We had the most incredible wedding at Sutton Bonington Hall, and cannot recommend it highly enough as a venue. We were looking for somewhere that would cater for 100 guests, but would still feel cosy and intimate. Sutton Bonington was perfect in this respect, as it’s first and foremost a family home. The house and gardens are beautiful, and there are several different rooms and spaces which meant that our guests could spread out during the afternoon and evening. We were particularly keen to have somewhere quieter for our more introverted guests to retreat, and the library was perfect for this.

Claire, the owner, was so helpful from the very first meeting and knows the house and gardens well, so she was able to give great recommendations for how to structure our day. She was also extremely patient and answered all our many questions!

Portfolio Events are the preferred suppliers for catering and they also act as event managers as well. Again, we cannot recommend them highly enough. The food was absolutely delicious, lots of people said how good it was, including our guests with special dietary requirements. They were really flexible and enabled us to tailor the food and drinks menus to suit us. Charlotte met with us in advance and helped us plan the day in terms of food and timings etc. and helped us make sure the day went as smoothly as possible and we didn't have to worry about anything on the day. She was really organised and took such detailed notes of what we wanted, and helped us make it really personal and unique to us.

We were able to set up the afternoon before, which meant we didn't have to worry about anything on the day of the wedding.

On the day, Jel and the team were fantastic! All our guests said how helpful and friendly the staff were, and the team made Tom and I feel so special. They brought us drinks especially and made sure we got food throughout the day (it's easy to miss out on such a whirlwind of a day!) There were also a couple of things that didn't go to plan (due to me feeling unwell!), but Jel and the team were incredibly flexible and worked with our bridal party to adapt to the situation and made me feel so supported. It was wonderful to know that we were in such experienced and capable hands, and we didn't have to worry on the day at all.

In terms of entertainment we were able to have garden games during the afternoon, and a Silent Disco in the evening. We also had a Photo Booth in the main entrance hall.

It was really special to be able to stay in the bridal suite on the evening of the wedding - and lovely to be able to just head upstairs after our guests were gone. On the morning after, Claire had kindly set up breakfast for Tom and I in the Library - which was such a lovely touch and a great way to end an amazing experience. We wish we could do it all over again!

Thank you so much for letting us celebrate our wedding at your family home Claire, and to Charlotte, Jel and the rest of the Portfolio Team for making our day so special.

The most botanical venue with a wall of jasmine in the reception room and spectacular gardens to wonder around in and have your photos. We loved that the venue was exclusively ours for the day and the different rooms such as the library accommodated for every guests needs.

The perfect wedding venue, from the moment we first visited the Hall we knew we wanted to have our big day here. The building and gardens hold so much character, truly a unique venue for an intimate wedding. We can't speak highly enough of Claire the owner and the catering company Portfolio Events who made our wedding as stress-free and enjoyable as possible!

Sutton Bonington was the perfect venue for our wedding day! The venue is beautiful with incredible spaces both inside and out in the gardens. Claire and the team at Portfolio Events that support her were fantastic throughout the lead up to the wedding and on the day itself. If you are looking for a venue in the Midlands area we could not recommend more highly that you pay Sutton Bonington a visit!

Sutton Bonington Hall is a rare gem of a venue that is hard to come by. It is grand but not imposing, elegant without being stuffy, with the most beautiful private grounds I have ever seen, in an intimate setting that makes you feel like you’ve come home.

What sets this beautiful private venue apart from the rest is the owner, Claire. We queried dozens and dozens of wedding venues - five star hotels, national trust properties, castles and manor houses - and yet nothing came close to Claire in terms of her commitment to making this a happy day for the bridal couple. Sutton Bonington is a private residence, and Claire made us feel like we were part of the family. It never felt corporate or impersonal, and yet Claire was incredibly efficient and knowledgable about the wedding industry, advising us on exactly what to do, giving us thoughtful feedback on our plans, and to top it off had the fastest response times I have ever seen! Claire would go out of her way just to make sure we were on track and for that we are so grateful. You really want to be able to trust the vendors you have selected for your wedding, and I truly can’t think of a better team to have by your side when you’re planning this special day.

If I could give 10 stars, I would!

Our Daughter held the wedding reception here on July 3rd 2021. Government regulations restricted the numbers to 60 and we had to reorganise a few things but the venue were so helpful in making this one of the most memorable occasions. They couldn't do enough for us. The food and service was excellent and the venue itself is stunning. I would recommend it to anyone planning a big family occasion in this area.

