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

All the latest from around the region Nearlywed NEWS WEDDING WEEKENDS AT SUFFOLK COUNTRY ESTATE Why stick at one day when you can have a whole wedding weekend? Bruisyard Hall is now offering the chance to make the venue your very own home from home for a magical three-day affair. Enjoy every second with time to savour all the special moments from the pre-wedding build-up, to the big day itself, and catch up with your loved ones the following morning. Spend your last night as a single person with your nearest and dearest, then get ready on the wedding morning and enjoy a cheeky glass of fizz together before saying ‘I do’. Celebrate afterwards long into the night without worrying about getting home and once the party’s over, you can catch up the morning after, relax and recover, with the freedom to do as you please. Make the most of the grounds, have a Sunday barbecue with garden games or enjoy a leisurely walk. With 700 acres of land and 14 bedrooms to boot, the venue can be exclusively yours, visit bruisyardhall.com . kdrouetphotography.co.uk NORFOLK LOVE NEST Perfect for a romantic stay, The Nest is a new purpose-built bolthole set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. The latest addition to Fielding Cottage in Honingham, home to a small working farm producing award-winning goats’ cheese, the idyllic rural location is perfect for a pre- or post-wedding getaway. With a host of facilities on site, including a self-service farm shop and village pub restaurant The Buck on the doorstep, you don’t have to stray far from the cosy retreat. However, with the historic city of Norwich, the Norfolk Broads and beautiful coastline all within easy reach, it’s an ideal base to discover what the county has to offer. The self-catering apartment has a comfy double bedroom, a spacious en-suite bathroom, kitchen and adjoining lounge to relax and unwind. You can even book one of the Fielding Cottage day courses and see how the goats’ cheese is made. There are two more holiday cottages available too which both sleep up to four people. To find out more visit fieldingcottagenorfolkholidays.co.uk WOODLAND WEDDING WONDERS New Norfolk woodland wedding venue Wellington Wood has unveiled its new bespoke covered ceremony space The Larch. It's been designed and handmade to bring the outside in connecting with the beautiful surroundings in keeping with the venue's eco-friendly ethos. Made using local sustainable materials, the octagon-shaped Larch offers a versatile space for ‘I dos’ with a view. Ideal for a marry-in-the-middle set-up, couples can tie the knot surrounded by their family and friends. Alternatively, there's the meadow circle; an uncovered outdoor ceremony space. To find out more visit wellingtonwood.co.uk NEW VENUE ALERT! Opening spring 2020, The Little Green Wedding Barn is one of East Anglia’s newest wedding venues. Located on the Norfolk/Suffolk border just outside Diss, the stunning 17 th -century barn combines rustic charm with slick contemporary features. Ceremonies with up to 150 guests can be held in The Great Barn; an impressive building with fabulous countryside views. Owners Paul and Sarah Yaxley offer a personal approach to help give your day the wow factor with a one-price package for exclusive use of the whole venue. Their aim is to provide a welcoming and memorable setting for couples to make their own. To find out more visit littlegreenweddingbarn.co.uk vickyplum.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9