A trip down memory lane Tie the knot in a venue with a rich history BEDFORD LODGE HOTEL, CB8 7BX 01638 663 175 | www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is an 18th-century Georgian house built originally as a hunting lodge for the sixth Duke of Bedford. Set back from the road, the impressive entrance draws you around the sweeping driveway past the perfectly manicured lawns to the elegant white stucco building entrance. The hotel provides the perfect blend between old and new, retaining the charm and character of a country house but with the modern luxury and comfort of an exquisite boutique hotel. Set in three acres of perfectly manicured gardens, the hotel has established rose gardens and a wisteria-clad, ivory-pillared walkway to The Spa. The Classics Garden is a formal garden that is exclusive to you on your wedding day. This space allows your guests the freedom to relax during the day in quiet surroundings. Celebrate in style For ceremonies, you will have a choice of spaces. The Classics Suite is an elegant and sophisticated room that can seat up to 140 of your loved ones, and the Derby Room (created when The Classics Suite is reduced in size) offers a smaller space for up to 80 of your guests. The Cambridge Room, ideal for more intimate weddings, hosts 20, and the Classics Garden boasts a mixture of mature trees and shrubs, giving the space a very timeless feel. Post-vows, The Classics Suite, boasting crystal chandeliers, natural tones and an opulent feel, seats up to 140 of your friends and family for a sit-down meal. Similar in style, the Derby Room can seat up to 80 for a formal dining experience. The Cambridge and Bury Rooms, seating 20 and 12 respectively, can be offered separately or together for a smaller wedding. Both rooms together form an L-shaped layout and offer a warm and stylish elegance to the day. We love... When tying the knot here, every wedding package includes a Rasul Spa Day for two and a manicure and pedicure for two prior to the big day. A complimentary tasting dinner is also offered to all couples and an Executive Suite on the night of the wedding. www.lizgreenhalgh.co.uk THE SHIRE HALL, IP12 4LP 01394 383 599 | www.woodbridge-suffolk.gov.uk The Shire Hall is located in the heart of Woodbridge in Suffolk and is surrounded by traditional inns, boutiques and shops, restaurants and quirky buildings. The magnificent 16th-century Shire Hall is steeped in history and provides the perfect setting for a wedding or civil ceremony. Built in 1575 by Thomas Seckford, the building has been a focal point of Woodbridge for 450 years and celebrates its big 450th birthday this year. It stands proud in the centre of Market Hill, displaying its iconic 17th-century Flemish gables and stone capping, with elegant long iron staircases on either side of the large, impressive arched green doors. Celebrate in style The ground floor Council Chamber is licensed for wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships. It’s a large and airy room, which can hold up to 69 people seated, including the couple, two registrars and the wedding officer. We love... The Shire Hall has step-free access for guests with limited mobility, public Wi-Fi and a Bluetooth sound system. A wedding car and two other vehicles can be parked off-road at the back of the hall. The Shire Hall is open to the public from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday. Fridays are appointment only. www.hayleydenson.co.uk 23 HISTORIC VENUES
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