The Traditional Full Day Celebration: Your Complete Exclusive Experience
Full-Day Traditional Weddings at Downham Hall
A full day traditional wedding at Downham Hall gives you the time and space to enjoy every moment. From your morning preparations in our dedicated bridal dressing room with your bridesmaids to your final dance in our luxury marquee, the entire day unfolds at your own pace.
With exclusive use of the manor and grounds, you’ll have the freedom to create a celebration that flows naturally from ceremony to reception, with plenty of time for photographs in our gardens with drinks and canapes, leisurely dining, and dancing long into the night. This is your day, unhurried and unforgettable.
Venue & Service Inclusions
- Venue Hire: Exclusive use of the Georgian Manor House and Grounds, ensuring a private celebration until midnight.
- Preparation: Dedicated use of the elegant Bridal Dressing Room from 8am onwards.
- Ceremony Choice: Flexibility to choose your ceremony location, whether it’s an indoor ceremony in our elegant De Beauvoir Suite framed by tall bay windows, or an outdoor garden ceremony overlooking our historic moat and grounds.
- Service: Seamless management of your planning and wedding day provided by your professional Wedding Coordinator and Front-of-House team.
- Entertainment: Use of our luxury, heated Marquee for the evening reception, complete with an award-winning DJ.
- Essentials: Licenced bar, all necessary cutlery, crockery, glassware, and cake stand and knife.
2 AA Rosette awarded Food & Drink
- Welcome Drink: One reception drink per person and beautifully crafted canapés.
- Wedding Breakfast: A delicious three-course 2 AA Rosette Wedding Breakfast.
- Toast: A celebratory Prosecco toast.
- Wine Service: Half a bottle of wine served per person during the meal, plus tea and coffee.
- Evening Feast: Choose from our popular, beautifully presented buffet, a relaxed BBQ, delicious stone-baked pizzas from our outdoor pizza oven, or playful fish & chip cones so guests can stay on the dance floor. All our wedding reception food is crafted in-house from our 2 AA Rosette awarded kitchen.
Accommodation
Included as part of your wedding package is the Englefield Bridal Suite. This romantic haven features a comfortable super king-size bed and contemporary décor. Unwind after the final dance in your luxurious en-suite, complete with a walk-in shower and deep bath. Wake up to picturesque views of the rolling Essex countryside before enjoying a complimentary breakfast for newlyweds.
Availability and Next Steps
- Base Package: Prices start from £8,000 (Based on 40 day / 40 evening guests).
- Request a Custom Quote: Mid-week and weekend dates available; please contact us by calling 01268 422 464 or emailing info@downhamhall.com.
Want to Extend the Celebrations?
Make Downham Hall your home for the wedding weekend. Stay the night before and gather your closest friends and family for a pre-wedding celebration that sets the tone for everything to come.
Host an intimate pre-wedding dinner or afternoon tea in the elegant De Beauvoir Suite or the light-filled Orangery, with its sweeping views across the countryside. It’s a wonderful way to spend unhurried time with your bridal party before the big day arrives.
We can also arrange Temple spa pamper products if you’d like to create a truly indulgent experience with friends. A fabulous way to calm those wedding jitters with your bridal party in those precious moments before your wedding day.