Your East Anglian Wedding - February/March 2022 (Issue 53)

HOLMEWOOD HALL, HOLME 01487 829 555 | www.holmewood-hall.co.uk This standout venue has everything you could dream of for a fairytale wedding. With a wealth of character and period features, it’s tucked away in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. Exclusive use of the house and grounds provides endless opportunities for stunning wedding photos. A venue for all seasons, it offers a range of rooms and inviting spaces, indoors and out. The stunning Gold Room is a jewel in the venue’s crown, complete with an ornate 18-carat gold leaf ceiling and a 50ft-long aisle, perfect for making a grand entrance. A period fireplace and huge stained glass windows add to its charms. There’s an aisle mirror too, providing the perfect backdrop for your ‘I dos’. The Dining Room at Holmewood Hall can seat up to 80 guests for a fine-dining experience. With its own team of in-house chefs, there’s an array of gastronomic dishes to suit all tastes or, for an extra personal touch, you can create your own menu and design bespoke cocktails to match your theme. For al fresco ceremonies, the bandstand provides an idyllic setting surrounded by beautiful parkland, gardens and manicured lawns. You can dine in style in the Banqueting Hall afterwards and enjoy the wonderful views across the lake, then party the night away in the Vault. WE LOVE… the 18 luxurious bedrooms, including a stunning bridal suite. SWYNFORD MANOR, SIX MILE BOTTOM 01638 592 609 | www.swynfordmanor.com Swynford Manor is a luxurious country house wedding venue combining contemporary style with rural charm. Arrive down the gravel drive flanked by plush lawns to catch your first glimpse of the distinctive timber-framed building. Step inside and the magic continues with a gleaming black and white chequerboard floor in the hall and a huge crystal chandelier above the grand staircase; perfect for making a fairytale entrance. The rest of the rooms are dressed to match the chic monochrome colour scheme. Surrounded by seven acres of green lawns and paddocks, all neatly framed by trees, you can be sure of privacy on your big day. There’s a choice of stylish spaces for your ‘I dos’, including the Garden Room with its stylish décor, beams and sumptuous furnishings. You can exchange vows and after the drinks reception, sit down for a wedding breakfast for 150 people. The versatile space has an impressive dancefloor and room for a live band or DJ. You can host an evening reception for up to 220 loved ones and party the night away, sip drinks at the adjoining bar or head off to the study for a little downtime. WE LOVE… the pretty pergola with outdoor seating area for romantic al fresco ceremonies. www.milkbottlephotography.co.uk www.elizabethyoungphotography.co.uk www.milkbottlephotography.co.uk www.elizabethyoungphotography.co.uk 26

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