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

JIMMY’S FARM & WILDLIFE PARK, IP9 2AR 01473 604 206 | www.jimmysfarm.com/weddings Enjoy a taste of the good life at Jimmy’s Farm with bags of rustic charm, panoramic countryside views, free-roaming peacocks and more. A wonderful mix of contemporary yet natural spaces with an abundance of wildlife throughout the grounds, it’s an idyllic setting for you and your guests to reconnect with the great outdoors. Take a stroll in the ancient woodland and admire the views, you can even treat your loved ones to an exclusive out-of-hours tour of the wildlife park; great for original fun photos. What’s more there’s the added bonus of five-star luxury glamping, so you can retire at the end of the evening under the magical Suffolk night sky. The Celebration Tent is sure to wow with its festoon lighting, reclaimed tables and benches; great for a bespoke ceremony with up to 200 guests. After tying the knot, during the official signing of the register in the hand-built Eco Cobb Roundhouse, your guests can enjoy drinks and canapés in the Herb Garden and Orchard. Afterwards, eat drink and celebrate being married in the 18 th - century converted barn restaurant complete with exposed beams, a handmade wooden bar and chill-out area. Alternatively, for a more festival-style vibe you can party the night away in the Celebration Tent. With a strong farm-to-fork ethos, you can look forward to good food and drink too, joined by up to 120 loved ones for a sit- down meal or 200 for relaxed dining. We love... that Natalie Solanke Weddings is on hand to provide expert help in planning your dream day. DOVE BARN, CO10 5ET 01787 210 007 | www.dovebarn.com Dove Barn is sure to tick the box if you’re on the hunt for a blank canvas to call your own. Divided into two large spaces, one for the ceremony and wedding breakfast and the other for drinks and dancing, the classic Suffolk barn offers a versatile relaxed space that lends itself to a host of different styles and themes. Tucked away in a quiet corner of south Suffolk, just outside the village of Boxford, it’s set in the grounds of the elegant Castlings Hall, which provides a picture-perfect backdrop for those all-important photos. You can say ‘I do’ in the Ceremony Barn and celebrate afterwards with a wedding breakfast for up to 110 guests. With beautiful exposed oak beams and a minstrels’ gallery overlooking the main room, the informal terrace at the back is ideal for the drinks reception when the weather’s fine or hanging out later in the evening. The wedding meadow beyond is an idyllic spot for a children’s play area or bar and from February 2022 it will be used for chilled celebrant-led ceremonies too. We love... that you can have the venue for the weekend so you can decorate it just as you like. www.nata shahurley.com http://gosl ing.digitiv.site REGIONAL VENUES 23