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Where to wed in Epsom, Elmbridge, Weybridge and Leatherhead

PHOENICE FIELDS, LEATHERHEAD

Fiesta Fields is an outdoor wedding and events company, representing a variety of beautiful outdoor venues dotted across Surrey and Sussex.

Phoenice Fields are set within the beautiful Trust Reserve of Norbury Park, which lies within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located just outside Leatherhead, it offers the benefit of nearby accommodation and great transport links. The space combines idyllic, expansive views, with a feeling of total seclusion. It’s exceptionally peaceful and offers plenty of space for camping, guest parking, an outdoor blessing and tipi or marquee.

Access is via a rural track that quickly transports guests from town to countryside, and couples can take advantage of the long grasses and wildflowers in the field and the pretty woods just outside the tree-lined field for their photos.

Celebrant-led ceremonies can take place in whichever part of the field couples choose with a flower arch, ceremony tipi or similar providing a focal point, and guests can be seated on bales or chairs, depending on preference.

Receptions are held in the desired structure ie tipis/marquee, this is ‘blank canvas’ wedding in its purest sense! Fiesta Fields offers full flexibility for choice of suppliers so couples can piece together every element of their reception. A tipi or marquee is generally supplied with matting, lighting, tables, chairs, dancefloor, with other finishing touches available, ready for couples to add flowers and décor. The team bring a wealth of event and project management experience, along with creativity, attention to detail and a knowledge of local suppliers; offering full or partial coordination or an essentials package that includes land hire, power, loos, security and on-the-day coordination. Cream canvas tipis are offered through Feista Field’s sister company Canvas & Light (https://canvasandlight.co.uk).

Contact: nikki@fiestafields.co.uk https://fiestafields.co.uk/our-venues/phoenice-fields

PAINSHILL, COBHAM

Designed in the 18th century as a living work of art, Painshill landscape garden is ideal for those couples looking for an outdoor venue. The garden boasts areas with beautiful flower beds and manicured lawns, the perfect location for from an elegant marquee or tipi-style covering. Around every corner is a romantic folly, beautiful temple or a stunning view. With more than 150 acres of woodlands, meadows, vineyard and lake to explore; couples tying the knot here will be provided with a golf buggy and driver to ensure you can take advantage of the amazing photography opportunities.

Ceremonies are held in the Gothic Temple with up to 75 loved ones, a beautiful white pavilion with stunning views over the lake. The open-sided Temple has a tree-lined aisle leading up to it and perfect arches to frame you while to exchange your vows. A marquee is provided for the comfort of your guests during the ceremony and for a drinks reception afterwards.

Receptions at Painshill can take place on the Amphitheatre, an oval lawn near the Temple, or in the Walled Garden ‒ an exclusive enclosed area on the banks of the River Mole. The spaces can hold different sizes and styles of marquee and, with views over the vineyard and lake, the Amphitheatre is a beautiful venue for a wedding breakfast. The Walled Garden has power facilities meaning it’s the perfect choice if you want to stay at Painshill all day and party into the night.

Painshill has featured in Married At First Sight and TV dramas such as Netflix’s Bridgerton and ITV’s Vanity Fair. Throughout the grounds there are distinctive and unique features; one of the most beautiful is the Grotto, a sparkling cave full of crystals that shimmer and shine with reflections from the lake.

Contact: 01832 868 113 | www.painshill.co.uk

MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL, BOOKHAM

Voted one of the UK’s most beautiful schools, Manor House School is situated on a seventeen-acre site in Surrey’s commuter belt. The photogenic 17th-century manor house sits amidst formal areas around a main front lawn with a natural wildlife area and an orchard. Couples have exclusive-use of its beautiful Grade II listed Queen Anne building and landscaped grounds for weddings or special occasions.

The venue’s sunlit south-facing function hall has windows both sides and a sprung ash floor for dancing. There’s a wow-factor entrance hall for your arrival drinks, Georgian fanlight doors that open out onto the pristine lawn and a magnificently grand staircase, and a warming log fire for cosy winter weddings.

Although you can’t tie the knot here, wedding breakfasts and receptions take place in Arcot Hall comfortably accommodating up to 100 guests and up to 50 additional evening guests. Larger parties are possible in marques or tipis during school holidays on the front lawn.

When hosting your wedding day here, couples can make the most of a quiet room upstairs and will also have access to the balcony for pictureperfect shots. There’s also access to a fully equipped commercial kitchen

Brooklands Museum

First opening its doors in 1907, Brooklands Museum has been through two World Wars, the Jet Age and beyond. It’s a place of great endeavour, achievements and has spawned many great pioneers, drivers, aviators and engineers. There are several impressive exhibits for couples and their guests to explore and get an insight into the venue’s wonderful history, with plenty of photograph opportunities, such as under the wings of the Concorde, the oldest remaining British motor racing track or next to remarkable motor racing vehicles. There’s also the opportunity to book a driving experience on part of the old track in an exhilarating vintage car.

All of the function spaces at Brooklands Museum are licensed for ceremonies, but the standout space is the Concorde, which is capable of holding 60 friends and family.

Alternatively, the Art Deco-style rooms which are flooded with natural light and offer views of either the Motoring Village, Original Finishing Straight or the Aircraft Park, are available.

The Vickers Suite can be used with space for 100 guests throughout the day, and The Bluebird Room can hold 80 loved ones for the ceremony and 100 for the evening celebration.

The largest space, The Napier Room, can accommodate 180 people for the service and 250 for the reception.

The museum holds one wedding a day, ensuring couples have the team’s undivided attention. They’ll also receive a complimentary menu tasting and concessionary rates at some of the local hotels.

Contact: 01932 858 005 www.brooklandsmuseum.com/venue-hire/weddings