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Last update: November 2024

Elmore Court is an unusual country house wedding venue like no other, located in Elmore, Gloucestershire. This Grade II listed mansion holds over 760 years of family history within its walls yet is yet wildly young at heart. Sustainably run, consistently rated 5 stars, and surrounded by stunning countryside, Elmore Court provides an unforgettable backdrop to any celebration.

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Facilities and Capacity

Elmore Court is a historic house that was built to entertain. Owned by the Guise family, it was used as the owner's party pad for over half a century before being entirely refurbished for weddings and events in 2013. The careful upgrading of Elmore Court has continued over the years with the addition of a stunning soundproof reception venue, The Gillyflower. Made from rammed earth and materials gathered from the land, it provides a unique setting for you and up to 200 guests to dine and dance the night away. The Victorian walled garden has been revamped and is now growing much of the seasonal vegetables and herbs used for wedding plates. Rewilding part of the estate is the next step in sustainability, and long-horn cows are now happily grazing the wildlands. The wedding party can use the newly renovated Coach House as a space to get ready and relax before the event begins. The house has 16 well-appointed bedrooms and can sleep up to 35 guests.

Services Offered

Elmore Court is an exclusive use venue that strives to provide an unforgettable wedding experience. You'll work with their experienced events team to ensure every detail is accounted for throughout the planning process. A day-of coordinator will help manage every aspect of your special day. Venue rentals include use of the 16 bedrooms, delicious in-house catering using home-grown produce, fire pit and benches in the Gillyflower Meadow, and use of the Coach House the night before your event.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Woodland and festival
Church
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Elephant baraat permitted
Horse baraat permitted
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Estina
Estina L. Sent on 20/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Weekend of Our Lives – Becoming the Powells

From the moment we set eyes on Elmore Court, we knew it was the perfect place for us to get married. The venue is breathtakingly beautiful, with a charm that instantly captivated us.

Our journey began with a tour led by the amazing Alice. She instantly connected with us and truly understood our personalities, making us feel so at ease. Her warmth and authenticity made us wish for her as our coordinator.

Fate had an interesting plan for us, as we worked with three different coordinators throughout our two-year planning process. First, we met the fantastic Annie, followed by the sensational Kat, whose legendary expertise at Elmore reassured us every step of the way. When Kat moved into a new role, she told us Alice would take over—and it felt like the perfect full-circle moment.

Our vision for the wedding was very specific. Coming from military families, we wanted the event to reflect a classic elegance, and Elmore Court naturally lent itself to creating the atmosphere we dreamed of. From start to finish, the team was incredibly kind and accommodating, even as I—an admittedly detail-driven, "A-type" bride—made numerous requests. Despite some initial challenges, the team always came back with thoughtful solutions, especially considering the logistics of hosting 200 guests.

A highlight of our weekend was staying in the Coach House from Thursday. Everything was prepared for us, including a lovely note and chocolates from Alice. It was such a personal touch and made the start of the weekend feel even more magical. Breakfast in the Coach House on Friday and Saturday mornings was delightful, as was dining in the main house on other occasions.

Friday was a special day as we celebrated both my and my cousin’s birthdays. Dinner in the dining room was set up beautifully, and the Great Hall hosted a lively party afterward. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the stunning staircase, the cozy drawing room, and the overall grandeur of the venue.

Saturday was everything we hoped for and more. Thanks to Alice and our planner, the day unfolded seamlessly, leaving us free to savor every moment. The confetti line was picture-perfect, and the transition to the Gillyflower left our guests in awe. From the flowers to the décor, everything was stunning. The food was exceptional, and the dance floor reveal was a showstopper.

The party was unforgettable. The Gillyflower’s sound system is phenomenal, and the fireworks were the perfect ending to an incredible day. Nearly a month later, people are still talking about it, and we can’t help but feel proud of how perfect it all was.

Of course, no event is without its hiccups. The move from the Coach House to the main house on the wedding day felt hectic, and I did lose a few items in the process, which was disappointing. I wish there had been a bit more time or assistance with this transition, but in the grand scheme, it didn’t diminish the joy of the day.

