There are so many fabulous wedding venues out there to choose from, and vineyards have always been a gorgeous, stylish option but in the current climate a vineyard wedding is a practical choice as well as a pretty one!
Vineyards have plenty of outdoor space for your guests to mingle freely through and can capture the essence of a dreamy wedding abroad, whilst staying in the UK.
We asked vineyard wedding venue Oastbrook Estate to share with us their top seven reasons to have a vineyard wedding.
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Seven Reasons to Have Your Wedding at a Vineyard
Vineyard Weddings Offer a Unique Experience
It’s a unique experience that’s exciting for your guests with an amazing ambience!
The views in many vineyards are stunning, with space to roam and great photo opportunities with the vines in the frame. If you are looking for a venue that has picturesque, 360-degree views without the need to highly style your venue then a vineyard wedding is for you!
You no longer have to travel to Provence or Tuscany for the wedding, as you can now experience the vineyard experience right here in the UK. Oastbrook Vineyard offers inspiring choices to couples, as well as quirky touches such as the award-winning Hobbit House to the Rivendell influenced tasting room and from the tropical, palm tree lined pool area to the cabana bar.
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The Food and Drink at a Vineyard Wedding is Second to None
You can taste the wine produced by the vineyard at your reception, and even include tasting notes on your menu cards. A creative caterer can provide a themed wine and food pairing for local produce. This can all be discussed at one of your wedding consultation meetings.
Feel free to let your vineyard know your favourite wines so they can help you pair your tastes with the perfect wine and your chosen wedding meal.
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There Are Lots of Celebration Locations
You can have lots of locations to choose from, including both indoor and outdoor spaces to host your day in. you can have your ceremony outside under blue skies, with the backdrop of the vines and perhaps cocktails on the terrace and then a reception in the tasting room or winery.
You can even have a wedding breakfast strung out between the vines. The options are really quite vast – one of the benefits of choosing a vineyard is the sheer amount of space. With Oastbrook Estate, the owners are really open and flexible so if you want to literally dine amongst the vines under a canopy this can all be arranged!
It’s Relaxed but Elegant
You can have a relaxed experience but an elegant one too. Often outdoor countryside weddings can conjure up images and thoughts of a low key, rustic, laid back, bohemian style weddings and whilst they make for amazing weddings, if your wedding vision is to have a sophisticated, elegant, five star feel to it but in a vineyard setting, nothing is more elegant then a glamorous, private vineyard!
Think rolling hills, vines, fine food and wine, acres and acres of private land just for you and your guests to enjoy without being overlooked.
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Make the Most of The Light at a Vineyard Wedding
The golden hour in particular provides beautiful natural lighting for your photographs. The light diffracted across our vineyards allows for a stunning visual impact.
You can have a videographer swoop over the vineyard and put together a film of the whole day from many different angles. If you want to arrive and depart by helicopter there is often ample land surrounding vineyards for this to happen!
Interesting Accommodation
Choose a vineyard with its own bridal suite and glamping for your friends – so your guests can stay up around a campfire after the reception. Oastbrook has a Hobbit House for you and your bridesmaids and for your wedding night. Nearby over a picturesque bridge we host luxury glamping for your guests so they can relax in comfort for an after-party on your big night!
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A Convenient Location
Vineyards truly are a one-stop shop – you can have your ceremony, reception, accommodation and wedding breakfast all in one place without having to move guests around between locations. This takes some of the hassle out of the wedding and means that you, your friends and your family can truly relax and enjoy the day with a schedule that you feel comfortable with.
If you’re looking for even more inspiration, make sure you read our guide to planning your outdoor wedding celebration.
