Great Ideas for a Perfect Wedding in Suffolk

Suffolk is a picturesque county with ancient harbour towns and idyllic countryside dotted with thatched cottages. Your wedding guests will find Suffolk easily reached from London - yet it feels an entire world away. The weather is always a consideration for a wedding too - so it's good to know that Suffolk is one of the sunniest counties in England.

A Traditional Suffolk Church Wedding

One of the most characteristic features of the idyllic Suffolk landscape is the myriad towers and spires that appear on every horizon. There's great choice, therefore, if you're considering a traditional church wedding. Simon Jenkins' book, England's Thousand Best Churches, includes as many as 41 churches in Suffolk, with ones in places such as Lavenham and Long Melford being awarded four and five star ratings, respectively. A church wedding undoubtedly lends solemnity to the occasion as well as providing the perfect backdrop for a traditional English rural wedding.

A Wedding Venue on the Glorious Suffolk Coast

The Suffolk coast is one of the most picturesque corners of Britain. It is known for its many ancient fishing villages, long shingle strands, fishermen's huts and secretive labyrinth of estuaries and creeks. Holding your wedding in Aldeburgh, home to the famous music festival, could add a whole new dimension to your wedding day. Equally the row of colourful beach huts in Southwold make for a fabulous wedding photo opportunity.

Suffolk Wedding Reception Food Ideas

With Suffolk being both a rural and coastal county there's an abundance of fine local produce that can add plenty of local flavour to your wedding feast. Seafood dishes such as potted shrimp make for a delicious starter. Offering your wedding guests a Suffolk cheese board during the evening reception adds a nice touch - as does serving mini wafer cones filled with local Suffolk ice cream. If you really want your wedding to be filled with Suffolk traditions then consider asking your venue, or caterers, to come up with a modern twist on the Suffolk Roly-Poly for your wedding breakfast dessert.