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A couple embracing on a thatched lakeside pavilion in the grounds of Ivy House

Oulton Broad · Suffolk

Where your
story takes root

An idyllic country wedding venue set across 21 acres of gardens, ponds and thatched barns on the water’s edge of Oulton Broad.

  • Indoor & outdoor ceremonies
  • Up to 220 guests
  • On site accommodation
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We live and breathe weddings

Expert service in an idyllic setting

Our name is drawn from folklore, where ivy is given to a bride and groom as a symbol of love, everlasting life, fidelity and devotion. It is a promise we hold close.

From your very first viewing to your final dance at midnight, our team is beside you. Tucked between peaceful waterways and charming English countryside near the East Coast, Ivy House is a hidden gem where celebrations of every size feel wonderfully your own.

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Newlyweds beneath a grand tree in the gardens at Ivy House
21 acres of private grounds
21Acres of gardens & water
250Guests at your reception
21Bedrooms on site
3Ceremony settings, one estate

Your setting

Three ways to say “I do”

Licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, our estate gives you the freedom to celebrate exactly as you imagine. Choose your setting, then explore the rest.

Long tables beneath a curtain of fairy lights inside the oak beamed Crooked Barn Up to 90 guests · Licensed ceremony

01  /  The Crooked Barn

An impressive 18th century thatched barn

Beneath an oak beamed high roof, floor to ceiling windows draw the gardens inside. Beautifully atmospheric by candlelight, the Crooked Barn is licensed for ceremonies of up to 90 and seats up to 60 guests for your wedding breakfast, with layouts to suit you, from a long top table to an intimate horseshoe.

  • Licensed for ceremonies up to 90
  • Seats up to 60 for the wedding breakfast
  • Oak beams, candlelight and garden views
Ivy Hall dressed for a reception beneath a canopy of fairy lights 90 to 220 guests · Grand celebrations

02  /  Ivy Hall

A grand hall under a canopy of light

For larger celebrations, Ivy Hall is licensed for ceremonies of 90 to 220 guests and seats up to 220 for a sit down meal. A ceiling of fairy lights creates a romantic glow that has couples and guests talking long after the day, with room for up to 250 to dance the evening away.

  • Licensed for 90 to 220 guests
  • Seats up to 220, up to 250 in the evening
  • A signature canopy of fairy lights
An outdoor ceremony with a pampas moon arch on the lawns at Ivy House Outdoor ceremony · 21 acres

03  /  Ivy Lawns

Vows beneath the evergreen pines

Surrounded by evergreen pine trees within our 21 acres, Ivy Lawns is made for open air vows. Add a tepee, marquee or awning dressed with fairy lights to make it yours. And should the Suffolk weather turn, we will simply move your ceremony into the barn, with no fuss at all.

  • Open air ceremonies among the pines
  • Tepee, marquee or awning available to hire
  • A weatherproof plan, always
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Candlelit tables beneath fairy lights at Ivy House Chilled fizz and candles set on a dressed table

Exclusively yours

Everything in one place, all in one price

You have exclusive use of your chosen barn or hall for the day. We take care of the detail so you can be present for every moment.

  • Your barn or hall and the grounds
  • A dedicated coordinator and our team
  • Tables, chiavari chairs and staging
  • Crockery, cutlery and glassware
  • White table linen and napkins
  • Cake stand, easel and PA system with microphone
  • Our signature fairy light canopy
  • The bridal suite on your wedding night
  • Preferential room rates for your guests

Celebrations run through to midnight, and your suppliers are welcome from 8.30am on the morning of your wedding.

At the table

Food worth talking about

Led by our Head Chef Keith, our kitchen is passionate about locally sourced, quality ingredients. From a refined three course wedding breakfast to a relaxed hog roast under the stars, every menu is yours to shape.

A tiered stand of finger sandwiches for afternoon tea

Canapes & Receptions

Welsh rarebit tartlets, scallop mousse with chorizo jam, Thai fishcakes or miniature shepherd’s pie, served with bubbly, Pimm’s or mulled wine.

Tables laid for a wedding breakfast in the barn

The Wedding Breakfast

Roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, fillet of salmon with duchess potato, or prawn and chilli linguine, followed by dark chocolate torte or sticky toffee pudding.

A rustic cheese table dressed with flowers

Evening & Grazing

A sizzling barbecue or hog roast, bowl food, and grazing tables of cheese and charcuterie to keep the celebration going into the night.

Vegetarian, vegan and every dietary requirement are met with care. Bring your own ideas too, from a Mexican feast to a wedding breakfast carvery, and we will make it happen.

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Not sure where to start?

