Orchardleigh Estate, a leading Somerset wedding venue, has unveiled an exciting new addition to its offerings for 2025 - a dry hire wedding package. This exclusive package provides couples with the ultimate flexibility, allowing them to host grand, self-catered weddings for 60 to 500 guests. With complete creative control, couples can create a celebration that reflects their unique style, from opulent banquets to beautifully curated grazing tables.
A standout feature of this offering is Orchardleigh’s rare no-corkage policy, enabling couples to bring their own wine and champagne without additional fees.
Heather Vincent, head of the wedding business at Orchardleigh Estate, expressed the venue’s commitment to enhancing couples' experiences, stating, “We’re always looking for ways to provide couples with more flexibility and memorable experiences, and the introduction of dry hire weddings allows couples to bring their dream celebrations to life.”
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The estate’s idyllic 500-acre setting in Somerset, just 10 miles from the historic city of Bath, provides a stunning backdrop for bespoke weddings. From exchanging vows in the Orangery at Elmhay Park to dancing under the night sky, each wedding at Orchardleigh Estate is unique and memorable.
Nestled within the estate’s picturesque landscape are a grand collection of properties, including the main house completed in 1856, Elmhay Park, Orchardleigh Castle, and the Lakeside Palladian Boathouse. The estate also offers additional accommodation such as Church Lodge, the Garden House, Garden Cottage, Elmhay Village, and features a golf club and wellness retreats. Orchardleigh Estate has a rich architectural heritage dating back to the 13th Century and is renowned as a premium wedding venue, having hosted celebrities like Jamie Dornan.