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We can accommodate 130, including the Bride and Groom, in our beautiful Victorian Orangery.

You can decide whether you wish to have live music, such as a string quartet or harpist. Alternatively, you may wish to provide your chosen tracks on an iPod, copy them to a disc or provide us with a CD and we can play them for you. We recommend that you have a couple of songs whilst your guests are waiting; one for the Bride’s entrance; two for signing of the register; and one for your recessional.

You will have to contact Taunton Registry Office to arrange your ceremony. They will guarantee that they will marry couples at St Audries Park every day of the year except Christmas and Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, so you can book your venue first!
Your Registrars would conduct the civil ceremony first and, once they have left, your religious blessing can take place.

Yes they are included as part of your package, and we have lots of sash colours to choose from! New for 2017, bamboo chairs are available as an alternative to chair covers for your wedding breakfast.

Yes, there is a stunning light-cream carpet in the Orangery for the Bride and bridal party to walk down.

There is a separate fee to be paid direct to Taunton Registry Office. You can contact the office on 01823 282 251 for prices and further information.

Between 1pm and 3pm is ideal, although you will still have a perfect day whatever time you choose. This would be booked through the Registrar.

Our Drawing Room is also licenced for a civil ceremony. It boasts lots of natural light and a stunning white and gold architrave ceiling.
You also have the option to have a religious ceremony in the church at St Audries Park, St Etheldreda’s.

It will depend if you have any readings and/or poems, but usually between 20 minutes and half-an-hour.

We can accommodate up to 250 for your evening reception and buffet.

The bars will close at midnight, and your DJ and Disco will also stop at this time. You may decide to have an extension to 1am if you wish. There is an additional charge of £1,000, but this does include a £500 bar tab to spend on the day/night of your wedding.

Yes, of course. We can accommodate a maximum of 130 for a cooked buffet breakfast the morning after your wedding. The cost is £15.00 per adult guest, and £7.50 for children.

We offer silk-based flowers that are included in your package, and situated around the house and in the Orangery. They are neutral-coloured, so will go with any theme!

Yes! The services of our DJ and disco are included in your package.

You are welcome to provide your own decorations, as long as they don’t cause any damage to the Main House and grounds.
Your Personal Wedding Manager will organise and set up confetti, place cards, table plan, iPod (music), wedding party gifts, photo booth props, and any other items you request.

Yes. If you are thinking of ending your special day with a bang, we must stipulate that we can only allow Firemagic as our firework supplier. Visit www.firemagic.co.uk

Yes, you will have exclusive use of your very own country house from midday on the day of your wedding.

No, I’m afraid that, due to the wide range of health and safety implications, we do not allow bouncy castles on the grounds of St Audries Park.

Day guests are welcome to arrive from 11am, when our cocktail bar will be open. You can order non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, as well as freshly prepared sandwiches. Check-in is from 12 noon, allowing your guests ample time to unpack, freshen up and prepare for the wedding ceremony.

Due to the exclusive use that we offer each wedding party, access to the main house for all suppliers is strictly from 11.00am onwards.

We have disabled access available via the main entrance and a ramp is available for wheelchair access. We also have disabled toilets available on the ground floor.

If you have accessibility issues and are due to visit or attend an event at St Audries Park, we highly recommend that you call us to discuss your specific needs in advance of your visit.

We ask that our couples inform us at their earliest convenience if they have guests attending their event with specific requirements regarding access.

Yes, we welcome babies and young children to St Audries Park.

We can only allow neutral colour paper confetti to be thrown inside or fresh petals to be thrown outside. This is because we feel it is of paramount importance for every hirer to feel that the venue is their home. If confetti from previous events was still lying around this feeling would, we believe, be undermined.

I’m afraid that, due to the deer park we have onsite, pets are not allowed anywhere on the grounds of St Audries Park except guide dogs.

We provide free Wifi in designated reception areas for the convenience of you and your guests.

Yes we do allow Candles but must be within our Naked Flame Policy:-

All naked flames/candles must be fully encased at the sides, with the tip of the flame at least 5cm below the rim of the encasement. Furthermore, with the exception of enclosed hurricane lamps outside, all naked flames must be placed at least 70cm above floor height.

The Holly Cottage is perfect for that girlie night in before the big day. It sleeps up to seven guests (one double, one twin and one single room, and a sofa bed in the lounge). Check-in is available from 5pm, giving you plenty of time to chill out and relax.

We have 14 Main House bedrooms (including two family suites), 12 Coach House bedrooms, 11 Windsor House bedrooms, and four Walled Garden bedrooms. Peregrine House sleeps up to six guests, and Church Lodge sleeps up to 11 guests and includes a private hot tub. These are available to block-book on the night of your wedding. We can accommodate over 100 guests on the night of your wedding.

A full cooked buffet breakfast with continental option will be served the morning after your wedding in the Banqueting Hall between 8:30am and 9:15am (breakfast service finishes at 9:30am).

We kindly ask that rooms are vacated by 10am ready for you to depart the estate by 11am.

I’m afraid not, due to potential health and safety implications. However, guests are welcome to provide their own.
A maximum of two travel cots (parents’ own) for children age two and under can be accommodated in selected bedrooms situated in the Main House only.

Ensuite bath or shower rooms and bottled water. However hot drinks, snacks and sandwiches are available at the bar.

