Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 70)

REGIONAL VENUES 27 TRACY PARK HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 0117 937 1800 | tracypark.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? On the outskirts of Bath, in the heart of 240 acres of lake-dotted parkland and two championship golf courses, is this Grade II listed stately home. The hotel provides a stunning setting for big-day celebrations. While there is a contemporary reception, it has been blended perfectly with the individually designed 19 th -century accommodation blocks. The converted stables were inspiration for Birtwick Park in Black Beauty. The eclectic interior consists of black-and-white photography, paintings of historic local places and life-size animal carvings. Each room provides a different feel, from the informal, lounge-style Drawing Room to the atmospheric restaurant. LET’S CELEBRATE! Couples can choose from three spaces for their ceremony. Masons Restaurant, the former Masonic ceremony room, can host up to 70 attendees. Twenty-five invitees can celebrate in the intimate Fleet Rooms, and the Windsor Room accommodates up to 120 people for those all-important vows. This room also hosts the reception. With its neutral décor and private bar, it’s the ideal party place for up to 150 revellers. Newlyweds receive a complimentary menu tasting before their special day, as well as a room with a four-poster bed for their wedding night. Guests will be happy to know there are plenty of places to stay, from the 17 th -century accommodation blocks to the quirky eco pods for the ultimate glamping experience. THE ORANGERY AT GOLDNEY HOUSE 0117 428 4000 bristol.ac.uk/conference/weddings-and-functions WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? The meticulously maintained Walled Gardens and grounds at Goldney House overlook the city and provide an oasis of calm away from the everyday buzz of Bristol. With a pretty rotunda, a shell grotto and various original features, guests can enjoy the serenity of this beautiful space. The Orangery is a wisteria-clad historic building with stone floors, high ceilings and huge windows that let in an abundance of light and provide views of the ornate water canal. It benefits from Georgian-style doors that can be opened up on a warm day to let the outside in. There’s also an exclusive area for the newlyweds to take a breath and freshen up during the day. LET’S CELEBRATE! Ceremonies are held in four spaces. The Rotunda is an intimate building that can hold up to 14 people. Larger groups will be suited to either The Mahogany Parlour, with its intricately carved fire mantel, or The Music & Drawing Room. The largest space, The Orangery, has space for up to 150 loved ones. With flexible areas available, receptions can be held for between 12 and 150 guests. The shell grotto, where guests will be treated to a tour of this historical setting, can also be hired for weddings.