Your East Anglian Wedding - Page number 29 - August/September 2021 (Issue 50)

THE GRANGE HOTEL, IP31 3PQ 01359 231 260 | www.grangecountryhousehotel.com For traditional country charm, check out this picturesque hotel. One of Bury St Edmunds’ best kept secrets, set in its own private garden surrounded by countryside it provides a magical setting. Built in 1895, the Tudor manor-style building, with its wooden door and balcony over the entrance, makes a lasting impression. Inside, the tall ceilings, rich colours, original staircase and windows add to the charming atmosphere. The versatile Banquet Room with its golden hues, elaborate brass chandelier and plaster panel walls, is the epitome of supreme elegance. A truly memorable backdrop for the big day, it can seat up to 135 guests for the ceremony, 110 for the wedding breakfast or 150 for a standing buffet reception. For more intimate affairs, the Coffee Room is ideal and is licensed for up to 20 loved ones, while the Adam Room can cater for 40 seated diners. We love... the beautiful landscaped garden; an ideal spot for romantic photos and a marquee. UPTHORPE WOOD, STANTON IP31 2AP 07862 383 049 | www.upthorpewood.co.uk If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure to be surprised. Discover Upthorpe Wood an amazing dry-hire outdoor wedding venue, perfect for cool couples looking for something different to the norm. Set in two acres of native English woodland, nine miles from Bury St Edmunds, it’s surrounded by beautiful countryside and is licensed for ceremonies for up to 110 people, so you can legally get married here surrounded by your loved ones and host a celebration to remember. A blank canvas to make your own, you can create your dream wedding to suit your individual style. With a ceremony glade, two barns, a chill-out den and various woodland areas, there are plenty of options whether it’s for the whole day, reception only or an extended celebration. Their three-day exclusive weekend wedding hire allows for setting up, the wedding day and clearing away afterwards. Glamping is allowed too so guests can stay over and there’s a firepit for toasting marshmallows when the sun goes down. The possibilities are almost endless! We love... the cute Bluebell Cabin set on the woodland’s edge, the perfect spot for a romantic wedding night stay for the happy couple. www.rosi ekelly.co.uk www.rosi ekelly.co.uk The Bluebell cabin REGIONAL VENUES 29