open, “ sososimilar,
There could have been no hearts no tastes
no feelings
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so in unison Jane Austen, Persuasion
“happiness It is such
when good people
Chawton House Library Chawton Alton Hampshire GU34 1SJ
+44 (0)1420 541010 info@chawton.net www.chawtonhouse.org
Home to early English women’s writing Reg. Charity No. 1026921 Photographs courtesy of James Corbett, Ray Moseley, Joe Short
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Your Wedding at Chawton House Library
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Beautiful Elegant Intimate Historic
A romantic country house wedding venue – and less than 60 minutes from London
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Your Wedding at Chawton House Library
“Thank you so much for making our day so special. You were really amazing.”
Katie and Stuart Wilson
Chawton House, a grand Elizabethan country house with uninterrupted and spectacular parkland views, where Jane Austen came to dine, to dance, to be inspired… Chawton House Library, an intimate, romantic venue for your wedding day, the first chapter of your new lives together. Tranquil, picturesque, quintessentially English – your dream wedding venue.
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“Thank you and all the staff at Chawton House Library for helping to make our wedding day perfect.” Dr J. and Mrs E Phillips
As you sweep up the imposing drive, Chawton House Library welcomes you into an era of elegance, grace and wit. Follow in Jane Austen’s footsteps to dine in the Oak Room, dance in the Great Hall, or stroll across the lawn to a classic marquee with your own Mr Darcy or Miss Bennet. Extensively restored since 1993, Chawton House Library is preserved in all its historic splendour. And this fine house, with its panelled rooms, splendid staircase and beautiful grounds, is reserved for your personal use throughout the most wonderful day of your life.
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Your Wedding Marquee at Chawton House Library
“Thank you so much for everything that you did to help our wedding day go so perfectly. We are very grateful for all of your help, support and advice before the event and on the day itself.” Felicity and Andrew Petersen
An elegant marquee on the lawn, overlooking rolling Hampshire countryside with grazing sheep and majestic shire horses. The lilting sound of laughter and music on a summer breeze. A secret stroll in the Walled Garden created by Jane Austen’s brother Edward. And with only five marquee weddings held a year, a truly exclusive opportunity for any couple. The Library is home to a renowned collection of early women’s writing that attracts and inspires writers from around the world. Every wedding held at Chawton House helps support this unique library and the upkeep of this enchanting house.
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Picture Perfect Weddings
Capture the essence of your wedding day in wonderfully photogenic settings at Chawton House Library. Pose by the Victorian stained glass in the Great Gallery or on the ornate Jacobean carved staircase. Discover delightful natural backdrops in the Walled Garden, along the Lime Avenue, or from the lawns. With exclusive use of both grounds and house, you can capture a lifetime’s worth of memories.
Your dream Wedding planned to perfection We believe that every wedding is unique and should be individual to the couple celebrating their wedding day. Our friendly and experienced team will help craft every detail of your wedding, from first drinks to final goodbyes. We have approved caterers, marquee companies and florists who can help make your day at Chawton House Library run as smooth as silk. Please call us to discuss your requirements.
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open, “ sososimilar,
There could have been no hearts no tastes
no feelings
”
so in unison Jane Austen, Persuasion
“happiness It is such
when good people
Chawton House Library Chawton Alton Hampshire GU34 1SJ
+44 (0)1420 541010 info@chawton.net www.chawtonhouse.org
Home to early English women’s writing Reg. Charity No. 1026921 Photographs courtesy of James Corbett, Ray Moseley, Joe Short
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getandtogether – they always do Jane Austen, Emma
”
Your Wedding at Chawton House Library
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