Intimate Weddings at Pauntley Court
Written by Melissa
More and more couples are opting for smaller weddings with just a handful of their loved ones in place of a larger, extravagant celebration with hundreds of guests. With the current coronavirus situation affecting the wedding industry, here at Pauntley Court we remain as flexible as ever for our clients to ensure they can still have their dream wedding day. As an intimate wedding venue in the Cotswolds, we can host an elopement for just two of you or a micro-wedding with 10 – 40 of your friends and family.
A micro-wedding can have just as much impact as a huge soirée and it can often be more meaningful. Many couples love the thought of a mini guest list as it means they can actually spend more quality time with their friends and family, savouring the experience of their special day without it rushing by in a blur.
Take a look at our other blog on intimate weekend weddings at Pauntley Court for inspiration.
Intimate weddings at Pauntley Court are informal, relaxed and truly personal. We have plenty of options for your wedding ceremony here at our country wedding venue in Gloucestershire, from the enchanting quince orchard to the light-filled Ballroom, which has space for a civil ceremony of up to 40. We’d love to take you on a tour so you can find a setting that is meaningful to you both, while you soak up the romance as you wander through our grounds, gardens, woodland and lake.
We also welcome our couples to make the most of their weekend wedding at Pauntley Court, with space for up to 24 people to enjoy our delightful accommodation. Our 10 gorgeous bedrooms will be yours over three days and two nights, offering everyone the chance to relax, unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Let Pauntley Court become your home for as long as you wish! Our various intimate wedding packages include exclusive use of our country house wedding venue, as well as access to our preferred supplier's list. All weddings booked now for 2020/21/22 are also eligible for free corkage, so take a peek below to find out more:
Elopement wedding pricing packages (2-8 people)
Mid-week only, Tuesday to Thursday.
Cost: £1950 for exclusive venue hire with accommodation for the bride and groom in the private wing Bridal Suite, Elinor Fettiplace, for two nights. Up to 8 people are present at the civil wedding ceremony in the ballroom. Excludes use of the tentickle stretch tent.
Micro wedding pricing packages (up to 16 people)
Cost: £4250 for exclusive venue hire for three days and two nights. Luxurious accommodation for the bride and groom in the Bridal Suite, Elinor Fettiplace and up to 14 additional guests in the Main House.
Petite wedding pricing package (up to 24 people)
Cost: £4950 for exclusive venue hire for three days and two nights. Luxurious accommodation for the bride and groom in the Bridal Suite, Elinor Fettiplace and up to 22 additional guests in the Main House and the Dovecote.
Intimate wedding pricing package (up to 40 people)
Cost: £5950 for exclusive venue hire for three days and two nights. Luxurious accommodation for the bride and groom in the Bridal Suite, Elinor Fettiplace and up to 22 additional guests in the Main House and the Dovecote.
For all of the above options we would like to also offer couples and their guest's use of our beautiful tentickle stretch tent in the gardens and for the bride and groom in Elinor Fettiplace, a wonderful welcome breakfast hamper with a bottle of champagne to enjoy!
As a beloved family home in the Cotswolds, we think there is something quite special about getting married on a smaller scale, with just your closest loved ones surrounding you. A lot of couples are attracted to the thought of an intimate celebration as it reduces the level of stress that wedding planning can cause, along with the pressure of trying to please everyone. On the other hand, you may just dread the thought of being in the spotlight!
A charming country house wedding venue with plenty of quirks and character, Pauntley Court is renowned for its romantic elopements and intimate weddings. Our atmospheric spaces, stunning gardens and unrivalled views offer you the perfect blank canvas to create a bespoke celebration over a weekend, the way you want it to be!
Images by Red Maple Photography, Gyan Gurung Photography, David Liebst & Hannah Buckland Photography
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We loved how unique Pauntley was compared to other venues. It really is like no other. It was the closest we felt we could get to a Tuscany-style wedding in the UK. Magical. So beautifully kept and somewhere you just don’t want to leave. We felt so lucky to have found somewhere that felt so different and special. It was a perfect size for our smaller wedding group – not too big with cosier spaces that made it easier to ensure everyone stayed together. The standard of accommodation was beautiful. It didn’t feel like a wedding venue but instead simply a beautiful place to stay. We would love to stay again!
The outside spaces at Pauntley Court were like no other. The unique spot for an aisle under the quince trees really sold it for us. We were praying our little hearts out that it wouldn’t rain so we could get married there.
The support from our wedding co-ordinator, Rebecca, was excellent. All my questions were answered and she was always on hand right up to and on the day. I felt at ease and it all went perfectly.
I can only praise how happy we were with everything and how grateful we were to be able to include Huxley on our day.