Butley Priory

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£5,900 - £9,450 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
18 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Butley Priory is an enchanting wedding venue like no other. Located only two hours from London and hidden within an area of outstanding natural beauty in the wilds of a Suffolk forest.
Butley Priory Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£5,900
Maximum Price
£9,450
Our venue hire pricing includes your wedding day plus 2 nights accommodation at Butley Priory, which sleeps 7-11 guests. Included is a fully stocked and serviced bar, as well as a dedicated wedding co-ordinator to oversee the smooth running of your day. In addition, you can hire Butley Priory Cottage (sleeps 4+2) and The Farmhouse (sleeps 24).
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Guest accommodation included

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£94
Maximum Price
£94
Our catering price includes canapes and a three course wedding breakfast, table linen, tableware, glassware and waiting staff.
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Table linen included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Cutlery included
Wine allowance per guest
Minimum numbers apply
Bespoke menu available
Butley Priory Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
18
Sleeps No. of People
41
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Butley Priory Full Description
Butley Priory is an enchanting wedding venue like no other. Located only two hours from London and hidden within an area of outstanding natural beauty in the wilds of a Suffolk forest. This once 12th Century monastery provides a truly unique and magical setting being quoted recently by Vogue as being: ‘one of the most romantic houses in England’. Grand or intimate, indoors or out, sophisticated or outrageous, it’s up to you. Butley Priory provides an unforgettable setting for all styles of weddings and celebrations. Host an intimate wedding in the Priory for up to 60 family and friends, or a festival-style reception for up to 200 guests on the front lawn. With the Priory set as a beautiful backdrop to your celebrations, we welcome traditional marquees, tipis, stretch tents on the front lawn, allowing you to create your perfect reception in complete privacy. Only two hours drive from London, with accommodation for up to 41 guests; comprising of 11 guests within the Priory itself, up to 6 guests in Butley Priory Cottage and up to 24 guests in Butley Abbey Farmhouse, all within a short walk of each other. The Priory is also available to hire for family reunions, private celebrations, corporate events, location hire or wellness retreats. To find out about our various wedding options, please download our brochure.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Donna Stockley
If words like 'enchanting, magical, exclusive and intimate' sum up your ideas of the perfect style of wedding venue, then Butley Priory has all these in abundance...and more. We're so pleased that you've found our venue through Bridebook and cannot wait to show you just how incredible your wedding can be, here at Butley. You'll really enjoy taking a look around our beautiful venue and all the luxurious accommodation for your guests. We look forward to meeting you Donna x

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Reviews
(12)
Polly-Anna & Bella Hermes
Happy couple married in December
December 2018
The staff were fantastic
Had such an amazing day yesterday at our wedding at the Butley Priory. The staff were fantastic, the food was lovely and the atmosphere was so perfect. It’s everything we dreamt of and more. Couldn’t fault it whatsoever. Everything was seamless. It flowed so perfectly and we really loved every minute. The staff throughout the whole day were so attentive and helpful. It was truly wonderful ?? we loved every minute. Thank you so much!
Laura & Mark
Happy couple married in October
November 2018
What a day! Magical.
Butley priory is a really magical place for a wedding. We got married here in October, the south face Garden means the light was flooding and was beautiful, it also makes for a really grand yet homely feel in the evening with the fireplaces. It was truly enchanting. We can not praise or thank Emma at Butley enough, she was incredibly helpful, nothing was too much hassle and she was incredibly calm and organised on the day. It wouldn't have been as easy without her.
Laura and Mark
Happy couple married in October
October 2018
A really magical place
Butley priory is a really magical place for a wedding. We got married here in October, the south face Garden means the light was flooding and was beautiful, it also makes for a really grand yet homely feel in the evening with the fireplaces. It was truly enchanting. We can not praise or thank Emma at Butley enough, she was incredibly helpful, nothing was too much hassle and she was incredibly calm and organised on the day. It wouldn't have been as easy without her.
Hester & Asaf
Happy couple married in September
September 2018
Such character, charm and charisma
Me and my husband were fortunate enough to celebrate our wedding day at this gorgeous place. Such character, charm and charisma, needless to say we had the most special day ever! Special thanks to Sarah, Clare and all the staff who helped to make it that much more perfect. We look forward to celebrating many more occasions there.
Karen Cozens
Happy couple married in April
April 2018
Instantly fell in love
Located in a beautiful, tranquil forest setting, Butley Priory is the most enchanting and romantic venue to hold a wedding. The rooms in the priory are stunning but also comfy, warm and inviting. My husband and I instantly fell in love with not only the look of the place but also the special feel it gives you. We booked our wedding day for 14 April (2018) and what a fabulous day it was! Everything was perfect - even the clement weather. The ceremony was held in the Great Hall and the atmosphere felt so intimate and relaxed. The room looked stunning, having been decorated with country flowers and candles! We loved the fact that we were permitted a free hand to decorate the rooms ourselves, although very little was required as the priory is very beautiful as it is. Photos and bubbly under a blue sky in the gardens full of sunny daffodils was followed by a marvellous wedding breakfast. Thank you to Paul the chef and all the catering staff who produced a delicious three course meal and dealt seamlessly with the various dietary requirements. Our guests praised the meal and said it was the best food they had ever been served at a wedding. Clare and Sarah had great organisational skills leading up to the wedding and everything was sorted with very little fuss. Thank you also to Emma who worked tirelessly on the day to ensure everything ran smoothly.....which it did! You cannot help but fall in love with Butley Priory. It is seeped in history, has the most extraordinary architecture with soaring ceilings, open fireplaces and quirky nooks and crannies. It is truly a most charming, intimate and romantic venue for a wedding. I would thoroughly recommend this venue.
Tom Hobohm
Happy couple married in March
March 2018
Helpful staff and great setting
What a beautiful wedding venue. Good food good and helpful staff and great setting in Butley woods.
Butley Priory Location & Contact Details

Address

The Clumps, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3NR, England

Travel Notes

Enter 'Butley Priory' into Google Maps and you'll find us easily. Stop off for lunch in nearby Woodbridge or Orford!

Nearest Town

Woodbridge

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A12

Nearest Train Station

Woodbridge

Nearest Airport

London Stansted

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