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VENUES
Look to London for the perfect
place to host your big day…
City centre service
If you want the buzz of a
modern wedding in the heart
of London, look no further
than the
Clerkenwell Centre
.
There’s a selection of elegant
rooms, the largest of which
can seat up to 250 guests, and
the venue prides itself on the highest standards of comfort
and impeccable service. Its experienced and dedicated
wedding specialist will help bring your ideas to life with
personal recommendations and the all-important ‘extra little
touches’, guiding you through the planning and ensuring you
remain stress free throughout.
A team of chefs will work with you to develop a bespoke
menu, accommodating all dietary requests and cuisines, and
there’s even an in-house florist to create wonderful displays
that fit perfectly with the surroundings. Handily situated
near Old Street and the Barbican, this is a city centre venue
that has it all. There’s complimentary room hire for wedding
parties of more than 150 guests and late availability for
2014!
www.clerkenwellcentre.com
Strictly at Ealing
If you and your partner love to dance, why not recreate the
glamour of Strictly Ballroom at
Ealing Town Hall
? The venue’s
Victoria Hall has a sprung wooden dance floor, stunning
lighting and a large stage available for a band or disco. With
capacity for 200 guests, this space was made for dancing and
all eyes will be on you as you take to the floor for that all-
important first song.
If you prefer a more contemporary space, the Princes Hall
gives a range of options for ceremony, drinks, dining and
dancing on three split levels. And the former council chamber,
the Nelson Room, can accommodate 70 guests for a smaller
wedding breakfast in a traditional setting. There’s even a
dramatic formal staircase that’s just perfect for capturing the
romance of the day. With all this under one roof, how could
you think about going anywhere else?
www.ealing.gov.uk
Italian hospitality
Italian hospitality is second to none so give your guests an
experience to remember at
Manuel’s Restaurant and Bar
.
Located in south east London, the restaurant is available for
small intimate gatherings, as well as larger group bookings
and private hire. It’s popular for its affordable and authentic
dishes, including zuppetta alla pescatora (fish and seafood
soup), spaghetti alle vongole verace (spaghetti with clams)
and costata alla griglia (grilled rib-eye steak on the bone).
There’s even a good range of vegetarian options – grilled
vegetables with melted goat’s cheese and ravioli with
spinach and ricotta – and an excellent selection of Italian
wines (sparkling, white, red and rosé) with champagne
starting at £45 per bottle. No one goes home hungry after an
Italian wedding reception so warn your guests to be ready for
a feast!
www.manuelsrestaurantandbar.com