RETREAT EAST, IP6 9QE 01449 760 480 | www.retreateast.co.uk Set within a tranquil wellness retreat in the heart of Suffolk, Retreat East offers a taste of wedding heaven. Designed by owner and architect Dominic Richards, the beautifully restored dairy farm includes an original 16th-century farmhouse and 16 stylishly converted barns with beamed ceilings, freestanding bathtubs, and a country chic vibe. Surrounded by 35 acres of countryside and wildflower meadows, it’s a quintessentially English setting. Whether you’re looking for an exclusive-use wedding or a smaller, more intimate, affair, you can enjoy a tailor-made experience for your special day. Celebrate in style Nestled in its own private walled garden, The Farmhouse is licensed for ceremonies and oozes character and charm, or you can tie the knot in the oak-framed Great Barn, ideal for larger gatherings, it can host up to 150 guests and is the perfect place to continue your celebrations. There’s a bar area next to it where family and friends can mix and mingle and a terrace to relax and unwind, cocktail in hand. You can spend the night before your wedding at The Inglenook, complete with a free-standing bar and festoon lighting, you can toast marshmallows by the fire, sip mulled wine and dance the night away. We love... The on-site accommodation and luxury spa which is perfect for pre– or post-wedding R&R. SWYNFORD MANOR, CB8 0UE 01638 592 609 | www.swynfordmanor.com Swynford Manor is a luxurious country house 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 crystal chandelier above the grand staircase, perfect for making a grand 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. Celebrate in style 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 two outdoor ceremony spaces look charming in photographs. www.milkbottlephotography.co.uk www.milkbottlephotography.co.uk www.imagesbyanna.co.uk www.imagesbyanna.co.uk 26
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