Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 24 - June/July 2021 (Issue 83)

CROWCOMBE COURT 01984 618 752 | www.crowcombecourt.co.uk What can you expect? Set at the foot of the Quantock Hills is Crowcombe Court. With its lake, hydrangea beds, kitchen garden, lawns and wild woodland, the venue provides plenty of stunning backdrops for photographs. The magnificent Grade I listed squire’s mansion was built in English Baroque style in the 1730s from amber-coloured bricks with Bath Stone pilasters and frontispiece. Once inside, visitors find sumptuous interiors and 11 superb rooms with king-size beds, Edwardian furniture and luxurious en suites. Let’s celebrate! Ceremonies normally take place in the grandeur of The Great Hall (100 guests) with its intricate Italian plasterwork and flexible layout, while The Carew Room is ideal for more intimate nuptials. Outside, the new Gazebo is the perfect outdoor setting, with the Quantock Hills as a spectacular backdrop. After the formalities, bespoke wedding breakfasts can take place in The Victorian Ballroom (100 guests). Its high ceilings and stunning chandeliers make it a wonderful space for newlyweds to celebrate their first meal as a married couple. After this, the nightclub-style vaulted Undercroft has a stage, dancefloor and bar just waiting for a celebration. We love… Couples can make use of the new Getting Ready Room. Designed for pre-wedding prep, it features make-up stations, mirrors, an en suite bathroom and plenty of space for champagne and photos! HOTEL DU VIN & BISTRO BRISTOL 0117 925 5577 | www.hotelduvin.com What can you expect? Located in the old quarter of the city, set inside a restored sugar house, this hotel offers a sophisticated yet relaxed venue with a focus on great food and drink. The collection of Grade II listed former sugar warehouses feature a tranquil courtyard with a canopy of lights, Juliette balconies and historical decor, which celebrates the city’s industrial past. Inside there are 40 bedrooms, including double-height loft suites, and each offers its own eye-catching details. There’s also an award-winning bistro and exquisite private event spaces. Let’s celebrate! There are four celebration spaces, with plenty of room for parties of up to 120 people. Lombard (72 guests) benefits from high vaulted ceilings and a secluded roof terrace. Christie’s Library and Janneau Bar (36 ceremony guests and 80 evening guests) boasts exposed brickwork and rustic wooden beams. The welcoming Le Pin (24 ceremony guests and 40 evening guests) is elaborately hand-painted in the style of Gustav Klimt. Smaller parties will love Lanson (12 guests). We love… Couples can opt for exclusive use of the hotel, giving them the run of the whole venue and its 40 bedrooms. There’s also complimentary menu tasting available. www.jam esandkerriephotography.co.uk www.jam esandkerriephotography.co.uk 24