I’m afraid we do not offer Wifi in the rooms, only in the designated reception areas.

The maximum we can accommodate for the wedding breakfast in the Banqueting Hall is 130, including the bride and groom.

We do not offer corkage and you cannot bring your own drinks into St Audries Park. We provide a comprehensive list of wines and Champagnes as well as fully stocked bars.

We have our own team of chefs at St Audries Park, who have an excellent reputation for their quality of food. Outside caterers and the provision of food by you or outside companies is not permitted with the exception of your wedding cake.

We offer a variety of delicious dishes to suit you and your guests, but if you have something else in mind, please let us know in advance. Where possible, there is flexibility in our menus and our Head Chef would be delighted to forward some alternative dishes.

We offer a mini afternoon tea as an upgrade option to your canapés, which will make an ideal accompaniment to your celebratory drinks.

We offer a hog roast served with delicious accompaniments! The hog roast is an upgrade option to your evening buffet.

Perfect for spring and summer weddings, we offer the ‘The Quantocks BBQ’ as an upgrade option to your evening buffet.

Where possible, we can offer flexibility in our menus, but some cuisines require a particular style of cooking practices and traditions, therefore we cannot guarantee authenticity of all cuisines.

To book a viewing appointment, please call Jade on 01984 633633 or 07920 180601 or email her at info@audries-park.co.uk.

A viewing appointment will last around 2 hours. This will give you enough time to see the Main House, accommodation and our stunning grounds.

You can view St Audries Park on any non-wedding day and, given the nature of the business, this does mean that weekends are generally not available. We can offer evening appointments too!

To check for availability, please call Jade on 01984 633633 or 07920 180601 or email her at info@audries-park.co.uk.

To secure a date we require a £1,000 non-refundable and non-transferable booking deposit. This can be paid over the phone by credit or debit card or by bank transfer.

A further deposit payment schedule is also required and its exact make-up depends on the date you book and how far in advance you are booking – you can find more information on our further deposits in section 4 of our terms & conditions here.

Please note that we are not able to accept American Express for any payments.

Your final balance (known as the bulk invoice) is due 3 weeks in advance of your wedding date. We will, of course, deduct any payments you have already made but you will find an additional £1,000 applied to your invoice at this stage. This constitutes a fully refundable damage deposit which will be refunded into your account within 14 days of your wedding. Please note that we are unable to accept any form of credit card as payment for this bulk invoice so it will need to be settled by debit card or bank transfer.

Your Personal Wedding Manager will be in touch to arrange your planning meeting approximately four to six months prior to your wedding, when we can arrange precise detail for your day, including menu choices, wines to be served, times of bar service etc.

Due to the nature of our business, with the vast amount of enquires we receive on a daily business, we cannot hold any dates at St Audries Park.

There is no time limit!

You will need to submit your notice early enough to allow the Registrar to make sure both parties are free to marry one another, but you can secure your preferred date in just 30 days’ time!

Yes, the minimum guest requirement for a Friday, Saturday or Bank Holiday Sunday would be 80 adult day guests and 100 total in the evening. The minimum for a Sunday to Thursday would be 60 all-day and evening.

You can get married at St Audries Park every day of the year except Christmas and Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

As a day guest, you are welcome to arrive from 11am, when our cocktail bar will be open. You can order non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, as well as freshly prepared sandwiches.

Check-in is from 12 noon, allowing you ample time to unpack, freshen up and prepare for the wedding ceremony.

Due to exclusive use we offer every wedding party, we ask that all guests must leave the estate by 11am.

We have disabled access available via the main entrance and a ramp is available for wheelchair access. We also have disabled toilets available on the ground floor.

If you have accessibility issues and are due to visit or attend an event at St Audries Park, we highly recommend that you call us to discuss your specific needs in advance of your visit.

We ask that our couples inform us at their earliest convenience if they have guests attending their event with specific requirements regarding access.

Yes, we welcome babies and young children to St Audries Park.

I’m afraid that, due to the deer park we have onsite, pets are now allowed anywhere on the grounds of St Audries Park except guide dogs

Following the Covid 19 Pandemic, and in recognition of the positive impact card-only payments have had on our food & drinks service, we have made the decision to go cashless indefinitely. You will require a card to make payments for any food or drinks at the bar and we accept most credit & debit cards except American Express.

We provide free Wifi in designated reception areas for your convenience.

A full cooked buffet breakfast with continental option will be served the morning after in the Banqueting Hall between 8:30am and 9:15am (breakfast service will finish at 9:30am).

We kindly ask that rooms are vacated by 10am ready for you to depart the estate by 11am.

I’m afraid not, due to potential health and safety implications. However, guests are welcome to provide their own.
A maximum of two travel cots (parents’ own) for children age two and under can be accommodated in selected bedrooms situated in the Main House only.

Ensuite bath or shower rooms and bottled water. However hot drinks, snacks and sandwiches are available at the bar.

I’m afraid we do not offer Wifi in the rooms, only in the designated reception areas.

Although we do not offer room service, you are able to pre-order sandwiches and/or a selection of drinks for the rooms if you wish.

Yes, we can arrange a bouquet of fresh flowers or Champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries, which would make a lovely gift! Please call the office on 01984 633 633 or email admin@audries-park.co.uk.