Botleys Mansion Child Friendly Weddings

June 20, 2025

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Living / 19 June, 2025 / Ellie Thompson

Weddings with little ones in tow are a beautiful mix of chaos, joy, and unexpected magic. Whether you’re already a parent or planning a family-focused celebration, your big day should feel relaxed, meaningful, and inclusive, not stressful.

That’s why Botleys Mansion, a stunning Palladian country house tucked into Surrey’s rolling countryside, is one of our favourite child-friendly venues. Elegant, practical and wonderfully spacious, it’s a dream setting for a wedding that includes all generations.

Here are our top tips for planning a wedding with children, and why Botleys Mansion gets it so right.

1. Choose a Venue with Space to Roam

Kids need room to move — whether they’re toddling during drinks or chasing bubbles after dinner. Botleys Mansion offers 56 acres of private parkland, along with expansive lawns and stunning gardens, where children can run safely and explore. Inside, the stunning glass-roofed atrium and spacious ceremony rooms ensure that no one is crammed in, essential for little ones who struggle with sensory overload.

2. Create Calm Corners for Downtime

Weddings can be long days for little ones. Make space for naps, quiet play, or feeding. At Botleys Mansion, couples have exclusive use of the venue, which includes plenty of elegant side rooms that can double as calm spaces for kids or nursing mums. You could even set up a mini tipi tent or soft corner in one of the lounges.

3. Think About Food & Flexibility

Most kids don’t want a three-course wedding breakfast. Ask your caterers (like the experienced team at Botleys) to include child-friendly meals, high chairs, and flexible timings. Finger food, pasta, or familiar favourites go down a treat and prevent mealtime meltdowns.

4. Hire a Nanny or Wedding Crèche

If you want everyone to let their hair down (including fellow parent guests), consider hiring a wedding nanny or mobile crèche. Ask Botleys Mansion or your planner about trusted suppliers — they’ve hosted countless family events and know who’s great.

5. Include Kids in the Ceremony

From mini bridesmaids to ring bearers, children can play a meaningful role — but keep expectations flexible. Choose a venue like Botleys, with its beautiful entranceways and spacious aisles, so there’s no pressure if they freeze, run, or need a hand mid-walk.

6. Entertainment They’ll Love (That Doesn’t Kill the Vibe)

Activity packs, bubble stations, garden games or even a child-friendly magician can keep little ones occupied during quieter moments. The gardens at Botleys are the perfect space to set this up — far enough to be fun, close enough to keep an eye.

7. Go Easy on the Schedule

Build in pauses. Whether it’s playtime between the ceremony and food, or an early evening snack for little tummies. With multiple elegant rooms and flexible flow, Botleys Mansion lets your day unfold without feeling rushed or chaotic, ideal when children are involved.

Find Out More

Venues like Botleys Mansion prove that you can have grandeur, grace, and a stress-free, joy-filled family wedding. It’s all about choosing spaces that work for every guest, from tiny tots to doting grandparents. To book your visit, click here.