We only hold one wedding per day and you will have exclusive use of your wedding areas on your wedding date.  We may show other prospective clients around Grittleton House on your Wedding Date, these visits will be discreet and prior to your wedding guests arriving for the ceremony.  

Overnight guests from the previous days event, could be checking out on the morning of your Wedding Date.

Yes, these are all included within the venue hire price. We provide plain white tablecloths, white tableware and crockery & chrome cutlery, if you would like something different you are very welcome to hire this in.

There are no fresh flowers included on your Wedding Date.  There is a selection of silk flowers around the House, these are all in neutral tones, to suit any colour palette, and will be in-situ on your Wedding Date.

Your furry friends are very welcome to join you for the ceremony, drinks reception and for photos.  Dogs are not permitted in the Drawing Room or Dining Room and we ask for them to be collected prior to the wedding breakfast.  Dogs must be on a lead and kept under control at all times.

We have 2 pet friendly Stables Bedrooms, dogs are not permitted in the House Bedrooms.

We have curated a list of recommended suppliers who have worked at Grittleton House previously and who we and our couples have found to be excellent. This is a great place to start the planning process, you do not have to use these suppliers and we are happy to welcome new faces.

We ask people to be respectful of our House & appreciate it is Grade 2 listed, please do not stick anything to the walls or floors, if you are unsure, please ask.  Candles are permitted on mantlepieces and tables but must be in suitable holders.  Real candles are not permitted along the aisle or on floors, there are many great safe alternatives.

We offer a choice of dining rooms of varying sizes.  The Galleries each have a maximum capacity 108 – 126 depending on table styles (long or round).  The orangery can seat a maximum of 168-200 depending on table styles (long or round).  All rooms can also be set up for more intimate styling, equally if you have a large invite list and do not wish to hire a marquee, you can use multiple dining rooms dining a maximum of 400 (across more than one room).

We have minimum catering numbers of 80 adult day guests on a Friday & Saturday & 50 for the rest of the week. 

It may be possible to lower these numbers, with prior agreement, at off-peak times and late availability.

Access to the House is from 9am on the day of the wedding.  If there is no event the day prior to your Wedding Date, it may be possible to attend between noon & 4pm to add your finishing touches, we will confirm this at your final run-through meeting, 4 / 6 weeks before your wedding. 

Absolutely, with 35 acres we have plenty of space for a marquee.  Marquees should be hired through our preferred suppliers.  Please note there is a daily ground rent charge whilst the marquee is being erected & dismantled, in addition to the hire period.

Once you have confirmed you would like to book, we will hold the date for 7 days, giving you time to confirm with your church or Wiltshire registrars.  Once we receive your signed booking form and booking fee, we will then confirm your booking. 

Your payment schedule will have full details on when your payments are due.  Payments can be made by BACS or cash. NOT bankers draft.

Yes, we have several licensed spaces inside and outside of the house.  To book your Civil Ceremony contact Wiltshire Registrars on 0300 003 4570 or email ceremonies@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Each wedding is bespoke, and the house will adapt to each occasion.  We have smaller spaces suitable for intimate ceremonies of approx 50 guests,  and the fabulous Orangery which can seat up to 400 guests! 

Yes, Grittleton has its own beautiful village church, access is via our private church gate, 60 steps door to door.  The church of St Mary the Virgin, Grittleton, originates from c. 1200 and the four-bay north arcade survives from that date. The three-stage tower is from the 15th century. Much work was carried out in the 19th century.  Should you want more information please visit their website https://bybrook.org.uk/our-churches/grittleton/.

Absolutely, it is a fabulous part of your day.  We only permit the use of natural confetti, rose petals or bio-degradable paper confetti only. 

Overnight accommodation is available at Grittleton House.  

House Bedrooms  - 10 luxury bedrooms in the main house, accommodating a maximum of 26 guests.  All individually decorated to the highest standard with super king comfortable beds and sumptuous duvets and pillows, ensuite,  these are available for all weddings.

Stables Bedrooms - 20 rustic rooms located at the Old Stables, accommodating a further 40-60 guests depending on room configurations, these are available for weekends and some weekdays.

We are pleased to offer 2 pet friendly Stables Bedrooms, unfortunately your furry friends are not permitted in our House Bedrooms or any dining rooms.  Please enquire for full details, an additional charge will apply.  Bedrooms are allocated by the lead booker and it therefore may not be possible to fulfil your request.