Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - October/November 2022 (Issue 91)

CLEVEDON HALL 01275 795 895 | www.clevedonhall.co.uk Clevedon Hall is a lavish mansion house set in the heart of North Somerset just 15 minutes from Bristol. Its extensive grounds are filled with photo opportunities from the lake and bridge, to the beautiful meadow or wilderness walk, all overlooked by Hebe’s fountain. If you’re lucky you might even be able to get a deer to join you for a photo! The venue is also just a couple of minutes away from Clevedon Pier and the sea, offering a dramatic backdrop for some showstopping sunset pictures. There are a number of different space options available here offering you the ultimate flexibility and choice for your big day. The Great Hall can host up to 120 loved ones for the “I dos.” This offers an amazing entrance with a balcony walk down to the aisle framed by stained glass windows. The Gazebo offers a further licensed ceremony option and can accommodate up to 150. This beautiful setting overlooking the lake and lawn is perfect for anyone looking to get married outside surrounded by wild flowers. The Library can accommodate up to 100 guests for the ceremony and 124 for the reception with guests seated at round tables and 130 if seated banqueting style. It boasts a wealth of original architectural details, which have been lovingly restored. The Orangery can hold 150 nearest and dearest for the ceremony and 130 to 140 for your celebrations depending on table configuration. The interior is beautifully light thanks to its stunning windows overlooking the main building and gardens. If you want to bring the outside in, this is the space for you. Ideal for intimate occasions, the Dame Rosa Burden can host up to 60 guests for your vows and 50 for the wedding breakfast. Its big bay windows overlook the grounds and directly onto the lake. With its stunning architecture it’s definitely the place to make a grand entrance. THORNBURY CASTLE 01454 281 182 | www.thornburycastle.co.uk Thornbury Castle, the honeymoon destination of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, is steeped in history inside and out. From the original walls and mounting steps where the former King would have once stood, to the feature oriel windows and 500-year-old chimneys, there’s always something to revel in for the history fan. Every room allows you to step back in time and each bedchamber includes individual Tudor features such as four-poster beds and stone walls. The grounds too are beautifully historical and thanks to the hard-working gardening team are some of the best-preserved Tudor gardens in England. There’s an impressive choice of locations when it comes to your ceremony. The most intimate of which is The Library suitable for 14 guests. It features wood-panelled walls and an oriel window. The Lounge is slightly larger and can host 24, and the biggest of the indoor spaces is The Tudor Hall, which can accommodate 75 loved ones. It features stone walls, original fireplace, an oriel window plus additional adjacent rooms. If you prefer to tie the knot al fresco, The Summerhouse can hold 14 nearest and dearest and is a charming feature of the rose garden. The Goodly Gardens are suitable for guest lists of up to 75 people and features some of the oldest Tudor gardens in England all surrounded by stone walls. The Barons Sitting Room is suitable for receptions for up to 20 loved ones, with original beams, an ornamental fireplace and one long feature table. The Chancellors Lounge is a private space for guests to enjoy throughout the day with views of the front lawn and inside courtyard. Adjacent rooms, The Tudor Hall and Boyling House can together host 75 day and 120 evening guests. The former acts as the wedding breakfast area, following which you’ll adjourn into the Boyling House with reception room and private bar. Scan to view video Video courtesy of www.whitevillaweddings.co.uk www.bradwakefield.com https://jordannamarston.com https://martindabek.com Scan to view video 25 STORYBOOK VENUES

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