Weddings Brochure
A quirky-elegant country manor with all the space you need…
Reasons To Fall In Love…
LGBTQ friendly
Exclusive, long weekend hire
Award-winning venue
5 acres of secluded gardens, manicured lawns and 1920s swimming pool
Licensed for civil ceremonies; up to 80 day guests and 110 evening guests
Bespoke support with planning your wedding
Accommodation on site for up to 12 guests
Dog Friendly
Included In Your Venue Hire
Take you time - there is an awful lot!
Day Before
Check In at Midday, day before the wedding
Welcome drinks on arrival for up to 12 guests
Honeymoon En-suite
Sleeping for 10 guests in a self-catering apartments
Tea & coffee provided for all accommodation
Bathroom amenities plus fluffy bathrobes, towels and hairdryer
Large spacious kitchen/living room
On-site parking for your resident guests
You are welcome to pass on the accommodations cost (valued at £800 per night) to your guests
Access to the swimming pool & gardens for your evening party
Support with the final touches & decor
On The Wedding Day
Support with the planning of your wedding from booking to wedding day including 1-2-1 meetings
Event manager on the day (14hr)
Civil ceremony licence for indoor and garden wedding
Tables and chairs for dining and indoor or outdoor ceremonies, for up to 80 guests
Table plan, order of the day and welcome mirror displays
Cake stand and knife*
Centerpieces (exc. fresh flowers)
Dance floor
Rest rooms including disabled facilities
Speakers and microphones for speeches outside & inside
On site parking for 45 cars
On The Wedding Day
Access to Customised Wedding Planning Tool - Aisle Planner
Outdoor seating area with fire-pit table & blankets
Assortment of garden games including Croquet, Connect Four.
Outdoor Victorian handmade lanterns
Grand piano in The Hall
Gift trunk
Pets are welcome to join you on your wedding day, chaperon supervision is a must for your pets
Check out Midday (can be extended on request), day after the wedding
Exclusive Hire Fees
We use a fair pricing policy, we don’t add imaginary costs just because it’s bank holiday or summer time.
2025
We are fully booked!
£7,900
2026
Weekend hire from Friday midday till Sunday midday inc. 2 nights stay
£7,900
2027
Weekend hire from Friday midday till Sunday midday inc. 2 nights stay
£8,200
Our Couples Review:
“What an incredible wedding venue Dunwood is! We really couldn't have chosen a better place to get married. When we first visited, we loved how relaxed everything about Dunwood is, and this was exactly the vibe we wanted for our wedding day. The beautiful architecture and gardens made it all the more perfect. Erika and Brodie managed things seamlessly, with warmth and kindness, making sure our day went as planned. We could not have asked for better hosts. We hired Dunwood from Friday to Sunday, with all the accommodation. Having the Friday to settle and set up, and then relax in the evening with our wedding party, was perfect and really set the tone for the weekend. All our guests raved about how perfect a venue it was and we were so glad everyone could see why we had chosen it. With only a handful of weddings run per year, Erika and Brodie are really able to give you so much of their attention. We were so grateful for the planning catch ups and their experience and wisdom. Knowing everything on the day was being handled by them, made us feel so relaxed and comfortable - any stress was completely shouldered by them.
Thank you so much Erika and Brodie, for making our day so perfect, 5 stars really isn't enough! “
Accommodation
Located across our Main House and Old Stables, each room tells its own story, harmoniously blending contemporary style with the elegance expected of a country retreat. We open up our private home for exclusive use of the self-catering apartments which have all been designed to maximise privacy and peacefulness, while offering different aspects across the estate. Soak in an indulgent bubble bath or step into an invigorating walk-in rain shower. Sink into king-size beds made with luxurious Egyptian cotton linen and enjoy a leisurely lie-in with freshly made coffee.
Available for a minimum of a two-night stay for up to twelve guests.
Food & Bar
Exciting food and drink experiences turn an ordinary event into something extraordinary. Whether your idea of culinary heaven is an indulgent three-course dinner or informal sharing platters of the freshest produce, we have an abundance of food and drink menus to please all palates.
We are proud to work with Ridgway Caterers, a family run Award-Winning business creating edible stories for weddings, special occasions and corporate functions throughout Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire since 1979.
Canapes from just £2.50
Wedding Breakfast from just £40 per person
Evening Food from just £ 10 per person
Tel:01782268300
Email: ridgwaycaterers@gmail.com
House & Grounds
Dunwood Hall has five enchanting rooms. You'll be able to welcome your guests into the high aspect entrance hall, with its grand piano, colourful tiled floor and ornate balcony overlooking the bar.
Enjoy the Music Room with its beautiful oil paintings. The Orangery, with its bright, light space. The Drawing Room - perfect for some peace and quiet. And finally the Dining Room - ideal for merrymaking and toasts.
Step outside and you will stumble upon 5-acres of secluded gardens with beautifully manicured lawns, rockeries, pools and intricate spaces. You'll discover a rose garden that makes for a unique wedding toast location and a 1920s art deco swimming pool that opens up one-of-a-kind photoshoot opportunities.
Yours for a long weekend
Grade ll listed Dunwood Hall may be an important building historically, but it’s the soul and character of the building that makes it special. Dunwood has been the residence of four generations of the Kemp family, it evokes both the grandeur of a castle and the intimacy of an Italian wine bar that only the locals know about...
