From £7,000
Winter Wedding Package
Winter at Willowmere House has a magic all of its own. Log fires, candlelight and the particular warmth of a beautifully run house make our off-season dates something genuinely special.
Guest numbers
Up to 100 guests
Price from
£7,000
Availability
November through February. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve are available on request and typically book earliest of all winter dates.
Best for
Couples drawn to the romance of winter light, candlelit evenings and a cosier, more atmospheric celebration
What makes it right for you
Winter at Willowmere House is not a compromise. The estate has a quality of stillness and warmth in the dark months that summer cannot quite replicate. Log fires in every room, candlelight pooling on original stone floors, the particular intimacy of a house that has drawn its curtains against the night.
Couples who book winter dates often tell us it was the best decision they made. Availability is better. Prices reflect the season. And the photographs — deep shadows, fire-lit rooms, the drama of bare trees against a cold sky — tend to be the ones they frame on the wall.
What is included
Package inclusions
- Available November through February
- Choice of ceremony space including The Manor Hall
- Signature winter tasting menu
- Mulled wine and hot drinks on arrival
- Three nights accommodation across all suites
- Candle and lantern decorative package
- Dedicated coordinator
- Christmas and New Year dates available on request
Ceremony spaces
- The Manor Hall — the most requested space for winter atmosphere, up to 100 seated
- The Orangery — year-round botanical planting creates warmth even in winter
- The Garden Room — intimate option for smaller ceremonies
Reception spaces
- The Manor Hall and The Orangery
- The Courtyard for early evening drinks if weather permits
- All indoor spaces available for photographs
Food and drink
- Signature winter tasting menu, designed around seasonal British produce
- Mulled wine and hot drinks on arrival
- Full bar throughout the reception
- Warming late-night food option available as an upgrade
- Complimentary menu tasting for two
Planning and coordination
- Dedicated coordinator from booking through to the day
- Candle and lantern decorative package included as standard
- Coordination with any seasonal or festive theming
- Two planning meetings included
Accommodation
- All suites included for three nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
- Perfect for an extended winter celebration
- Early access Thursday afternoon
- Checkout Sunday at 11am
Optional enhancements
Every package can be extended with optional extras. The ones below are most popular with couples who choose this package. Full details are available from your coordinator.
Catering Upgrades
Enhance the menu, extend the courses or add something a little unexpected.
Canape Reception
PopularFrom £18 per head
Upgrade your arrival reception to a full canape service. Twelve seasonal canapes per person, passed by our waiting team during the drinks reception.
Five-Course Tasting Menu
From £35 per head additional
Extend your wedding breakfast to a five-course tasting menu with an intermediate course and paired wines. Menu created seasonally with our head chef.
Late-Night Grazing Table
From £22 per head
A generous spread of cured meats, cheeses, seasonal salads and sourdough served at 10pm — a considered gesture that keeps the evening going.
Personalised Wedding Cake
PremiumFrom £850
A layered celebration cake designed with our pastry team. Two to four tiers, flavour consultations included, delivered to the venue and set up before dinner.
Decoration Packages
From botanical candles to full floral design — the details that guests notice.
Botanical Candle Package
PopularFrom £1,200
Statement candelabras and trailing greenery for ceremony and reception spaces. Includes pillar candles, tea lights and a foliage installation across all tables.
Full Floral Design Package
PremiumFrom £2,800
Bespoke floral design with our preferred florist. Ceremony arch or arrangement, table centrepieces, buttonholes, bridal flowers and day-of installation.
Luxury Linen Upgrade
From £28 per table
Upgrade from our house white linen to ivory dupion linen napkins and complementary table runners. Elevates the table setting noticeably.
Lantern and Fairy Light Package
From £650
Outdoor and indoor lantern installations with a fairy light canopy in The Courtyard. Creates a warm, festive atmosphere for summer evening receptions.
Drinks Packages
Upgrade the bar, add Champagne or design a signature cocktail for the evening.
Premium Open Bar
PopularFrom £55 per head
Upgrade to a fully open premium bar until midnight. Spirits, cocktails, wine and soft drinks — guests help themselves all evening.
Champagne Toast Upgrade
From £15 per head additional
Replace prosecco with Champagne for the toast and arrival drinks. A small change that guests notice and that photographs beautifully.
Bespoke Cocktail Menu
From £450
Work with our bar team to design a signature wedding cocktail and two further cocktails for the evening reception. Setup and recipe consultation included.
Non-Alcoholic Celebration Package
From £22 per head
A fully curated non-alcoholic menu including hand-crafted mocktails, elderflower presses and premium artisan soft drinks for the full day.
Accommodation Packages
Keep the celebration going — more rooms, more nights, more for your guests.
Full Estate Accommodation
PopularFrom £3,200
Book all ten bedrooms for one night, accommodating up to 22 guests across the estate. Includes a late breakfast served the following morning.
Additional Accommodation Night
From £1,800
Extend your accommodation by one night before or after the wedding. Subject to availability. Ideal for an extended celebration across a long weekend.
Bedroom Welcome Gifts
From £45 per room
Personalised welcome gift basket in each bedroom: locally sourced produce, a Willowmere candle and a handwritten note from the couple.
Entertainment Extras
Live music, fireworks, photo booths — things that make the evening unforgettable.
Live String Quartet
PopularFrom £1,200
A professional string quartet for your ceremony and drinks reception. Two-hour set with a curated programme or your own selection of pieces.
Evening Band Coordination
£250 coordination fee (band costs additional)
Our coordinator sources and manages a live band for your evening reception — audition recordings, contract, sound check and on-the-night briefing all handled for you.
Fireworks Display
PremiumFrom £1,800
A licensed fireworks display as your grand finale or first dance backdrop. Duration five to seven minutes, managed and safety-checked by a specialist team.
Photo Booth Experience
From £650
A vintage-style photo booth with props, a dedicated attendant and unlimited prints for the evening. A digital gallery of all images shared the following morning.
Sparkler Send-Off
From £180
A coordinated sparkler exit as the couple leaves at the close of the evening. Includes photographer briefing and safety coordination by our team.
Deposit and payment
A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date. The remaining balance is paid in two equal instalments, with the final payment due 30 days before your wedding. A contract is issued once the deposit is received.
We strongly recommend taking out wedding insurance to protect your booking. Your coordinator will discuss this at the time of booking.
Questions about this package
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