What ‘Exclusive Use’ Really Means (And Why It’s Worth It)

There’s a phrase that gets tossed around a lot in wedding venue marketing: “exclusive use.”

But at Rixey Manor, it’s not a tagline — it’s a promise.

When we say “exclusive,” we mean it. The entire manor, every room, every space, every view — it’s all yours. No strangers wandering past your ceremony. No overlapping events. No background noise from someone else’s party. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, the only people on the property are the ones you invited.

And it changes everything.

It’s Not Just About Privacy. It’s About Presence.

One of the first things couples say after their wedding is how peaceful it felt. Not in a sleepy way — but in a “we didn’t feel rushed, or managed, or like we were being slotted into someone else’s timeline” kind of way.

There are no other brides arriving as you're getting dressed. No corporate group checking into the next building. No “your time is up” staff hurrying you off the dance floor. Just your people. Your pace. Your story.

We often hear that it felt more like inviting people to their home than renting a commercial venue — and honestly, that’s exactly how we want it to feel. If you want to sneak into the kitchen for a midnight snack or go for a stroll around the gardens, you know the only people you will see are the ones you invited.

For Us, Exclusive Use Means Focus

As the owner, what exclusive use really means to me is focus. We aren’t juggling two events or cutting corners to keep up with back-to-back bookings. We’re focused entirely on you. Your partner. Your family. Your culture. Your story.

We’re not checking the clock. We’re checking the weather, your smile, your mom’s face when she sees the ceremony setup for the first time. We’re thinking three steps ahead because there’s only one couple we’re looking after that weekend — you.

Other Venues May Say It. Here’s How We Live It.

Some venues claim to offer exclusivity, but still sneak in a brunch downstairs or a meeting on the back lawn. Or worse — you’re “exclusive” from 3 PM to 10 PM… and then you’re out.

Here’s what it looks like at Rixey:

• Full access to the manor and its grounds.

• Overnight accommodations for your guests so no one has to rush off.

• Time to set up, relax, rehearse, and live the weekend, not just race through it.

• A staff whose entire job that weekend is you, not “wedding #3 of the day.”

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You’ll sip port in the library, make s’mores at the fire pit, have quiet conversations in the garden. The before and after become part of the story—not just the hours during the vows.

The Real Value Isn’t in What You Get—It’s in What You Don’t Have to Share

You’re not just paying for a venue. You’re investing in peace of mind. In calm. In the freedom to be fully present with the people you love most.

You won’t have to share your wedding with strangers. You won’t have to rush your timeline to accommodate someone else’s. You won’t feel like one of many.

You’ll feel like the only one. Because here, you are.