Alice, you are a star. Your patience, kindness, and dedication made our experience truly unforgettable. To the entire Elmore Court team: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will miss you more than words can express. Please don’t forget us—we will never forget you.

With love and gratitude,
The Powells ❤️
David
David Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue, perfect day!

We absolutely loved our day at Elmore Court, a truly stunning venue and seamless experience. Our wedding coordinator Jasmine was so helpful in the run up to the big day.

Our guests commented on how beautiful it was and how amazing the food was.

We loved it and would book again in a heartbeat if we could!
Zoe
Zoe E. Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most wonderful venue

Elmore Court was the venue of our dreams. We saw it on a rainy, overcast day and fell in love with it then, so we knew that this was the place for us. Elmore is elegant, environmentally minded, with a brilliant attention to detail. The process felt easy and smooth right from booking to the day itself. I just wish we could relive our day all over again!
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 24/08/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

The perfect Summer wedding at Elmore!

We got married at Elmore Court in July and had the most incredible day! The house, Gillyflower and the grounds are all stunning. Thank you to all the Elmore team, especially our coordinator Lily, for all their help along the way and on the day, it went so smoothly! Also a special shout out to the kitchen staff, they made a bespoke menu for us and the food was fabulous, we've had so many compliments. Would highly recommend, it's a magical place!
Bethany
Bethany C. Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect two days and wedding at Elmore

From the moment we pulled through those big gates and up the drive, we knew Elmore was the one. We booked it there and then for two years later and made the best decision possible! We went with a long Thursday, so had access to the house from the night before the wedding - another amazing decision! We chose to have a big BBQ and invite all of our day guests so they could get to know eachother before the big day. We had amazing food (still need that beef brisket recipe!), had lawn games, and Elmore even helped us host a screening of the euro-semi finals. The wedding day itself couldn't have been more perfect. Our wedding coordinator was Jasmine and she couldn't have done more for us, from answering our countless emails to running with 20 seconds to spare to help me stick a photograph back on my bouquet right before I walked down the aisle. She was incredible. The day itself was also amazing - the hall looked amazing for our ceremony, and people commented on how it was the nicest wedding venue they'd ever been to. It really is a mix of all tastes - old meets new here so you have a bit of everything. The food was also amazing. I am gluten free and the venue managed to make all the canapes gluten free for me in case I wanted to help myself to more. Multiple people noted about how great the food was as well. Overall we just had the best day ever, we wish we could do it all again - nothing went with a hitch and we will be talking about it for years to come!! Thanks so much to Team E for making all of our dreams come true.
Sam
Sam M. Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our magical wedding at Elmore Court...

We had the most magical wedding day at Elmore Court on Saturday 2nd December 2023 - a day we will never forget!

Elmore Court was the first wedding venue we visited while scouting venues in the South West two years ago. We instantly fell in love with the venue and felt we wouldn’t find anywhere better. So, we cancelled our other viewings and booked our date with Elmore!

The entire process from that point on was a breeze, thanks to the fabulous 'Team E'. Everyone we interacted with - from Sue in Accounts to our brilliant coordinators, Rachael and Alice - went above and beyond, both in the lead-up to the day and on the day itself, ensuring we were well looked after throughout.

We visited Elmore again before the big day (once for the menu tasting and twice more for their open days). This allowed us plenty of time to explore the venue and plan every detail of our wedding.

In the final weeks leading up to the wedding (when all the planning can start to feel overwhelming!), Rachael & Alice were a massive godsend, ensuring everything was fully taken care of and putting us at ease.

The wedding itself went off without a hitch. The venue looked absolutely beautiful, thanks to the hard work and dedication of Team E and our florist, who created a magical setting (made even more enchanting by the winter fog surrounding the venue). The staff were faultless throughout, with everyone we encountered - from the bar and kitchen staff to the waiting team - being friendly and professional.

The biggest appeal of Elmore for us was that everything could happen under one roof. The ceremony took place inside the beautiful Hall, the reception was held in the Gillyflower (a stunning purpose-built party room that was the major selling point for us, with its soundproofed dance floor, stage, sound system, and lighting), and the venue offering 16 beautiful bedrooms for our guests to stay. We knew we could fully relax as soon as we arrived on-site, and we truly felt like we were inside our very own bubble where we could celebrate with all our guests.

