AL FRESCO APPEAL

Al fresco appeal Local venues with glorious grounds

HUNGARIAN HALL, PETTISTREE 01394 460 362 | www.hungarianhallevents.co.uk

Create your dream wedding at this versatile venue. Surrounded by glorious Suffolk countryside, close to Woodbridge, you can host your whole day here without fear of being disturbed. You can marry indoors in the light and airy Danube Suite or outside in the beautifully maintained gardens in front of the summer house. Celebrate afterwards with a marquee reception for up to 200 guests and enjoy exclusive use of the picturesque, landscaped gardens. If you’re planning on inviting a crowd, the marquee can be adapted to accommodate as many as 400 loved ones and the interior can be tailored to suit your individual style.

The bay window gives you and your guests a panoramic view of the grounds and the countryside beyond and when evening falls, the marquee is bathed in gorgeous light as the sun sets. The French doors lead out on to the formal lawn, perfect for photographs and post-vows drinks before the wedding breakfast. In the evening prepare to dance the night away once the reveal curtain is raised on the darkened starlit dancefloor, complete with mirror ball. There’s also a stage for a band or disco so you can party on into the night.

WE LOVE… that the marquee is completely flexible and can cater for weddings large or small.

HINTLESHAM HALL, HINTLESHAM 01473 652 334 | www.hintleshamhall.co.uk

Wind your way down the tree-lined drive to discover this historic gem. Full of character and charm the magnificent the 16th-century Grade I listed country house is surrounded by peaceful mature gardens, providing a picture-perfect setting. There’s a wealth of great photo opportunities inside and out including a magnificent grand staircase; great for those all-important just-wed shots. Beautifully decorated with classic styles throughout, you can take your pick from any of the stylish ceremony rooms, suitable for weddings large or small.

There are three beautiful function rooms including The Salon, which with the adjacent Parlour is big enough to host up to 135 family and friends, three lounges to relax in and at the end of the night staying guests can retire to one of the luxuriously furnished bedrooms, all individually designed and many with original timber beams.

WE LOVE… the Carolean with its amazing 17th-century plasterwork ceiling, perfect for intimate ceremonies.

BEDFORD LODGE HOTEL & SPA, NEWMARKET 01638 663 175 | https://bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk

This four Red Star luxury hotel oozes character and charm inside and out. The ideal blend of old and new it’s in a beautiful country setting, surrounded by three acres of secluded gardens, next door to some of the most famous paddocks and horse training stables in the world.

The elegant white stucco building dates back to the 17th century and the grounds offer a wealth of great photo opportunities. With meticulously kept lawns, herbs and plants surrounding the hotel, it’s a riot of colour and fragrance in the summer.

Ceremonies are held in the Derby room, which seats a maximum of 80 guests and 120 with the St Leger. The beautiful rose gardens provide the ideal backdrop for a chilled drinks reception post-vows and there’s a private garden for weddings where couples can relax and mingle. For larger affairs, the Classics Suite can host 150 for your ‘I dos’ followed by a reception. The chandeliers and cornices add to the elegance and grandeur, there’s a private bar area and the versatile space can also be partitioned to provide two smaller rooms to suit the style and scale of your celebration.

MANNINGTON ESTATE, NORWICH 01263 584 175 | www.manningtongardens.co.uk

This hidden gem is located in an idyllic spot 20 miles north of Norwich and eight miles from the coast, nestled in beautiful rural surroundings. The gardens and moat provide a picture-picture setting with the impressive Medieval hall in the background. The hall is still a family home today and, although you can’t marry here, there’s plenty of space in the grounds for a magical marquee reception or you can hire the tearooms for a more intimate celebration.

WE LOVE… the moat and wonderful natural surroundings.

HOLMEWOOD HALL, HOLME 01487 829 555 | www.holmewood-hall.co.uk

Nestled in a picture-perfect location at the gateway to the Fens, this historic Cambridgeshire venue is a jewel in the region’s crown. The majestic Tudor Gothic-style mansion is surrounded by parkland and glorious gardens including a manicured croquet lawn. With fabulous views across the lake and countryside beyond, it’s a photographer’s dream. The mansion is a treasure-trove of delights, full of character, charm and period pieces it offers the perfect mix of style, elegance and comfort.

The Great Hall never fails to impress with its original wood panelling and staircase. Step through the double doors at the top, on to the rear balcony and you can pose for just-wed shots while looking down on your guests below. The library has a quirky window seat overlooking the grounds and every reception room boasts its own welcoming style.

The magnificent Gold Room, with its impressive aisle and 18-carat gold ceiling provides a wow-factor setting for your ’I dos’ and can seat up to 77 people, or you can marry in the dining room overlooking the lake. Every wedding enjoys exclusive use of the house and grounds so you can host a celebration to remember before retiring to the Vault to dance the night away. There are 16 luxurious bedroom suites available for the wedding night too. Check out the amazing Renaissance Honeymoon Suite – it must be seen to be believed!

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