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

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Newmarket 016368 663 175 | bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk This four red star luxury hotel oozes character and charm inside and out. The ideal blend of old and new it’s in a beautiful country setting, surrounded by three acres of secluded gardens, next door to some of the most famous paddocks and horse training stables in the world. The elegant white stucco building dates back to the 17 th century and the grounds offer a wealth of great photo opportunities. With meticulously kept lawns, herbs and plants surrounding the hotel, it’s a riot of colour and fragrance in the summer. Ceremonies are held in the Derby Room, which seats a maximum of 80 guests or 120 with the St Leger. The beautiful rose gardens provide the ideal backdrop for a chilled drinks reception post-vows and there’s a private garden for weddings where couples can relax and mingle. For larger affairs the Classics Suite can host 150 for your ‘I dos’ followed by a reception. The chandeliers and cornices add to the elegance and grandeur, there’s a private bar area and the versatile space can also be partitioned to provide two smaller rooms to suit the style and scale of your celebration. We love... the grand entrance to the spa; great for standout photos with its pathway of beautiful flowers and ivory pillars. The Secret Garden Marquee, Barton 07519 938 824 | burwashweddings.com At the heart of Burwash Manor lies the 16 th -century moated manor house. Nestled in the peaceful and secluded old walled garden is a spacious permanent marquee providing the ideal space for an English country garden celebration. It offers all the charm of its idyllic setting with the ease and comfort of having all the necessary facilities to hand. The walled garden is attractively furnished with a collection of pretty garden bistro tables, chairs, benches and sun shades and can seat up to 140 guests for the wedding breakfast. We love... the garden’s pastel painted iron gazebo. sarahbrooksphotography.co.uk  REGIONAL VENUES 27