The food was the best wedding food we have ever tasted. We thoroughly enjoyed the menu selection/tasting experience, and the presentation was perfect. Everyone loved it!

We received countless positive comments from our guests, who all agreed that Elmore is one of the best wedding venues they had ever been to. We are still receiving rave reviews now, six months later!

Elmore now holds a very special place in our hearts, and we will certainly return in the future to stay in one of their fabulous treehouses!

Thank you, Elmore Court and Team E, for all your hard work in making our wedding day truly unforgettable. We would not hesitate to recommend this venue to couples looking for an out-of-this-world wedding, which is guaranteed at the magical Elmore Court!
Lucy
Lucy B. Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

We wanted to express our sincerest and heartfelt thanks to everyone connected with the beautiful Elmore Court. From the very first moment that we visited to choose our venue, on our wedding day, and now months later, the attention to detail, aftercare & consideration has been nothing short of remarkable.

We first came across Elmore Court many years ago whilst watching a documentary regarding the renovation and development by the owner Sir Anselm Guise. He came across as an exceptional custodian of the house and his wildlife conservation and rewilding initiatives perfectly matched our own ideas and values. When we actually visited the court, we were simply taken aback with the stunning views, raw history, elegance and timelessness of the estate. You could really feel a sense of the many years of happiness and love that had been shared within the walls which truly captured and represented the very best of England’s stunning countryside.

The professional communications and management of our wedding by Jasmine Johnson was outstanding. The seamless way all the operational staff conducted themselves was extraordinary. The feedback from all our 160+ wedding guests, has been amazing, they all felt that their individual needs were catered for, and any hiccups that came along were dealt with quickly and efficiently without any stress or bother.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all of staff at Elmore Court from day 1 of the wedding fairs, to food tasting management and finally to the event operations and after care teams, you really made our special day truly perfect in every single way.

Elmore Court is simply a wonderful place full of love, joy and perfectness, and we urge anyone that is looking for the BEST wedding venue to have the most magical day to go and visit!
T S
T S G. Sent on 28/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Most magical day ever!

Elmore Court is named one of the best wedding venues for a reason! Not only is the venue itself gorgeous but it’s the people who make up their amazing team that makes Elmore top notch! From Sue in accounting, to the culinary team, to our amazing coordinators Annie, Katrina and Lily, Elmore made the stress of wedding planning minimal, helping us every step of the way.
All who work at Elmore are exceptionally professional, crazy efficient, and wonderfully personal. It made our wedding day go so smoothly it felt like a dream.

We cannot thank everyone at Elmore for making our wedding day the most magical day ever!
Gareth
Gareth J. Sent on 09/01/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Gareth & James

Our whole experience with Elmore Court was nothing short of fantastic from start to finish. From our first viewing with the lovely Sammy to the actual day ran so smoothly by the incredible Annie and her Team. All our correspondence with Annie and the wider team were replied to quickly and nothing ever seemed too much trouble. They accommodated our planning meetings around our busy work schedules and made everything very easy. The day itself was amazing! We were well looked after and Annie's gentle approach made us feel so calm throughout. The whole team helped helped bring everything to life and set everything up so beautifully. The House really felt like ours for the day and our guests commented on how beautiful it was, how attentive the staff were and how incredible the food was too! The venue really reflected the style we were aiming for of a classic and elegant Cotswold Wedding! A huge thank you to the team who really gave us the best wedding we could have ever hoped for!
Sophie
Sophie M. Sent on 15/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding venue

