Your Glos and Wilts Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 14)

28 KINGS HEAD HOTEL , CIRENCESTER Located in the heart of the Cotswolds is this elegant boutique hotel that blends contemporary décor with original features. There’s a spa, cocktail bar and 46 stylish bedrooms plus six one-bedroom apartments. Civil ceremonies take place in a choice of spaces. For intimate weddings, The Library holds up to 22 guests, while The Vaulted Cellar hosts up to 160 loved ones. For larger ceremonies of up to 180 guests, there’s The Assembly Room. And for up to 500 people, there’s The Corn Hall, which can also accommodate up to 300 guests for private dining. For the after party, The Assembly Room has its own private bar, mezzanine area and roof-top terrace, while The Wine Cellar offers an intimate atmosphere with its own glass-walled wine display. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01285 700 900, kingshead-hotel.co.uk @kingsheadciren ❤ We love… the vaulted cellar, with its arched walls, exposed brickwork and private bar. THE BEAR OF RODBOROUGH, STROUD Nestled in 300 acres of land belonging to the National Trust is this historical hotel with a home-from-home atmosphere. There are 46 beautifully designed bedrooms decorated in warm colours, with plush fabrics adorning antique furniture. The vibrant artwork adds a quirky touch and bedrooms range from single and double ones to four-poster rooms and a suite. Civil ceremonies take place in a variety of areas. The Library Restaurant, with its large windows allowing for breathtaking views over the common, is the largest space and holds up to 90 guests. The Terrace Room, a light and open space, houses up to 70 loved ones. This opens on to the garden terrace, which is reserved exclusively for the wedding party and ideal for a drinks reception, and there’s also a marquee. The smaller Tower Room, with its stunning arched windows, is licensed for smaller, intimate ceremonies of up to 26 guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01453 878 522, cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/the-bear-of-rodborough @cotswoldinns ❤ We love… The Garden and Bear Pavilion, which is an al fresco bar.