Wedding Venues in Buckinghamshire: 15 of the Best
From barns to stately homes, Buckinghamshire boasts a whole host of beautiful wedding venues. Take a look at our pick of the best…
If you’re looking for a wedding venue which offers the peace and tranquillity of the countryside but is easily accessible from London, a wedding venue in Buckinghamshire might be the one for you.
With everything from rustic barn wedding venues to grand and regal stately home wedding venues, there are so many beautiful Buckinghamshire wedding venues that you’ll be spoilt for choice!
As a county, Buckinghamshire has so much on offer. From the beautiful Chiltern Hills to the chocolate-box towns of Beaconsfield, Amersham and Marlow, you’ve chosen a county which ticks all of the boxes.
If you’re not sure how to choose a wedding venue in this beautiful home county, take a look at our round-up of the best wedding venues in Bucks to make your decision a little easier.
15 of the Best Wedding Venues in Buckinghamshire
We've rounded up 15 of our favourite wedding venues in Buckinghamshire - whether you want a lavish affair, or a more chilled party in a barn. Scroll on to discover the best wedding venues in Buckinghamshire near you.
1. Hedsor House - Hedsor
Set within 100 acres of historic parkland is Hedsor House, a stunning Grade II-listed property which has tranquillity and elegance in abundance. Hedsor combines contemporary features with breath-taking architectural design of the Georgian era.
Central London is just 26 miles away, but since this stately home wedding venue is nothing but peaceful, you’d never be able to tell - it really does offer the best of both worlds.
This Buckinghamshire wedding venue is approached by a spectacular private kilometre-long driveway and is a total blank canvas from which to create the day you’ve always dreamed of, just like this Hitched user: "My dream wedding in our dream venue. From start to finish Hedsor house was everything I dreamt of and more. The staff were amazing and they made our day stress free!"
We love the Grand Ballroom, a reception room which seats 150 people where you can be served anything from an Asian banquet to a vintage afternoon tea. What’s more, you’ll have exclusive run of the entirety of the house and gardens, plus access to one of the largest and most luxurious wedding suites in Europe. What more could you want?
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: Starting at £5,650
2. Missenden Abbey - Great Missenden
Missenden Abbey is a totally unique wedding venue in Bucks, nestled in 10 acres of incredible gardens and set against an impressive backdrop of the Chiltern Hills.
This venue is perfect for a summer wedding because the grounds are utterly divine. You and your guests will be able to enjoy outdoor wedding games or post-ceremony reception drinks while taking in the stunning views.
There are a range of unique and historic features which set this venue apart from the rest. From stained-glass windows to vaulted ceilings, the character and charm of the elegant function rooms provide the perfect backdrop for your celebrations.
A team of talented chefs will prepare your wedding breakfast using only the best, locally sourced ingredients, and once the party is over, you can celebrate the first night of married life in the luxurious wedding suite. There are also 57 en-suite bedrooms which can be reserved for your overnight guests.
Hitched users love it here - one said, "Missenden Abbey is quite simply a stunningly beautiful venue to get married, and the value provided by the staff, high quality food, included DJ, and the venue and grounds themselves is simply a great find."
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: Starting at £2,000
3. Kings Chapel - Old Amersham
Located just 34 minutes from West London, the Kings Chapel is a stunning Buckinghamshire wedding venue with a newly converted chapel.
If you get married here you’ll be able to have your entire day under one roof – one of the largest free-standing domes in the country, to be precise! There is a breath-taking dining room which seats 120 people for a wedding breakfast and 200 for a cocktail reception, plus an adjoining dance floor, copper and exposed brick bar and intimate walled garden.
The list of unique features doesn’t end there. There is also a mezzanine gallery with large arched windows overlooking the quaint town of Old Amersham.
From contemporary fine dining to traditional roast dinners, there are plenty of menu options available. Once your day draws to a close you’ll be able to spend your wedding night in one of 79 on-site luxury bedrooms, which one Hitched user described as "so quaint, comfortable and simply stunning". What a perfect excuse to continue the celebration to breakfast the next morning!
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: Menus from £80
4. Huntsmill Farm - Buckingham
Barn wedding venues in Buckinghamshire are an endlessly popular wedding venue choice, and for good reason! Up there with the best of a brilliant bunch is Huntsmill Farm, a newly converted barn which sits within picturesque grounds.
