Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 23)

Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01722 580 086, www.wardrobeweddings.co.uk www.instagram.com/wardrobeweddings Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01594 832 320, www.clearwell-castle.co.uk www.instagram.com/clearwellcastle This venue offers exclusivity within the walls of the historic Cathedral Close in Salisbury. Fronting on to Choristers Square, the historic house dates back to 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 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. Access will be given the day before and after the wedding included in the cost. There’s also an experienced wedding and event planner, plus a complimentary tasting of the wedding breakfast menu and a discounted lunch the day after the celebration included in the price. T his grand castle is an award-winning, exclusive-use wedding venue set in 20 acres of picturesque grounds a ccessed via a sweeping driveway. These grounds a re home to a historic Portcullis, the perfect photo b ackdrop, and there’s also a secluded lake, the ideal sp ot for a quiet moment as the new Mr & Mrs. Ceremonies take place in the beautiful Ballroom – a g rand, church-like setting within the castle featuring a 75-foot long aisle. The wedding breakfast also ta kes place here, under the tall ceilings and glittering ch andeliers. The evening reception is held in a choice of elaborate reception rooms that include the Main Hall, an inviting space with a feature fireplace and comfortable sofas and the Drawing Room with its baby grand piano and doors leading onto the Cocktail Terrace. This attractive outdoor space offers the opportunity for garden games on the lawn. There’s also the option of the vaulted Cellars Bar which boasts an LED-lit dancefloor and ample seating. The venue is now offering excellent value Winter Wedding Packages on all remaining 2020 dates. ❤ We love… that if couples book the secret garden, the venue is available to the couple for three days. ❤ We love… that all remaining 2020 dates now come with the promise that should the government legislation surrounding Covid-19 prevent a wedding from going ahead, the venue transfer your date into 2021 with no transfer fee. The Wardr obe Wal led Garden Weddings, Salisbury C learwel l Castle, Royal Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Images of Clearwell Castle courtesy of https://danmorrisphotography.co.uk and https://www.nickmurrayphotography.co.uk 24