Venue type: Historic Building Description: This 18th century Grade 1 listed Mansion House has been sensitively and immaculately transformed into a five-star hotel and provides the magnificent location for your wedding, honeymoon, civil or partnership ceremony.
Luton Hoo is capable of hosting the most intimate wedding for as few as eight guests, up to a ceremony and reception for 120. Whichever the size of party, you can be assured of a most magical and memorable occasion.
The Mansion House has a choice of beautifully appointed rooms in which to exchange your wedding vows. These include the walnut panelled Churchill Room and the Library – the latter part of an original, impressively large Ballroom designed by Robert Adams and used for the filming of ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’.
Those who marry at Luton Hoo will be following in illustrious footsteps. In the year of their marriage, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Luton Hoo and returned to the mansion on their anniversary for several years after the event to the rooms that now form part of the Queen Elizabeth State Suite.
The stunning backdrop for wedding photography is provided by Luton Hoo’s formal Italian gardens and its surrounding 1,000 acres of sweeping Capability Brown parkland.
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa really is a majestic place in which to celebrate the happiest day of your life.
Practicalities
Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception Capacity for ceremony: 120 Seated meal capacity: 150 Buffet meal capacity: 150 Total venue capacity: 150
Additional details: The Mansion House has a number of exquisitely decorated honeymoon suites with stunning views over the estate, parklands and lake. You can even follow in the footsteps of esteemed former visitors spending your first night in the Queen’s Suite, where Queen Elizabeth spent part of her honeymoon.
If you prefer a delightful retreat, the Boat House, available from Spring 2009, will be perfect. Situated on the banks of the River Lea, this honeymoon cottage is completely secluded and offers wonderful views of the surrounding grounds.
A short distance from the Mansion House is Warren Weir, a completely independent function wing, overlooking the River Lea, the woodlands, lake and landscaped gardens - the perfect setting for photography. Opening in Spring 2009, Warren Weir will accommodate a Banqueting Hall and a terraced function suite licensed for civil ceremonies, both able to hold up to 200 guests.
Directions by public transport: By Rail
* Luton Parkway Station is situated a 5 minute taxi ride away and is served by First Capital Connect with a frequent 30 minute service into the City of London. * The new International Terminal Link – St Pancras serving the Eurostar route is scheduled to open in Autumn 2007.
Directions by car: * Leave M1 at Junction 10 signposted Luton Airport. * Drive along dual carriageway to Kidney Wood roundabout (Junction 10a of M1). * Take third exit (London Road) A1081 signposted for Harpenden. * Continue along road for approximately 1/2 mile and then turn left into entrance of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa.
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