of the loveliest amongst the UK and Ireland's highest rated hotels, the Hall has 33 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques which abound throughout the hotel. Fully licensed with a photographer, Master of Ceremonies, floral arrangements available, and wedding cakes made to order, this venue can accommodate up to 140 guests for seated meals, or 250 for buffet style dining. In addition, Hintlesham Hall offers preferential B&B rates for wedding and civil partnership guests.

Also in Ipswich is The Belstead Brook Hotel, Ipswich which has a civil license, allowing you to host both your ceremony and celebration there. The picturesque Willow Garden is a gorgeous location for wedding photographs, and the Willow Suite, with its built in bar and stage for speeches and musical entertainment, is perfect for a reception for up to a total of 200 guests. The menu and services are flexible - kindly contact the hotel to discuss your requirements.



The Swan at Lavenham dates back to the 15th Century and must feature as one of the most romantic Hotels in Suffolk today. The Hotel has an AA four star 81% rating and two AA Rosettes so you can be sure of fiorst class service and unbeatable catering arrangements for your Wedding. Ancient oak beams and inglenook fireplaces blend beautifully with rich furnishings and fabrics to create the perfect ambiance for rest and relaxation. The historic Old Bar boasts a wonderful collection of memorabilia, including a wall signed by British and American airmen stationed at Lavenham Airfield during World War II - sure to keep Grandad entertained for hours!

The Swan is a wonderful place in which to celebrate a variety of special occasions, including romantic weddings, christenings and family get-togethers. The Swan offers a full package of wedding assistance, with floral arrangements, wedding cakes made to order, a Master of Ceremonies available, and a Honeymoon Suite for after the big event.



Simple style? Catered for, as extensively. So whether you are planning to say your vows afresh to your loved one, or saying them for the first time, there is guidance and assistance at hand in all matters of marrying in Suffolk.

For more details on the romance of Suffolk, please see our Romantic Hotels in Suffolk guide, and also our Romantic Suffolk article.

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