Wedding Frequently Asked Questions

We can recommend lots of lovely places to go out to eat.

It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes by car and 1 hour 45 minutes by train from Paddington to Gloucester with a regular taxi serivce from the station forecourt (taking about 20 minutes onto Pauntley Court).

Yes we have ample off road parking for the 24 guests staying over the weekend and parking for up to 60 cars near your marquee if necessary.

Yes we do! Small weddings of up to 32 run from 4pm on a Tuesday to 10am on a Thursday with 24 of your family and friends staying with you on site for the two nights. 

We ask that you choose a caterer our preferred caterers and if you are having a large wedding, we also ask that you choose a marquee or tipi from our preferred list too.  For weddings of 32-40 and large weddings of up to 100 we ask that you use our exclusive bar supplier - The Watering Hole Events Bar company.  Otherwise you can use any suppliers you wish to, however we do have a superb list of tried and tested recommended suppliers who know the venue well. We do please ask for the details of all of your suppliers before your wedding.

We have a comprehensive list of valued suppliers, please contact Melissa to request this list.

The ballroom is licensed for a civil ceremony for up to 55 guests and the panelled room is licensed for up to 20 guests. These numbers include 2 registrars, 2 witnesses and 1 responsible person.  An outdoor humanist ceremony or blessing is a popular option (you can choose to have your civil ceremony before your wedding weekend.)  Alternatively, Pauntley Church, at the end of the drive, has capacity for 100 people and anyone may get married there on the condition that they attend 6 Sunday Services prior to their church wedding.

Yes. St John the Evangelist, a beautiful 800 year old Norman church, is right next door to Pauntley Court. Your guests have a 50 metre stroll down the drive to the venue and its magical gardens.

Yes, we can put you in contact with the church to discuss this in more detail. You would need to attend a service at the church once a month for 6 months prior to your wedding day.

Yes we have a flat terraced lawn just outside the gates to the sunken garden with amazing views across the Leadon Valley. There is also another space down by the lake, with views across the countryside and a wonderful view of Pauntley Court itself.

We also provide, at no extra cost, use of our Tentickle Stretch Tent which can be ideal if you are having a drinks reception in the gardens.

You can bring your own drinks if you are having a Micro wedding (up to 16) or a Petite wedding (up to 24).  For weddings of 32-40 and large weddings of up to 100 with a marquee, we ask you to use our trusted bar supplier - The Watering Hole Events Bar company.

We have chairs and tables (provided by us) to seat a maximum of 32 people for your Wedding Breakfast.

The property can take up to a maximum of 100 people.

We can provide 50 vintage crossback chairs and trestle tables to seat 40 people.

We can recommend local B&Bs and hotels for your guests to stay. 

Unfortunately not, but we can recommend other places to stay or camp.

Music must be turned off by midnight and we do ask that your band/dj keeps to below the level of 95 decibels.  Live bands can play until 11pm and then your dj can take over until midnight.

Everyone must have left the property by 12.30pm if they not staying. We have a good list of local taxi companies, and taxis should be arranged in advance, as local demand at the weekends can be high.

We have a small bar in the Flower room that you are welcome to use on the Friday night.  We ask you to use The Watering Hole Event Bars on your wedding day if you are having an Intimate wedding of 32-40 or a large wedding of up to 100.

Yes, for your wedding day but we do not allow dogs to stay the night in our accommodation We welcome one well behaved dog if owned by the Bride or Groom, and must be kept on a lead, due to farming livestock in the area. Sadly, we do not permit guests to bring dogs. 

Yes if you would like fresh flowers from the garden, we would be very happy to accommodate your wishes.  Fresh flowers are provided in all the bedrooms.

We do allow enclosed candles to be used during a wedding breakfast if you are having an intimate wedding of fewer than 50 people in the ballroom. 

Yes, we provide a wedding coordinator (Holly or Rebecca) who will be present on your special day from 9am until 7pm to help make your day run smoothly and as you had imagined.

We have a wonderful housekeeper (Rachel) who you can book at an extra cost to help you manage the house during your stay. Rachel is extremely flexible, from cooking breakfast and even provide babysitting.

Yes, you do for a wedding of over 50 people with a marquee. Please contact us for our suppliers.

Pauntley Court sleeps up to 24 guests over 10 beautiful bedrooms with 9 bathrooms. Enough room for your family and close friends to relax and enjoy the weekend in luxury.

Check in is at midday on Friday but we can of course be flexible with you, to help you co-ordinate deliveries and set up with your suppliers.

Check out for you and your guests is at 4pm on the Sunday.