Candlelit Winter Weddings at Butley Priory
Winter Wonderland Wedding
Open log fires and plentiful warm candlelight, retreat to the Suffolk Coast for the cosiest Winter Wedding at Butley Priory.
Baby, it’s cold outside...
Invite your guests into the warmth of Butley Priory for a weekend of celebrations, where you can hunker down for cosy drinks in front of a roaring fire the night before. Add some serious glitter & sparkle for the wedding day itself, and on your final morning, enjoy frothy coffee and warm pastries as you bid your guests farewell.
Winter Wedding Details…
Harness all those wintry vibes into the details of your wedding to delight your guests, as they step inside the Priory for a weekend of fun and merriment.
Crackling log fires and candlelight are a given, but for the drinks reception, why not serve up a delicious Mulled Wine or a Festive Amaretto Sour?
and the vibe?
A stylish, homely wedding venue, with open fires, squishy sofas, rugs and throws, culminating in one of the most sought-after luxury Winter wedding venues in the UK
Images: Alexander Parnell
Winter Wedding Inspiration
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1. Welcome Supper
Host a warming welcome supper for your guests inside the Farmhouse, to kick start the celebrations. A hearty hotpot or Festive canapes will be sure to get the party started.
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2. Ceremony
Seat up to 100 guests inside the Great Hall beside a roaring log fire and plenty of candlelight. Pine & Eucalyptus will fill the room with the perfect scent for this time of year.
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3. Drinks Reception
Lead your guests into the cosy Drawing Room for drinks & canapes beside an open log fire. Switch up your drinks and offer hot mulled wine, or Festive Amaretto Sours.
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4. Wedding Breakfast
For the wedding breakfast in the Great Hall, you can seat up to 80 guests on long tables or up to 60 guests on round tables. Adorn your tables with plenty of candlelight for some serious ambience.
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5. Photo opportunities
Butley Priory is blessed with some beautiful backdrops indoors, including the impressive mantlepiece in the Great Hall, or the light filled stairwell, perfect for couple portraits.
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6. Cocktail hour
Introduce a cocktail hour after the wedding breakfast to rev up your guests for the evening reception. We make a killer Espresso Martini, as well as a kicking Moscow Mule!
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7. Evening Reception
After sunset, dance the night away under the vaulted ceilings of the Great Hall. Live bands and DJ’s are welcome, with carriages for midnight. Up to 120 guests.
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8. Fluffy pillows and comfy beds
Arrive the day before and depart the day after your wedding, allowing for a two night stay for a truly relaxed winter wedding celebration.
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9. The morning after...
Gather together inside the Farmhouse or Priory, for a relaxed farewell brunch of frothy coffee and warm pastries…
Images: Laura Williams Weddings
“Many thanks for all your help leading up to and on our wedding day. Your team did a fantastic job and we couldn’t have hoped for a more picturesque or atmospheric venue as a backdrop for us to mark the beginning of our lives together”
Pricing
Our pricing is simple and straightforward.
To give you an idea of our price range for a ceremony & reception within Butley Priory, please take a look at some examples below.
After your viewing, we’ll provide you with an accurate quote based on your personal requirements and guest numbers.
All of our packages can be customised to suit your needs. Throughout your planning, you’re always in the driving seat.
Ceremony & Reception within Butley Priory
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WEEKEND - 3 NIGHTS
UP TO 80 GUESTS
BUTLEY PRIORY (SLEEPS 7+4)
BUTLEY PRIORY COTTAGE (SLEEPS 4+2)
THE FARMHOUSE (SLEEPS 24)
PADDY’S COTTAGE (SLEEPS 4+2)
WELCOME BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE PER BEDROOM
WELCOME SUPPER PIZZA TRUCK & BOTTLED BEERS FOR RESIDENT GUESTS
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3 WELCOME DRINKS CHAMPAGNE & AMARETTO SOURS
CANAPÉS
THREE COURSE WEDDING BREAKFAST
HALF A BOTTLE OF WINE
GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE FOR SPEECHES
SPARKLER EXIT
CHAMPAGNE TOWER
PROFESSIONAL DJ
FIRE PIT & TOASTING MARSHMALLOWS
TURN-DOWN SERVICE
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FAREWELL BRUNCH FOR RESIDENT GUESTS
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WEEKEND - 2 NIGHTS
UP TO 80 GUESTS
BUTLEY PRIORY (SLEEPS 7+4)
BUTLEY PRIORY COTTAGE (SLEEPS 4+2)
3 WELCOME DRINKS MULLED WINE & PROSECCO
CANAPÉS
THREE COURSE WEDDING BREAKFAST
HALF A BOTTLE OF WINE
GLASS OF PROSECCO FOR SPEECHES
PROFESSIONAL DJ
FIRE PIT AND TOASTING MARSHMALLOWS
SPARKLER EXIT
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MIDWEEK - 2 NIGHTS
UP TO 60 GUESTS
BUTLEY PRIORY (SLEEPS 7+4)
BUTLEY PRIORY COTTAGE (SLEEPS 4+2)
3 WELCOME DRINKS CAVA
CANAPÉS
THREE COURSE WEDDING BREAKFAST
HALF A BOTTLE OF WINE
GLASS OF CAVA FOR SPEECHES
Classic
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
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| January, February & November | £14,760 | £15,810 | £17,045 |
| May-September & December | £18,960 | £20,310 | £21,895 |
| March, April & October | £18,310 | £19,610 | £21,170 |
Luxury
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
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| January, February & November | £21,705 | £23,230 | £25,045 |
| May-September & December | £25,280 | £27,080 | £29,195 |
| March, April & October | £23,630 | £25,280 | £27,295 |
Lavish
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
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| January, February & November | £36,488 | £39,005 | £43,120 |
| May-September & December | £40,613 | £43,455 | £47,870 |
| March, April & October | £38,413 | £41,055 | £45,370 |
The next step…
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One
Click ‘Book a Viewing’ which takes you straight to our online diary to book an appointment to view Butley Priory
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After your viewing, we’ll send you a personalised quote based on your exact guest numbers and individual requirements
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Three
Reserve a date for your wedding! We’ll guide you through our simple booking process, whilst you enjoy planning the finer details!
Meet our Recommended Wedding Suppliers
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Our little white book of Suffolk Wedding Suppliers
Finding the perfect wedding suppliers to deliver your vision can feel like a huge task.
From our years of experience, we’ve collated a wonderful collection of incredible suppliers to create the wedding you’ve always wanted. From photographers to cake-makers, florists to musicians, there’s a whole host of great wedding pro’s that we trust implicitly to provide you with an impeccable service from start to finish.
They’re also just really lovely people to work with!
