Venues
Settings of splendour
Strike a pose against the perfect backdrop …
timber-framed Tithe Barn, approached by a sweeping driveway lined with oak trees, is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and provides a truly exceptional blank canvas on which you can create your dream wedding. Whether you have a small intimate ceremony or a more lavish affair, such as a sit-down banquet for 150, all weddings have exclusive use of the barn, its beautiful courtyard and the Archer’ s Hall.
Wonderful woodlands
Ufton Court is a stunning grade one listed manor house set in 16 acres of picturesque secluded grounds and woodland between Newbury and Reading, Berkshire. Its 16th century
Since every wedding is unique, Ufton Court doesn’ t offer set wedding packages, but has experienced wedding coordinators to work alongside you and your suppliers from day one to help make your wedding dreams a reality. They have onsite wedding accommodation for up to 30 guests in timber cabins set on the edge of extensive woodland. http:// uftoncourt. co. uk
Luscious landscapes
Your wedding is the most important day, and elegant Plas Hafod Hotel, built in the early 18th century, is a venue to match all expectations. It nestles in nine acres of landscaped and manicured gardens and overlooks the hills and valleys of Flintshire, Cheshire and Merseyside.
Chocks away!
Planning your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so it’ s vital to choose a venue that can make all your dreams come true. The Mansion House at Old Warden Park in Bedfordshire is the very place. The house was designed by prominent Victorian architect Henry Clutton and features several magnificent examples of 19th century paintings by artists such as Sir Frank Dicksee, William Leader, George Vicat Cole and Frank Holl. The venue is unique in being able to offer three complementary settings – a grand house with period rooms, a picturesque Regency Swiss Garden, and an adaptable aircraft hangar with the vintage aircraft and Edwardian vehicles belonging to the Shuttleworth Collection as a backdrop.
The impressive entrance and stone staircase is spectacular, while the romantic garden setting – the finest in the area with secret niches and love seats – will ensure you have fabulous photographs to treasure forever. After a perfect day, you and selected special guests can enjoy a relaxing night in one of the 11 luxury ensuite rooms, all restored and individually designed with period furniture, fireplaces and special features.
Plas Hafod is family-run; they are experienced, caring and motivated and will make sure that you are all well looked after throughout. http:// plashafod. co. uk
Civil ceremonies are available all year round, as are postceremony receptions. They will tailor bespoke packages for all your wedding requirements, to include room or marquee hire, in-house catering, and accommodation if needed, whatever the size of your party. www. shuttleworth. org / the-house
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