Your East Anglian Wedding - Aug/Sep 2019 (Issue 38)

The Grange Hotel, IP31 3PQ 01359 231 260 | grangecountryhousehotel.com For traditional country charm, check out this picturesque hotel. One of Bury St Edmunds’ best kept secrets, set in its own private garden and surrounded by countryside, it’s a romantic setting. Built in 1895, the Victorian Tudor-manor- style building, with its wooden door and balcony over the entrance, provides a striking big-day backdrop. Inside, the tall ceilings, rich colours, original staircase and windows add to the atmosphere. The versatile venue caters for all kinds of weddings from intimate affairs to more lavish celebrations. It can accommodate 110 seated guests for a wedding breakfast in the Banquet Room, 150 for the ceremony, and up to 300 loved ones for the evening reception. We love... that the whole hotel can be exclusively yours for the big day. Suffolk Barn, IP29 4AB 07919 055 515 | suffolkbarn.co.uk Create your own dream day at this rustic country barn. Dating back to 1423, the Medieval building is steeped in history with mellow oak timbers and pargeting, illuminated by uplighters to add to the atmosphere. Set in glorious countryside, two miles outside Bury St Edmunds, the barn sits in a historic courtyard opening on to parkland. Framed by trees, with a moated area and ancient statue of Hercules on site, it’s sure to make an impression. Natural light floods in from south-facing windows and door screens allow guests to enjoy the countryside views from inside. In the lower barn area, where ceremonies take place, cathedral-size beams add extra wow factor. You can host your whole day under one roof, joined by 145 loved ones to watch you say ‘I do’ and 200 or more for the wedding breakfast and reception. We love... that you can take over the whole barn two days before the wedding to decorate and put your own personal stamp on your wedding day. REGIONAL VENUES 23