The Manor of Groves

Manor of Groves is a Georgian manor house set within 150 acres of Hertfordshire countryside. Its sweeping approach, elegant white colonnade and landscaped grounds create a memorable setting for wedding celebrations, photographs and time with family and friends.

The venue is licensed for indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies and civil partnerships. Couples can choose a setting that suits their plans, whether that is an intimate occasion or a larger celebration. The Colonnade Suite offers an elegant space for daytime and evening celebrations of up to 150 guests, with access to the Loggia Bar and Lounge depending on the wedding package.

For larger celebrations, the self contained Manor Suite provides an adaptable, air conditioned setting with its own entrance hall, cloakroom, bar and bridal powder room. The suite can accommodate up to 450 guests for ceremonies and up to 350 guests for a seated reception with dancefloor.

Manor of Groves is also well suited to multicultural and dry hire weddings. Couples planning Asian, African, Jewish and fusion celebrations can work with the venue to create a day that reflects their heritage, traditions and catering needs. The Manor Suite has access to a professional kitchen for external licensed caterers and direct access to the Oriental Garden, with its timber bridge, pergola, waterfall and gazebo.

With flexible spaces, peaceful grounds and a dedicated events team, Manor of Groves offers a versatile Hertfordshire setting for couples who want their wedding day to feel completely their own.

he Herts and Essex Wedding Fair at the Manor of Groves is a welcoming day of inspiration for couples planning celebrations of every style, heritage and scale. Set in the elegant surroundings of this Georgian manor house in High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, the fair brings together local wedding suppliers, fresh ideas and the excitement of planning your day together.

Join us on Sunday 14 March 2027 to meet wedding businesses face to face, ask questions and discover details that make a celebration feel personal. Whether you are beginning your plans or looking for the finishing touches, a wedding fair gives you the chance to compare ideas, see styles first hand and make confident decisions together.

The fair welcomes couples planning civil ceremonies, classic English weddings, Asian weddings, African celebrations, Jewish ceremonies, multicultural weddings and fusion celebrations. The focus is simple: useful conversations, inspiring ideas and trusted local people who can help you shape a day that reflects you.

Explore suppliers for the important decisions and the memorable details, from venue styling, photography and entertainment to food, cakes, flowers, beauty, menswear and more. Fashion show details will be announced once confirmed. Come with your questions, leave with new ideas and enjoy a relaxed day of wedding planning in a beautiful Hertfordshire setting.