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Create an atmosphere of refinement with
these stunning wedding venues…
Venues
Pure bliss
If your wedding mood board is all about traditional
elegance, then
Deans Place Hotel
in Sussex could
be the venue you’re looking for! Exchange your
vows under the gazebo in the wedding garden and
have photos taken on the pretty riverside bridge
with magnificent views across the South Downs,
before
moving on to
an alfresco
reception on
the terrace.
Winter
weddings
start from
only £50 per
guest and include a romantic candlelit ceremony in
one of the exclusive private rooms, followed by a
sumptuous feast in front of a roaring log fire. The
award-winning restaurant caters for 10 to 140
guests and the bar stocks more than 30 varieties of
gin from Sussex’s own Blackdown Dry Gin to
Martin Miller’s Westbourne Strength – enjoy on the
terrace in the spirit of timeless decadence.
www.deansplacehotel.co.uk
A rural retreat
A beautiful retreat, away from
busy city life,
Nettle Hill
is a 17th
century farmhouse with
panoramic views of the
Warwickshire countryside. They
describe themselves as ‘a modern
but unusual wedding venue’,
offering old-fashioned customer
service and an unforgettable
experience. Their enchanting
range of wedding packages starts
at £3,000, and there’s a dedicated
wedding planner to help you with
all the details. From wedding
favours, photographs and flowers,
to the entertainment –
harpist, live band, casino
tables or fireworks – there
are so many options to
choose from.
Their largest reception room
can seat up to 200 people
for the wedding breakfast
and, if the weather permits,
the three-tier decking is perfect for those who want to enjoy their
food (and the views) in the great outdoors. Combine a rural setting
with modern chic – this idyllic venue is so relaxing, your wedding will
run like a dream.
www.nettlehill.co.uk
Set in beauty
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Warm welcome
You and your guests will receive a warm and friendly
welcome at
Rowfant House
inWest Sussex. This charming
16th century manor house has been hosting weddings for
the past three decades and prides itself
on providing an exemplary service
amid a relaxed and intimate setting.
The manor boasts 22 acres of
delightful gardens, including peaceful
woodland and an idyllic lakeside
terrace. Its Great Hall can
accommodate up to 60 people seated
at tables, and menus can be tailored to
meet individual requirements and
preferences. A country house this
beautiful means there’ll be no shortage of photograph
opportunities – and with only nine miles to travel to
Gatwick airport, check-in to your honeymoon is just 15
minutes away!
www.rowfanthouse.co.uk