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

Rustic romance Tie the knot in a country barn Alpheton Hall Barns, 01284 830 200 | alpheton-hall-barns.co.uk Set in stunning Suffolk countryside next to the local church, these black featherboarded barns offer an exclusive-use blank-canvas venue so you can create your own bespoke wedding. With ancient honey-coloured oak beams and lime plaster interior that work well with any colour scheme you can style your day your way. You can tie the knot in the West Barn which has a heavy oak ceremony table, handmade on site from a tree from the original estate, and a beautiful stone floor. Children, or anyone in need of a quiet space, can also make use of two additional small rooms. Connected to the South Barn, where receptions are held, there’s no fear of your loved ones getting wet if the weather’s bad. The South Barn is the largest of the two and the oldest with origins dating back to the 10 th century. The flexible space can be used in different ways to suit weddings with anything from 60 to 200 or more guests. There’s room for dancing too, without having to move tables and chairs! Surrounded by extensive gardens there’s plenty of space for outdoor drinks receptions, games and a wealth of fabulous photo opportunities. You can even make use of the venue’s picture-frame photo booth for fun snaps. We love... the courtyard complete with a wood-fired oven; ideal for the evening food.  Bressingham Hall &High Barn, Diss 07493 867 857 | bressinghamhall.co.uk The lovingly renovated High Barn at this magical wedding venue, is set among the world-renowned Bressingham Gardens so it’s a photographer’s dream. With 17 acres of formal gardens, you can take your pick of picture-perfect settings including flint and wooden bridges, a thatched hut in the Dell Garden and water features galore. The barn itself is a striking modern space with plenty of natural daylight and wow factor. The brick and stone building boasts a vaulted roof, mood lighting and light-oak exposed beams. The sandstone paved courtyard, bordered with colourful flowers, looks a picture lit up at night and provides plenty of space for mixing and mingling. You can tie the knot in the barn with up to 120 ceremony guests and celebrate afterwards in the Roseanne reception and dining rooms. There’s a chill-out area complete with comfy seating and a marquee-lined dining space for the reception. Oak-crafted details such as rustic hanging light features and a walkway deck echo the feel of the barn. With space for around 150 for the wedding breakfast, guests can enjoy their meal while taking in the panoramic views. During the summer a veranda can also be set up to make the most of the glorious setting. For the evening do, you can party with up to 200 loved ones and there’s exclusive accommodation available on site for up to 20 people within the Grade II listed Bressingham Hall, so you won’t have far to go at the end of the night. We love... that, by prior arrangement, you can hire the famous gallopers at Bressingham Steam Museum exclusively for your guests to enjoy a magical vintage carousel ride. dblakephotography.co.uk terribricephotography.co.uk BARNS 31