Every wedding day has a story, and at Woodhall Manor we believe that story deserves a setting as magical as the love it celebrates. Nestled in the Suffolk countryside, our exclusive-use manor is more than a venue, it is a home for your entire wedding journey, from the night before to breakfast the morning after.
Here, no two rooms are the same, meaning your celebration flows seamlessly from one part of the day to the next, with every moment carefully staged to feel effortless.
The Night Before: Anticipation & Arrival
Your wedding journey begins the evening before, when you and your nearest and dearest arrive at the manor. With exclusive use of the entire house and grounds, you can truly relax knowing every detail is just for you. Our charming Cottage offers the perfect retreat for pre-wedding preparations, while the Manor’s beautiful bedrooms provide comfort for your family and friends.
The night before your wedding often feels like the calm before the storm, a chance to settle in, enjoy a relaxed dinner or drinks in one of our cosy lounges, and let the excitement build. With twelve luxurious bedrooms on-site, you can fall asleep knowing everyone you love is under one roof.
The Morning: Preparations Begin
As dawn breaks over the gardens, your wedding day begins in quiet anticipation. Brides and grooms can prepare in separate spaces, surrounded by their chosen wedding party, without interruption. The atmosphere at Woodhall Manor is one of calm organisation, as you sip champagne in your dressing suite, our team ensures every detail is coming together behind the scenes.
Guests begin to arrive along the cascading drive, welcomed into the Manor and guided towards the ceremony space. Because every room has its own moment in the journey, your guests are never hurried or confused; instead, the day flows naturally, with each step leading gently into the next.
The Ceremony: A Place for Vows
At the heart of every wedding is the ceremony. At Woodhall Manor, you have the choice of saying “I do” beneath the open skies of our romantic Dovecote in the walled garden, or within the elegant interiors of the Manor itself. Whether outdoors amongst blooms or indoors beneath historic beams, the ceremony space becomes yours alone, beautifully styled and perfectly prepared.
As vows are spoken, the Manor falls still and when the confetti is thrown and the applause fades, the celebration moves seamlessly onwards.
Drinks & Photographs: A Garden Interlude
Once the ceremony is complete, guests step effortlessly into the next chapter of the day. Drinks and canapés are served on the terrace or in the gardens, while photographers capture those treasured newlywed moments amongst the roses, orchards, and manicured lawns.
Because of the Manor’s thoughtful layout, this transition feels natural: no waiting, no changeovers, simply one experience flowing into the next.
The Wedding Breakfast: Dining in Style
As the afternoon unfolds, guests are guided into the Ballroom, a stunning space that transforms effortlessly for your wedding breakfast. Light pours in through large windows, tables are dressed to perfection, and your carefully chosen menu is served.
Speeches follow, laughter fills the room, glasses clink. Every detail, from the timing of service to the lighting of the chandeliers, is designed to feel smooth, intimate, and perfectly in rhythm with your day.
Evening Celebrations: From First Dance to Last Song
As daylight fades, the Manor shifts once more. The Garden Lounge and bar provide stylish spaces for evening drinks, dance and conversation. Music, lighting, and energy all rise together, creating a vibrant, joyful atmosphere for your evening party.
Outside, the gardens twinkle under fairy lights and lanterns, offering quiet corners for guests who prefer a little calm between dances.
The Morning After: A Gentle Farewell
When the music fades and the last glass is raised, your guests can retire to the Manor’s bedrooms for a restful night. The next morning, the story continues with a celebratory breakfast, a chance to relive the best moments, share photographs, and bid farewell in style.
Breakfast is served in a light filled dining space, and because you still have the Manor exclusively, there is no rush. You can linger over coffee, take one final walk in the gardens, and savour the closing chapter of your wedding journey.
At Woodhall Manor, we understand that your wedding day should feel seamless, each moment unfolding into the next, with no interruptions, no competing events, and no detail left to chance. With exclusive use of our beautiful house and gardens, you and your guests enjoy a celebration that feels effortless, elegant, and entirely your own.
From the night before to the morning after, Woodhall Manor is not just the backdrop to your wedding day, it is part of your story.
