What is a Twilight Wedding?

No, it’s not a wedding filled with vampires and teenage romance. With civil ceremonies available until as late as 6pm, seven days a week, did you know you can book a wedding with an alluring twist?

A twilight wedding under the candlelit gaze of your family and friends is perfect for couples wanting to steer away from traditional wedding formalities.

The image shows a joyful newlywed couple at their wedding reception. They are standing outdoors surrounded by trees and string lights, with a crowd of guests in the background. The bride is wearing a sleeveless white wedding gown with a simple belt detail. She has her hair styled up. The groom is wearing a classic black tuxedo with a bow tie. Both have huge smiles on their faces as they celebrate this special moment together amidst the festive reception setting. The lighting creates a warm, romantic ambiance capturing their happiness and excitement on their wedding day. — Photo by Pierra G Photography

Warm winter evenings & cool summer nights

Starting at sunset, a twilight wedding is popular during the Autumn and Winter months but is also a good option if you want to avoid the peak heat of the days in Summer.

Relaxed, romantic and magical, it allows couples to get creative with lighting and enjoy a more intimate ceremony before dancing the night away at your reception.

exclusive access

At Compton Verney, the grounds and galleries close to the public at 5pm meaning you can enjoy exclusive access to our breath-taking art and 120-acre site during our opening days.

Welcome your guests with a walk through the Ice House Coppice as dusk falls, before they take a seat for your candlelit ceremony in the beautifully ornate Chapel.

The image shows two grooms, smiling and standing together in what appears to be an art gallery. One man is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and black tie, while the other is wearing a grey suit. They both have boutonniere flowers pinned to their lapels, suggesting this is from their wedding celebration. The warm lighting and framed artwork on the walls creates an elegant, intimate ambiance for this joyful moment between the two grooms or partners. — Photo by Liam and Bee Photography

A romantic newlywed couple shares an intimate embrace, with the bride in an elegant gown and the groom in a suit, silhouetted against large arched windows as the evening light casts a warm glow around them in this stunning wedding portrait. — Photo by Isobel Murphy

unique atmosphere

After dusk, enjoy a drinks reception with your guests in the elegant Naples Gallery while you take perfect photographs of your day in dramatic lighting across our architecturally impressive site.