Wedding suppliers in Salisbury

Planning a wedding in Salisbury

The spire of Salisbury Cathedral, the tallest in Britain, has been drawing eyes across the Wiltshire countryside for centuries. Around it lies the Cathedral Close, a wide green lawn surrounded by historic houses, and beyond that the water meadows where several rivers meet. It is a calm, beautiful setting for a wedding.

Ancient landscapes and countryside

Salisbury sits in the middle of some of England's most famous ancient landscapes. Stonehenge is only a short drive north, near Amesbury, and Old Sarum's earthworks rise just outside the city. Salisbury Plain stretches away to the north, with chalk downland and quiet villages, while to the south Verwood and Ringwood lead into the New Forest. Country houses, barns, estates and farm venues are spread throughout the area, and the river valleys of the Avon, Wylye and Nadder have particularly pretty villages.

Things to consider

• Much of Salisbury Plain is used for military training, which can affect access to some areas and roads. Check routes in advance.
• Rural lanes can be narrow and unlit. Arrange guest transport for the end of the evening.
• Stonehenge and the cathedral bring visitors throughout the year, and the solstices draw particularly large crowds. Hotels can fill quickly around those dates.

Travel and planning

Salisbury has direct trains to London Waterloo, Exeter and Bristol, and the A303 and A36 bring road traffic from all directions. Southampton and Bournemouth airports are both within reach. Romsey, Andover and Totton all have suppliers who regularly work here.

In England, civil ceremonies must take place at a register office or approved premises, and you give notice at your local register office. The Wiltshire register office service can confirm current notice periods and ceremony options.

Salisbury's photographers, florists and caterers know the cathedral city and the surrounding countryside well. Book your venue first, then work outwards.