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Venues
Choose a venue that will set the right style
for your wedding…
Poetry in motion
What better place for a romantic wedding than Lord Byron’s country
retreat? Situated just 15 miles from the centre of London,
Coulsdon
Manor
was rebuilt in the 18th century for the most fashionable
poet of the day.
The hotel has a range of
suites to accommodate
every type of wedding
ceremony – from an
intimate dinner for 20 to
a reception for 200.
Choose the Manor
House Suite –
particularly spectacular with its high ceilings, chandelier and
muralled walls – and you and your guests have exclusive use of the
cocktail bar. There’s even a Lord Byron cocktail.
The hotel has a range of leisure facilities, including an 18-hole golf
course, a large gymnasium and a sauna, and with easy access to the
motorways and airports, what better way to start your
honeymoon?
www.bespokehotels.com
Hackney cool
For a wedding that’s
brimming with cool
attitude and style,
choose one of the most
sought after spaces in
one of London’s
trendiest boroughs
with
Hackney Venues
.
For classical elegance,
there’s the exquisite
Clissold House. This
18th century mansion
house has large ornate windows that offer guests
exceptional views over the outdoor terrace and
tranquil park. If vintage glamour’s your thing, choose
Hackney Town Hall. Its beautifully restored Assembly
Hall offers dramatic 1930s chandeliers and an original
sprung dance floor.
For a more contemporary feel, there’s the Hackney
Marshes Centre. This venue features imposing
minimalist architecture with indoor and outdoor
spaces overlooking 340 acres of parkland. Whatever
your taste, there’s a venue in Hackney to inspire you.
And with a dedicated events team on hand to help, you
can give your special day a unique character all of its
own.
www.hackneyvenues.com
What’s in a name?
Invite your family and friends to
The
Fighting Cocks
for your wedding and they
won’t forget the name in a hurry. This
independent pub and restaurant in Horton
Kirby, Kent, is licensed for ceremonies and
can cater for 60 sitting guests, 70 for a
buffet and 120 for an evening reception.
Dating from the early 19th century, the pub’s first landlord
used to arrange cockfights, hence the name. Today it has an
unbeatable reputation for
excellent quality food at
reasonable prices and features a
modern glass conservatory
looking out over picturesque
gardens and the river. Offering
an excellent service and lovely
surroundings, this friendly
establishment could be just the
venue you’ve been looking for.
www.fightingcockshortonkirby.co.uk
Top grades
Set in the historic Bury St Edmunds, the
Athanaeum
is a gorgeous 18th century
Grade I listed building that offers miles
of elegant style.
There are a number of different suites
to choose from, including the Georgian
Ballroom – with a sparkling
chandeliered ceiling and delicately
ornate décor, it’s the perfect space to
give your wedding a touch of drama.
Opposite the Athenaeum are the scenic
Abbey Gardens, giving you a variety of
choice for the backdrop of your wedding
photos, and when the weather is warm,
you can even have reception drinks in
the Rose Garden before moving back
inside to mix and mingle during your
wedding breakfast.
There are a number of wedding
packages to suit every budget, all of
which include tastebud-tingling menus
from Sodexo Prestige – award-winning
caterers with years of experience to
ensure your big day goes down a treat.
www.athenaeumbse.co.uk