https://leedanielsphotography.com CHELTENHAM YURT HIRE This family-run business located in the Cotswolds offers the most beautiful hand-crafted yurts for hire that are all made locally. They offer the most stunning venue option and unusual backdrop for weddings, different to marquees and tipis. Often, guests will have not seen them before which adds an element of surprise and excitement. The Pavilion Yurts are unique in that they have a double-height roof which gives an immense feeling of space. The bright canvas material makes them light and airy inside and photographers love them because they provide the perfect lighting for photos. The largest yurts can seat up to 150 guests for dining. Some couples prefer to have everything under one roof while others like to book multiple yurts; one for the dining and the other specifically for the evening entertainment, along with other yurts for a bar or chill-out lounge. There’s a range of sizes available, from the largest ones that are most suited for dining, to the smaller yurts that make great bars, chill-out lounges, and glamping options. The team at Cheltenham Yurt Hire can provide everything that couples need to create a fantastic outdoor celebration, from pretty things like furniture and fairylights to generators, toilets, stages and PA systems. We offer an event management service where one of the expert team members will be on hand to take care of any operational issues throughout the day. The yurts can be hired throughout the year and travel across the country but the team try to stick to weddings and celebrations in the South West as much as they can. Winter yurt weddings are a magical experience, it’s a different vibe. They can be filled with flowers and greenery and luxurious throws and sheepskins to create a winter wonderland, while heaters can be added to keep guests warm all night. During the summer months when it’s hot, the side canvas can be removed allowing the breeze to flow through and showcasing panoramic views. Contact: 01453 705 130, www.cheltenhamyurthire.co.uk We love... check out how fabulous these wow-factor wedding yurts look on Instagram, https://instagram.com/cheltenham_yurt_hire Turn to page 26 to see the real wedding of owners Dionne and David Popplestone. THE RIDGEWAY BARNS WILTSHIRE The Ridgeway Barns is a beautifully renovated wedding venue, home to a tastefully restored Georgian farmhouse with intimate event spaces for up to 30 guests and accommodation for up to 15 people. Wisteria creeps up the front of the Georgian farmhouse, embracing the sash windows and framing the doorway, while the 19th-century threshing barn retains the original brick façade and exposed wooden-beamed roof, the perfect backdrop for rustic-inspired weddings. The grand reception rooms overlook the landscaped gardens boasting stunning vistas across the valley. The expansive lawn is the ideal site for a marquee wedding, while the oak-framed gazebo is the perfect backdrop for a ceremony or blessing for up to eight loved ones (including the registrar) with ample seating for guests just outside. The terrace provides the perfect spot for a summer drinks reception and guests can gather around the firepit to enjoy the long balmy evenings. Ceremonies take place in a choice of three spaces with a fourth coming this summer. As well as the outdoor gazebo, the bright and airy wood-panelled ceremony room is perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 32 guests where vows can be exchanged in front of the window or the beautiful stone fireplace. The dramatic garden room provides an alternative space for intimate weddings of up to 30 loved ones and later this year, the magical threshing barn will be licensed for weddings of up to 100 guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01793 791 746, https://theridgewaybarns.co.uk We love... that weekend weddings include three days of access, from midday on a Friday until 4 pm on a Sunday. Accommodation for up to 15 people is provided for two nights and a dedicated event manager is on hand throughout to ensure the day runs smoothly. www.patrickpartridge.com 21 THEMED VENUES
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