Design Your Day

Answer six quick questions and we will match you to your ideal Ivy House celebration, from the perfect space to the style of your feast. It takes under a minute, and your personalised plan is yours to keep.

Real weddings

In their own words

It couldn’t have been any more perfect. From organising our date to the day we got married we had brilliant communication and fabulous service. Our day was made so special from first thing in the morning to last thing in the evening.

Emily & Josh

Throughout the two years of our planning, Hannah and the team at Ivy House made nothing impossible, and made our dream wedding come true. The barn was picturesque and exactly what we were looking for.

Chloe & James

We fell in love with the Crooked Barn and it seemed like the perfect fit. Our wedding day was simply incredible. We wouldn’t change a single thing about our day and will remember it for years to come.

Kiaya & Ben

The food was outstanding and everyone was catered for. Ivy Hall is a wonderful setting, with beautiful grounds, and we had a magical day. We can’t thank Hannah and the whole team enough.

Kate & Duncan

From start to finish it was perfect. The venue is stunning inside and out. We had the most relaxed, beautiful, funniest wedding and I would do it all again in a heartbeat. Simply perfect.

Carne & Jason

Ivy House is the perfect place for your wedding. The staff go above and beyond to make your day the best it could ever be. The barn is stunning, the hall spacious and beautifully decorated, and the food, well, it was just amazing.

Bee & Adam
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Stay a while

Let the celebration linger

With 21 individually designed bedrooms on site, your nearest and dearest can stay right where the memories are made, then wake to breakfast by the water.

From a family room that sleeps four to a self catering flat for six, plus dog friendly and accessible rooms, there is space for everyone. The bridal suite is yours on your wedding night, and your guests enjoy preferential rates under your name.

  • 21 individually designed bedrooms
  • Bridal suite included on the night
  • Dog friendly & accessible rooms
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The gardens and accommodation buildings at Ivy House on a sunny day

Late availability

Save £2,000 in 2026

Choose a Thursday wedding in 2026 and save £2,000 on your venue hire compared with a Saturday. Selected Saturdays remain, and Thursdays and Fridays are available throughout the year. Speak with our coordinator to check your date.

A few of our 2026 Saturdays

  • 30 May
  • 1 Aug
  • 8 Aug
  • 15 Aug
  • 22 Aug
  • 19 Sep
  • 3 Oct
  • 31 Oct
  • 7 Nov
  • 14 Nov
  • 21 Nov
  • & more

By your side

Meet the people behind your day

A small, experienced team who will know your names, your plans and your hopes for the day, and who treat your wedding as if it were their own.

H

Hannah

Wedding Coordinator

Hannah hosts your viewing and walks beside you through every decision, from your first questions to your final guest list.

K

Keith

Head Chef

Keith and his kitchen craft every menu around you and your guests, with locally sourced ingredients and not a dietary need overlooked.

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The Ivy House Team

On the day

Warm, attentive and endlessly capable, our team keeps everything running so you can simply enjoy the day you have dreamed of.

Good to know

Your questions, answered

How many guests can you welcome?

The Crooked Barn is licensed for ceremonies of up to 90 and seats up to 60 for the wedding breakfast. Ivy Hall is licensed for 90 to 220 guests, seats up to 220 for a sit down meal, and welcomes up to 250 in the evening.

Are you licensed for outdoor ceremonies?

Yes. We are licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. Ivy Lawns is set among the pines within our 21 acres, and if the weather does not allow, we will move your ceremony into the barn.

What is included in venue hire?

Exclusive use of your barn or hall, your coordinator and team, tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, glassware, white linen and napkins, an easel, cake stand, the fairy light canopy, staging, a PA system with microphone, the bridal suite on the night, and preferential room rates for your guests.

Do we have exclusive use of the venue?

You have exclusive use of the barn and hall for your wedding. Eve’s bar remains open to resident guests.

Can we stay the night, and our guests too?

Of course. We have 21 bedrooms on site, including a family room that sleeps four and a self catering flat that sleeps six, plus dog friendly and accessible rooms. Check in is from 2pm and check out is 11am, and your guests enjoy preferential rates booked under your name.

What time does the celebration finish?

Our finish time is midnight. Live bands are welcome and simply connect to our surround sound PA, which has a sound limiter set to a comfortable level for everyone.

Can we decorate, and is confetti allowed?

Absolutely. You are welcome to dress the barn and hall, as long as nothing damages the walls or fixings. Candles are welcome within a lantern, holder or vase, and confetti is welcome as long as it is biodegradable.

How do we secure our date?

A £1,000 deposit secures your date and can be paid by phone, in person or by bank transfer. The best place to begin is a private viewing, which you can book in moments below.

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Let’s plan your wedding

Choose whatever feels right. There is no pressure, only a warm welcome and honest answers.