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

REGIONAL VENUES 31 BEST WESTERN PLUS CHELTENHAM REGENCY HOTEL JENNERS BARN, WHELFORD This stylish hotel is located in an enviable location, with elegant reception rooms and a dedicated wedding team on hand to help with everything from planning the menu to advising on local photographers and entertainment options. There are 47 newly refurbished guest rooms, including Executive and Junior Suites, which benefit from special wedding accommodation package B&B rates. Civil ceremonies and partnerships take place seven days a week in a choice of three rooms. The Gloucester holds up to 50 loved ones, the Regency up to 60 guests and the Hayden Suite up to 200. This Cotswold stone barn, located near Cirencester, is perfect for a country wedding. It allows couples to have exclusivity and flexibility for their wedding breakfast and reception. While it isn’t licensed for ceremonies, there are picturesque local churches close by. There’s a marquee included in the hire charge complete with lighting and heating that’s suitable for a large seated wedding breakfast, couples can choose their own caterers, and in the summer enjoy a drinks reception on the lawn. The barn is ideal for the evening entertainment, with easy access to the fully staffed bar at one end, and space for a DJ or band and dancing at the other. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01452 713 226, cheltenhamregency.co.uk @thecheltenhamregencyhotel ❤ We love…the wedding packages that all include, but are not limited to, a red carpet room hire for the newlyweds, in-house DJ for the evening entertainment and a toastmaster. Ceremony licence? No Contact: 07803 759 912, jennersbarn.com @JennersBarnCotswoldStoneWeddingAndPartyBarn ❤ We love…the firepit on the lawn, perfect for a romantic atmosphere as night falls. LORDS OF THE MANOR HOTEL , UPPER SLAUGHTER This quaint hotel, tucked away in a private and quiet location within eight acres of gardens, is ideal for couples wanting exclusivity. With its 26 bedrooms, it can become a private country house. Civil ceremonies and partnerships take place in a choice of three rooms. Up to 35 guests can be hosted in the Garden Room, which overlooks the walled gardens at the rear of the property. The Conservatory holds up to 40 loved ones, while larger parties of between 40 and 100 guests can gather in The Restaurant. There’s also the local Church of St Peter, located close by in the village square. The dining capacity within the hotel is up to 80 for the wedding breakfast, but outside there’s space for a marquee in the grounds to seat up to 150 loved ones. For smaller parties, there’s the option of an intimate lunch or afternoon tea reception. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01451 820 243, lordsofthemanor.com @lordsofthemanor ❤ We love…that the property has been named The Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice for Dog-Friendly Hotel 2019, and it allows guests to bring their pets for free when booking The Lordly Dog package.