GOINGlocal Wed in and around Southend APTON HALL 01702 567 425 | www.aptonhall.co.uk Boasting original red brickwork and lovingly restored farm buildings, Apton Hall is designed in a horse-shoe shape around the picturesque courtyard with Apton Hall Farm in the background. Time to celebrate The original stables have been transformed into a stunning room with high ceilings, exposed brick and wrought-iron chandeliers creating the perfect backdrop to your wedding ceremony. With working stable doors and full-length glass windows, this light and airy indoor ceremony room fits up to 100 people. The underfloor heating also keeps it cosy in the winter months meaning it really is a room for all seasons. For larger ceremonies of 101 to 180 guests, the New Barn with its glass bi-folding doors is the perfect place to say ‘I Do’. And if you’re dreaming of an outdoor ceremony, then there’s the handcrafted gazebo in the centre of the courtyard, for up to 180 guests. The Cowshed is a beautifully decorated, fully air-conditioned evening reception room. With the lights dimmed and the dancefloor full, this area is host to the larger main bar which is open throughout the evening and where the party really starts. We love... When renovating the New Barn in 2016, the team found a wishing well that leads out to the Pond Garden. This now takes pride of place in the dining room complete with a glass top and lights. https://laurajanephotography.co.uk www.photographybyashley.co.uk 25 LOCAL VENUES
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