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River views
The historic Petersham Hotel , in the leafy London suburb of Richmond in Surrey , boasts magnificent views of the River Thames and surrounding meadows . It provides the most wonderful backdrop for an intimate wedding celebrated with up to 30 of your nearest and dearest . Built in 1865 , the building is full of stunning Victorian character . The grand Portland stone staircase , marble tiled floors and ornate chandeliers make for beautiful wedding photographs .
Tie the knot in the elegant River Room , before sipping champagne and sampling canapés on your very own private terrace . The stunning Terrace Room is a perfect setting for the first meal of your married life , then celebrate into the evening by taking the party into the unique Cellars with room for 50 evening guests . Dance the night away with a DJ or band , then stay the night in one of the classically designed bedrooms ; from the luxurious honeymoon suite to the beautiful Riverview Bedrooms , no two bedrooms are the same . www . petershamhotel . co . uk
Maritime Style
Situated next to Royal Greenwich Park on the Greenwich World Heritage Site , De Vere Devonport House is a stunning Georgian-style mansion house with bold lines , perfect symmetry and an impressive facade of tall white columns . It is the ideal venue for a sophisticated wedding celebration , and its long and noble maritime history is an added attraction . Its range of stylish suites , named after key figures in naval history and radiating elegance and charm , accommodate the most intimate or extravagant wedding celebrations and can cater for up to 110 guests .
Outside , the beautifully landscaped garden is the perfect backdrop for drinks , canapés and those soon-to-be cherished wedding photos . And after the party , there are 99 stylish bedrooms available to accommodate your wedding guests , so that they can continue the celebrations over breakfast together . Whether it ’ s your reception , your ceremony or both , they ’ ll make sure your day is as individual , exciting and memorable as you have always dreamed . www . phcompany . com / de-vere / devonport-house
Lakeland gem
Low House is an exclusive country-house wedding venue , nestling beautifully within acres of private estate and parkland in the glorious rolling Cumbrian countryside . The Grade two-listed property boasts panoramic views over the Eden Valley , making it the perfect wedding venue for either an intimate civil wedding held in the house ( up to 80 guests ) or a larger civil ceremony under a gazebo in the magnificent garden , with a marquee for the reception ( up to 200 guests ). For those wanting a church wedding , this can be arranged at three nearby churches .
The team at this family-run venue believe passionately in giving your wedding the personal touch it deserves , working with either their own recommended local suppliers , or your chosen ones . They offer as much – or as little – help as you want throughout the planning of your day , and their wonderful wedding caterer ’ s menus include many local and seasonal ingredients celebrating the Cumbrian countryside . Exclusive use of Low House is always guaranteed to make your day unforgettably romantic . www . lowhouseevents . co . uk
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