Civil Ceremony

The Morning Room or The Ballroom

The Morning Room


Pendrell Hall has two sensational, licensed indoor ceremony rooms to choose from. The Morning Room is perfect for your intimate and heartfelt ceremony. The Ballroom is a spectacular setting for your joyous celebration ceremony shared with up to 170 people.

The Morning Room at Pendrell Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies and can seat up to 110 guests comfortably.

The Morning Room is stunning, it features two deep bay windows which overlook the formal lawns and beautiful parkland setting. You might choose to position a string quartet in one of the bay windows to gently serenade your guests as they take their seats and await your grand entrance.





Your Ceremony


The civil ceremony takes place within the fabulous Arts and Crafts Oak Inglenook which features decorative timber wall panelling and an elaborate arcaded overmantle, the perfect setting for unique and fabulous photographs.

The high ceiling of the Morning Room is exquisitely decorated with understated Victorian plasterwork and carved wooden cornices which are set off beautifully by the contemporary lighting chosen to flatter both the features of the room and its occupants.




Intimate and Relaxed


A civil ceremony in The Morning Room is intimate and relaxed. All your guests will have a great view and they will be able to hear your vows clearly.

A civil ceremony usually lasts around thirty minutes. There's an opportunity to ask a couple of loved ones to do a reading during your ceremony and you'll be required to sign the Register before being presented with your Marriage Certificate at the end of the ceremony.


Ballroom Weddings


The Ballroom at Pendrell Hall Exclusive Country House Wedding Venue is an approved civil wedding location for larger weddings of up to 170 guests.

The sensational stained glass sky lights in The Ballroom and fabulous bay windows, ensure a bright and beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony.




A Grand Entrance


Enjoy every step of your fabulous grand entrance into The Ballroom. We'll queue the music then it's down to you! We have a great speaker system so that you can rock your entrance if that's your style. There's also plenty of room at the rear of The Ballroom to position live musicians if you prefer. Check our our Handpicked Suppliers List for recommendations for fabulous ceremony musicians.


Handpicked Suppliers

Drinks in The Drawing Room


Following your wedding ceremony at Pendrell Hall you'll lead guests to your Drinks Reception. Your friends and family will take the opportunity to congratulate you throughout the drinks reception where they will be served a selection of delightful drinks supplied by you.

The Drinks Reception takes place either in The Drawing Rooms and Oak Panelled Hall inside the venue or outside in the fabulous Grounds depending on the weather.


Drawing Room