Intimate “Micro” Weddings at Downham Hall: Quality, Connection and Refined Dining.
Intimate Wedding at Downham Hall
An intimate wedding is about celebrating with people who matter most, where every embrace feels meaningful. Our package is designed for gatherings of 20 guests (expandable to 40), ensuring every loved one feels part of your story. With access to our most beautiful spaces and the same attention to detail as our larger celebrations, you’ll enjoy a day that feels personal, unhurried, and completely yours. Your intimate celebration includes exclusive use of the manor house and grounds throughout the day. The elegant Orangery is yours to enjoy until 10pm, featuring French doors that lead directly onto the terrace for outdoor seating and breathtaking views access to the gardens and countryside.
For couples wanting an intimate ceremony with a larger evening party, you have the option to add evening party hire with our luxury, heated marquee for up to 180 guests and including our award-winning DJ for only £1,600.
Venue & Service Inclusions
- Venue Hire: Exclusive use of the manor house and grounds throughout the day, with the elegant Orangery, patio and grounds dedicated to your evening celebration until 10pm.
- Preparation: Dedicated use of the elegant Bridal Dressing Room from 8:00 am onwards.
- Ceremony Choice: Flexibility to choose your ceremony location, whether it’s an indoor ceremony in our elegant De Beauvoir Suite framed by tall bay windows, or an outdoor, garden ceremony overlooking our historic moat and grounds.
- Service: Seamless management of your planning and wedding day provided by your professional Wedding Coordinator and Front-of-House team.
- Essentials: Licensed bar, all necessary cutlery, crockery, glassware, and cake stand and knife.
2 AA Rosette Standard Food & Drink
- Welcome: One reception drink per person and beautifully crafted canapés.
- Wedding Breakfast: A delicious three-course 2 AA Rosette standard wedding breakfast.
- Toast: A celebratory Prosecco toast.
- Wine Service: Half a bottle of wine served per person during the meal, plus tea and coffee.
- Evening Feast: Choose from our popular, beautifully presented buffet, relaxed BBQ, delicious stone-baked pizzas from our outdoor pizza oven, or playful fish & chip cones, so guests can stay on the dance floor. All our wedding reception food is crafted from our 2 AA Rosette awarded kitchen.
Accommodation
Included as part of your wedding package is the Englefield Bridal Suite. This romantic haven features a comfortable super king-size bed and contemporary décor. Unwind after the final dance in your luxurious en-suite, complete with a walk-in shower and deep bath. Wake up to picturesque views of the rolling Essex countryside before enjoying a complimentary breakfast for the newlyweds.
Pricing and Availability
Base Package: Prices start from £4,250 based on 20 guests. Additional guests from £120pp (up to 40 guests).
Find out more here:
- 2026 downloadable list
- 2027 downloadable list
Want to Extend the Celebrations?
Make Downham Hall your home for the wedding weekend. Stay the night before and gather your closest friends and family for a pre-wedding celebration that sets the tone for everything to come.
Host an intimate pre-wedding dinner or afternoon tea in the elegant De Beauvoir Suite or the light-filled Orangery with its sweeping views across the countryside. It’s a wonderful way to spend unhurried time with your bridal party before the big day arrives.
We can also arrange Templespa pamper products if you’d like to create a truly indulgent experience with friends. A fabulous way to calm those pre-wedding jitters with your bridal party in those precious moments before your wedding day.