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Tie the knot in north Bedfordshire
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THE BEDFORD SWAN HOTEL 01234 346 565 | https://bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
Overlooking the beautiful Great River Ouse, The Bedford Swan Hotel is a luxurious hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
This property is full of character and 18th-century features that will surely capture guests’ hearts. Outside, the hotel offers a red brick exterior and arches that act as the perfect backdrop to photographs.
The hotel’s wedding coordinators will be on hand to guide couples through wedding planning, answer any questions in the run-up to the day and will ensure all events runs like clockwork.
The venue offers two different function rooms with a maximum capacity of 150 guests for weddings. The Coach Room is well-suited to ceremonies and can be rearranged for wedding breakfasts and receptions in the afternoons. The magnificent room has all the benefits of a separate entrance, a private bar, a reception area for arrival drinks and a large dancefloor. Meanwhile, The State Room, with picturesque views overlooking the river, is filled with natural lighting and features striking chandeliers. A large fire place adds a hint of cosiness to the sophisticated space. For more intimate weddings, The Library is perfect and features modern styling.
Once the festivities have drawn to a close, the newlyweds and their guests can retire to the hotel’s 113 rooms for a restful night. From standard doubles, twin rooms, deluxe rooms and suites - there’s something for everyone!
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THE SHUTTLEWORTH TRUST 01767 627 922 | www.shuttleworth.org/weddings
Situated in 425 acres of historic parkland in Bedfordshire, Shuttleworth House offers an unrivalled wedding experience. With rolling parkland views and steeped in compelling history, the estate offers an extraordinary setting for celebrations all year round. Couples can have exclusive use of the Jacobean-style venue and choose between an array of grand and finely furnished rooms to host ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. The Shuttleworth House provides many historical touches and hosts 120 guests for the “I dos” and 150 for receptions. Alternatively, The Summer House is set within a sunken garden and makes for a charming, idyllic outdoor ceremony venue with the capacity of 100 people. The Swiss Garden was designed in the late Regency era and is a rare example of period landscape design. There are two licenced spaces for wedding ceremonies within this setting, The Swiss Cottage and The Grotto & Fernery, which can cater to 70 loved ones. For receptions, The Shuttleworth Collection’s Hangar 3 is a thrilling location that can accommodate 130 guests. With tables set around masterpieces of aviation and automotive history, this space lends itself to stylish and vintage celebrations. For grand affairs, the abundance of mature parkland is ideal for those who wish to build bespoke marquee or tipi celebrations with 2,000 people. Couples who book the venue will receive a complimentary night’s stay on their wedding day
THE FOREST CENTRE
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THE BARNS HOTEL
Set within the award-winning beauty of the Millennium Country Park, The Forest Centre is surrounded by a mixture of a magnificent open woodland area, grass meadows and lakes. The venue is the perfect idyllic setting for celebrations with peaceful wildlife and a flower garden complete with charming wooden arbours and walkways Check out: www.marstonvale.org
TURVEY HOUSE
Situated in 150 acres of stunning parkland, Turvey House is a magnificent Grade I listed county house built-in 1794. As guests enter the longsweeping driveway, they’ll be blown away by the building and the beautiful gardens. The venue knows that no two weddings are the same, which is why the team is very flexible and allows couples to take over the grounds with few limitations. Check out: www.turveyhouse.co.uk The Barns Hotel is situated in a beautiful location with views over the River Great Ouse and boasting three-and-a-half acres of landscaped gardens. A private mooring allows couples to arrive by boat, making unforgettable entrances. Check out: www.barnshotelbedford.co.uk
THE AUCTION HOUSE
If couples are searching for a stylish and contemporary wedding venue, then The Auction House is perfect! Ideal for large or intimate ceremonies and receptions, the team will help every step of the way to make sure all requirements are met. Check out: https://theauctionhouse.uk.com
at the Luton Hoo Walled Garden
The beautiful Conservatory and private Walled Garden are an idyllic setting for your wedding reception, where you can enjoy summer drinks on the decking whilst admiring the enchanting garden.
The stylish interior of the venue, with its glazed windows overlooking the gardens, includes a starlight ceiling, pin-spot and atmospheric lighting that can be customised to your own colour scheme, along with club lighting over the dance floor, stage and integrated PA system with microphones, which can be used for those all important wedding speeches.
It is really important to us that you have the wedding reception that you have always imagined. Our venue manager is on hand every step of the way, to help guide and advise at this special time, making sure that when the day comes you can relax and enjoy every minute. We will be happy to give recommendations for enhancements such as floral arrangements, master of ceremonies, musicians and bespoke furniture or tableware, and will also be there on the day itself as a friendly face making sure that the venue and proceedings run in perfect order.
St Ippolyts Church
A beautiful 11th Century church in an idyllic setting, perfect for your wedding.
Come to St Ippolyts Church just outside Hitchin in North Hertfordshire
www.stippolytschurch.org.uk
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TREEWELL FARM 07736 573 982 | www.treewellfarm.com Treewell Farm
Treewell Farm is situated between Moggerhanger and Willington in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside. The secluded farm is located along a 400-metre tree-lined driveway. It’s available to hire exclusively with access to the field for marquee set-up, a car parking field, a small wedding lodge, a converted horsebox bar, a the walled garden and a greenhouse. The farm is the perfect choice to hold beautifully romantic, festival inspired and sustainable weddings. It provides the ideal blank canvas to create a stunning and personalised day. The natural and rustic landscape features stunning views over the surrounding farmers’ fields, and there are many photo opportunities to discover. Imagine sitting on hay bales and drinking gin cocktails overlooking a wedding marquee or tipi. Ceremonies and receptions can take place with 200 people in the field, and there’s a special bridal lodge for newlyweds to stay in after dancing the night away. Throughout the day, they’ll have access to a barn to share a few special moments alone on their magical day.
MORETEYNE MANOR
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BEDFORD SCHOOL
Moreteyne Manor is a 16th-century Tudor manor house packed full of history and charm. The family-owned venue has the perfect spaces available for receptions including the restaurant, two private suites and a marquee. Check out: www.moreteynemanor.co.uk Bedford School offers a truly magnificent setting steeped in history and tradition for weddings. Located within 50 acres, the immaculately treelined grounds – with shrubs and borders – provide a glorious backdrop for photographs. Check out: www.bedfordschool.org.uk
TRE FRATELLI
From intimate to large receptions, Tre Fratelli is a family-run business that ensures every wedding is perfect. The venue works with many trusted suppliers and sources good-quality food to create the best experience possible. Check out: https://trefratellis.co.uk WOODLAND MANOR HOUSE
Located on four acres, the Woodland Manor House is a historical property that dates back to the 1800s and offers lovebirds the perfect location to tie the knot. Arrive in style with the venue’s helipads at the rear of the property and wow guests with a dramatic entrance. Check out: www.woodlandmanorhotel.co.uk
