Your East Anglian Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 37)

10 FULL STEAM AHEAD Weddings at Norfolk’s Bressingham Hall & High Barn are set to be even better than ever. Events manager Samantha Clifford is taking over running of the barn venue under the umbrella of Clifford Event Management. A raft of improvements and new initiatives are on the agenda including an even more personalised approach. There will also be flexible catering to suit all budgets with the added option of a seated rustic barbecue, a new-look bar and improved choice of local ales, plus a greater variety of spirits and cocktails. Other exciting additions will include a tailored pick-and-mix drink trough and gin station, cool hanging-pod seating, glass-panelling front and back for the marquee and a new music system and Bluetooth microphones for speeches. “In the future, there are plans for a cool rustic outside eating area as well; perfect for summer evening receptions,” adds Samantha. Visit bressinghamhall.co.uk Psst... Don’t miss the venue’s open day on Sunday 30 th June from 11am to 3pm EXCITING TIMES AHEAD FOR SUFFOLK WEDDING VENUE Luxury events venue, Lanwades Hall in Suffolk, has unveiled its new and improved wedding and event facilities after securing six-figure funding. The building has undergone a six-month conversion to turn the east wing into luxury accommodation and now offers a fabulous bridal suite, as well as two en-suite bedrooms, a dressing room and shared kitchen as part of its wedding packages. The conversion takes the number of rooms offered from seven to 10, all finished with antique furniture and a contemporary twist. The funding will also be financing ongoing internal and external refurbishments to the venue and its 12-acre grounds. This includes transforming the north wing into a dedicated health and fitness space and developing the outside ceremony area to feature a new gazebo and furniture, as well as an outdoor dancefloor. Partners Alex Dawe and Elvis Guimaraes acquired the venue in 2016 and the ongoing developments have been part of their dream to create an exclusive venue that provides a home away from home. Alex says, “Since we took over Lanwades Hall, our aim has always been to create a unique and luxury venue that offers customers a full wedding or events package under one roof. Thanks to the funding from NatWest, we have been able to complete another stage of our renovations and start the next phase, that will continue to expand our offering for customers over the coming years.” Visit the website lanwadeshall.co.uk New bridal suite Cley Windmill has unveiled the latest addition to its wedding offering; a brand new bridal suite. Set on the beautiful North Norfolk coast, The Old Cart Shed has been turned into one of the venue’s most romantic and luxurious rooms. Wow-factor features include vaulted oak-beamed ceilings, a sumptuous oak four-poster bed, oriental rugs, a wood-burning stove, antiques, not to mention breathtaking views of the night skies and windmill sails. “It’s already had its first outing and went down really well,” reports owner Carolyn Godlee. To find our more visit cleywindmill.co.uk GET IN TOUCH To let us know about new local businesses, latest launches and all things wedding-related in the region email sarahr@ kdmediapublishing.com so we can give them a shout-out! And for your chance to see your wedding featured in the magazine visit our website yourhampshiredorset.wedding and click on Get Involved at the top of the home page. Image: Reprisal Productions