Summer Weddings in Suffolk

For a summer wedding at Woodhall Manor, the Dovecote is a truly enchanting spot. Surrounded by lush greenery and charming historic walls, it feels private and intimate while still giving your ceremony a sense of grandeur.

The garden’s layout lets you enhance it with soft florals, simple draping, or gentle lighting while still letting the natural surroundings shine. In summer, the greenery is at its fullest, and the sunshine makes the walled garden glow – it’s the perfect moment for romantic, light‑filled photographs.

One of Woodhall Manor’s biggest strengths is its flexibility: while you’ll want to take advantage of the warm weather, there are also beautiful indoor spaces ready for when you want to retreat inside.

The Ballroom is spacious, with high ceilings and large glazed doors that open out to a terrace and garden – ideal for a summer wedding breakfast where guests can drift in and out between the indoors and outdoors.

Then there’s the Cherry Blossom Room, a neutral, light-filled ceremony space licensed for up to 90 guests. Its brightness and calm interior make it a lovely choice if you want that indoor-but-still-airy feel.

When the evening draws in, the Garden Lounge comes alive. With its dance floor, bar, and stylish atmosphere, it’s the perfect space to keep the party going while still feeling elegant and refined.

Woodhall Manor’s catering team works with seasonal, local produce, which is especially beautiful in summer. Whether you want a formal dinner in the Ballroom or a more relaxed outdoor BBQ, you can tailor your menu to fit the vibe of your day.

You could go for lighter summer options – think sharing platters, seasonal vegetables, fresh fish or grilled meats – giving guests delicious food that feels appropriate for warm weather. For evening dining, you can make the experience really memorable by adding a live-cooking element. Watching dishes prepared on the spot adds a fun, theatrical touch to your reception that guests always remember.

For a summer wedding, you can lean into relaxed, outdoor entertainment while keeping a sense of elegance. Since Woodhall Manor has both garden areas and indoor party spaces, you can seamlessly switch between atmospheres.

Ideas that work beautifully here: have a live string quartet playing during your drink’s reception on the lawn; offer classic garden games like croquet or even a bouncy castle and scatter seating areas around the grounds for guests to chat and explore.

When you’re planning a summer wedding at Woodhall Manor, the natural surroundings already provide a lush canvas – but you can layer on your own touches to make it feel even more special.

Summer florals like roses, hydrangeas, and other seasonal blooms pair beautifully with the walled garden’s structure. Greenery can be used to keep things soft and romantic, while you might also pick a colour palette to reflect summer’s vibrancy – pastels, sunset tones, or soft greens all work well.

Decor-wise, think about using gentle lighting: fairy lights, lanterns, or candles in the garden help create a magical evening vibe once the sun begins to set.

As the day turns to night, Woodhall Manor’s gardens offer a peaceful, beautiful space to continue your celebration in a more relaxed way. With its nine acres of grounds, you can create outdoor corners for guests to linger: a terrace with seating, or a fire-lit nook for late-night conversation.

Adding soft lighting and a late-night food or drink station outside can make the evening feel really special. With exclusive use of the manor, you have the freedom to create outdoor spaces that are cosy, inviting, and magical as the night sets in.

Because Woodhall Manor is exclusive use, you and your guests can spend the night in style. There are 12 individually styled bedrooms in the manor itself, plus a Cottage for use the night before your wedding.

Staying overnight means you don’t need to rush – your guests can relax after the dancing ends, and there’s nowhere better to wake up the next morning than in the peaceful Suffolk countryside. This setup helps turn your wedding into a weekend-long celebration, rather than just one day.