Your East Anglian Wedding - October/November 2024 (Issue 69)

CHRISTCHURCH MANSION, IP4 2BE www.venuesipswich.co.uk/weddings-christchurch-mansion 01473 433 554 Step inside the magnificent Christchurch Mansion with its red Tudor façade and be prepared to be wowed by its high ceiling, black and white marble-checkered floor, and ornate fireplace. This impressive wedding venue is a treasure trove of historic features, with numerous period rooms and furniture. Nestled within Christchurch Park, the iconic Ipswich landmark boasts expansive, picturesque grounds with rolling lawns, ponds, and scenic woodland, providing a wealth of wonderful backdrops for taking those all-important photographs. Celebrate in style The Lower Tudor Room, with its panelling and beautifully ornate fireplace, provides an intimate and atmospheric setting for ceremonies and can host up to 45 people, while the Great Hall at the heart of the mansion provides a striking focal point for celebrating post-vows. You can host a seated or buffet-style wedding reception, relax afterwards, and enjoy your choice of band, music, or entertainment, joined by 150 of your family and friends. Hire of the China Room, Victorian Kitchen, and outside seating area are included, meaning there’s more than enough room to dance, eat, and have fun. We love... The venue’s grand façade and impressive décor. ISAACS ON THE QUAY, IP4 1AS 01473 284 000 | www.isaacsweddings.co.uk Set on the Ipswich waterfront, Isaacs On The Quay is a local landmark that’s full of character and charm. Once a wool merchant’s home and workplace, the Grade I and Grade II* listed building boasts a rich history spanning centuries and has been lovingly restored to provide a charming setting for weddings. Some of the oldest parts are thought to date back to between 1430 and 1550, and there are original features throughout, including exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, with exhibits from the building’s industrious past on display. Celebrate in style Formally known as the Sale Room, stone steps lead into the timber-framed ceremony room. Once used for storing wool cloth for export, it’s now a magical place to tie the knot and celebrate afterwards. There’s a variety of other spaces for the wedding breakfast and reception, including the Crossways or Barley Room, perfect for more intimate affairs. For larger parties, the top floor comes complete with its own bar and beautiful views over the marina and can accommodate up to 50 of your loved ones for the wedding breakfast and 110 for the reception. During the spring and summer months, the private garden is also an idyllic spot for a chilled barbecue. We love... The on-site Merchant House, dating back to 1636, is ideal for getting ready on the morning of the wedding, and there’s accommodation available for up to 14 guests with four double rooms and a romantic wedding suite. www.facebook.com/lucytaylorphotography www.facebook.com/lucytaylorphotography www.gavinkingphotography.co.uk www.gavinkingphotography.co.uk 20

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