A Stunning Small Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire
Small, Intimate Weddings
The Perfect Setting for a Small Wedding near London
Make Hatfield Park the setting for an intimate celebration. The venue’s stunning setting, with its beautiful grounds, provides a breathtaking backdrop for your ceremony and reception.
At Hatfield Park, you’ll find beautiful, flexible spaces for micro weddings and small wedding ceremonies and a dedicated team who’ll help you create a day that feels truly personal – whether you’re inviting just a handful of loved ones or planning an informal celebration with a compact guest list.
Photograph courtesy of @rafeabrook
Wedding Venue
An Intimate Setting
If you’re searching for small and micro wedding venues near London, Hatfield Park delivers something truly special – a unique and historic setting perfect for intimate weddings with a flexible choice of stylish rooms to complement your celebrations. Our gardens and parkland provide a stunning backdrop for magical wedding photos in every season.
Our wedding team helps you tailor timings, layouts, menus, and styling for a celebration that reflects you and your perfect day.
Small is Beautiful
Intimate, micro weddings are a continuing trend. Couples are opting for intimate and micro weddings to celebrate deeper connections, incorporate thoughtful details, and have more control over budget and pace.
At Hatfield Park, our character-rich rooms can be tailored to smaller guest lists, and licensed ceremonies and receptions can unfold in one setting. We take a bespoke approach to your wedding day, helping you design and bring to life the wedding of your dreams. The result is all the romance of heritage, tailored to the scale and intimacy that modern couples desire.
Beautiful Spaces for Intimate Weddings
Hatfield Park’s location in Hertfordshire, combined with its convenient transport links to London and beyond, makes it an ideal venue for small and micro weddings.
Testimonial
“Our wedding at Hatfield Park was truly magical. The venue’s stunning setting, with its beautiful grounds, provided a breathtaking backdrop for our ceremony and reception.”
Dining for Small Guest Lists
A small or micro wedding lets you focus on quality over quantity. Our menus range from elegant multi-course dining to relaxed bowl food and luxury buffets, with trusted caterers who can accommodate varying dietary needs. For very small weddings, we’ll help curate a streamlined menu that feels indulgent, personal and seasonal.
Luxury Buffet
A delicious selection of dishes to suit a wide range of tastes, such as lamb and chickpea curry and shitake mushroom gyoza.
2/3 Course Menu
Our two or three-course menu offers a stunning culinary experience, featuring dishes such as baked bream, crispy pork belly, and desserts like rhubarb and ginger cheesecake and white chocolate panna cotta.
For Younger Guests
Delight younger guests with a selection of popular dishes, including chicken goujons and pasta, followed by ice cream and a chocolate brownie.
Bowl Food
If you prefer an informal dining option, consider our delicious bowl food menu, featuring spiced patatas bravas, fish and chips, and mini desserts.
Gallery
Explore how a small wedding looks at Hatfield Park – from traditional ceremonies to candlelit dinners – then imagine it your way.
Unique Small Celebrations
Hatfield Park has proudly hosted hundreds of unique weddings throughout its rich history. We understand that each celebration is unique, so we work closely with couples to create their perfect small wedding, filled with unforgettable memories.
Perfection in Every Detail
In our stunning setting, every detail shapes a beautiful celebration. Our helpful team ensures that each element reflecting your journey is thoughtfully curated.
Imagine…
Hatfield Park provides an exquisite setting perfect for small and micro bespoke weddings. We can offer:
-
A charming, historical setting just outside London
-
Flexible wedding venues to fit any size of celebration you choose
-
Access to beautiful outdoor spaces
-
A dedicated team who can guide you through the process
-
A list of trusted wedding suppliers and vendors
-
Additional activities and experiences to entertain your guests
The Wedding Edit
Explore trends, advice and inspiration at The Wedding Edit, guiding you through the intricate art of planning an occasion so special that it remains in the hearts of your guests long after the event itself.
Discover
Discover a little more about having your wedding day at Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire.
Want to know more?
Our experienced team are looking forward to helping you plan your wedding day. You can email us here – please provide as much information as you have at this stage, along with your contact telephone number and we will be in touch very soon.
Get in touch
Our experienced team are looking forward to helping you plan your own unique, bespoke event. You can email us here – please provide as much information as you have at this stage, along with your contact telephone number and we will be in touch very soon.
Small Wedding FAQs
What is classed as a small or micro wedding?
The definition of a small wedding can all depend on the individual. As a guide, micro weddings typically have 10–30 guests, while small weddings often have between 30 and 60 guests.
The Upper Solar Room in the Old Palace is rich in history and boasts stunning views of the Garden, making it an ideal setting for a micro wedding. The Lower Solar Room is also a perfect choice, complete with a beautiful fireplace.
The Motor House is also ideal for gatherings of up to 30 guests, while The Riding School accommodates gatherings of all sizes, up to 100 seated guests.
The Knot Garden and the Parkland are lovely for photos, drinks and seasonal outdoor moments.
Is a small wedding a budget-friendly way to get married?
A small, intimate wedding isn’t a ‘budget wedding’. While a smaller guest list may help reduce costs, it doesn’t mean compromising on quality.
A small or micro wedding is an affordable way to choose what matters most – save where it makes sense, spend where it counts, and create a celebration that reflects your personalities and values.
Can we hold both the ceremony and reception at Hatfield Park?
Yes. You can host your civil ceremony, drinks, meal and evening celebration on-site, indoors or outdoors (weather permitting), all within our beautiful estate.
What should we consider when choosing a small wedding venue?
When planning a small, intimate wedding, look for flexible spaces that don’t overwhelm a small guest list, licensed ceremony options, good flow between ceremony and dining, trusted catering partners for tailored menus, and easy transport links for your guests.
What are good menu ideas for a small wedding?
Compact guest lists work beautifully with seasonal set menus, shared seasonal platters, or bowl foods, creating a relaxed atmosphere. We can accommodate a range of different dietary options and can offer advice on pairings to match your dietary needs.
Is there step-free access and accessible parking?
Yes. Ramps can be provided for guests with mobility needs. Accessible facilities are nearby, and accessible parking is available in the main Visitor Car Park via George’s Gate.
How easy is it for guests to reach Hatfield Park?
We’re a short walk from Hatfield train station (under 30 minutes from London King’s Cross) and minutes from the A1 by car. On-site parking is free for wedding guests.