An Essex Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 90)

P erhaps one of Leeds Castle’s most charming venues, the newly restored Battel Hall was voted the UK Wedding Awards ‘Newcomer’ Winner for 2019. Emerging from an extensive two- year restoration, Battel Hall has been meticulously refurbished and is a fine example of Kentish architecture of the Middle Ages. Whilst retaining its historical splendour, the venue embodies a modern luxury and classic, country-house style. The oak-panelled dining room is perfect for intimate ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, whilst the drawing room and De Gournay room are ideal spaces for celebratory receptions. Upstairs, Battel Hall features five exquisite bedrooms with en suite bathrooms; each room having a different outlook over the garden, with stunning views across the North Downs. A venue for all seasons, Battel Hall’s garden is an equally memorable space for your wedding, with the opportunity to say ‘I do’ under an old English Bower. Enjoy your first romantic walk as a married couple on the quiet meadows overlooking the castle, before celebrating with your family and friends. Couples can also invite up to 100 guests to celebrate on the marquee terrace beside the enchanting wisteria vines that climb the walls. Wedding packages include a three-night stay at Battel Hall for up to 10 people, from Friday to Monday, with exclusive-use of the house and gardens. Couples are given a devoted Wedding Coordinator who ensures the planning process is as smooth and stress-free as possible, helping to suggest external suppliers to them such as musicians and photographers that match their requirements. There’s even an in-house floristry team led by the award- winning Louise Roots, who create all the floral arrangements; from bouquets to vibrant table décor and flower arches; all part of the exceptional service. The team at Leeds Castle invite you to meet with one of the experienced wedding coordinators for a private tour; alternatively book for the next Wedding Showcase on 18 th and 19 th January to explore the many spectacular wedding locations that Leeds Castle has to offer, from Battel Hall to the fairytale castle; you can experience the venues dressed in all their wedding finery. KENT I SH MANOR Marry in the finest For all other Leeds Castle venues or to book an appointment at the next Wedding Showcase on the 18 th and 19 th January visit leeds-castle.com/weddings or email weddings@leeds-castle.co.uk WEDDINGS AT BATTEL HALL START FROM JUST £3,500 Visit battelhall.com or email battelhall@leeds-castle.co.uk for more information. Nestled in the Kent countryside, only an hour from London, picture your perfect day in a quintessentially English 14 th -century manor house; an idyllic setting for the most romantic wedding ADVERTORIAL 117