Your East Anglian Wedding - Page number 24 - June/July 2021 (Issue 49)

BRESSINGHAM HALL & HIGH BARN, DISS 01379 320 340 | www.bressinghamhall.co.uk The High Barn at Bressingham Hall is a breathtaking venue, perfect for both the ceremony and wedding breakfast. The beautifully renovated traditional brick and stone building oozes character with exposed beams and high ceilings as well as contemporary finishing touches to complement its authentic charm. You can say ‘I do’ inside the High Barn with up to 120 guests or outside in the courtyard or gardens. The world-renowned gardens are what really set this Norfolk gem apart, spanning 17 acres, they’re bursting with colour, plants, trees and water features, providing a wealth of great photo opportunities. Immediately outside the front of the barn there’s a sunny spacious courtyard landscaped in soft romantic hues; ideal for confetti or sparkler photos, drinks and canapés. Behind the building lies the secret walled garden, with paths and a lawn lined with buddleia and lavender plants; the perfect spot for enjoying the venue’s in-house garden games. The barn can host receptions for up to 80 people, or for larger affairs the Rozanne Room can seat up to 150 for the wedding breakfast and receptions for as many as 250 loved ones. WE LOVE… that you can arrange exclusive use of the rare vintage gallopers at sunset at the neighbouring Bressingham Steam Museum, just a couple of minutes’ walk away from the barn. Great as a surprise for your guests and amazing photos too! HALES HALL & THE GREAT BARN, LODDON 01502 678 139 | www.elmsbarnweddings.co.uk Set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside on a magnificent Medieval estate, Hales Hall is surrounded by beautiful formal gardens and wild meadows providing a breathtaking setting for your whole celebration. You can marry in The Great Barn with its vaulted thatched roof and exposed timbers, joined by up to 180 seated guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast. The largest surviving brick-built barn of its kind in the country, it can host 300 or more for the evening reception. The upstairs gallery provides a lovely cosy space; great as a chill-out area, complete with comfy sofas, fairylights and additional seating. It can also be used for intimate ceremonies or for the formal part before or after an al fresco service on the front lawn. The grounds provide a wealth of fabulous photo opportunities, complete with a moated area and fountain, topiary and floral avenue. Friends and family can relax on the sun-kissed terrace, there’s a pergola and outdoor seating and the lush lawns are ideal for drinks and garden games post-vows. For those looking to linger longer, the venue can accommodate 25 or more guests across the estate. The hall itself provides a welcoming retreat and can be your very own mansion for the duration. All the rooms are furnished with antiques and with open fires it offers the warmest of welcomes. WE LOVE… the barn’s 180 loop-hole windows; magical lit with flickering candles. www.nico ladrummondphotography.co.uk 24