Outdoor weddings at Wakehurst

Venues

Celebrate in the modern and striking setting of the world-famous Millennium Seed Bank. Wakehurst’s 21st century glasshouse is ideal for standing wedding receptions and parties.

Nestled within the country estate, the Croquet Lawn offers breathtaking views and serves as the perfect location for a wedding marquee, with our Elizabethan Mansion as the backdrop, draped in the captivating Planet Wakehurst art installation. This dazzling photo montage features colourful plants from our 535-acre site and creates a stunning backdrop. From here, your guests will enjoy beautiful views across the wild landscape.

Opt for an intimate affair in the vibrant Walled Garden, adorned with bright English Country Cottage flowers, or choose the award-winning Winter Garden. This contemporary landscape delights the senses with year-round colour.

Take in panoramic views across the woodland ravine from our new 360-degree viewing platform, Westwood Viewpoint, while hosting drinks and canapés.

Essential information 

Capacity 

• Seated dining: 200
• Standing reception: 200
• Dinner dance: 200

Perfect for 

• Bohemian weddings, festival weddings, classic marquee weddings, outdoor weddings. 

Availability 

• Licensed until midnight
• License extension until 1am available for £500 + VAT

Catering

Our dedicated in-house caterers, Graysons, put creativity, inspirational menus, and excellent service at the heart of everything they do.  Their passion to deliver exceptional events will make your experience at Wakehurst a truly memorable one. 

Whether a formal sit-down wedding breakfast or something more relaxed, Graysons will work with you to individually tailor a wedding that reflects you as a couple. Whether it’s Pimms on the lawns and garden games or mulled wine and mince pies, we will help you embrace your chosen season.