Around the isles
Irish gem
Experience the beauty and romance of Ireland’ s dream wedding location, Lough Erne Resort, nestled between Lower Lough Erne and Castle Hume Lough in Fermanagh. With its stunning lake views, world-class food, five-star service and striking and unique architecture, the Lough Erne Resort is the perfect match for couples – it’ s easy to see why they were the top-rated wedding venue in Northern Ireland in 2016, according to marketing website WeddingDates. The hotel offers stunning 360-degree views – the exquisite Ross Suite and Lakeview Terrace combine to create a real-life fairytale setting in which to celebrate your wedding, and beautiful scenes for your photographs.
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Venues
Whether you are planning a lavish wedding reception for up to 300 guests or an intimate celebration, their attention will be focused solely on you. The experienced team will be available to help and guide where necessary, ensuring that your wedding is tailored precisely how you want it to be. www. lougherneresort. com
Scottish seclusion
Set in an idyllic country estate of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Melville Castle is a unique and enchanting location for wedding receptions and civil partnerships. Dating back to 1786, the interiors of this immaculately restored castellated mansion fuse a modern eclecticism with a classical sensibility, while stunning views offer the most beautiful backdrop for photographs.
Welsh wonder
Situated on the banks of the River Monnow in beautiful Monmouthshire, The Bell at Skenfrith, a 17th-century former coaching inn, is renowned for its intimate, romantic and stylish weddings. Nothing is set in stone here, with each wedding tailored to the individual couple. There is a beautiful country garden terrace and an elegant marquee which, combined with the restaurant, can seat up to 200 people. Alternatively, if you want a secluded room for a small celebration, the private dining room is perfect. Head Chef will be happy to create celebratory menus for you and your guests, ensuring that all tastes and any allergies are catered for.
A specialist wedding team catering to your every need ensures outstanding hospitality, unsurpassed attention to detail and fabulous food. The magnificent high-ceilinged Ballroom with sweeping views of the parkland, river and woodland is perfect for a ceremony of up to 100 guests. The smaller Viscount Room is a stunning space with gilded ceiling and traditional decor. Finally, for a larger more lavish wedding, the Pavilion Marquee situated on the east lawn is the perfect location. When the day’ s over, you and your guests can sink into the sumptuous comfort of one of the 33 beautifully furnished rooms and suites. https:// melvillecastle. com
With 11 beautiful ensuite bedrooms, some with fourposter beds, The Bell can accommodate at least 22 people overnight. Thanks to years of experience, they can suggest good local suppliers, all of whom they have worked closely with. Blessings can be arranged at the medieval church of St. Bridget’ s just a few yards away. www. skenfrith. co. uk pink weddings magazine » 25