Is Ware Priory easy to find?
We are located at the west end of Ware High Street, less than 5 minutes from the A10, and 15 minutes from both the M11 and M25. Ware Station is a 10 minute walk away.
Is Ware Priory licensed to carry out civil weddings?
Yes we can cater for ceremonies from 5 guests to 220 guests.
Do I have to make arrangements with the registrar?
Yes, unfortunately we cannot do this for you. The Licensed Registrars for Ware Priory can be found at The Hertford Registry Office on telephone 0300 123 4045 or by email at registrars.admin@hertfordshire.gov.uk
What are the venue’s maximum capacities?
You will find the maximum capacities for each for room under Venues & Rooms but as a guide the maximum seated capacity for the Priory Hall is about 100, the Conservatory 100 and for Fletcher’s Lea 160. For evening receptions, numbers can increase to 100, 140 and 220 respectively although there will be a […]
Do you allow outside wedding caterers?
Ware Priory can offer a wide variety of cuisines from the excellent caterers within our Catering Partnership. If you do wish to hire Ware Priory on a dry hire basis, you are able to do so in Fletcher’s Lea ONLY. There is a supplementary charge of £5 per person for food and £500 for drinks
Will our wedding be the only one on the day?
Ware Priory cannot guarantee there will be only one wedding on our Estate on your wedding day, however we allocate a minimum two-hour gap between ceremonies/sittings to ensure that there is no cross-over of wedding parties. Each wedding party will have a dedicated function manager who will look after you from start to finish, your […]
Do you allow or provide a chocolate fountain?
We no longer allow chocolate fountains but we suggest you consider a Sweet Cart as a great alternative. We can either provide that service for you, put you in touch with an outside supplier or you can create one of your own.
Will I be able to release doves at my wedding?
Yes, although if you would like to have this unique aspect on your wedding day you will need to arrange for them yourself.
How many car parking spaces are available?
We have space for 55 vehicles for Ware Priory users, some of which are allocated to tenants and staff. The remainder are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and availability will depend upon events taking place onsite. Alternatively, there is a pay & display car park adjacent to Ware Priory in Burgage Lane. This is […]
Does Ware Priory allow confetti to be thrown?
Yes, confetti throwing is permitted although we do not allow confetti bombs.