An Essex Wedding - July/August 2023 (Issue 111)

STOKE BY NAYLAND RESORT 01206 262 836 | www.stokebynayland.com Situated on 300 acres, SbN Resort is surrounded by idyllic countryside. There are meandering pathways amidst enchanting woodland, romantic backdrops of expansive lakes and stunning views across beautiful Constable Country. The function spaces offer exclusive terraces so our guests can enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful Dedham Vale. Guests enter the contemporary 80-bedroom hotel via a bright and airy lobby, featuring bespoke silk cherry blossom wallpaper to reflect the heritage of the family-owned business – sister company, Boxford Farms. SbN also offers further accommodation in the10 eco-friendly Apple Tree Lodge apartments. Celebrate in style Devora Suite - the largest and most spectacular banqueting suite, benefiting from panoramic golf course and lake views from both inside the hotel and from the private outdoor terrace is ideal for larger celebrations, accommodating up to 200 ceremony guests. Constable Rooms - consists of two flexible interconnecting rooms – Dedham and Haywain – which offer panoramic views of the beautiful Dedham Vale from the exclusive outdoor terrace. Primarily used to host civil ceremonies, the Constable Rooms can be used to host anything from intimate weddings for 20 guests, to larger celebrations with up to 60 guests. Tipi Site - in the summer months, happy couples can enjoy an outdoor festival feel for their special day on the exclusive, secluded tipi site which enjoys an idyllic hilltop, wooded location with wildflower meadow and breathtaking views overlooking two lakes. There’s also an outdoor ceremony venue for 100 day guests. For the evening reception, the Devora Suite can accommodate up to 250 guests for a wedding breakfast, plus additional evening guests up to a total maximum of 300. We love... All of SbN’s newlyweds are offered a complimentary wedding night stay in a Junior Suite as part of their chosen package. IVY HILL HOTEL 01277 355 111 | https://ivyhillhotel.co.uk What to expect A lovely, family-owned 31-bedroom boutique hotel, the Ivy Hill offers traditional hospitality that blends seamlessly into the contemporary design and furnishings. It has tasteful, luxurious surroundings with exceptional levels of comfort and personal service, bringing your stylish event to reality. The hotel is set within five acres of beautiful gardens, giving a relaxing atmosphere. The patio and landscaped gardens have delightful features such as the wishing well, gazebo and ponds all forming stunning backdrops for reception drinks and photographs. Time to celebrate The venue is licensed to hold civil ceremonies within the Ingatestone and Ivy rooms, hosting intimate 10-guest celebrations or with all rooms combined up to 120 guests. These rooms overlook the patio and extend down onto the gardens, where the reception drinks and canapés are served. The Margaretting Suite is an elegant, sophisticated setting for the wedding breakfast, with its own entrance from the gardens. It benefits from plenty of windows giving ample natural daylight and boasts a refined neutral décor. There’s ample room for this suite to seat up to 160 guests. It has a spacious polished oak dancefloor and mirrored bar. The smaller of the two venues is the Ivy Suite, sited in the main body of the hotel and able to seat a maximum of 70 guests, with doors that extend out to the patio and gardens. This space also has complete flexibility in being able to subdivide and become a perfect location for a small, intimate occasion. We love... The Ivy Hill Hotel offers a free tasting to all couples that book one of the Heavenly Weddings packages. THEMED VENUES 23

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