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I’ve been keeping an eye out for themost
extraordinary venues in the country, andwhat I’ve
found just might surprise you. My final top ten are
perfect for those on the hunt for something a little
bit different! Your wedding is all about being
individual – these venues are just to inspire you.
MC Motors, Dalston
This East London warehouse has industrial charm by the
bucketload, and comes complete with a mind-boggling
collection of vintage props to help you personalise your day.
Couples can choose from the warehouse’s different floors –
think textured walls, skylight roofing and exposed brickwork.
www.castlegibson.com/locations/mc-motors
the liver BuilDing, liverpool
Liverpool’s iconic Liver Building is now available for private
hire. The contemporary first floor event space opened its doors
earlier this year, and comes complete with its own wedding
licence. Tie the knot in the company of the city’s legendary
Liver Birds and enjoy sweeping views of the River Mersey.
www.royalliverbuilding.com
Big love inflataBle ChurCh, Bestival
Love festivals? Why not get married at one! The Big Love
Inflatable Church at Bestival offers smitten couples the
perfect festival ceremony experience, complete with
wedding outfits, barmy bridesmaids, mental mother-in-
laws, wedding music, photos and a good old knees-up at
the end of the night!
www.campbestival.net
grayson perry's house, essex
If you’ve got an eye for grand designs, you might already
know that Turner Prize winning artist Grayson Perry is hard
at work designing a secular chapel in Wrabness, Essex,
inspired by the ‘single mums in Dagenham, hairdressers in
Colchester, and the landscape and history of Essex.’ The
interior won’t be revealed until next year, but I'm confident
it’s going to be unusual as can be!
the travelling Barn, anywhere
Create your perfect wedding venue anywhere with The
Travelling Barn, a company that will build you your own
timber frame barn wherever you choose. The barns are built
by highly skilled craftspeople using traditional techniques.
Now all you need to do is decide where to build it!
www.thetravellingbarn.co.uk
pinewooD stuDios, BuCkinghaMshire
This one’s all about retro glamour. The famous Pinewood
Studios have housed countless cinematic legends, Marilyn
Monroe included. Weddings can take place within the film
and TV studios, meaning you could get hitched in the very
spot where James Bond once ordered his Martini, shaken
not stirred.
www.couturepinewood.com
wilton’s MusiC hall
What better place for a wedding than the world’s oldest
surviving Grand Music Hall? Wilton’s is an atmospheric
venue, which regularly hosts imaginative, diverse and
distinct entertainment from theatre, music and comedy to
cinema and cabaret, but this hidden gem is also available
for private hire. Don’t forget your dancing shoes.
www.wiltons.org.uk
the treehouse at the loDge, sCotlanD
There’s no better place to celebrate true love than your very
own treehouse! This intimate, romantic venue is a real
charmer, and comes complete with sweeping mountain
and lake views. It’s only for smaller weddings though – the
treehouse can accommodate up to 24 guests.
www.thelodge-scotland.com
leeDs Castle, kent
Leeds Castle has been called ‘the loveliest castle in the
world’, so if you’re thinking fairytale romance this might be
the one for you. The castle is more than 900 years old and
surrounded by beautiful parkland and gardens. And it’s got
its own moat, something which should be high up on any
wedding checklist.
www.leeds-castle.com
the shangri -la hotel at the sharD, lonDon BriDge
Want views?We’ll give you views! On the 34th floor of
Europe’s tallest skyscraper, The Shard, is the Shangri-La Hotel’s
incredible wedding venue. Perfect for the most luxurious of
weddings, the hotel offers tailor-made menus, excellent staff
and an unrivalled backdrop of lovely London town.
www.shangri-la.com
Damian Clarkson is managing director of
The London Kitchen
www.thelondonkitchen.com
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Damian Clarkson
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