Are you still looking for the perfect location to get married? Then look no further! There’s a reason the South West of England is one of the most popular places to say ‘I do’, and today we are showing off the best of our home County, Somerset. Bordered by Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset & Devon, it is the perfect location to hold your dream wedding day, no matter how far and wide your guests will be travelling from. If you are looking for wedding venues in Somerset with tons of accommodation, a laid back garden wedding with rustic touches, or weddings at Historic landmarks or Cathedrals, there is something to suit everybody and here are our top 5 reasons to getting married right here in one of Englands largest Counties.

1- THE VENUES.

Somerset wedding venues are reason enough to get married in Somerset, and they are one of the main reasons we moved here in 2019! From stunning Manor houses, Country estates to contemporary barns, there is such an array of beautiful wedding venues for you to choose from, all with their own unique touches and decor. And not to mention a whole host of them have exclusive use of their grounds so you can relax and enjoy the whole day with just you and your guests. Add to that dedicated wedding teams at each wedding venue who are committed to making sure you have your dream wedding day, need we say any more?

2- THE WEDDING SUPPLIERS

There is an abundance of passionate, independent wedding suppliers here in Somerset who work incredibly hard to provide you with a fantastic service. From wedding florists using home grown flowers from their own gardens to wedding caterers using the best local produce, and us wedding photographers who know the local area well so can always recommend little spots to sneak away for photos on your wedding day :) And the best part is there is a great community between us wedding suppliers here in Somerset so there’s a good chance we have a long list of other suppliers we can recommend to couples planning their big day if need be.

3- THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS OF THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE.

Somerset, the rolling hills, the open fields, the beautiful moors, it’s such a stunning backdrop for your wedding day. There are wedding venues with views over endless, picture perfect fields or vast lakes or woodland. We know that virtual wedding tours are taking place at present, but you really need to visit our stunning wedding venues if you can. Photos are great but there is nothing like seeing the venues with your own eyes and getting a feel for the place and the surrounding areas. If you don’t live local, book a few days here and experience those beautiful Somerset wedding venues for yourself, we promise you will fall in love with your dream venue!

4- THE FOOD AND DRINK.

Nobody can talk about Somerset and not mention the food and drink!! From the cheese, the fresh home grown vegetables to the famous Somerset Cider, you are spoilt for choice for choosing your menu for the big day. You could opt for a traditional afternoon cream tea to serve your guests or a full on hog roast with plenty of scrumpy, or you may choose a carefully crafted menu from one of the many fantastic caterers here in Somerset, all who are really passionate about using locally grown produce. 

5- YOU CAN UNWIND BEFORE THE BIG DAY.

There are a whole host of Somerset wedding venues that have accommodation for a large number of guests, some have spas attached to the venue for you to enjoy the day before or after your big day. And with an abundance of open, green space you can go for a lovely walk out in the fresh countryside air to get that skin glowing ahead of your big day. A lot of couples are having a three-day wedding so they can really make the most of what the South West of England has to offer. And how wonderful to wake up with views over the English countryside on the morning of your wedding? And you can end the evening toasting marshmallows over open pit fires and dancing the night away under the blanket of stars.