Just listen to what this Hitched user had to say about the venue's beauty: "We were completely blown away by the natural beauty of the barn and its surroundings. So much thought has been put into the quirky attractions, their layouts, flowers and all the little details as well as the big and obvious."
With the ceremony, reception and accommodation all in one magical location, you and your guests can totally relax and leave the world behind as you spend the weekend celebrating your vows.
There is a stunning fairy-lit courtyard which would be perfect for reception drinks in the summer, plus plenty of surrounding farmland for your wedding photos and seven self-catering cottages available on site. The hire of three of these will be included in your wedding package.
If that wasn’t enough, you’ll have the choice of three wonderful caterers to create the wedding breakfast you’ve always dreamed of, plus total free rein on your suppliers. This venue is a blank canvas and you can decorate it exactly as you’d like.
Capacity: Up to 140 guests
Pricing: Starting at £3,500
Deals: Huntsmill Farm are offering discount on many different dates, including Saturdays in December (£5,000), weekdays in December (£3,000), Tuesdays in October 2023 (£3,250), weekdays in November 2023 (£3,000), Thursdays in 2023 (3,500) and Thursdays in August 2023 (£5,000).
5. Chicheley Hall - Newport Pagnell
From the second your guests make their way up the tree-lined drive, they’ll be wowed by Chicheley Hall and all it has to offer.
This stunning Georgian country house wedding venue is the perfect setting for you and your guests to enjoy your whole day. You can choose between the historic Main House and the modern Wolfson Centre for your celebrations, both of which are licensed to host civil ceremonies.
There is space for 100 people for your ceremony and wedding breakfast, and capacity for 150 for the evening festivities. This Buckinghamshire wedding venue is full of gorgeous backdrops, according to this Hitched user: "The venue is so beautiful with such wonderful gardens, so many places to have your photos taken. We just had the most perfect day."
If that wasn’t enough, there are 48 stylishly designed en-suite bedrooms, delicious in-house catering and the offering of a Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster. Every detail has been considered!
Capacity: Up to 110 guests
Pricing: Menus from £115
Deals: If you're planning to tie the knot in the colder months, then check out Chicheley Hall's Winter Wedding Package. This offer covers October 2023 to March 2024 and is based on a minimum of 60 guests.
6. De Vere Latimer Estate - Chesham
De Vere Latimer Estate is a striking and contemporary hotel wedding venue which offers everything you could ever need on your wedding day. One Hitched user described it as "absolutely perfect and we couldn’t have asked for anything better."
It was once owned by the Lord of Chesham, so is steeped in history, and it is surprisingly located just five minutes away from Chalfont and Latimer station, which is on the Metropolitan tube line. Guests travelling from London will be so thankful!
The Cavendish Suite is a beautiful space for your ceremony and wedding breakfast thanks to its panelled walls, chandelier-adorned ceiling and endless stream of natural light. There is also access to a terrace and views over the stunning grounds.
Previous couples have taken to the grounds for an outdoor wedding breakfast, whilst others take full advantage of the swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. The possibilities are endless at this stunning wedding venue in Buckinghamshire.
Capacity: Up to 180 guests
Pricing: Menus from £106
7. The Tudor Barn - Burnham
The Tudor Barn in Burnham was built in 1505 and is one of the best wedding venues in Buckinghamshire that offers you elegance, romance and rustic charm.
This barn wedding venue comes complete with timber beams, a stunning mezzanine banquet hall and landscaped gardens. These six acres make for a perfect place for you and your guests to explore and as a spot for outdoor wedding games or reception drinks.
The main Banquet Hall holds up to 130 guests for your wedding breakfast with the capacity for another 50 people in the evening. The Garden Room can also be used for civil ceremonies of up to 90 guests – it opens out onto a spacious patio and lawn, ideal for summer celebrations.
With all of these details plus its close proximity to the M4, M40, M25 and Heathrow, we can’t think of a more idyllic place to host your big day.
And if you want to get hitched without a hitch, then this is the place for you. One newlywed said, "The barn and settings are beautiful, perfect for photos. Everything went like clockwork and any challenging scenarios were dealt with subtly. Couldn’t recommend this venue or team enough to anyone looking to book a wedding in a beautiful, rustic settling!"
