Your East Anglian Wedding - December/January 2023/2024 (Issue 64)

THORPENESS COUNTRY CLUB, IP16 4NU 01728 451 021 | www.thorpenesscountryclub.co.uk Built in 1912, Thorpeness Country Club is a charming venue located directly next to the beach, with sea views and day-long sunshine during the summer months thanks to its south-east-facing position. This beachside wedding venue will wow your guests and provide an array of truly memorable photo backdrops. Celebrate in style The Tennis Room, where inside ceremonies take place, is mostly white in colour with large double doors along the entire side of the building, allowing natural light to flood the room. Outdoor weddings are also available on the sea view lawn. Wedding breakfasts and receptions are held in the Grand Ballroom. With space to seat up to 150 guests, the room effortlessly adapts to suit a range of formats for your wedding breakfast. From long tables venturing from one end of the venue to the other to a series of round tables set out banqueting style, the choice is yours. The Grand Ballroom offers ample space to not only increase your evening reception by 50 guests, totalling up to 200 standing, but it also provides room for a dancefloor and your evening entertainment. There is a dedicated stage area, ensuring your DJ or band is perfectly placed to entertain your guests. You’ll also find the bar at the far end of the room, allowing your guests to enjoy their drinks and mingle without ever having to leave the party. Within the bar area, there is ample space for any evening additions you would like to add to make your day extra special. We love... All the wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire venue, including the sea view lawn, the Tennis Room, the Grand Ballroom, and the rear-side lawn. Packages also include a night’s stay at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel, a wedding tasting for two, venue furnishings and linen, as well as a dedicated venue wedding coordinator and team on the day. THE TERRACE, FYNN VALLEY, IP6 9JA 01473 785 267 | www.fynnvalleyterrace.co.uk Nestled on the outskirts of Ipswich in the Suffolk countryside, this hidden gem provides a versatile space to create a bespoke wedding. Set within the grounds of Fynn Valley Golf Course, the distinctive three-peaked building, with its wood cladding and natural colours, blends beautifully into the breathtaking landscape. Built in 2018, the natural internal décor includes touches of decadence, all wrapped within sliding panes to make the most of the panoramic views. The raised, open-framed ceilings give the reception area a wonderfully spacious feel, suitable for all kinds of weddings. Celebrate in style The Oak and Acorn Rooms are licensed for ceremonies for up to 120 and 80 guests, respectively, or 200 combining both rooms. Encompassed within the oak-framed building is a south-facing terrace, and the flexible spaces provide a range of options to suit different needs, with a maximum capacity of up to 300 loved ones for the evening reception. We love... You can enjoy a golf-buggy ride to a picturesque spot for an unforgettable experience and an album-worthy photo opportunity. www.imagesbyanna.co.uk www.sharoncudworthphotography.com 31 WINTER WONDERLAND VENUES

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