Bedford School
Bedford
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Bedford School, a stunning venue steeped in history and tradition set in an elegant estate of 40 acres, is the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony or reception.
With its incredible grounds and traditional architecture, the School gives you endless backdrops for beautiful wedding photographs which you will treasure forever. We offer a choice of rooms at the School which are licensed for your civil ceremony or partnership and the beautiful Great Hall is a perfect setting for your wedding reception.
All just a few minutes’ walk from Bedford Town Centre with great transport links to London, the North and further afield. The school is also within easy reach of a range of local hotels for your guests.
The Great Hall can seat up to 500 guests for a civil ceremony or up to 220 guests for banqueting. Located on the first floor in the main building this space provides an elegant setting for your wedding. Boasting large, stone arched windows which flood the room with light, the Great Hall looks out onto spectacular views of the School grounds. Add your own lighting and decorations and have a wedding perfectly suited to you by adding your touch to our sophisticated light wood interior.
You can serve reception drinks and canapés on the grounds of the school adjacent to the main building. Should the weather not allow you to take advantage of the stunning building facade for photos then our grand Foyer with a double staircase provides a more than suitable alternative.
The Recital Hall is part of the new, award-winning Music School that was opened in 2006. Renowned for its stunning architecture, the building houses the magnificent red Recital Hall with its floor to ceiling windows overlooking the School's playing fields and cricket pavilion. With a backdrop of the adjacent 19th Century Chapel, this is a truly dramatic location for your civil ceremony, seating up to 120. The grounds
surrounding The Music Recital Hall provide an attractive location for reception drinks and canapés.
Bedford School’s historic Chapel is available to members of the School community and Old Bedfordians for weddings, as well as christenings and remembrance services. The beautiful grade II listed chapel, with its intricately carved pews, stunning altar and decorative ceiling, provides a traditional and truly memorable setting for weddings. The School’s Chaplain can be contacted through the School for more information and guidance for those considering getting married at Bedford School.
We pride ourselves on offering flexibility and choice here at Bedford School. The booking price will include use of your chosen room and the school grounds. We can also provide additional items such as garden furniture, gazebos and colour coordinated banqueting chairs. You can choose your own decorations and entertainment although we are more than happy to offer advice. We can even recommend a number of talented musicians to help make your day extra special!
Our highly experienced chefs can create wedding breakfasts, evening buffets and canapés just for you. We offer a selection of tasty menu choices which you can tailor to suit your day!
Bedford School at a Glance
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-Top Wedding Tips
The day will go so fast, so try and take 5 – 10 minutes together to stand back and appreciate your special day.
Let family and friends help with the preparations. It makes it even more fun and takes the pressure off you.
Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!!
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Bedford School Reviews
They are both a major asset to the school!
Thank you very much!
The little extra touches from the school, like the two glasses of prosecco with strawberries especially for the bride and groom on arrival were particularly touching.
We loved every minute!
I'd been disappointed by the attitude of other wedding venues we'd visited. This may be something they do hundreds of times a year but this is something we'll do only once and I wanted to work with people who created that sense of something special. We found this in the team at Bedford School.
Chloe the Events Manager, Alex the Catering Manager and their team were responsive, friendly, professional and really showed us that they cared about making our day perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and it was a pleasure working with them both on the planning, and then catching up with them on the day itself - they were super flexible and helpful and made the day run without a hitch. A particular mention should be made of the menu tasting which the school work hard to make a really special experience.
The venue itself is stunning - everyone remarked on how beautiful the setting is and the Great Hall makes for spectacular pictures. The flexibility of the space and the staging meant that the transition from Wedding Breakfast to Evening Reception was super easy and the stage for the band really helped to add to the sense of occasion.
The suppliers that the venue use are top notch - Concept did a wonderful job with the added decorative touches and the catering from the team on site was superb. Everyone remarked on how delicious the food was and the flexibility of being able to bring our own drinks with corkage at a reasonable price was a real bonus.
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De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU
Bedford School
Meet the Wedding Coordinator
Every couple will be looked after by an experienced and professional wedding coordinator. Our extensive knowledge and passion will help to ensure your day is perfect and enable you to enjoy every minute!
