Romance in every detail

Natasha Jane Events
Philip James Photography

There is something magical about an intimate wedding. Fewer guests doesn’t mean less celebration - it means more space for the moments that matter most. At Priory Cottages, our exclusive-use Yorkshire wedding venue offers the perfect setting for couples dreaming of a beautifully intimate celebration, without compromising on atmosphere or occasion.

A wedding that feels completely yours

One of the greatest luxuries of an intimate wedding is time.

Time to speak to every guest. Time to enjoy the food you carefully chose. Time to take in your surroundings, rather than feeling as though the day is passing you by.

With a smaller guest list, your wedding can become less about following tradition and more about creating an experience that genuinely reflects you as a couple.

Perhaps that means a relaxed ceremony followed by a long, beautifully styled dinner. Champagne in the courtyard as the sun goes down. An evening gathered around the bar with your favourite people. Or a full weekend of celebrations, with those closest to you staying right here at Priory Cottages.

There are no rules - and that’s the beauty of it.

Exclusive use makes all the difference

An intimate wedding still deserves a setting that still feels special.

At Priory Cottages, you won’t find yourselves sharing the venue with another wedding or surrounded by hotel guests. The venue is exclusively yours, giving you the freedom and privacy to settle in and make the space your own.

Our collection of seven cottages can accommodate up to 29 guests onsite, allowing your wedding to feel more like a private countryside escape than a single-day event.

From the excitement of everyone arriving, to getting ready together on the morning of the wedding and catching up over breakfast the following day, some of the loveliest moments often happen outside the ceremony itself.

intimate doesn’t have to mean understated

A smaller guest list can also give you the freedom to focus on the details that matter most to you.

A show-stopping tablescape. Beautiful florals. An exceptional menu. Your favourite wine. Live music during dinner. Personalised place settings or handwritten notes for every guest.

Rather than spreading your budget across a large number of people, an intimate wedding allows you to invest in creating an unforgettable experience for a smaller group. And because our spaces can be styled in so many different ways, we can help you create an atmosphere that feels warm and inviting - never as though you’re simply filling a venue designed for a much larger wedding.

Your closest people, all in one place

Ultimately, an intimate wedding is about stripping everything back to what really matters: the two of you and the people you couldn’t imagine celebrating without.

Whether you’re planning a romantic celebration for your nearest and dearest or simply prefer the idea of a more relaxed, personal wedding, Priory Cottages gives you the space, privacy and flexibility to make it entirely your own.

Because your wedding doesn’t need hundrerds of guests to feel extraordinary. Sometimes, the most memorable celebrations are the ones shared with just your favourite people.

Planning an intimate wedding in Yorkshire?

We’d love to welcome you to Priory Cottages, show you around and talk through how your celebration could look. Get in touch with our wedding team to arrange a private viewing and start planning a wedding that is perfectly and intentionally yours.

Intimate weddings at Priory Barn and Cottages