Your East Anglian Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 40)

Murray Edwards College, CB3 0DF 01223 762 267 | murrayedwardsevents.com If you’re looking for a contemporary wedding venue close to Cambridge city centre, Murray Edwards College provides an elegant option. Featuring clean lines, wide airy corridors and large windows, allowing the light to pour in, the building is crowned by the impressive Dome; a prominent local landmark. Surrounded by 10 acres of peaceful grounds at the top of Castle Hill, this is a Cambridge college where you’re actually encouraged to walk on the grass! The Fellows’ Garden lawn is surrounded by trees and flower beds; perfect for photos and a relaxed, al-fresco drinks reception in the summer. Although you can’t marry here, the Shire Hall register office is only a five-minute walk away. You can celebrate afterwards with a stylish reception for up to 210 guests in the spectacular Dome Dining Hall, while the Fellows’ Drawing and Dining Rooms are ideal for more intimate affairs. We love... the Dome’s Fountain Court Walkway with beautiful views of the illuminated fountains at night. lucylloydphotography.co.uk Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, CB25 9AF 01223 293 383 | cambridgequymill.co.uk Once a historic watermill, the Quy Mill Hotel & Spa is a secluded haven just minutes from the hub of the city. A mix of old and new, the Best Western Premier Collection hotel, has a contemporary feel while retaining plenty of original features. Set in 11 acres of grounds with landscaped gardens overlooking the Mill Race River, there’s no shortage of settings for those all-important photos. The terrace, stretches the length of the back of the building, providing the perfect place to relax post-vows, looking out over the lawns and river beyond. You can host your ceremony and reception in the Waterwheel Suite, with the original waterwheel as your backdrop, joined by 80 friends and family or tie the knot in the Garden Room and celebrate afterwards with a wedding breakfast for up to 75 seated guests. The room has three walls of windows overlooking the grounds, bringing the outside in. There’s a range of flexible spaces for the evening do too, with capacity for up to 180 loved ones. We love... the on-site spa; perfect for pre- or post-wedding pampering. Images: tomhalliday.com 22