Dunwood Hall was built in 1870-71 for Thomas Hulme, a self-made Victorian gentleman. It was designed to be a family home for his wife and eight children, but that is not all. A lover of parties, Hulme designed the house so he could entertain guests in the best possible fashion. As a result, all of Dunwood Hall’s rooms flow into one another so that seamless mingling can take place.
Our Couples Review:
“Having our wedding at Dunwood hall was such a dream ❤️ After viewing about 30 venues Dunwood Hall finally gave us that feeling of "we've found the one!". It really stood out to us, not only because of the absolutely stunning architecture of the building and the grounds (which is evident from the photos alone) but the warmth that Erika and Brodie showed us from our very first viewing.
From the moment we first visited the venue we were made to feel so welcome. Erika and Brodie made every effort to take time to show us around, took so much personal interest in our wedding plans and just gave us such a feeling that we would be in really good hands - and we were! They really made our wedding planning experience so enjoyable, and were on board and excited by our ideas, and had some amazing suggestions too to make our wedding feel unique. They were even open to helping us host our wedding breakfast outside which was a challenge considering the possibility of bad weather and a first time for them too! They even went the extra mile to get a new canopy fitted just in case it rained which was so sweet! On the day before the wedding and the day itself they were on hand to help out, making sure everything was going smoothly and liaising with the suppliers. We felt like we had such a brilliant team of people around us which made us feel even more at ease. As for the venue, you don't need to look far to see how absolutely stunning it is! The gothic architecture, roaring fires and quirky interior makes you feel like you are in another world! It's just so unique and different - if you're looking for a bespoke wedding then this is the place for you! As well as the amazing venue and service, the wedding accommodation was also just perfect - the honeymoon suite was so beautifully and elegantly decorated, and the living room and kitchen area shared with the bridesmaids was exactly what we needed! There was so much space to get ready in and to have a small after party in, and a really well equipped kitchen which was great. We felt so at home there. We'd highly recommend Dunwood hall as a wedding venue, it's stunning in every way and Erika and Brodie really went above and beyond to support us throughout the process.
We can't wait to return again soon for a visit! Dunwood Hall feels like a home away from home for us now ❤️”
Our Couples Review:
“It’s only forever”…for this very reason it was important for us to find a venue which reflected us and what we are about. Dunwood Hall surpassed all expectations. Our wedding ceremony and celebrations were absolutely perfect. So many guests commented that it was the best wedding they’d ever been to; it all felt so relaxed, intimate and filled with love. Everything we dreamed of was accommodated - to the finest of personalised details. This is not a run-of-the-mill venue; it is a beautiful, neo-gothic family home which gives guests a luxurious and unique experience for a few lucky couples each year. The house and grounds are stunning- quirky, unique and intimate with acres of fields, and numerous garden areas to explore, alongside a fresh water swimming pool. Multiple indoor areas allowed our friends and family to mingle, dance or chill as they wished. Moving between the sunny orangery, outdoor terrace lounge, dining room, opulent hallway bar with grand piano, music room and the cosy snug with open fire. Erika and Brodie are wonderful hosts, We were encouraged to do things our way rather than worrying about what others expected or what tradition dictates. This ultimately resulted in a wedding which was so meaningful to us, surrounded by the people we wanted to celebrate with. Trust in Erika and Brodie’s experience and advice. They know what works and what doesn’t. Our experience was fully bespoke with ongoing support throughout a year of meticulous planning as well as during our wonderful weekend of love and fun. Erika and Brodie’s attention to detail, friendly comms and wicked sense of humour meant that they became an integral part of our weekend; chatting and celebrating alongside us all, whilst somehow also ensuring the smooth running of events at the same time. That is no mean feat; they are incredible!
As a dog-friendly venue it was a joy to have our Cavachon as ring-bearer and our friend’s little yorkies as pooch-maids, complete with flower garland collars. Resident doggies, Chisel and Lorde, were perfect hosts too and even guided some guests to the orangery for the ceremony as they arrived!
We recommend booking the venue and on-site accommodation for the entire weekend (Friday to Sunday) as we did. This allowed us time to give 10 of our guests a weekend away whilst also settling in and getting organised well in advance so the wedding day itself was completely stress free.The newly refurbished on-site accommodation is gorgeous! Especially the Bridal suite, with far reaching views of the local hills, an en-suite featuring a roll top bath, and the most beautiful toilet we’ve ever seen! 🤣
Meet Your Hosts
Dunwood Hall is the family home of Erika & Broderik, their daughter Alexandra and pet Border Collie Rosie, Chisel & Lorde.
Sharing a passion for throwing great parties, Erika & Broderik have together been hosting exceptional events and are only too happy to invite good-spirited guests to enjoy their special space.
At Dunwood, we’re not interested in creating a production line, where one couple walks out of the revolving door as another enters. We believe your day should be full of magic, stress-free and above all fun for everyone involved.
That’s why we only invite a select number of couples each year to get married at Dunwood, so we can give each one the attention it deserves.
Our150 year- old estate is ready to welcome you!
Big Thank You to our talented photographers:
@amyfaithphoto, @pgracephoto, @ginafernandesphotography, @thirdeyephotography_2020, @redonblondephotography, @adamlowndesphotography, @_pixbyvix