Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- April/May 2020 (Issue 20)

❤ We love… the wedding packages to suit every budget. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01452 255 012, mercuregloucester.co.uk bowdenhallhotel This four-star Georgian country house hotel located in the Cotswolds is set in 12 acres of woodland fusing traditional and contemporary design. It offers Classic, Privilege and Superior Rooms and dogs are welcome in the Classic Rooms. The Bar & Brasserie at Bowden offers an exciting menu created with fresh produce, and there’s afternoon tea also available. Ceremonies take place in the Presidential Suite for 40 loved ones, the Ambassador Suite for 100 guests and the Lakeside Suite for a maximum of 180 people. Receptions also take place in these areas, as well as in the stylish Congress Suite. MERCURE GLOUCESTER, BOWDEN HALL HOTEL, UPTON ST LEONARDS Ceremony licence? No Contact: 01594 822 607, thespeechhouse.co.uk thespeechhousehotel THE SPEECH HOUSE HOTEL, ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN This former 17 th -century hunting lodge is set in the heart of the idyllic Royal Forest of Dean combining traditional period charm with modern purpose- built facilities. It has a pretty garden area and the Speech House Lake nearby, ideal for big-day photo opportunities. Ceremonies take place in Verderers’ Court, a historic courtroom featuring an open fireplace and beamed ceiling, providing a traditional setting for between 50 and 70 guests. The Edwin Tauber Suite overlooks the Speech House field and ancient woodland that lies beyond. The large bi-fold doors open out on to a covered terrace that leads down to the hotel garden and outdoor ceremonies can take place here on this terrace. The Carolean Room, named after the era of King Charles II, is ideal for smaller ceremonies seating up to 25 guests and the modern, light Orangery leading out on to the garden is another stunning option. Receptions also take place in these areas with the Edwin Tauber Suite hosting up to 150 guests for dinner and 200 loved ones for the evening. ❤ We love… the choice of wedding packages including a complimentary bridal suite for the bride and groom. 14