Capacity: Up to 180 guests
Pricing: Menus from £69
Deals: The Tudor Barn are offering 30% off venue hire for remaining dates in 2023 and January 2024 - why wait!
8. Stoke Place - Stoke Poges
Here at Hitched we love country house wedding venues, and looking at Stoke Place, it’s easy to see why.
Perfect for weddings in any season, the venue’s Queen Anne Mansion House is regal and elegant and is set within 26 acres of parkland.
Hiring the mansion house exclusively for your big day is an incredible experience. You’ll have 39 bedrooms, ample space within the house for up to 200 guests to explore and the stunning grounds all to yourself. You’ll also be treated to an in-house wedding manager to ensure everything runs smoothly.
With a fantastic range of options to suit all budgets and added bonuses like a helipad and fitness centre, this Buckinghamshire wedding venue is totally worth a look. One Hitched user said, "Stoke Place has been the best team to help me with my wedding. Tracey and the team have been excellent. This is a beautiful venue, good value for money and offered me a seamless stressful day!"
Capacity: Up to 160 guests
Pricing: Menus from £163
Deals: If you're looking for a great value late availability package for 2023, then you're in luck! Stoke Place's 2023 Late Availability Package allows you to celebrate in style for only £8,999 with venue hire, chair covers, a wedding coordinator, prosecco, canapes, a four-course wedding breakfast and more included!
These advantages are also provided for the same price in the venue's Wondrous Winter Wedding Package for any couples tying the knot in January, February or March! And if you want to celebrate in a unique wedding venue, Stoke Place also offers a £6,500 intimate wedding package in their beautiful wigwam.
9. Bisham Abbey - Marlow
Bisham Abbey is the perfect spot for an outdoor wedding. Previously home to Henry VIII, this stunning and majestic 13th century abbey in Marlow is steeped in history and provides a truly romantic backdrop for your special day.
This Buckinghamshire wedding venue sits on the banks of the River Thames and caters for everything from small and intimate weddings to larger celebrations in the grounds of the Abbey. You can host your ceremony in the Warwick Room, a space which dates back to 1680 and boasts an original stone fireplace and 14 metre aisle.
You and your guests can then take to the Great Hall – a magnificent reception room with a 400-year-old fireplace which was a gift from King James I. The space seats 120 people in comfort and style, and the catering choices are second to none!
Another highlight of this venue is the phenomenal team . One Hitched user said, "Our wedding at Bisham Abbey was perfect and we will have such wonderful memories of our special day. The day itself went by really smoothly which was largely due to the fantastic team at Bisham Abbey who prepared everything and guided us and the guests throughout the day."
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Pricing: Menus from £100
10. The Dairy - Aylesbury
The Dairy is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue in Bucks which boasts its own lake and sweeping views over its luxurious grounds. If you're planning a dreamy fairy tale celebration, then this could be the historic wedding venue for you.
The grounds at The Dairy are packed full of romantic and picture-perfect settings for every stage of your wedding day. There's even a secret garden with a rustic gazebo, as well as Lakeside Pavilions with a marquee ideal for summer drinks receptions.
When it comes to your wedding breakfast, you can choose between the West Hall and South Hall with large open fireplaces and a combined capacity of 160 standings guests, or the Wintergarden which has a beautiful contemporary glass design and is full of natural light.
Our Hitched users are certainly big fans of this venue, saying, "The Dairy is an amazing venue and all our guests commented on the beauty, cleanliness and also the professionalism of your team. The service at the wedding breakfast was second to none and the food was delicious."
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: POA
11. Hotel La Tour - Milton Keynes
Hotel La Tour is a hotel wedding venue in Buckinghamshire combining modern sophistication with timeless elegance. Whether you want a cosy indoor wedding ceremony or an outdoor wedding ceremony in the sunshine, this venue has got you covered.
Head to the ground floor to find a range of spaces perfect for your celebration. All the rooms are decked out with a neutral colour scheme, allowing creative nearlyweds to add their own touches to their big day. We love the idea of a drinks reception in the courtyard, where you can mingle, take photos and watch the sunset.
If you can't get enough of green spaces, the hotel is conveniently located right by Campbell Park. You and your guests can also make use of the fitness centre, restaurant and more - what's not to love!
Capacity: Up to 180 guests
Pricing: Menus from £78
Deals: Book a remaining 2023 wedding date and you can receive a complimentary return stay on your one year anniversary!
