If you’re looking for picturesque views, history and accessibility for your guests, then look no further than Oxfordshire.
Only 52 miles from London, and easily one of the most breathtaking counties in England, Oxfordshire is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in the country and it’s why I love being recommended as a luxury Oxford Wedding Planner.
Oxfordshire boasts historic towns and villages as well as endless landscape and countryside views. Choose to immerse yourself in the unrivalled history and culture which offers an unlimited assortment of spaces for your wedding.
Today, as an experienced Oxford Wedding Planner, I’ve decided to share with you my top five luxury wedding venues in Oxfordshire;
Anyhoe Park
This gorgeous Grade I listed 17th-century country house was rebuilt after the English Civil War in the quaint village of Aynho in Northamptonshire. The privately owned venue has the most gorgeous views overlooking the Cherwell Valley and has hosted some of the most outrageous private parties and lavish weddings the country has seen. With 28 bedrooms, 250 acres, butler service, exclusive hire and the saying “a place where the extraordinary happens every day” , you’re guaranteed to have a wedding that your guests will never forget.
Blenheim Palace
This monumental country house in located in the gorgeous village of Woodstock in Oxford. This unique and magnificent wedding venue is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough who are generous enough to allow their home to be exclusively hired for the most beautiful celebrations. With 300 years of history, acres of manicured gardens and dining spaces fit for royalty, this grand palace will not disappoint.
Bodleian Libraries
Set in the heart of the ‘city of the dreaming spires’, the Bodleian Libraries are a historic venue steeped in romance and elegance. Whether you’re looking for an intimate gathering with your closest family or an extensive wedding celebration with over 100 guests, this beautiful city venue is perfect. With multiple spaces available and an incredible team to assist, you’ll find everything you’re looking for in this luxury wedding venue.
Heythrop Park
Heythrop Park Resort is one of the most impressive hotels around Oxford set amid 440 acres of gorgeous scenery on the edge of the Cotswolds. With both age-old decadence and contemporary style – incorporating an 18th-century manor house, this luxury venue is the perfect backdrop for any fairytale wedding. With 358 bedrooms, a spa, a golf course and the flexibility to host a marquee wedding, this venue can be the ultimate exclusive venue for larger private parties as well as the smaller intimate weddings.
Thorpe Manor
At Thorpe Manor, you can create your completely unique, dream wedding day. This luxury venue offers completely blank canvas spaces that are yours to interpret how you wish. This beautiful grade two listed Georgian Manor has 14 bedrooms which ooze comfort and luxury. They only take on a limited number of weddings per year, which makes them one of the most exclusive in Oxfordshire. A venue for your most inventive, imaginative and innovative dreams.
If you would like more information on how to create your dream wedding in the beautiful county of Oxfordshire and are looking for a Luxury Oxford Wedding Planner, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.