Your East Midlands Wedding - February / March 2021 (Issue 42)

DARWIN LAKE WEDDING VENUE 01629 735 859 | www.darwinlake.co.uk Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, Darwin Lake is a truly magical wedding venue in Derbyshire. The five-star wedding venue is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and is the perfect place to exchange vows and hold a wedding reception all in one great space. KEYTHORPE MANOR 01162 598 100 | www.keythorpemanor.com Located in the rolling hills of Leicestershire, lovebirds will arrive via the mile-long driveway and find the secluded grounds of Keythorpe Manor, which is surrounded by age-old trees. There are multiple spaces that are perfect for stunning photo opportunities, including the stone steps in the formal gardens which are ideal for group shots. HODSOCK PRIORY 01909 591 204 | www.hodsockpriory.com Hodsock Priory was lovingly restored in 1829 has been the home of the Buchanan family for nine generations. Down the sweeping driveway, guests will approach the impressive archway of Nottinghamshire’s last remaining Grade I listed Tudor Gatehouse. Having once entertained four English kings, including Henry VIII, the venue epitomises a country house-style with modern touches. Also check out... CLEATHAM HALL 01652 649 402 | www.cleathamhall.com Located in an ancient parkland with mature beech and oak trees and rare hollies, Cleatham Hall offers original features balanced with modern facilities. The grounds are designed in a Palladian-style with mellow, aged, exterior walls giving it a timeless warmth and classical detailing. Each season brings its charm with seasonal plantings from hundreds of Victorian spring flowers, the rose gardens look amazing throughout the summer and beyond, and autumn brings magnificent copper tones – the perfect backdrop for wedding photography. When guests enter the hall, they’re greeted with a timeless restful feel of intimate beauty with a traditional-styled bar, stunning sitting room space and a cantilevered stone staircase, leading to individual bedroom suites with statement bathrooms. The venue is fully licensed for inside and outside ceremonies, offering multiple options for couples to choose from. There are numerous options to say ‘I do’ within the idyllic grounds including the front lawn with the extensive countryside views, underneath the beech trees’ canopy or the intimate yew tree or the romantic woodland clearing where couples can enjoy an outside ceremony for up to 80 day guests. Inside couples can either choose from the ceremony room (50 guests) with its chandelier, white marble fireplace, original architectural mouldings and floor-to-ceiling windows; or the spacious and light-filled Orangery (80) with stunning roof lanterns and beautiful classical lighting. The Orangery is also perfect for receptions and opens out on to the terrace, perfectly linking the inside and outside spaces. The sitting room, ceremony room, bar and other communal areas offer exclusive entertaining spaces. Booking Cleatham Hall for a wedding gives couples total exclusivity spread over three days, meaning they can immerse themselves in their wedding experience and have plenty of time to add personal touches ahead of their big day. Other special services include a bespoke wedding breakfast and evening food menus and complimentary food tastings. The venue is accessible from major road links and tucked away, creating both total privacy and peace. www.saph otography.co.uk www.saph otography.co.uk VENUES 27