Your East Anglian Wedding - Page number 20 - August/September 2021 (Issue 50)

HINTLESHAM HALL, HINTLESHAM 01473 652 334 | www.hintleshamhall.co.uk Wind your way down the tree-lined drive to discover this historic gem. Full of character and charm the magnificent the 16 th -century Grade I listed country house is surrounded by peaceful mature gardens, providing a picture-perfect setting. There’s a wealth of great photo opportunities inside and out including a magnificent grand staircase; great for those all-important just-wed shots. Beautifully decorated with classic styles throughout, you can take your pick from any of the stylish ceremony rooms, suitable for weddings large or small. There are three beautiful function rooms including The Salon, which with the adjacent Parlour is big enough to host up to 135 family and friends, three lounges to relax in and at the end of the night staying guests can retire to one of the luxuriously furnished bedrooms, all individually designed and many with original timber beams. WE LOVE… the Carolean with its amazing 17 th -century plasterwork ceiling, perfect for intimate ceremonies. BEDFORD LODGE HOTEL & SPA, NEWMARKET 01638 663 175 | https://bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk This four Red Star luxury hotel oozes character and charm inside and out. The ideal blend of old and new it’s in a beautiful country setting, surrounded by three acres of secluded gardens, next door to some of the most famous paddocks and horse training stables in the world. The elegant white stucco building dates back to the 17 th century and the grounds offer a wealth of great photo opportunities. With meticulously kept lawns, herbs and plants surrounding the hotel, it’s a riot of colour and fragrance in the summer. Ceremonies are held in the Derby room, which seats a maximum of 80 guests and 120 with the St Leger. The beautiful rose gardens provide the ideal backdrop for a chilled drinks reception post-vows and there’s a private garden for weddings where couples can relax and mingle. For larger affairs, the Classics Suite can host 150 for your ‘I dos’ followed by a reception. The chandeliers and cornices add to the elegance and grandeur, there’s a private bar area and the versatile space can also be partitioned to provide two smaller rooms to suit the style and scale of your celebration. WE LOVE… the grand entrance with its pathway of beautiful flowers and ivory pillars, great for standout photos. www.pen gelly-photography.co.uk 20