Your East Anglian Wedding - October/November 2020 (Issue 45)

MILSOMS KESGRAVE HALL, IP5 2PU 01473 333 741 | www.milsomweddings.com You can celebrate in style at this versatile venue. With its own dedicated event space to make your own, you can party the night away joined by up to 300 of your family and friends. The Hangar is a spectacular setting, designed with state-of-the-art lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. Set back from the Milsoms Kesgrave Hall Hotel on the edge of the landscaped grounds, the exclusive, self-contained space has its own turning area for guests to arrive, a welcoming reception with comfy sofas as well as its own private kitchen and facilities. The star-clothed interior includes a dancefloor and stage; the perfect blank canvas to style your day, your way. Licensed for ceremonies you can tie the knot joined by up to 120 loved ones, host a sumptuous wedding breakfast afterwards and invite as many as 180 more for the evening reception. From the beautiful tree-lined driveway, to the magnificent Georgian hotel nestled in 40 acres of parkland, it’s an impressive backdrop for standout photos. There are 23 luxurious bedrooms available for exclusive hire too, so you can stay over with your nearest and dearest, enjoy a private breakfast the morning after, stay for brunch or even arrive the day before to settle in and unwind ahead of the big day – bliss! We love... that the venue’s experienced catering team is on hand to help you select the perfect meal and wine list for your celebration. ALPHETON HALL BARNS, CO10 9BL 01284 830 200 | www.alpheton-hall-barns.co.uk Alpheton Hall Barns offers a mix of ancient and vintage farm buildings; great 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 modern heating, as well as high-tech lighting and sound systems. Bursting with character, the black featherboarded barns are surrounded by fields, next to Alpheton Church. There are plenty of outdoor areas for fabulous photos, drinks receptions, entertainment and al fresco catering for the evening. The Wedding Garden has its own brick terrace and space for garden games and there’s a courtyard complete with a wood-fired pizza oven. Ceremonies are held in the West Barn, which includes a handmade oak ceremony table, full aisle and a stone floor. Receptions take place in the South Barn, which is the largest and oldest of the two. They’re both connected, 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 of your family and friends. We love... the heart-shaped Confetti Garden with its tree-trunk log seat and wildflowers. www.sara hleggephotography.co.uk www.sara hleggephotography.co.uk 20