Intimate weddings in Suffolk, at Kersey Mill
A small wedding with the people who matter most, in a historic mill in the countryside near Hadleigh. No minimum guest numbers, ceremony to last dance in one place, and rooms on site when the night is over.
Rather talk it through? Call 01473 938884
Small wedding, nothing small about the day
There’s something special about a smaller wedding. With a shorter guest list, every moment feels more personal: vows you can hear in the back row, long conversations over dinner, and time to actually talk to everyone you invited.
At The Venue at Kersey Mill we plan intimate weddings and micro weddings for couples from across Suffolk and north Essex, from Ipswich, Sudbury and Lavenham to Colchester. Whether it’s the two of you and your witnesses or forty of your favourite people, you get the same setting, the same care and a family-run team who’ve been hosting weddings here since 2012.
Because when it comes to love, it’s not about how many people are there. It’s about the moments you share and the memories you make.
Who’s at your table?
Move the slider to see your guest list come together. We have no minimum numbers, so the day is shaped around whoever you invite.
How an intimate wedding at the mill unfolds
Everything happens here, so your guests never need to drive between a ceremony and a reception.
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Say your vows
A civil ceremony at the mill, close enough to see every expression. Read more about your ceremony.
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Drinks in The Gallery
Welcome drinks and photos while the room is set. The Gallery stays open as a quieter spot all day and evening.
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A meal to linger over
One long table or a few round ones, with bespoke menus from our kitchen. See our reception rooms and the price guide.
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Into the evening
Speeches, a first dance and as much dancing as your guest list can manage, with evening guests welcome to join you.
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Stay over in The Stables
Guest rooms on site, so the celebration doesn’t have to end early. View the rooms.
Why couples choose Kersey Mill for a small wedding
No minimum guest numbers
Many Suffolk wedding venues set a minimum. We don’t. Invite exactly who you want and nobody else. More on our no minimum guest weddings.
A setting that feels like yours
A historic mill set in 18 acres of Suffolk countryside, with spaces that feel warm and full with a smaller group rather than echoing and empty.
Family-run since 2012
You deal with the same people from your first viewing to the morning after, and they know every corner of the mill.
Everything in one place
Ceremony, drinks, dinner, dancing and a bed for the night, all at one address. Prefer it all sorted? Look at our all-inclusive weddings.
An intimate wedding venue near Hadleigh, Lavenham and Ipswich
Kersey Mill sits in rolling countryside just outside Hadleigh, in the heart of south Suffolk. It’s an easy drive for guests coming from Ipswich, Sudbury, Lavenham, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds, and close enough to Colchester and north Essex for a relaxed journey on the day.
For couples who want a romantic, rural Suffolk wedding without asking small numbers of guests to travel far, it’s a very practical choice.
The Venue at Kersey Mill
Kersey, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6DP
- Hadleigh5 min
- Lavenham15 min
- Sudbury20 min
- Ipswich25 min
- Stowmarket25 min
- Colchester30 min
- Bury St Edmunds35 min
- London1 hr 45
Drive times are approximate.
Get the wedding brochure
Tell us a little about your plans and we’ll send the brochure straight over, then help you find a date that works for your guest list.
01473 938884Or come and see the mill for yourself. A viewing is the best way to picture a smaller day here.
Intimate wedding questions
Is there a minimum number of guests?
No. We have no minimum guest numbers, so you can marry with just your two witnesses, a handful of family or a small group of friends.
Can we hold the ceremony and reception in the same place?
Yes. Your ceremony, drinks, wedding breakfast and evening can all happen at Kersey Mill, so nobody has to travel between venues.
Can guests stay at the venue?
Yes. The Stables has guest rooms on site, ideal for the two of you and close family.
Where is Kersey Mill?
We’re in the Suffolk countryside near Hadleigh, at Kersey, Ipswich, IP7 6DP. That’s around 15 minutes from Lavenham, 20 from Sudbury, 25 from Ipswich and 30 from Colchester.
How do we book a viewing?
Call 01473 938884 or send the brochure request form above, and we’ll arrange a time for you to look round.
Your date could still be free
Smaller weddings fit around more dates than you might think, but popular Saturdays still go first. A quick call is the fastest way to check.