Intimate Weddings at Pauntley Court

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.

There are many reasons why a smaller wedding may be right up your street. As your guest list is a lot shorter, you’ll be able to save money, with fewer expenses going on accommodation, transport, food and drink. But a smaller wedding doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style, and with the savings you make you can spend them on the things you really want to, whether that’s your flowers or food.
 

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 couldn't have imagined a more perfect place to get married than Pauntley. The first time we went we both instantly knew it was the right place for us, it has a special feel about it as soon as you arrive. The house is amazing, decorated beautifully throughout with so many nice touches. The gardens are incredible, and we loved that there are so many different areas to use within it over the weekend. We loved having the venue for the whole weekend as it meant we were able to celebrate with friends and family on Friday and Sunday too which made the weekend even more exciting. 

We really wanted our wedding to be as personalised to us as possible, and we were able to achieve this so easily - choosing our catering company/bar company/where we wanted different aspects of the day to take place etc. This all meant that our wedding had a bespoke feel to it and we loved how our day was different to all others before. 

We were lucky enough to have amazing weather on our wedding day and had our ceremony outside on the ceremony lawn. It truly felt like we were at a destination wedding due to it being such a beautiful venue and location - so many guests said they felt like they had been transported to Italy or France!  Melissa the owner is so lovely and always happy to help. Rachel the housekeeper is an amazing asset to the team and definitely saved the day at one point! We had Holly as our wedding coorindator and she was absolutely incredible, she made me feel so calm and comfortable on the day knowing it would all run smoothly in her safe hands. We couldn't recommend getting married at Pauntley enough - thank you so much.'

 

June 2023

Bride & Groom

- Laura & Tom