Your East Anglian Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 41)

leeallenphotography.com DRAGON HALL, NR1 1QE 01603 877 177 | nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/dragon-hall The 15 th -century Dragon Hall, home to the National Centre for Writing, is a magnificent timbered trading hall on King Street, right in the heart of Norwich. Easily accessible from the city-centre hotels and train station, it’s licensed for ceremonies and is available for exclusive use so you can celebrate your whole day under one roof. The oak-beamed Great Hall provides a stunning backdrop with room for up to 120 guests for the ceremony and 80 for dining. Afterwards, get out your dancing shoes and celebrate in the Foyle Gallery with its contemporary glass wall. We love... the petty courtyard garden, great for photos in the summer. NUMBER 47, NR2 1JR 01603 621 827 | number47norwich.co.uk Number 47 is a historic treasure located on St Giles Street in the heart of Norwich. Step inside the impressive Grade II listed Georgian building to discover a range of versatile spaces, each with its own distinctive character and charm. With three rooms licensed for ceremonies you can take your pick to suit the style and scale of your wedding. With its high ceilings and chandeliers the grand Bishop Bowers Temple has a wonderfully opulent feel and can seat up to 110 guests to watch you say ‘I do’. The Le Strange Temple is a more historical setting, suitable for up to 20 ceremony guests or you can tie the knot in the Garden Room with 30 of your nearest and dearest. The light and airy space looks out over the pretty courtyard garden, a private landscaped area with wooden tables and seating; ideal for the wedding photos, a barbecue or buffet reception. For larger gatherings, the Mancroft Suite is an impressive banqueting room complete with bar and dancefloor, suitable for up to 110 seated guests or 140 for a buffet style meal. The first-floor Lorraine Suite caters for more intimate wedding breakfasts with up to 32 seated guests or 50 for a buffet. You could even hire the whole house and enjoy access to all areas. We love... that the in-house catering offers bespoke menus designed to suit budgets, large or small. REGIONAL VENUES 23