Unveiling Wilderness Reserve – Where Nature Meets Romance

Have you ever dreamed of exchanging vows in a place where the air is crisp with the scent of woodlands, and the landscape unfolds like a captivating storybook? Welcome to Wilderness Reserve, an 8000-acre estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, boasting woodlands, lakes, and rolling pastures. This haven isn’t just a venue; it’s a living, breathing conservation and restoration project that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury.

A Tale of Two Estates: Chapel Barn and Sibton Park

Picture this: a 15th-century thatched long barn, a Grade II* Georgian mansion, charming thatched cottages, and spa farmhouses sprinkled across private parklands. Wilderness Reserve unfolds in two distinct estates – ‘Chapel Barn Estate’ and ‘Sibton Park Estate.’ Each property, lovingly restored, offers a unique character, from the grandeur of the manor house to the quaintness of the cottages. It’s a marriage of history and nature that sets the stage for unforgettable weddings.

Your Wilderness Reserve Wedding

At Wilderness Reserve, weddings aren’t just events; they’re experiences woven into the fabric of nature. Choose between ‘Chapel Barn Estate’ or ‘Sibton Park Estate,’ or blend the two for a grand celebration. The exclusivity of each estate, hosting a maximum of 10 weddings per year, allows you to treat this vast nature reserve as your own canvas. With a maximum of 300 guests, your wedding can unfold indoors or outdoors in a setting that mirrors your dreams.

Crafting Your Unique Celebration: Bespoke Weddings at Wilderness Reserve

Your wedding day is as unique as your love story, and Wilderness Reserve understands that. With the freedom to customize every detail, Wilderness Reserve beckons you to design an unforgettable celebration. The experienced team, from wedding coordinators to chefs, is ready to collaborate directly with you or your wedding planner, ensuring every element reflects your vision.

Budgeting Bliss: A Peek into Pricing and Packages

Creating your dream wedding involves meticulous planning, and Wilderness Reserve provides clarity with its guide prices. Whether you choose a 2-night midweek escape or a 3-night weekend extravaganza, the estates can be yours exclusively. Prices, ranging from £35,000 to £85,000, cover venue and accommodation. The Wilderness Reserve estate kitchen, with its team of 14 professional chefs, can handle all your culinary desires.

Planning Your Wedding: A Complimentary Sojourn into Wilderness

Once you’ve chosen Wilderness Reserve as your venue, the adventure begins. Enjoy a complimentary night’s stay or a day-return helicopter trip to meet the team, explore venues, taste the chef’s creations, and discuss every detail. Wilderness Reserve believes in crafting an experience from the moment you say “I do” to the last dance under the stars.

Culinary Magic: The Secret Weapon – Estate Kitchen

What’s a celebration without remarkable food and drink? Wilderness Reserve’s Estate Kitchen, manned by chefs trained in prestigious establishments, brings locally sourced seasonal ingredients to life. From delivered menus to fully serviced formal dinners, let the Estate Kitchen team orchestrate the culinary symphony of your dreams.

Drinks to Delight: From Sommeliers to Aperol Bars

The drink options at Wilderness Reserve are as diverse as the landscape. Wine enthusiasts can embark on a tasting journey guided by the in-house sommelier, while cocktail lovers can revel in bespoke mixes set up in unique locations. Picture a champagne wall or an Aperol bar next to the sunken pool – Wilderness Reserve doesn’t just serve drinks; it crafts liquid experiences.

Unforgettable Feasts: Fire Feasts and Wedding Breakfasts in Nature

Imagine a woodland fire feast, a four-course spectacle beneath mature oak and hazel trees. Savor a confluence of flavors, from salmon smoked beside ember-roasted beetroot to desserts of English orchard fruits with a torched sabayon sauce. If fire feasts aren’t your style, opt for a wedding breakfast in nature, with platters of cured venison, fresh flatbreads, and rustic charm.

Beyond the Big Day: Brunch, Picnics, and Pool Parties

The celebration doesn’t end with “I do.” Wilderness Reserve suggests a proper brunch-style breakfast to fuel you for the day ahead. Choose from a casual continental-style spread or a plated full English breakfast. The day after, picture a picnic in a meadow or a pool party with a bloody mary station. Wilderness Reserve ensures every moment is as memorable as the last.

In the vast wilderness of Suffolk, Wilderness Reserve beckons you to weave your love story into its landscapes. From planning to savouring every bite and sip, Wilderness Reserve crafts an experience that transcends the ordinary, inviting you to celebrate your union in a place where natural beauty meets timeless love.

Wilderness Reserve Wedding Photography

My driving force on your wedding journey is to document your story, your friends and your family in a creative yet authentic way. From the time you book with me to the final delivery of your images, I am there for you and your story.

Throughout the wedding day, I document beautiful moments in a very natural and unposed manner whilst adding creativity to deliver images that are unique to you and your story.

I love the feeling of leaving a wedding and feeling part of the family – there’s nothing better. It’s been said numerous times “it was like having a friend capture our day” – that’s the way it should be.

You will find me right in the action, at close quarters, you won’t see me skirting the wall with a long lens. I believe in documenting your story from within. I can usually be found laughing with your guests, often I’m the one making people laugh.

Being close really helps your friends and family feel comfortable with me and allows me to document moments that I wouldn’t otherwise capture if they were uneasy.

Looking to host a Wilderness Reserve Wedding?

If you love my work and style and value an authentic and natural approach, please get in touch asap. I work throughout the UK and internationally for destination weddings so no matter the location please get in touch.

Below are some of my portfolio images to give you a taste of my photographic style and approach – if you love what you see and would love to work with me for your wedding please get in touch.