DE VERE HORSELY ESTATE 01483 286 599 | www.devere.co.uk/horsley-estate A historical mansion complete with turrets, Horsley Estate’s venue boasts a selection of rooms in various styles ready and waiting to host your big day. The terrace with ample seating is an ideal place to spend long summer afternoons relaxing and mingling with your guests, while the croquet lawn is beautifully manicured and a stunning setting surrounded by trees. The lake too is incredibly private, and a picture-perfect spot. The onsite chapel and cloisters were both built in 1805. The latter is resplendent in an unusual colour scheme, which makes for stunning modern wedding photos, while the chapel too offers a memorable backdrop to romantic shots. The Great Hall is a traditional space with dark wooden panelling with family crests dotted around the room. A large organ has been fully refurbished and is now ready to be played. The Hall can seat up to 120 for your ceremony and 110 for you reception. The Sopworth is a beautiful bright and airy room. Spacious with a long aisle for your grand entrance it can seat up to 120 for the “I dos” and reception. The 1820 has a much more intimate feel with a big arched window behind the registrar’s table. It can host 50 nearest and dearest for the vows and 35 for the ensuing celebrations. The venue offers a free menu tasting for the two of you, free bed and breakfast the night before your wedding, and free bed and breakfast with the honeymoon suite on the wedding night. You’re also gifted a complimentary dinner and stay for your one-year anniversary. AVIATOR 01252 555 892 | www.aviatorhampshire.com/weddings A luxury hotel designed to reflect the aesthetics of aviation, Aviator’s exterior is modern and striking with sleek contours inspired by the shape of a propeller. The building is well-maintained, featuring clean lines from every angle and there’s a large lawn and terrace area that get lots of sun on summer days. The lawn provides extraordinary views of the private Farnborough Airport, watching private jets ascend and descend is spectacular and leaves a lasting impression on guests. Interiors are opulent yet understated and all bedrooms include highquality furnishings and modern amenities. Inside the main entrance, you’re met with the impressive central rotunda and sweeping staircase, and the four wedding spaces are neutral and bright, leaving the opportunity to inject creativity and personality. Ceremonies take place in the Sky Lounge, for up to 80 guests; the space is 50ft from ground level and is designed to leave a lasting impression. It boasts a private bar and the option to expand into the fourth-floor atrium, giving you and your guests an impressive view down the central rotunda. The Wright Room seats 95 guests and has floor-to-ceiling glass offering unrivalled views of Farnborough Airport runway and direct access to the terrace and lawn. Located on the ground floor, Earhart caters for 40 and provides a medium-sized space that’s perfect for an intimate celebration. All ceremony spaces are also available for receptions for 110, 125 and 40 guests respectively. When tying the knot here couples benefit from a complimentary menu tasting, the Sky Suite (a top tier bedroom) for the wedding night, two complimentary bedrooms for the wedding party (Deluxe package only) and an anniversary stay for the couple. www.hampshirephotoschool.com www.sarahhoylephotography.co.uk LOCAL VENUES 25
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