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Fall in love with these properties in South Bedfordshire

TODDINGTON PARK

07751 779 641 | https://toddington-park.co.uk

Set on 30 acres, Toddington Park is a Georgian manor house that creates the perfect backdrop to weddings and events. Just south of Woburn, the Grade II listed property has a grand entranceway and magnificent views at every turn. As couples drive down the impressive driveway, they’ll love the formal lawns, delightful meadows and the stunning lake.

Available only for exclusive use, the family-owned property only hosts a handful of weddings per year – meaning guests can expect all the care and attention needed to create memorable events.

Built-in 1826, the Park House is an impressive manor house with plenty of character and charm. Couples can have celebrant-led ceremonies or blessings with 68 loved ones in the Drawing Room, which features natural lighting and can be dressed to match any wedding theme. Continue the celebrations in the Drawing Room, Entrance Hall and Dining Room, with 55 people for wedding breakfasts and 100 for evening receptions. All rooms open onto the front terrace, the perfect location for drinks receptions in the summer months. Or pairs can enjoy outdoor ceremonies with 150 people in a marquee or tipi with the freedom to use the surrounding grounds as well.

The expert team works alongside talented suppliers who know the venue like the back of their hands and can help bring dream weddings to life. When pairs book the venue’s wedding packages, they’ll receive a complimentary stay in the renovated three-bedroom cottage and special rates for local hotels for guests nearby.

Priory House Heritage Centre

01582 891 420 | www.dunstable.gov.uk

Situated in Dunstable town centre, Priory House Heritage Centre is the perfect setting for intimate weddings.

Within the historic Grade II listed building with an Medieval undercroft is the stunning Jacobean Room, which features stunning paintings and can host 30 people for ceremonies. Or exchange vows in front of a beautiful rose pergola in the award-winning gardens. Here couples will find wedding chairs dressed in white covers with gold sashes as well as an aisle runner, all of which are provided. The space is the ideal backdrop to photographs, especially when the flowers are blooming. In fact, the stunning grounds are an ancient scheduled monument that has achieved Gold in Anglia in Bloom and Britain in Bloom. Continue the celebrations in the Jacobean Room with 30 people. The venue’s team can provide drinks, canapés, buffets and afternoon teas depending on the vibe couples are after.

The Conservatory At Luton Hoo

01582 459 216 | www.lutonhoo-walledgarden.co.uk

Located in Bedfordshire, The Conservatory is nestled within the historic 18th-century Walled Garden. The venue’s grounds were originally established in the 1770s by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute. It’s now continuously developed to reflect the traditional use of the grounds with beautiful flower beds, plants and fruit trees.

The luxury marquee is finished to the highest specification with a music system and decorative lighting, including a starlight ceiling and customisable coloured up-lighters. Couples can exchange vows inside the marquee and blessings can take place on the lawn area. After the “I dos”, the marquee opens out onto a private patio area within the garden to provide the perfect setting for drinks receptions and garden games. The Conservatory has been designed with flexibility in mind and has a separate reception area for wedding breakfasts with 300 guests. The venue also offers a spacious dancefloor and stage for those all-important speeches and entertainment, suitable for up to 400 people in the evenings.

THE TITHE BARN

01234 270 044 | www.thetithebarnbedford.co.uk

Combining historic charm with rustic elegance, The Tithe Barn is an 800-year-old venue that will provide a rustic and elegant backdrop to all events.

Guests will fall in love with the spaces full of period features and the manicured gardens that look stunning all year round. The dedicated wedding team prides itself on delivering a magical experience that will never be forgotten.

Exchange vows in the Tithe Barn with 85 loved ones. The 13th-century space is filled with historic charm, oak beams, and traditional features. Continue the celebrations with 85 people for wedding breakfasts and 120 for evening receptions. For larger events, the marquee can accommodate 150.

When nearlyweds book the venue for their wedding, they’ll be offered a complimentary tasting session to try some delicious dishes.

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The Rufus Centre

The Rufus Centre is located on the outskirts of Flitwick in Bedfordshire and provides the ideal backdrop to weddings. With excellent road links, including the M1 nearby and rail connections, the property is perfect for guests travelling in. Couples are spoilt for choice with three different wedding spaces to pick from; each one will complement any wedding theme.

Check out: www.therufuscentre.co.uk

Putteridge Bury

This Grade II listed Elizabethan property was built as a replica of Chequers, the country house of every Prime Minister since 1921. The venue is well known for having stunning ceilings with beautiful chandeliers, and the renowned grand staircase is a picture-perfect spot. With showstopping views from anywhere in the house, it really is the perfect location. Check out: www.putteridgebury.co.uk

Rothamsted Manor

Established in 1623, Rothamsted Manor is an impressive Grade I listed manor house with 12 acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands. The manor’s exterior offers impressive historical features such as stainedglass family crests in the windows, a clock tower and curved gables. The venue sits on the vast grounds of Rothamsted Research, the world’s oldest agricultural research institute.

Check out: www.rothamstedenterprises.com/rothamsted-manor

LUTON HOO HOTEL, GOLF & SPA

Stretching over 1,000 acres, the Luton Hoo estate boasts formal gardens designed by Capability Brown, glorious parkland, meadows, woodlands, lakes, rivers and nature trails – truly picture perfect!

Beyond the magnificent façade of the 18th-century mansion, the historic influences continue in the Grade II listed country club.

Check out: www.lutonhoo.co.uk

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