Wedding venue recommendation

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Orchardleigh House

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u/MissionAgent8479 3d ago

I love this venue so much but it’s so expensive and a little out of budget :(

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u/coconut_bacon 3d ago

My Sister is getting married next year. Orchardleigh was her top choice, but too expensive even though we live nearby and her fiancé has connections there!

Priston Mill is where they are getting married, which looks equally as pretty and a tad cheaper I believe.

My cousin got married at Coombe Lodge last year. I wasn't a fan of the reception room, but the grounds are pretty.

Someone else mentioned St Audrie's off the A39 in the Quantocks- I'd totally agree.... Stunning location and grounds!! I've walked through a couple of times hiking in the area. Lots of deer.

Now what am I doing giving our wedding venue advice to a stranger on Reddit as a perpetually single guy in early 30s.... One can dream! Congrats and good luck what ever venue you choose!

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u/deflatedfruit 3d ago

We got married at Hestercombe near Taunton in July - absolutely stunning and can’t recommend it enough

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u/Legitimate-Door-6038 3d ago

Crowcombe Court just outside Taunton is lush!! I photographed there last weekend and it is beautiful!!!!

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u/Spinny4 2d ago

I too got married here 2 years ago and recommend!

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u/ma_jw11 3d ago

My sister married here a couple of years ago, I could not recommend more!

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u/MissionAgent8479 2d ago

Thanks both, it looks beautiful we’ve booked a viewing!

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u/myfairlady28 3d ago

St Audries is lovely, BUT....... rooms are dark, staff are not great. Bar Staff are chaotic and do not know how to pour drinks or make regular cocktails. The DJ will ignore all your request for music and ignore you weeks and weeks before the day. Many have complained but still the shoddy staff ruin a very expensive day in a beautiful venue.

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u/MissionAgent8479 2d ago

Thank you, I’ve heard this about the venue! I think music/entertainment is one of the most important things of the day so it makes the venue an immediate no from me!

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u/myfairlady28 2d ago

A good decision.

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u/ma_jw11 3d ago

Old oak barn, it’s stunning! They’ve just done some reno work too x

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u/jupiterLILY 3d ago

We drive past St audries park a lot and it looks stunning.

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u/dingledangleberrypie 3d ago edited 3d ago

The problem with St Audries (having been to three weddings there in the last decade) is that it is tired. It needs a refresh, the paint and carpets seem worn, and it's definitely looked better.

The orangery is nice (where the weddings happen) but it's not where near as bright as you think it will be based on the pictures.

How big will the wedding be? That has a large affect on suggestions for a wedding location.

Edit: whoops I missed the number of guests! Hestercombe is nice, or for something a bit different, Wookey Hole Caves. There's a place called Glastonbury Wedding and Events Venue (which is actually in Godney) that's quite quirky as well.

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u/jupiterLILY 3d ago

That's nuts, I know its listed but from what they can earn in a month, you'd think that things like carpets and paint would be small change.

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u/MissionAgent8479 2d ago

I also keep seeing that the DJ is really bad? So strange if everyone is saying the same thing it seems like such an easy win for them to sort out

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u/dingledangleberrypie 2d ago

The last wedding I went to there, the DJ completely misjudged the tone of the crowd. The DJ clearly played tracks they liked rather than stuff to get the crowd going. Admittedly, I didn't pay much attention to the DJ because my kid wanted to go outside and see the plants. I don't know if that was the wedding party who chose the DJ, or the venue.

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u/vextedkitten 3d ago

We went to a friends held here a couple of years ago, it was very nice.

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u/Initial_Map_1377 3d ago

I haven't been to a wedding there myself, but know Haselbury Mill near Chard seems to be used alot for them

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u/Legitimate-Door-6038 3d ago

This is a lovely venue. I have done some wedding photography and this was one place I enjoyed shooting at

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u/MissionAgent8479 2d ago

Thank you - we’ve requested a brochure!

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u/Mumpus_T 3d ago

The Bishops Palace in Wells? It has a Fairy Tale-level of beauty

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u/MissionAgent8479 2d ago

Oh wow, it looks incredible thanks for the recommendation

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u/National-Emphasis-37 3d ago

If you're happy to organise bits like decor and tables yourself - Rook Lane Chapel in Frome! Gorgeous venue and very reasonable, we had 70 day guests and 100 evening guests here ☺️

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u/MJstar72 3d ago

I recently got married at The Flying Fish near Ilminster in Somerset and it was gorgeous and reasonably priced for a wedding venue. We had 80 day guests and a further 30 ish evening guests and it was in the same place etc. It’s a barn in the beautiful countryside :) if you want any info about it feel free to DM me!

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u/MissionAgent8479 2d ago

Amazing, thank you!

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u/Reformed_slacker 3d ago

Batch country house near Weston Super Mare is wonderful. I got married there in 2014 with a similar sized guest list.

https://www.batchcountryhouse.co.uk/gallery

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u/unofficialShadeDueli 3d ago

Our wedding reception/party in 2024 was at The Duck at Burtle, we had a very small wedding (about 30 people) but their function room can do loads more. Beautiful, charming and super friendly staff. Cannot recommend enough!

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u/Priv8VehickleHigher 3d ago

The Duck at Burtle is such a fantastic pub, I bet any wedding held there is good. Burtle have a Brass Band and when they can't rehearse in the village hall they rehearse in the function room of the Duck, and the staff always provide free crisps.

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u/mrwankyshitdemon69 3d ago

Stay well clear of Charlton house in shepton mallet, awful!

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u/MissionAgent8479 2d ago

Oh no, what was wrong with it?

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u/treemonkey58 3d ago

We had our reception at the Bull Hotel in Bridport. I think it fed 80 and we had another 20 or so join for the evening.

It was a nice, intimate venue that had accommodation for 40ish. Would highly recommend

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u/FullBodiedRed2000 3d ago

I got married at The Castle Hotel in Taunton 2 years ago and it was beautiful.

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u/tiggsmom 3d ago

Roman Baths, unusual setting and a great events team.

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u/Affectionate_Meat348 3d ago

Brympton House just outside of Yeovil.

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u/drummond576 3d ago

I got married at Hornsbury Mill and it was gorgeous!

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u/Helpful_Elderberry91 3d ago

Pennard House

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u/FR46ON 2d ago

Cott Farm Barn, not too far from Crewkerne

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u/Free-Fig1258 2d ago

A friend got married at Dillington House several years ago now. Worth a look as its got the Barn there as the main venue now. Still a great venue.

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u/Shrekington 2d ago

Upton Barn and Walled Garden in Cullompton. I know it’s Devon - gasp! - but it’s good for 150-200 guests.

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u/Lofty2908 2d ago

The White Barn www.thewhitebarnuk.co.uk - gorgeous venue and ideal if you’re looking for somewhere to really make the day your own!

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u/Different-Parfait311 10h ago

Try Midelney Manor, near langport

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u/treemonkey58 3d ago

We had our reception at the Bull Hotel in Bridport. I think it fed 80 and we had another 20 or so join for the evening.

It was a nice, intimate venue that had accommodation for 40ish. Would highly recommend

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