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Swanbourne House Wedding

SWANBOURNE HOUSE

Exclusive Wedding Venue

Exclusively yours, Swanbourne House provides a flexible setting to create the wedding you have always dreamed of. Welcome your guests with a glass of champagne in the Dining Room, or if the weather is fine, on the lawns overlooking the rolling hills of Buckinghamshire.
Couples looking for an intimate ceremony can say ‘I Do’ in the calming Common Room, with a capacity of 50 guests, this really is an intimate venue that leaves a big impression. For those with larger numbers, the lawns would be an ideal location for a marquee or Tipi for up to 350 guests. Take a look at our Tipi Packages for inspiration on outdoor events at Swanbourne.Please note we are still in the process of applying for a wedding licence, but expect this to be in place by 2025.

The Common Room

An intimate space for your wedding ceremony, with large windows flooding the room with light, and offering stunning views over the lawns. 

Tall ceilings and neutral colours means this space can work with any theme or style.

The Dining Room

Our dining room is an intimate space for your wedding breakfast, the perfect space to add your own touch and personality as a couple with styling and decor.

The Lawns

An idyllic outdoor ceremony space looks out onto the beautiful countryside with a backdrop of the stunning house. This is the perfect space for those larger weddings using the lawns for a marquee or tipi.

Swanbourne House

Tipi Weddings

Our lawns are perfect for tipi weddings. With the stunning House as a backdrop, and views over Buckinghmashire, the lawns offer the space and freedom to tailor your special day to your needs. 

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Planning Your Day

Once you have found your dream venue, it is time to start thinking about the finer details for your event. At The Stowe Group, we have compiled a list of approved, and recommended suppliers who will help you to bring your event to life. We have taken the time to hand pick all of our suppliers, giving you confidence that you will be receiving first class service.

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Planning your day

Elegant wedding decor With Stowe Venue Hire

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Most asked questions

FAQs

Who will ensure the day runs on time? Where will we all park? And where can I find the best
suppliers? All your questions answered here.
When can I access the venue?
Access to the House is from 10am on your event date until midnight, an extension until 1am may be applied for, at an additional fee. The House must be left empty at the end of the night ready for cleaning the following morning. The House is fully wheelchair accessible and there is one disabled toilet on the ground floor.
Is there parking?
We have plenty of free parking onsite, located close to the House.
Is there accommodation?
There is several local hotels that we can recommend, please ask for our Hotels list.
Can I use my own catering company?
Stowe Group allows approved external caterers to work onsite, these must be chosen from our approved supplier list. At Stowe House there is a fee of £2,750+ vat which covers the hire of our kitchens and one of our chefs who will act as a supervisor. Corkage is also included up to the end of the wedding breakfast.
Are we allowed to take couple photos on the National Trust Grounds?
The National Trust Grounds at Stowe House are available for wedding photography, if you would like to hire a buggy please speak to our team about charges and booking.
Can I use my own suppliers?
Whilst we allow external suppliers to work onsite for décor and music, you must use our approved suppliers for you the following services: Catering | Marquee | Production | Fireworks
Is there a bar?
Stowe will provide the evening bar regardless of your catering choice. You can put a tab behind the bar so that your guests do not have to pay for their drinks, or we can operate a cash/card bar.
What furniture is included in the hire?
Stowe has a selection of tables and chairs that can be used, free of charge. Our chairs are royal red and gold and we have a number of trestles and round tables that can be used. Most clients choose to hire their own chairs and we can upgrade you to a chivari chair. At Winchester blue banqueting chairs can be provided and long wooden tables are provided, at Swanbourne you will need to hire in your own furniture.
Can I have fireworks?

Fireworks at Stowe House are permitted onsite for a facility fee of £1000+vat (this does not include the fireworks display) they must finish no later than 23.00pm and must be provided by Titanium Fireworks.

Can we have a mandap ceremony?
There is an additional fee of £1200+vat to have a mandap ceremony onsite due to fire safety.