Weddings at The Bell Hotel

Your wedding day deserves a setting as beautiful as your story. Whether you envision an intimate gathering or an opulent celebration, our thoughtfully curated wedding packages are designed to create unforgettable moments, exquisite dining, and seamless sophistication from your ceremony to your final toast.

With a warm home-from-home welcome, we excel in providing the style and opulence you would expect from a premium wedding venue combined with the care and attention to detail you can count on from a small boutique hotel..

With a choice of packages to suit different styles and sizes of celebration, you can enjoy a beautifully curated day that reflects your vision. From understated, intimate settings to more indulgent and luxurious experiences, each option includes carefully selected food, drinks, and exclusive use of spaces to make your day truly your own. Our dedicated team is on hand to tailor every element, ensuring your wedding is as unique and unforgettable as your story. We’ll also make sure you have a table plan and place cards for each guest; silver cake stands for your cake; and a dedicated Events Manager who will oversee everything on the day.

If you’re considering a buffet for your wedding, we provide a ‘stand-up’ buffet option that can accommodate up to 50 guests. This option includes access to the ground floor, Heath Restaurant, Coach Room, and Coast Lounge.

The Bell Hotel can offer assistance if you’re selecting an external caterer for your wedding breakfast and reception at the Saxmundham Market Hall next door.

Once you have booked your wedding with us, we would be delighted to offer a complimentary menu tasting for Bride & Groom in our Heath Restaurant, so you can taste & experience some of our hospitality before the big day!

Exclusive use of our venue is available upon request for those seeking an intimate and private wedding experience.

Let us create a celebration as timeless as your love

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Your Wedding Questions Answered

What is included in the intimate wedding package?

The package includes a prosecco reception with canapés, a three-course wedding breakfast, wine, and prosecco for toasts, table plans, place cards, and a dedicated Events Manager.

Can we hold the ceremony at The Bell Hotel?

Yes, The Bell Hotel has a wedding licence, allowing ceremonies to take place on-site (additional fee applies)

Is there an option for exclusive use of the venue?

Yes, exclusive use of the venue is available upon request with an additional surcharge.

Do you offer menu tastings?

Yes, a complimentary menu tasting for the Bride and Groom is provided once the wedding is booked and the deposit is paid. 

Can we use an external caterer?

The Bell can assist if you are planning to use and external caterer for a larger wedding celebration at the Market Hall, next door.

Can we have an outdoor wedding at The Bell Hotel?

Yes, the Bell Hotel offers an outdoor terrace which can be used for aperitifs and possibly other parts of your wedding celebration, depending on weather and specific arrangements.

What types of rooms are available for wedding guests?

The Bell Hotel offers a variety of rooms including cosy doubles, classic doubles, spacious doubles, and deluxe rooms. Each room is uniquely named after local coastal villages or towns and is equipped with modern amenities such as smart TVs with Freeview and Chromecast, tea and coffee facilities, and Hypnos mattresses. Some deluxe rooms even feature roll-top baths.

What dining options are available for weddings?

The Heath Restaurant and The Coast Lounge offer a bistro-style menu featuring fresh local seafood, Sutton Hoo chicken, and sirloin steak. The hotel is known for its superior Sunday Roast and delightful afternoon tea.