Your East Anglian Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 36)

King’s Lynn Town Hall 01553 777 775 | kingslynntownhall.com King’s Lynn Town Hall has been at the heart of the Norfolk market town for more than eight centuries. The Grade I listed Stone Hall, also known as the Trinity Guildhall, dates from 1421 and has a distinctive flint and sandstone chequerboard frontage. The stunning south window allows the light to flood in while the impressive stone floor and great oak beams create a grand sense of occasion for your ceremony. You can tie the knot watched by 120 loved ones followed by a wedding breakfast in the Assembly Room and celebrate afterwards with an evening reception for up to 180 guests. We love... the beautifully maintained garden and wealth of photo opportunities within the surrounding historic quarter and waterfront nearby. Bedford Lodge Hotel &Spa, Newmarket 01638 663 175 | bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk This luxury four red-star hotel combines the best of the old and the new. Steeped in tradition the elegant white building dates back to the 17 th century while the interior is modern and chic. You can host your whole day here and invite as many as 150 guests for the wedding breakfast and a further 30 for the evening do. There are a number of versatile spaces for the ceremony to suit weddings large or small and the glorious grounds provide a wealth of wonderful photo opportunities. With around three acres of immaculate lawns, lovely rose gardens, herbs and plants, there’s a host of beautiful backdrops to choose from. Receptions are held in the Classics Suite; a spectacular setting with stunning chandeliers and cornices to add to the grandeur and elegance. It can also be conveniently partitioned to provide two smaller rooms and benefits from a private bar area as well. The entrance to the spa is a popular spot for just-wed shots. Restored in 2013, the building has kept much of its Georgian charm and the grand entrance includes a pathway of striking ivory pillars; picture-perfect in the spring when the wisteria’s in bloom. We love... that couples receive a complimentary pre-wedding Rasaul spa day at the five-bubble-rated spa. The bride and a guest can also enjoy a free manicure and pedicure the week before the big day. Tuddenham Mill, Nr Newmarket 01638 713 552 | tuddenhammill.co.uk If you’re on the hunt for a venue with a difference Tuddenham Mill is a must-see. Set in a picturesque rural location, the converted historic mill oozes character and charm with beamed ceilings and open brickwork. Surrounded by 12 acres of Suffolk countryside it offers a picture-perfect big-day backdrop. Licensed for ceremonies the Terrace room is ideal for intimate celebrations for up to 36 people and has wooden beams and a private balcony. For an exclusive wedding, the main restaurant is full of character with its beamed ceiling, mill-wheel cogs and views over the mill pond and can accommodate 60 guests for your ‘I dos’ and the wedding breakfast. We love... the original mill wheel behind glass in the main bar; a great focal point lit up at night. HISTORIC VENUES 27