Meet the Wedding Team: The Bath Priory
Get to know Rowena & Karolina behind the dream weddings and find out all of their best wedding secrets!
The Bath Priory 📸: Karolina Jed
Capacities & Spaces
Q What are your maximum guest numbers for the ceremony and the wedding breakfast?
A Up to 72 guests for both the ceremony and wedding breakfast.
Q Do you offer both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces?
A Yes, couples can choose to celebrate both indoors and outdoors.
Q Do you have on-site accommodation?
A Yes — 33 rooms on site, so guests can truly make a weekend of it.
Q Dog friendly?
A Yes! Dogs are welcome in bedrooms and outdoor spaces.
📸 credit: Karolina Jed
Venue Highlights
Q What is the one feature of your venue that couples always fall in love with?
A The feeling of celebrating in a beautiful Georgian house. Set within stunning gardens yet just moments from the heart of Bath, The Bath Priory offers an atmosphere that is both intimate and exclusive. From the moment guests arrive, there is a sense of tranquillity, charm and timeless romance that makes every wedding feel truly personal and unforgettable.
The Pro Tips
Q What is your top piece of advice for couples planning their wedding?
A While it's easy to get caught up in the details, the moments you'll treasure most are often the simplest ones — seeing each other for the first time, sharing time with loved ones, and taking a moment together to soak it all in. Focus on what feels meaningful to you as a couple, and don't forget to step back and enjoy every moment of the day you've worked so hard to create.
Q What is the most 'genius' wedding planning move or cost-saver you've seen a couple pull off?
A Embracing the venue's existing character rather than trying to transform it. At The Bath Priory, our beautiful gardens, elegant interiors and seasonal floral displays provide a stunning backdrop, meaning couples can often reduce their décor budget without compromising on style. Sometimes the smartest decision is simply letting the venue do the heavy lifting
Q If a couple has an entertainment budget, where in your opinion is it best spent for maximum impact?
A For couples looking to create a wedding that is truly their own, The Bath Priory offers a range of unique and memorable touches. One particularly magical option is the chance to have a beautiful bird of prey deliver the wedding rings, adding a sense of wonder, elegance and theatre to your celebration.
Style & Trends
Q Best aisle entrance song?
A There's no single best aisle entrance song — the ones that always stand out are those that feel deeply personal to the couple while still carrying real emotion in the room. Timeless choices like classical strings or gentle piano arrangements create a beautifully romantic atmosphere, while modern acoustic versions of meaningful songs can feel equally powerful. The best aisle song is simply the one that makes the moment feel entirely yours.
Q Best aisle exit song?
A Upbeat, feel-good classics tend to work best — tracks that instantly lift the atmosphere and get guests cheering. High-energy songs that build excitement create that unforgettable burst of celebration as the couple take their first walk out together.
Q Favourite colour scheme?
A Soft, timeless palettes inspired by the seasons and the venue itself. Elegant combinations of ivory, blush, sage green and soft neutrals work beautifully throughout The Bath Priory, complementing both the gardens and the historic interiors. They create a romantic, sophisticated look that never goes out of style and photographs beautifully in every season.
Q Favourite wedding cake flavour?
A A perfectly made vanilla sponge with raspberry and buttercream. A crowd pleaser, beautifully timeless, and one of those flavours that guests of all ages genuinely enjoy. Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason.
Q What favours do guests actually keep?
A Practical or edible ones. Thoughtfully chosen treats such as locally made chocolates, miniature bottles of something special, or beautifully packaged biscuits are always popular. For keepsakes, personalised candles, seed packets, or elegant place cards that double as favours tend to be the items guests take home and remember long after the day.
Traditions
Q. One 'Old' tradition you still love.
A. A tree planting ceremony. Just as a tree takes root, grows stronger with time and weathers the seasons, marriage flourishes through love, care and commitment. During the ceremony, the couple can each add soil or water the tree together — and for couples marrying at The Bath Priory, planting a tree within the grounds creates a lasting legacy they can return to and cherish for years to come.
Q. One 'New' tradition you're currently obsessed with?
A. Couples taking a few minutes away from their guests immediately after the ceremony — often called a "private moment" or "just married pause". It gives them a chance to soak everything in together before the celebrations continue. In what can be a wonderfully busy day, it's a simple but meaningful tradition that many couples tell us becomes one of their favourite memories.
The Ceremony
Q. Everyone working on the wedding floor loves a Celebrant Led wedding, why do you love them?
A. Celebrant weddings are a dream for venues because no two ceremonies are ever the same. Free from traditional rules and restrictions, couples can celebrate their love in ways that truly reflect their personalities — whether that's exchanging vows under a centuries-old tree, including beloved pets, or weaving family stories into the ceremony. This creativity brings venues to life, showcasing their unique spaces and creating unforgettable experiences that guests talk about long after the day is over.
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