Also check out... BRICKENDON GRANGE GOLF CLUB Located within the rolling Hertfordshire countryside, Brickendon Grange Golf Club is set amidst 160 acres of natural parkland and creates the perfect venue for wedding receptions. As couples drive up the picturesque driveway, they discover the magnificent 19th -century manor which will make lasting first impressions. Check out: www.bggc.org.uk ESSENDON COUNTRY CLUB Situated in m re than 400 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, Essendon Country Club is the perfect location for weddings. The venue’s dedicated wedding planner will support couples every step of the way to ensure they receive their dream day. Check out: www.essendonweddings.co.uk SOUTH FARM Surrounded by expansive gardens, South Farm is a family-run venue nestled in 20 acres of countryside. The beautiful gardens and rustic wildflower meadows create the perfect setting for wedding celebrations and memorable photographs to treasure. The venue’s romantic spaces offer couples an enchanting choice of ceremony and reception locations. Check out: www.south-farm.co.uk THE SHUTTLEWORTH TRUST Situated in 425 acres of historic parkland in Bedfordshire, Shuttleworth House offers an unrivalled wedding experience. With rolling parkland views and steeped in compelling history, the estate offers an extraordinary setting for celebrations all year round. Couples can have exclusive use of the Jacobean-style venue and choose between an array of grand and finely furnished rooms to host ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. Check out: www.shuttleworth.org/weddings WARE PRIORY 01920 460 316 | www.warepriory.co.uk Situated in seven acres of picturesque gardens, Ware Priory is a Grade I listed building with contemporary touches and architecture dating back to Medieval times. The main building is stunning, with a whitewashed frontage and a stonewalled exterior surrounded by flower beds. Multiple spaces at the property provide the perfect settings for all types of weddings – there’s something for everyone. What was originally the cloister of the original Friary, The Priory Hall accommodates 100 people for ceremonies. Upon entering, guests will love the stained-glass windows and series of French windows that open onto the riverside gardens, which offer many photographic backdrops. Another location with easy access to the gardens is the Conservatory, which offers a bright and spacious interior. Although licensed for civil ceremonies with 100 loved ones, the area is also an ideal place for wedding breakfasts with 120 people and 140 guests for evening receptions. The Hadsley Room dates back to the 15th-century and boasts a superb example of a crown post roof. The large refectory table, used by the registrar to conduct the ceremonies and receptions with 40 guests, dates back to the 14th-century and is believed to be from the original Friary. For grand weddings, The Riverside Suite within Fletcher’s Lea can host 200 people for the “I dos”, 160 for traditional wedding breakfasts or 220 for buffet meals. The Fletcher’s Lea is a standalone building with all catering and bar facilities needed. Additionally, a private terrace offers views over the River Lea and access to all the gardens within the Priory Estate. Those who book their wedding at Ware Priory in 2023 with more than 60 guests before 31st August 2022 will receive an overnight stay on their wedding night at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and a £100 gift voucher to spend with the property’s venue styling partner, Victoria’s Events. Get in touch with the venue for more terms and conditions. 25 GLORIOUS GARDENS
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