UNITED KINGDOM · COTSWOLDS
Weddings in the Cotswolds
Honey-coloured limestone villages, manor houses and country estates among rolling hills, from Chipping Campden to Broadway.
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The Cotswolds embody the enduring elegance of the English countryside, where honey coloured limestone villages, historic manor houses and magnificent country estates sit among rolling hills, ancient woodland and beautifully tended gardens. From the picturesque streets of Chipping Campden and Broadway to the graceful market towns of Burford and Tetbury, the region offers a distinctive setting for weddings rich in character and heritage.
Grand country houses, secluded private estates, charming boutique hotels and beautifully restored barns provide a variety of places to celebrate. Across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, walled gardens, sweeping lawns and historic architecture create settings for both intimate gatherings and magnificent country house weddings. The Cotswolds combine understated luxury, rural beauty and a timeless sense of English romance.
People
People who work in the United Kingdom
Planners, photographers and other wedding professionals based in the United Kingdom.
Tessa WilliamsFounder, creative director and lead planner, A Touch of Nevaeh
Aimee DunneFounder, Aimee Dunne
Fizz and Groove DJDJ and founder, Fizz and Groove
DenisCo-founder, Denee Motion
Bruce RussellFounder and event planner, Bruce Russell Events
Stuart WoodWedding photographer, Stuart Wood Photography
Gaetano Di GiacomoFounder, wedding videographer and photographer, Gaetano Di Giacomo Media Production
MelanieLead planner, Cranberry Blue
Dale AlexanderFounder and Creative Director, Dale Alexander Events
Adrian NealPhotographer, The Studio Without Walls
Josephine ParkhillFounder and designer, Josephine Scott London
Charlotte Ricard-QuesadaFounder and Creative Director, La Fête Bespoke Event Planning
Gustav FoucheHairstylist and Style Director, Gustav Fouche
Maria JordanLead singer, HARD CANDi Showband
Jacqueline KennedyFounder and event planner, Jacqueline Kennedy Luxury Weddings and Events Limited
Tracey FirmanFounder, Lusso Events
Naureen KhanFounder and wedding planner, Naureen Khan Events
Mark NiemierkoFounder, Niemierko
Roberta BurcheriFounder, Roberta Burcheri Events
Abigail LucyFounder, creative director, planner and designer, Abigail Lucy Luxury Weddings
Charlotte EliseFounder and planner, Charlotte Elise Weddings & Events
Hannah PerryFounder, Conifer Events
Helen EriksenOwner and Creative Director, Helen Eriksen Wedding & Event Design
Melinda GillFounder, wedding planner and designer, Luxus Events
Jane RiddellWedding planner, Planned for Perfection
Victoria WalkerDirector, Linda Abrahams & Co
RulaFounder and event planner, Rula Parties
Julia DowlingFounder and Managing Director, Snapdragon | London
Tracy LavinFounder and Designer, Tracy Lavin Events
Emily CharlotteFounder and wedding planner, Weddings By Emily CharlotteWedding creatives
Wedding creatives on the Cotswolds
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How to marry here: the seasons, the areas, airports and transfers, where guests stay, the paperwork and what a wedding costs.
Questions couples ask
Marrying in the Cotswolds
Short answers from what the venues have told us.
When is the best time of year for a Cotswolds wedding?
June and July bring the longest evenings and the most reliable light. September offers harvest-season warmth with less competition for dates. May can bring good light and garden colour, but the weather is less settled. Most venues have covered or heated structures, so events work in any month.
How far is the Cotswolds from London?
The region lies within reach of the capital, by direct train from Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh or by road, where the journey depends on traffic. Heathrow is the usual airport for international guests, and the road transfer to most central Cotswolds venues is direct.
Is exclusive use of a venue needed?
For the usual Cotswolds wedding, yes. Exclusive use gives the couple the house, the grounds and any on-site accommodation for the length of the booking, often a Friday to Sunday weekend. Without it, the venue runs as a commercial hotel and the setting is less private. Most premium venues offer exclusive use only.
How do guests reach a Cotswolds venue by train?
Moreton-in-Marsh, Cheltenham and Kingham all have direct trains from Paddington. Most venues provide or can arrange a shuttle from the nearest station. International guests usually fly into Heathrow and transfer by road.
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