A winter wedding can be a very special thing indeed. There's usually good availability, particularly in January and February. A lot of people would welcome an opportunity to celebrate something after the madness of the Christmas break.
+ PROS: 1. Availability 2. Roaring log fires 3. Beautiful photography options 4. Eases the January blues 6. Easier on the budget 7. Let it snow!!!!
- CONS: 1. A little cool perhaps, but do check out some wonderful winter wedding outfits!
You could be one of the few couples who have a truly unique wedding album to show their friends and family as Glenfall House looks spectacular in the Winter snow, something that shouldn't be missed.
Sometimes overlooked, Spring can offer an excellent choice to many, especially with bank holidays and half terms in the mix. You may also find this to be a more cost-effective option if you're working to a budget.
+ PROS: 1. The weather should be warm and dry 2. Spring Flowers 3. Enjoy garden games 4. Eat al fresco on the Terraces 5. Wisteria Avenue in bloom 6. Easter and Bank Holidays provide long weekends 7. Easier on the budget
- CONS: 1. Guests may have already booked holidays
People do worry about April showers, however they're often short and don't interrupt the day dramatically.
The obvious choice is to go for the summer season; schools have broken up and your guests will love it!
+ PROS: 1. The weather should be warm and dry 2. Enjoy Glenfall's spectacular gardens 3. Longer daylight hours 4. Garden games 5. Eat al fresco on the Terraces
- CONS: 1. Availability - so book well in advance! 2. Guests may have already booked holidays 3. Supplier availability 4. Can sometimes get a little too hot
Late Summer and Autumn is a beautiful time to enjoy your wedding. September and October often have lovely warm days and when the leaves start to change on the trees the views from Glenfall House turn into a palette of Canadian colour.
+ PROS: 1. The weather should still be warm and dry 2. Autumnal colours 3. Enjoy garden games 5. Log fires if its cool 6. Easier on the budget
- CONS: 1. Can be a busy wedding period so book early!
Seasonal Inspiration
If you had to ask us to pick our favourite season here at Glenfall you would get a different answer from each team member - and some of us can't even choose a favourite - we love them all.
Each season brings with it so many different aspects and Glenfall House lends itself to them all beautifully. In Winter the fires are lit and Glenfall becomes a cozy haven in which to look out onto the snow fallen grounds. Whilst in Summer our gardens are alive with blooms and the grounds themselves host all the action. Autumn is crisp & fresh with glorious sunsets to enjoy around the fire pits and well Spring, we will let our Wisteria Walk explain why Spring is a strong favourite for many!
So without actually being able to pick ourselves, we have collated lots of lovely seasonal inspiration to help you decide. Click on the season above to filter and discover our monthly galleries. Or browse through the blog posts below for real weddings and helpful inspiration.
"The team at Glenfall really put their heart and soul into everything they do - they are fantastic! Nothing was ever too much trouble."
"Aside from the venue being simply stunning, Dianne and her team make the whole process of wedding planning as relaxed and enjoyable an experience as possible."
"The relaxed and friendly environment the team create really appealed to us and the fact the venue was exclusive use made it feel really intimate - it was perfect!"
"I can't write a review good enough to justify how amazing Glenfall is. They made our day so special and it certainly wouldn't of been the same without them. I haven't seen anywhere who give anywhere near as much care and attention to their events."
"Myself and my now husband Kevin (woop!) had our wedding at Glenfall House and wow! It's the most beautiful venue we could have ever asked for. The garden, the building and views are so picturesque."
"We've had so many compliments from our guests that it was the most beautiful venue and wedding they've been to. It really felt the most special day of our lives and we loved every minute of it"
"Glenfall House was the perfect venue for our wedding - Dianne and her team were so accommodating and flexible with meeting our vision."
"If you want a glamorous but unpretentious venue, look no further. It has the atmosphere of a luxury hotel whilst feeling like you're at home having a party with your loved ones."
"We had our wonderful wedding here , beautiful building and grounds , not to mention the wonderful staff , that ensured our day went smoothly..... would highly recommend Glenfall House as a wedding venue."
"The house and gardens are stunning; the tasteful decor highlights the original features of the house and adds to its beauty."
"The whole house, including the staff are warm and cosy, for a small wedding like mine was, it was perfect."