Wedding suppliers in Suffolk

Planning a wedding in Suffolk

Suffolk has a gentle, unhurried quality that suits couples looking for a countryside or coastal wedding. Its landscape is made up of rolling farmland, river valleys, heathland and a coastline of shingle beaches, estuaries and small towns.

Historic places are a big part of the county's appeal. Lavenham and Long Melford are known for their timber-framed buildings from the medieval wool trade. Bury St Edmunds has its cathedral and the ruins of a great abbey set in gardens. In the south, the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale are linked with the painter John Constable, and Sudbury sits nearby. Along the coast, towns such as Aldeburgh, Southwold and Orford give a quieter seaside feel, and Lowestoft marks the most easterly point in the UK.

Venues

Barns are especially popular in Suffolk, alongside country houses, thatched village pubs, halls, marquees and coastal venues. Many barn venues are dry hire, meaning you bring in your own caterers and suppliers, so check what is and is not included before you compare options.

Getting there

The A12 and A14 are the main roads, linking the county to London, Cambridge and the Midlands. Ipswich has direct trains from London Liverpool Street, and there are rail links to Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket and Lowestoft. Rural venues often need guests to drive or use taxis, so think about transport at the end of the night.

Things to bear in mind

• Coastal towns are busy in the summer holidays, and Newmarket gets busy on major race days, so book accommodation early.
• Prices vary with the season and the day of the week.
• If you are having a civil ceremony, give notice at your local register office and confirm that your venue is approved premises.

Browse the suppliers listed above to find people who work across Suffolk.