12. Notley Tythe Barn - Aylesbury
We love a barn wedding venue, and Notley Tythe Barn is no exception! This stunning 12th century Buckinghamshire wedding venue boasts a uniquely ancient and spiritual atmosphere, and is guaranteed to fill every celebration with timeless tradition and elegance.
The barn is set in 500 acres of rolling pastureland and the beautiful landscaped garden overlooks the Chiltern Hills, making it a prime spot for breath-taking wedding photographs. The property is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, and happy couples can tie the knot in front of 140 guests in the whitewashed halls or 180 guests in the permanent marquee.
Food is another highlight at Notley Tythe Barn, thanks to locally sourced ingredients and their house speciality, homegrown Notley lamb.
This venue has hosted over 2,000 weddings in 30 years, so you can be sure that you're in safe hands here.
Capacity: Up to 180 guests
Pricing: Starting at £3,000
Deals: Book a remaining date in 2023 to receive a £500 discount on barn hire.
13. Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel - Marlow
If you love the idea of a riverside wedding venue in Bucks, then you *have* to check out Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel! This charming venue is nestled right on the banks of the River Thames and boasts incomparable views of the Marlow Bridge along with its quaint parish church. Everything here looks like it's straight off a postcard!
Civil ceremonies can take place in one of three event spaces in the hotel; the Thames Room, River Room and Regency Room. If you're planning to have a religious ceremony, you can head to the church opposite the hotel before returning for your evening celebrations.
The expert team and on-site wedding coordinator are what make this venue truly stand out. Previous newlyweds have said, "The team at the Compleat Angler were exceptional. They went to great lengths to make sure that all aspects of the day went to plan."
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Pricing: Starting at £750
Deals: Booking a remaining 2023 date for your wedding will get you an additional 10% off your room hire at Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel. There's also an Exclusive Use Package on offer, giving you and 100 adult guests exclusive use of the entire venue, accommodation and grounds.
14. Monkton Barn - Marlow
Monkton Barn is a family-run barn wedding venue in Buckinghamshire, set along a quaint country lane. You'll find this beautifully converted barn in 10 acres of lush meadows and woodland, and it also boasts a heated marquee and courtyard filled with plants and olive trees. What's not to love!
Bespoke wedding ceremonies are this venue's speciality, with the team ready and willing to lend their help and expertise from the moment of first contact. There's also an array of great food and drink to be enjoyed, thanks to menus designed by the executive chef and on-site catering team Monkton's Rustic Table.
Monkton Barn is also conveniently located right outside Marlow, with excellent transport links for the M40 and M4. It's also only a 40 minute drive from London, Heathrow and Oxford.
Hitched users love this Buckinghamshire wedding venue, with one newlywed even commenting, "A perfect venue for a perfect day! From beginning to end, our experience with Monkton Barn was next to none. Communication, little touches, professionalism, understanding and flexibility and beautiful venue made our day just great - not to mention the food!"
Capacity: Up to 450 guests
Pricing: Starting at £2,500
15. Stowe House - Stowe
Stowe House truly is a Buckinghamshire wedding venue like no other. This amazing venue is an 18th century Ducal palace, meaning that it's filled to the brim with unique grandeur and style.
Stowe House holds no more than 20 weddings each year, giving it an air of exclusivity and elegance. Most of the grounds were designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown and are now recognised as the first and finest landscaped gardens in all of England.
Choose between grand settings including the Music Room, The Marble Saloon, The State Dining Room and The Temple Room for grand ceremonies and celebrations, while the recently restored Blue Room is ideal for small and intimate wedding ceremonies.
And be sure to check out the South Portico, with views over the Octagon Lake, Corinthian Arch and rolling Buckinghamshire countryside. This venue is simply unmissable! Hitched users have described it as "simply breath-taking and wonderful. All our friends and family say it was the best wedding they’ve been to!"
Capacity: Up to 160 guests
Pricing: Starting at £6,000
Deals: Enjoy a winter wedding at Stowe House in November or December 2023 with 90 guests for only £14,600! Or you can also snap up a late availability 2023 date and receive a further 25% off dry hire prices, reducing the cost to only £7,150 + VAT!
If a city centre location is more your cup of tea, check out our roundup of the best wedding venues in London for some inspiration!
