Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- June/July 2020 (Issue 21)

Ceremony licence? No Contact: 01722 580 086, www.wardrobeweddings.co.uk www.instagram.com/wardrobeweddings Nestled in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside and accessed through the large armorial gates sits this wedding venue, originally a 17 th -century house transformed in the early 20 th century by the celebrated architect Detmar Blow. The theatrical façade overlooking the picturesque gardens nods to the vibrant, eclectic interior that maintains the warmth and feel of a family home. The highlight of these manicured grounds includes several garden rooms that provide a variety of spaces for weddings of most sizes along with a two-tier, 17 th -century walled Dutch garden with panoramic vistas stretching across the Vale of Wardour. The lower lawn offers a romantic, private setting perfect for weddings. Ceremonies take place in a choice of three areas licensed for weddings. The Pavilion situated in the heart of the walled garden has wisteria growing outside and its flanked by herbaceous borders and shrubs. The bridal party are able to walk from inside the house, up an aisle into the walled garden accessed via an ornate iron gate, and the gardens surrounding the pavilion can accommodate up to 200 guests. Alternatively, the dining room inside the house offers capacity for up to 45 loved ones and the front porch with doors leading out on to the garden is another option. Receptions take place in the gardens, mainly the walled garden, which has capacity for 200 guests and can either be in the open air or under canvas in a marquee. The croquet lawn can also accommodate a large marquee and kitchen tent, and there are smaller garden rooms available too. HATCH HOUSE, TISBURY Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01747 870 622, www.hatch-house.co.uk www.instagram.com/hatchhousewiltshire This venue offers exclusivity within the walls of the historic Cathedral Close in Salisbury. Fronting on to Choristers Square, the historic house dates from the 13 th century with many additions and alterations over the years shaping its character. To the rear, there’s a mature walled garden, a hidden jewel in the heart of this Cathedral city where exclusive marquee weddings can be held. It’s totally enclosed and covers over half an acre leading down to the banks of the River Avon and the pretty flowerbeds and blooming rose garden make an ideal photographic backdrop. Small wedding receptions take place inside in the historic regimental room, with its stunning views of the Cathedral spire, and larger ones in a marquee outside in the secret garden. The space lends itself to different entertaining options, from rustic sharing platters to drinks served on the lawn. Access will be given the day before and after the wedding included in the cost. There’s also a complimentary tasting of the wedding breakfast menu and a discounted lunch the day after the celebration included in the price. THE WARDROBE WALLED GARDEN WEDDINGS, SALISBURY ❤ We love… the unrivalled views that make this property so very special. Photography of interior and exterior building of Hatch House courtesy of www.jakeeastham.co.uk ❤ We love… that an experienced wedding and event planner is included in the cost to help plan the wedding and ensure that the day runs smoothly. 14