A fantastic wedding experience throughout, ably supported by the owners Claire and Edward and their friendly, helpful staff.

The hall is a beautiful period building and is full of architectural character and benefits greatly from being a family home rather than a corporate venue. The grounds are spacious and very pretty.

We had a relatively high number of younger children at the wedding and they enjoyed exploring inside, happily pottering around in the four reception rooms (including orangery). When the weather permitted the grounds were ideal for them to let off some steam.

Our family travelled from abroad so we booked the venue from Friday to Sunday (for a Saturday wedding) and the rooms were nice with each having a unique feel. The hosts put on an excellent breakfast for us on both Saturday and Sunday.

Would highly recommend for anyone looking for an intimate wedding!

So glad we found this amazing elegant venue for our wedding in July 2016, we had a fabulous time + enjoyed hosting our special day from somewhere that had a lovely, homely, intimate feel and stunning gardens. Thank you!

It really was a fabulous day and The Hall so beautiful ....We've got some pretty amazing wedding photos! Thanks for all of your help in the lead up as well - accommodating all of the visits that we made prior to the wedding.

We were made to feel so special by the lovely staff, nothing was too much trouble, last minute alterations to numbers were no problem. The chef tailored a menu to our requests, our guests said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. Beautiful garden for photos, exquisite bedrooms, perfect!

We married here in June 2012. This is the perfect wedding venue with a friendly and initimate feel. The hall is truly beautiful and the gardens are very pretty. The bedrooms are all lovely. The bridal suite is amazing. Everybody commented on how lovely the place is and how it was such a perfect day. Everything was so well organised from the minute we booked. We attended a couple of meetings beforehand which we felt were very informative and if we ever had any questions concerning the day the staff were all happy to answer if we just gave them a quick phone call or email. On the day the staff were attentive but unobtrusive. They kept us updated with what was happening and kept coming over to make sure everything was alright. We liked that they did this. The staff made everybody feel very welcome and we felt as if the hall was our own home for the day. Every last detail had been thought of and everything flowed so well you barely noticed the staff were there. The garden is very well kept and the whole place is perfect for beautiful wedding photos. The village itself is an idyllic location being very rural and surrounded by beautiful countryside but is still only ten minutes drive from the M1 so is very accessible. The food was incredible and we recieved many comments from the wedding guests about how nice the food was. We had a BBQ at night which was great and allowed the guests to enjoy the garden. The breakfast the next day was nice. If you are thinking of booking your wedding here I would highly recommend it. It really is perfect in every way and we cannot fault anything.

We celebrated our wedding here last weekend - 3rd March. I cannot stress how fantastic the location, staff and service were here. From the very minute we made an enquiry the staff were friendly, warm and professional - a real difference from many of the places we'd looked at. The location is ideal for weddings - we had about 44 people at the ceremony and another 10 in the evening - which fitted beautifully - although many more could be accommodated with ease. This is a wonderful quirky and intimate venue. You don't feel in the least as though you are 'one of many' - it literally feels as though this is the only wedding they are concerned about.

The day itself ran so smoothly that we were not aware of any of the mechanics - everything was done for us and for our guests with charm and efficiency. All our guests have commented to us about how wonderful the location is and how fabulous the staff were. If you are looking for a wedding venue in the East Midlands, then please don't look any further. This is literally perfect.

Sutton Bonington hall is incredible. We had the most perfect wedding day. The building is beautiful, as are the grounds, the staff were amazing, from start to finish and effortlessly seemed to co-ordinate everything throughout the day so that everything ran smoothly.

Myself and my new wife had our wedding at sutton bonington hall on 29th july 2011. What can I say? Everything about this place was 100% perfect. From the time we originally booked it in april 2010 right up until we checked out on the day after the wedding we received brilliant, professional and friendly service from MJ and Gemma. We had our ceremony in the dining room and the wedding breakfast in the conservatory. Food was perfect and the quick turnaround of chairs from one room to the next was not noticed at all. The evening bbq was enjoyed by all and not one person had a bad word to say at all. Overall, if you are thinking of booking this place as your wedding venue, just do it.I promise you won't regret it.

Our wedding was perfect and everyone was so complimentary. The food was amazing the chef should be commended.