ASHRIDGE HOUSE 01442 841 027 | www.ashridgehouse.org.uk With stately architecture and a magnificent landscape, Ashridge House is an award-winning venue steeped in history. The team understand that no two weddings are the same, so they have developed an extremely flexible approach to wedding coordination. All wedding packages can be tailored to suit each couple’s needs and preferences. The venue hosts up to 180 guests for ceremonies and dining across beautiful heritage function spaces. Each of the nine wedding spaces offer something different from palatial Italianate style to art deco areas and impressive neo-Gothic locations. Every room has its distinct personality, from the palatial marble fire places and opulent gold leafadorned ceilings of the Lady Marian Alford Room to the original Austrian wood panelling of the Wyatt Room. All function spaces interconnect so guests can move easily between, creating a natural flow to celebrations. The team’s passion for fine dining has earned them an unrivalled reputation for using the finest produce to create innovative and sumptuous wedding menus. Local farms have supplied the Ashridge kitchens with seasonal produce for centuries, and they take care to source all our ingredients from sustainable suppliers. The highly experienced wedding coordinators will look after all requirements and will be with pairs every step of the way to ensure dream weddings become reality. They’ll be there on the day to ensure everything runs like clockwork so lovebirds can relax and enjoy their wedding. With 190 bedrooms on-site, the venue can host everyone! Have a rehearsal dinner for special guests the night before the wedding and save travel time by staying on-site, all while spending a couple of nights nestled among beautiful countryside views. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym, jogging trail, cycle paths and play tennis. SANDON MANOR 01763 284 067 | www.sandonmanor.com Tastefully traditional or dazzlingly different, Sandon Manor is a magical canvas to create dream weddings! Especially as the team offers exclusive use of all the accommodation and grounds for special events. The stunning setting offers flexibility for bespoke events in the Medieval Barn, East Wing Ceremony Hall and Hay Barn. The fully equipped commercial kitchen is all set around the historic courtyard. Exquisite weddings for up to 150 guests occur at this iconic property, with the Medieval Barn as the centrepiece. Built out of English Oak in 1266 and sensitively converted by a RIBA award-winning architect for exquisite weddings, the barn has a cocktail bar, dancefloor and a bespoke sound and light system. For those who prefer a more intimate setting, 18 guests can dine at Sandon Manor in the 16th-century dining room. Exchange vows in front of the beautiful winding staircase, then open the front doors and treat guests to bubbles on the lawn, followed by celebration feasts in the dining room with seasonal local produce sourced from outstanding suppliers. Exchange vows under The Courtyard Summerhouse for outdoor celebrations, followed by drinks in the Hay Barn. If British weather intervenes, pairs will be covered by the Ceremony Hall. Wild ceremony locations are also available around Sandon Estate! The team works closely with a selection of outstanding local caterers inspired by local produce and seasonal menus. Dining can be provided outside or inside depending on preferences and the weather. Stay with 18 closest friends and family in stunning Sandon Manor and the Dovecote throughout the celebrations. Immerse in 1000 acres of nature in the re-wilded reserves on Sandon Manor Estate. Roam through the kaleidoscope of habitats home to birds, bees, butterflies and insects. Let the team host during stays with their experiences in secluded areas on the estate like the woodlands, orchards and wildflower meadows. These areas provide a backdrop to residents’ activities, including floral design, wild dining, art, baking, and wellness activities. https://laurawilliamsweddings.co.uk https://laurawilliamsweddings.co.uk 26 https://bylumiere.co.uk https://bylumiere.co.uk
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