Your East Anglian Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 39)

Where to wed in and around this historic county town IPSWICH AND SOUTH SUFFOLK  Spotlight on... Alpheton Hall Barns 01284 830 200 | alpheton-hall-barns.co.uk Alpheton Hall Barns offers the perfect mix of ancient and vintage farm buildings; perfect for a rustic chic theme. Think Medieval honey-coloured oak beams, lime plaster walls, big barn doors and corrugated tin roofs, with all the comforts of sheep-wool insulation, modern heating, as well as high-tech lighting and sound systems. Bursting with character, the black featherboarded barns provide the ideal blank-canvas venue to add your own personal touch for a truly individual big day. Surrounded by fields, next to Alpheton Church, there’s a wealth of outdoor areas for fabulous photos, al fresco drinks receptions, entertainment and evening food. The Wedding Garden has its own brick terrace and space for garden games and there’s a courtyard complete with wood-fired pizza oven. You can tie the knot in the West Barn, with its handmade oak ceremony table, full aisle and stone floor, followed by a reception in the South Barn. The largest and oldest of the two, its origins date back to the 10 th century. The barns are connected internally, so there’s no risk of guests getting wet if the weather’s bad. Complete with a bar area, room for a band or disco, as well as tables and seating for the wedding breakfast, it provides a flexible space for parties of 60 up to 250 family and friends. We love... the heart-shaped Confetti Garden with its tree-trunk log seat and wildflowers. REGIONAL VENUES 19