Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - December/January 2023/2024 (Issue 98)

LEIGH COURT 01275 373 393 | www.leighcourt.co.uk Leigh Court is a beautiful 19th-century Palladian Mansion in a gorgeous historical setting. Surrounded by 27 acres of ancient wooded grounds and lush green lawns, located on the edge of Bristol it’s a perfect location for an exclusive countryside wedding. Impressive period décor adorns the Great Hall, with many of the original Greek revival-style features retained, this is the ideal area for a ceremony or drinks reception while guests marvel at the striking ceiling and original pipe organ. The Hall was recently featured in Netflix’s Bridgerton and Sanditon among other period dramas, so we’re sure that its classic backdrop will impress. Depending on the number of guests you wish to accommodate, the house has five individually decorated rooms to choose from. The Library is the most popular with space to seat up to 109 guests; and if you’d like to dance the night away, the dining tables can quickly disappear and be replaced with a shimmering dancefloor. During the warmer months, the doors of the Library open directly onto the rolling, manicured lawn, the ideal spot for your outdoor food and entertainment. The Tapestry Room also provides a beautiful setting for your ceremony and wedding breakfast, with space for up to 60 guests. In the evening, up to 200 guests can enjoy music and dancing using all the rooms on the ground floor. The gardens meanwhile are a perfect setting for serving tasty street food, as guests relax, watching the sunset from the comfortable outdoor furniture under the stretch tent. The venue’s award-winning caterer will be on hand to assist you every step of the way to deliver your dream day, creating beautiful food using seasonal and locally-produced ingredients, the menus can be designed to suit. Sustainability is at the heart of Leigh Court offsetting emissions for weddings with electricity created from 100 per cent renewable sources. For every wedding that takes place a tree is planted as a gift to the couple, and the venue has even banned plastic as much as possible so rest assured, you’ll be leaving a positive impact on the surrounding area when your day is done. www.instagram.com/joncraig_photos www.valentinavalphoto.com BERWICK LODGE 0117 450 7605 | www.berwicklodge.co.uk Berwick Lodge offers a warm and welcoming ambience; everything you’d expect from a lodge. It’s surrounded by timeless features such as original wood panelling and stone fireplaces adorned with cosy fires. A gorgeous sweeping staircase leads to 14 bedrooms, all uniquely designed and named after ancient civilizations of the Anatolian period, flaunting a subtle flare of East-meets-West; a tribute to the Turkish and British heritage of the independent owners. The Lodge is nestled within 18 acres of glorious gardens and woodland and offers views that reach across to Wales. From the ornate fountain, apple orchard and a breathtaking archway leading to the striking Aphrodite’s Dome the gardens make a wonderful backdrop for those allimportant photos. Hosting up to 100 guests for a legal ceremony the Mews, a converted stable block, is home to Mesopotamia, with its sparkling chandeliers and large sky windows, which offer a peaceful view of the woodland and countryside beyond. In the eaves of the Mews, is an elegant and understated room named the Summeria holding up to 30 nearest and dearest, its skylight views and stained-glass window entrance create a sophisticated setting for a special day. For those looking to tie the knot in the sunshine of the dreamy gardens, the venue offers three scenic locations: Aphrodite’s Dome, The Fountain, and The Archway. The venue caters for any type of wedding from an intimate elopement to grand exclusive parties for up to 150 guests. The dining room, Hattusa, can host a wedding breakfast for up to 100 guests and evening reception of up to 150 guests. Bursting with character, Hattusa features a quirky old London bar, rich wooden furniture and a flamboyant pulpit ideal for speeches. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame this bright and airy room that overlooks the quaint Summerhouse and stunning gardens. The original wooden flooring is the perfect dancefloor, and the snug lounge was made for enjoying those quieter moments. www.honeydewmoments.co.uk www.honeydewmoments.co.uk 21 WINTER VENUES

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