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Last update: December 2024

Planning your wedding is such an exciting and important moment for you both, and we’re so pleased you’ve landed on our page to learn more about what we offer.

We understand that there’s a lot to consider, so we’ve made it easier by offering a selection of packages to suit your needs.

Classic Package

Perfect for larger celebrations, the Classic Package is for 40 day guests and 70 evening guests. It includes:

  • Room hire for your wedding breakfast and evening reception
  • Welcome drink
  • Wine with your wedding breakfast
  • Two-course wedding breakfast
  • Toast drink
  • Chair covers and sashes
  • Disco and evening buffet

Pricing:

  • £3,750 for 2025
  • £3,850 for 2026
  • £3,950 for 2027

Note: If you’d like to increase the number of guests, that’s absolutely fine, as long as it doesn’t exceed the capacity of the room.

Twilight Package

If you’re planning a more intimate evening celebration, the Twilight Package may be just what you’re looking for. This package is for 50 evening guests and includes:

  • Room hire for the evening reception
  • Welcome drink
  • Canapés
  • Finger buffet
  • Disco

Pricing:

  • £2,450 for 2025
  • £2,550 for 2026
  • £2,650 for 2027

Note: As with the Classic Package, guest numbers can be increased as long as they fit within the room’s capacity.

Intimate Package

For those who want to celebrate with close friends and family, our Intimate Package is ideal. This is for up to 40 guests and includes:

  • Room hire
  • Welcome drinks
  • Two-course wedding breakfast
  • Toast drink

Pricing:

  • £65 per person for 2025
  • £70 per person for 2026
  • £75 per person for 2027

Cultural Celebrations

If you’d like to incorporate cultural traditions into your wedding, we offer self-catering options to ensure your celebration reflects your unique heritage. Whether it's a Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Caribbean, or any other celebration, we’re here to help. Plus, you’re welcome to bring in specialised caterers to serve your authentic cuisine.

Self-catered Packages:

  • £3,250 for 2025
  • £3,750 for 2026
  • £4,250 for 2027

Add-Ons

For all packages, you can add ceremony room hire for £400. The guest numbers can also be increased, as long as this does not exceed the capacity of the room you can bring as many guests as you wish.

Bespoke Packages

If you want something truly unique, our event planning team is happy to help you create a bespoke package tailored to your vision.

Complimentary Perks

All packages include a complimentary stay for the happy couple on the night of the wedding and discounted accommodation rates for your guests.

If you’d like more details or would like to discuss a personalized package, feel free to reach out. We’re here to make your wedding dreams come true!

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Small hotel
Asian wedding

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

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

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Holiday Inn Ipswich - Orwell

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Terry F. Sent on 26/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect choice

We visited many venues, each more
Beautiful than the last but overall the quality of service received from the Holiday Inn was really second to none, Claire and the team were on hand throughout the planning process and made sure that nothing was forgotten. They made what could have been a very stressful experience into an easy one. The day itself couldn’t have gone smoother and everybody went out of their way to make sure we had the most memorable day as possible. Even when the meal and speeches ran over they still managed to turn everything around and have the room ready for the evening to start on time! With a three course meal, an evening buffet a DJ and accommodation for the couple included in the package it really did take all the worry out of the nitty gritty that so often gets overlooked or overwhelming. If you’re looking for a very reasonably priced venue with wonderful and attentive staff then this one is highly recommended. We were surprised at how easy everything was from the initial contact to the menu tasting right through to the day itself, and with discounted rooms for all wedding guests, the whole wedding party were able to stay making it all the more special at breakfast the following morning.
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Terri Sent on 17/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Gluten free

I attended a friend's wedding recception of 16 April 2016. The food offering was of an afternoon tea. if you are gluten intolerant then this can be a nightmare and so I contacted the hotel before the day. I was connected to the Head Chef who asked me what I would like instead and he would prepare it. i said that I would like something that looked as much like the afternoon tea that the other guests were having as possible. i was so pleased with the goodies that were presented to me at the table and also found that a plate was prepared for me during the evening as well. First class service that I would recommend to anyone. Well done Holiday inn Orwell
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Gemma Sent on 17/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic value for money wedding

The first time we met Tracey, we knew our wedding would be a success. We had our entire wedding here in March. The whole package was very reasonably priced and didn't disappoint us. The build up to the wedding was as smooth as silk, Tracey made everything easy. The whole day went very well. A few hiccups here and there but nothing that isn't common on every wedding day. There was more than enough food for everyone and it tasted great. We have nothing but great memories and we have the staff at Holiday Inn to thank for so much of them. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a great value for money wedding that won't disappoint.
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Terry Sent on 17/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Day!

We had our wedding on the 30th April and cannot express how happy we were with the whole day. Charlotte and Laura were amazing and the Duty Managers, Stuart and Wayne could not have been more helpful. Everything ran like clockwork, the whole venue was beautifully presented, the food was amazing and we did not have to worry about anything.
Special and massive thanks to Tracey who organised the whole day. You made the day very special for us both and we will never forget the fantastic time that our guests and we had on the day - thank you to everyone
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Terri Sent on 10/07/2009
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic

Our day was brilliant thanks to all at Holiday Inn. They say ''Your day, your way'' on the brouchure and how right they were! Our package was perfect and at a great price, the food was brilliant and the service could not be faulted.
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Vickie Sent on 22/02/2002
4 out of 5 rating

Professional staff who made our day special

From the moment we phoned the venue we felt as though the Courtyard valued our business and understood the stress of arranging a wedding day. The food was superb, served up by efficient friendly staff.After a good night's sleep we enjoyed a wonderful full English breakfast with the other guests that stayed before we made our way on honeymoon.
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