We got married at Elmore Court this June and we cannot recommend it enough. From the moment we first saw the house driving through the stunning gates, we knew it was special and that we couldn't see ourselves getting married anywhere else. My husband and I are both lovers of history and we wanted a venue with character and charm and Elmore had that in spades and was known as the party house for a reason!
We booked it for a Saturday and Sunday as we had family and friends travelling from all across the UK as well as from further afield and we wanted to spend as much time as we could at Elmore.
From beginning to end everyone we've dealt with at Elmore has been endlessly professional but made us feel like old friends in every interaction. We had Alice as our co-ordinator and she was absolutely brilliant! She was so calm and helpful and ensured the day went smoothly. The attention to detail is second to none at Elmore, the whole time there felt like you were at home not a venue.
The house speaks for itself with how stunning it is and we loved that when we were shown around they were able to tell us stories about certain rooms and of the house which made it so much more personable.
The Gillyflower which is their purpose-built function area at the back of the house doesn't steal the spotlight from the house and blends in beautifully with the surroundings but is a showstopper in its own right. They really thought of everything when building it. From being eco-conscious and using materials from the estate to build it down to the sound system there isn't a detail missed.
The food at Elmore was STUNNING. So many guests told us how much they had enjoyed the food and that it was the best wedding meal they'd had. They were accommodating to all the dietary requirements and allergies of our guests. The breakfasts in the morning were also incredibly delicious.
On the Sunday we invited guests back and we had a day in the garden playing rounders and other games. We also had an inflatable assault course put up in the field at the back by the Gillyflower which was great and adults and kids alike had so much fun! For the evening meal, we had platters of cheese and charcuterie in the walled garden which was amazing. It was so pretty and peaceful listening to the gentle breeze through the trees and the chatter of everyone there it was idyllic. When the sun started to set we went inside and sat in the drawing room and stayed up until the early hours playing some intense games of Mafia. It was so cosy and inviting and the perfect place to gather at the end of the day.
As I said at the start, I can't recommend Elmore enough. The house is magical and the people who work there make it even more so. Thank you all so much for everything!
Helen
Helen B. Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Day

We had the most magical wedding at Elmore Court. The whole planning process was easy and stress free. Annie, our co-ordinator was always quick to respond and very helpful. The venue is stunning. The team are amazing, and our day ran so smoothly and everything was taken care of. We just wish we could do it all again!
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Thea G. Sent on 23/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Couldn’t have asked for a better venue! Annie and the team were perfect and went above and beyond my wildest dreams. Elmore is beautiful but the staff there take the experience to another level, I felt like the only bride in the world and I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. Genuinely couldn’t recommend this venue enough!!
Samantha-Marie
Samantha-Marie Sent on 06/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

04.03.2023

Wow, where can I even start! The professionalism and kind hearted nature of ‘Team E’ started from our initial viewing! Throughout the whole planning process Alex was on hand to answer my many questions! And nothing was ever too much trouble! The whole team were absolutely incredible on our day, so attentive but let us absorb everything. Ensured there was time for just us as a couple which was very welcomed to breathe! Everything ran perfectly, and the food was just Devine! Highly recommend Elmore Court to anyone, a stunning venue, amazing grounds and a team who go above and beyond! Thank you all at Team E and a special thanks to Alex who guided us along the way.

Sam-Marie and Ben x
Yolanda
Yolanda D. Sent on 17/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Elmore Court is the perfect wedding venue!

My partner and I celebrated our wedding at Elmore Court last summer and just wanted to recognise and thank the team for realising the perfect wedding for us and truly the best day of our lives!

We really appreciated our event coordinator Katrina, and all of the team's efforts leading up to the day and the day itself, and accommodating our various food and other requests!

It really was a special day and everyone shared how much they enjoyed celebrating with us at Elmore Court. The team provided an exceptional and friendly service as well which was consistent throughout our three day stay (we had the extended Thursday package).

Would highly recommend choosing Elmore as your wedding venue, you will not regret it!
Rachel
Rachel H. Sent on 19/10/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Magical place!

From the moment we came for a first look at Elmore Court we knew it was the place for us - it was the only venue that actually made me feel tearful as we looked around it. The house is just beautiful, the main hall with its magical light makes for the most breathtaking ceremony room, every single bedroom for overnight guests was stunning, and it was fantastic to have friends and family staying in the house and feeling like proper house guests rather than hotel guests. Team E made sure absolutely everything ran so smoothly on the day, with so many of our guests commenting on the great team, the beautiful surrounds and, especially, the magnificent food (everything, from reception canapés through to the cooked breakfast served for house guests the morning after, was impeccable). I wish we could go back and do it all again!
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