Weddings

Compton Verney is a truly romantic location for the wedding day of your dreams. It offers a setting of unrivaled elegance for your special day, an art gallery in a Grade I Georgian mansion surrounded by stunning parklands and lake.

The galleries and exquisite Adam Hall offer beautiful locations for civil ceremonies, with our recently restored Chapel licenced for civil ceremonies. Our award-winning team will help create your perfect celebration, be it an intimate gathering or a grand event. We specialise in a bespoke service, with locations and dining tailored to you and your guests.

See our wedding brochure for a glimpse of what you could enjoy, with more details below.

Contact the Events Team events@comptonverney.org.uk, call 01926 645 523 or via our online enquiry form

Download our Wedding Brochure

What is included in the Compton Verney venue hire

• The choice of 6 licensed ceremony spaces. Adam Hall for your wedding breakfast and & Old Servants Hall for the evening bar. Hire times – 9am until midnight

• The hire of the Naples galleries if required for a drinks reception (in the event of bad weather)

• Full event organisation from the day of booking to the big day itself

• Tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, glassware and white linen equivalent to a three course meal

• Licensed bar facility after dinner

• Use of our 120 acres of parklands and ground floor galleries for photographs

What time do we have access to the room from and until?

Access to the room can be guaranteed from 9am on the day of the wedding. Should the room be available the day before, the team will contact you closer to the event date to confirm.

You are welcome to drop items off the day prior to the wedding and the team will store them. All items left at the clients own risk.

Will the ceremony and the wedding breakfast take place in the same room?

This will be dependent on your numbers and chosen ceremony room. Usually ceremonies and receptions take place in the Adam Hall or the Chapel but we allow plenty of time for your drinks reception to make sure the room is set up perfectly for your wedding breakfast.

The Maximum for ceremonies is 100; who does this include?

It is important to note that whilst our maximum capacity for ceremonies is 100, this number needs to include the Bride and Groom, 2 registrars and a member of staff from Compton Verney along with any relevant suppliers such as a photographer.

Can we hold a civil ceremony only?

Absolutely; we are delighted to share any aspect of your big day with you. Please note that a venue hire fee still applies and we run a ‘one wedding on any day’ policy which means that it might work out more cost effective to use us for the whole day.

How can we use the Chapel?

As of May 2018 our chapel is now licensed for civil ceremonies as well as humanist ceremonies. The chapel is also available for photographs.

May we throw confetti?

Yes, but dried or fresh petal varieties only

Where is the nearest accomodation?

We have pre-agreed rates with the local Stratford Warwick Hilton Hotel. A 10 minute drive from Compton Verney, the Hilton is perfectly located for housing any guests that may be travelling. For information about pre-agreed rates, please contact the Compton Verney events team.

Can guests leave their cars in the car park overnight?

Yes, at the owners risk. We ask that all vehicles are collected by 10am the following morning. We strongly advise pre-booking any taxis you may require.

Can we bring in our own caterer or alcohol?

Our in house caterer, Amadeus, is responsible for the provision of food and beverage across the venue. In very rare circumstances, it may be possible to provide your own food however this will incur additional charges and no access would be granted to the Compton Verney kitchen or its equipment.

Corkage is available for more information speak to the events team.

Can we have candles?

Because of the art galleries, we are unable to permit naked flames within the mansion house. You can however use candles within our chapel.

Who decorates our tables?

If you aren’t using the same room for your ceremony & wedding breakfast then you are welcome to decorate your tables as long as the room is accessible.

Will we have exclusive use of Compton Verney?

Compton Verney is an art gallery open to the public from Tuesday – Sunday 11am -5pm. However, the spaces hired for wedding are exclusively yours, and outside of opening hours and between mid-December – Mid March the venue is exclusively yours. We do not however offer more than one wedding on any one day.

What documents do my suppliers need to provide?

It is your responsibility to check that all contractors / suppliers have Public Liability Insurance, all electrical equipment over 12 months old is PAT tested and suppliers comply with current Health and Safety regulation. Please note, that fabrication of the venue and its fixtures cannot be damaged in any way, moved or relocated.

Do you cater for children?

Yes, our caterer has put together a child friendly menu for all little guests under the age of 12.

Guests over the age of 12 will be charged at the full adult price for food.

Can I have fireworks?

Fireworks are permitted with a minimum of four weeks’ notice.

Please note, we do not allow the releasing of sky lanterns or balloons onsite.

Is there disabled access?

Yes, Compton Verney is a fully accessible site

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are not normally allowed onsite unless they are working Assistant Dogs. If you want your furry friend to be a part of your photographs, we will do our best to work with you to make this happen.

Do you hold open days?

Yes, please contact the team for details of our next Open Day and to book your appointment.

What if we need to cancel?

Our terms & conditions will be sent out upon confirmation which states our cancellation policy. We strongly advise couples to take out an insurance policy to cover unforeseen cancellations.

Where do we go for more information?

Visit www.comptonverney.org.uk for more information and to download a copy of our wedding brochure. Alternatively, you can email or call the Events team directly at events@comptonverney.org.uk or 01926 645523.

Our caterers are happy to design menus with you, drawing on a wealth of experience and proven skills using the finest ingredients to create delicious food.

They offer a great choice of inspirational menus which can be tailored to your taste. Once you have booked your wedding you will be offered a complimentary menu tasting for up to four people. This is a great opportunity to sample your favourite dishes from the menus.