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

These venues and hotels feature beautifully manicured gardens SOUTH WEST in Bloom ❤ We love… the regular Wedding Showcases that take place at the venue, displaying the house dressed for a wedding. Visit the website to find out more. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01249 782 434, grittletonhouse.co.uk grittletonhouseevents This stunning wedding and events venue is located on the edge of the Cotswolds. The historic manor house is accessed via a tree-lined driveway and sits in 36 acres of formal grounds that include a pretty Italian Sunken Garden, overlooked by the impressive orangery. It’s home to newly refurbished bedrooms, many original features including decorative high ceilings and original fireplaces, and a sweeping staircase, perfect for wedding photographs. There’s also a large ballroom, a cosy library, and an elegant drawing room ideal for the bridal party to get ready in on the morning of the wedding. Ceremonies take place in a variety of beautiful spaces including the Yellow and Red Galleries, each holding up to 180 guests. The Orangery seats between 50 and 400 guests, depending on layout, and the Library Well holds up to 80 guests. The sun-drenched terrace is an ideal al fresco location in summer, overlooking the Italian Sunken Garden. The wedding breakfast and evening reception also take place in a choice of these function areas and there’s also the option of a marquee in the grounds. GRITTLETON HOUSE, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE Image of the ceremony chairs in the orangery courtesy of katerichardsphotography.com and image of the ceremony room courtesy of danmorrisphotography.co.uk ❤ We love… the discounted accommodation rates available for wedding guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01722 417 411, milfordhallhotel.com MILLFORD HALL HOTEL & SPA, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE 16 The Milford Hall Hotel & Spa is located in the Wiltshire countryside, just a short walk from the centre of historic Salisbury and conveniently located for Stonehenge. It’s a four-star property inside an elegant Georgian mansion house surrounded by manicured gardens. It’s home to 45 stylish bedrooms, Milano, an Italian restaurant providing quality food in relaxed surroundings, and the Lime Tree Spa, a luxurious hideaway set in the picturesque grounds. Ceremonies for up to 150 guests take place in a choice of three function rooms. There’s a wide selection of menus available for the wedding breakfast and evening celebration, plus a choice of packages depending on each couple’s requirements.