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Venues
Choose the perfect backdrop for
your special day…
Boutique chic
Hotel TerraVina
, set on the
edge of the New Forest, is
an idyllic venue for civil
weddings and civil
partnerships, perfect for
couples wanting an
intimate, stylish and
exclusive wedding.Wine-buffs
can delight in the fact that
the hotel was founded by
Gerard Basset OBE and his
wife Nina; among his many
awards and accolades, Gerard
was voted the Best Sommelier
in theWorld in 2010.
The hotel’s Rutherford Bench private room is licensed for
marriage ceremonies and will accommodate up to 36
guests. The air-conditioned room opens out onto its own
private terrace, and bestows upon any occasion an aura of
cheerfulness and contentment. Combine this with the
passionate service, attention to detail and superb food and
you have an occasion that’s special in every way. Hotel
TerraVina is also available on an exclusive-use basis.
Country escape
Thinking of having a fairytale affair?
Eynsham Hall
in
Oxfordshire is a stunning country house with more than
300 years of history that will set the perfect scene for a
traditional English wedding. There are a number of spaces
to choose from, depending on your wedding style and size –
the Green Room can seat 100 for a sit down meal, and a
whopping 200 for evening entertainment, while the Library
is just the ticket for those who like to play it a little more
low-key.
‘Our guests thought the whole event was magical and the
backdrop just reflected our personalities – a real mixture of
grand tradition with lots of quirky elements too!’ said one
recent happily married couple. With a dedicated wedding
specialist on hand, the unique style and attentive staff of the
hall are sure to make your wedding just as successful.
School’s out
For something a bit different,
Harrow School
lends the
weight of 400 years of history to your wedding. Couples can
take advantage of the school’s unique facilities during
Christmas, Easter and summer holidays, half-term breaks
and at weekends.
Four historic venues
are licensed for civil
ceremonies: the
1871 Speech Room,
Harrow School’s
assembly hall, has
a capacity of 500;
the Old Harrovian
Room, the walls of
which are hung with portraits of past headmasters, holds
120; the Shepherd Churchill Room, dining room for Harrow
School’s masters, boasts a lawn terrace and holds 80; and
lastly the Field House Club, the school’s main cricket pavilion
filled with cricketing memorabilia from the Eton v Harrow
match, has space for 30. Party like you’re teenagers again!
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Married in Chelsea
Just imagine getting married on
London’s iconic King’s Road! Check
out
Chelsea Old Town Hall
, which
provides a charming heritage-laden
backdrop for civil marriage
ceremonies and wedding receptions.
Depending on number of guests and
type of reception, you can choose
between the impressively grand
Chelsea Main Hall and the more intimate
Chelsea Small Hall. The imposing Main Hall,
complete with original oil paintings and marble
columns, boasts an ornate vaulted ceiling, brass
chandeliers and cove lighting. The Small Hall is
ideally suited for civil wedding ceremonies. A
light and airy roomwith light green and rich
cream décor, it has a decorated marble fireplace
providing a splendid focal point. Big or small, it’s
a venue that is sure to impress.
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