With so many decisions and details to coordinate, wedding planning can get complicated fast! Although you won’t be able to avoid every stress that goes into bringing your special day to life, there are a few strategic decisions you can make to lighten your load.
One of the most impactful? Choosing to have your ceremony and reception at the same venue. More and more couples are streamlining their wedding planning by hosting the entire celebration in one beautiful location. When deciding where to exchange your vows and celebrate afterward, consider these advantages of doing everything in one place.
YOU CAN HAVE AN OUTDOOR CEREMONY
Many couples who opt for separate locations do so to accommodate a religious ceremony. However, traditional spaces often limit your options for scenic outdoor vows. When you choose a single venue for both parts of your wedding day, you gain flexibility.
At Drumore Estate, couples have exclusive access to breathtaking indoor and outdoor venues. Exchange vows on a hilltop with panoramic views, in a manicured garden surrounded by flowers, or inside the historic Carriage House. The variety allows you to create a unique ceremony and reception flow that reflects your vision—rain or shine.
Pro Tip: Outdoor ceremonies at Drumore Estate come with weather contingency plans and onsite coordination to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.
What a great place to hold a wedding! Aside from being a beautiful property, food and service was exceptional!! Sudden rain prevented an outdoor service but the staff’s quick response in relocating all the chairs, etc to an indoor space was so seamless that we never realized that the service was supposed to take place outdoors in the first place!
One Location Makes Everything Easier
Everything about your wedding becomes more convenient when your entire event happens in one place. Guests appreciate the simplicity of traveling to one venue and staying put for the entire celebration. This also minimizes the risk of delays, confusion, or guests getting lost between locations.
Couples also benefit. You only need to coordinate with one venue team, handle fewer contracts, and avoid duplicate costs for rentals and vendors. At Drumore Estate, your personal Event Facilitator helps manage the entire planning process, from layout design to timeline flow and vendor communication.
The venue is perfect for our wedding day! Once we had our first tour of the property, we instantly fell in love… Their team at Drumore… were fantastic at listening to our requests, anticipating our needs, and bringing our wedding vision to life. We would absolutely get married again at Drumore! The staff are extremely helpful, and the grounds are beautiful.
You Will Save Money (and Time!)
Hosting both your ceremony and reception at a single venue can result in significant savings. Industry trends suggest that choosing an all‑in‑one wedding venue can lead to significant savings by bundling services and eliminating transport and setup costs. These savings come from reduced rental fees, fewer vendor hours, and lower transportation costs for the wedding party and guests.
Think about it: no need to rent multiple spaces, hire transportation between venues, or pay vendors for additional setup time in separate locations. All of these efficiencies translate into real budget relief.
Drumore Estate provides several customizable wedding packages to meet a range of budgets and preferences including micro-packages and elopements. Whether you’re planning an elegant 200-guest affair or an intimate micro-wedding or elopement, we make luxury more accessible.
The staff was extraordinarily helpful throughout the planning process… having a coordinator, caterer, and several of the rental needs all at one place made the whole experience very worth it.
Streamlined Vendor Coordination
Another perk of a single-venue wedding is simplified vendor logistics. Your florist, caterer, photographer, and entertainment team only need to set up once. Plus, if your venue includes in-house or preferred vendors, you can count on trusted professionals who know the space and how to maximize it.
Drumore Estate offers access to a curated list of preferred vendors for every category—saving you time researching and ensuring quality service. We also offer in-house catering, reducing planning friction and ensuring a flawless dining experience.
Drumore’s recommended vendors were incredible—we used several from their list and were so impressed. Even the outside vendors we brought in felt like part of a dream team. Trusting experienced professionals made the day seamless and matched the quality of the venue perfectly.
ENHANCE THE GUEST EXPERIENCE
Guests notice when an event is thoughtfully planned—and that impression starts with logistics. Hosting your ceremony and reception at a single location means guests don’t have to worry about traveling between venues, navigating unfamiliar roads, or figuring out parking at multiple sites. Instead, they can settle in and enjoy the entire celebration without stress.
When the entire event flows in one beautiful space, your guests remain present and engaged—from the moment they arrive until the last dance. There are no long transition periods, no awkward gaps, and no risk of losing energy between the ceremony and reception. This makes the celebration feel seamless and immersive.
At Drumore Estate, guests often enjoy exploring the grounds during cocktail hour, lounging in the gardens, or transitioning easily from one stunning setting to the next. Whether it’s a garden ceremony followed by a Carriage House reception, or an all-outdoor affair, the unified experience creates a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere that your loved ones will remember fondly.
Beginning with the drive up and walk to the ceremony area, the view is incredible. The property and ceremony area were well maintained. Many great backdrops for pictures. The staff were incredible, super friendly and helpful. The bartender did a great job keeping up with the party crowd. Loved moving from the dinner area into the dance room with cocktail tables, this kept everyone engaged.
MAKE IT YOURS WITH THE DRUMORE EXPERIENCE
Your wedding day should be memorable for all the right reasons—filled with joy, beauty, and the people you love most. At Drumore Estate, we specialize in turning your vision into reality through a combination of natural elegance, historic charm, and an experienced team that’s dedicated to delivering a stress-free, seamless celebration.
From the moment you first tour the estate to the final send-off on your wedding night, our team is by your side. You’ll have access to a personal Event Facilitator who will help you navigate every detail—from choosing the perfect ceremony site to managing your vendor timeline and customizing your menu. Whether you want classic sophistication, whimsical garden romance, or something uniquely yours, we’ll help you create an event that reflects your story.
With a wide variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, you can host everything from a grand ballroom celebration to an intimate garden ceremony—all without ever leaving the property. Our customizable packages, including full-scale weddings, micro-weddings, and elopements, ensure that couples of all sizes and styles can find their perfect fit.
And it’s not just about the venue—it’s the experience. Couples consistently praise the warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail our staff brings to each celebration. We’re proud to be a trusted partner for couples who want their wedding to feel elevated, effortless, and deeply personal.
If you’re looking for more than just a venue—if you want a true partner in planning—Drumore Estate is here to help you bring your dream wedding to life.
From the very beginning, our [Drumore Estate’s] wedding coordinator, brought a rare blend of professionalism and warmth. She made us feel welcomed, cared for, and understood—something we hadn’t experienced elsewhere.
Ready to Start Planning?
Whether you’re envisioning a romantic garden ceremony followed by an elegant ballroom reception, or planning an intimate micro-wedding with rustic charm, Drumore Estate offers the perfect setting to match your style and vision. With customizable packages, breathtaking backdrops, and a team dedicated to your day, we’re here to help you create something unforgettable.
Contact us today to schedule a personal tour and discover how effortlessly your dream wedding can come to life at Drumore Estate.
Our whole experience at Drumore Estate was amazing!! We can’t recommend the venue and staff enough!!! We had the perfect wedding!!