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

All Manor of Events, Henley 01473 831 263 | allmanorofevents.co.uk Just 10 minutes from Ipswich town centre, Manor Farm Barn is set in a rural location with fabulous countryside views. Approached by a long driveway lined by chestnut trees, it offers a wealth of great photo opportunities. The barn has undergone extensive work to transform it into the versatile wedding venue it is today. With double glass doors to the outside, a fully equipped kitchen, bar area and large black and white sprung dancefloor, it provides a self-contained space for weddings large or small. Dressed with marquee-style lining and chandeliers, the neutral colour scheme complements a range of wedding themes. The spacious courtyard is a great sheltered spot for al fresco drinks receptions and is lit in the evening so you can use it day and night. You can say your ‘I dos’ at the top end of the main Chestnut Barn, sectioned off to provide seating for 200 guests, and host a wedding breakfast afterwards for up to 220 loved ones. At the side of the building, the cosy Poplar Barn is ideal for more intimate ceremonies and for those looking to tie the knot outside, the purpose-built Garden Room provides the perfect space. We love... the woodland ceremony space and on-site glamping pods. Chaucer Barn, Gresham 01263 577 733 | chaucerbarn.com If you’re dreaming of a romantic country wedding, Norfolk’s Chaucer Barn ticks all the boxes. The award-winning venue offers a welcoming home-from-home together with a wealth of wow-factor features. From the cathedral-like space of the main hall to the contemporary chic of the pink sitting room, the tone is stylishly informal. Licensed for weddings inside and out, it offers a versatile setting for weddings large or small with plenty of scope to put a personal stamp on your big day. Nestled in a picturesque valley classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s set in five acres of glorious gardens with stunning views from every angle. With a beautiful flint-stone exterior, wisteria-clad entrance and open-plan glass walls your guests are sure to be impressed from the moment they arrive. The grounds are stunning too with a wealth of fabulous features from the topiary forest of giant pyramids to willow archways and parkland; perfect for a sunset stroll. You can tie the knot inside and host your wedding reception in a choice of spaces to suit both intimate and lavish affairs. Alternatively, take the party outside and marry in the romantic half-moon woodland, on the topiary forest main lawn or in the wild flower meadow with 150 or more of your family and friends followed by a marquee or tipi reception. Did you know? The barn is part of an 80-acre farm bought by the poet Geoffrey Chaucer for his son in the 14 th century. www.elementalphotography.co.uk bigfishphotography.com Images: estherwild.com BARNS 35