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Venues
Voluptuous venues
Go for drama with a memorable location…
Cream of culture
Are you after a stylish London venue as special as your
big day? Queen Mary University of London offers a
great choice of spaces for the perfect wedding
reception – the Queens’ Building and Victorian
clocktower; the Octagon, which was built in 1887 to
house the College library; and the Senior Common
Room. The first is set alongside lawns and well-tended
flowerbeds and makes a stunning backdrop for a
welcoming drinks reception, while dining in the book-
lined Octagon with literati busts looking down from
the beautiful high
domed ceiling is a
truly unforgettable
experience.
Style by the mile
The Hub is an iconic Edinburgh landmark dominating the skyline on
the Royal Mile and the appeal of this spectacular venue is its stunning
combination of award-winning contemporary design and classic
Victorian architecture. The dramatic and stylish interiors of The Hub
make a sublime setting for modern weddings. The Main Hall (up to
300 guests), Gallery (up to 100 guests) and Dunard Library (up to 70
guests) are all licensed for wedding ceremonies. The interiors
throughout pulsate with colour and light, providing a magnificent
setting for your wedding ceremony and celebrations. As one of
Edinburgh’s top wedding venues they are proud to offer inspired
cuisine, exceptional standards of service and a team of dedicated event
managers who work with you to ensure that your big day is truly
memorable. Some might argue that passion cannot be packaged, but
they aim to design your wedding package with a passion to match
your own. www.thehub-edinburgh.com
Capacity for a seated meal is 200, or 160 with an
area for a dancefloor or entertainment. The Senior
Common Room, with its high ceilings, understated
lighting and first-floor view of the lawns, is an
elegant indoor space for a sophisticated celebration.
Block bookings of campus accommodation can be
arranged for your guests in the summer.
www.qmweddings.co.uk
friendly, bespoke service, it is small
enough to care, yet has space for up
to 74 guests for a wedding breakfast,
and 21 en-suite bedrooms for
overnight guests.
Stunning seclusion
Park House is a truly magical wedding venue in West Sussex.
There are many reasons guests decide to tie the knot here –
excellent facilities, flexibility and total privacy will all help to
ensure that your big day runs smoothly. With a beautiful
country location in the South Downs National Park and
Book the hotel on an exclusive-use
basis and you and your guests can
make a real occasion of it with pre- and post-wedding
activities, taking full advantage of the extensive spa and
sports facilities (indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, golf course
and croquet lawn to name a few). The luxurious premises
and stunning location will wow your guests, while their
highly experienced staff and relaxed atmosphere are sure to
steady any nerves. www.parkhousehotel.com
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