Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 24)

Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01285 70 82 00 www.yardspace.co.uk www.instagram.com/yardspaceevents This new exclusive-use venue is a traditional stone barn that has been renovated to the highest standard with oak-timbered ceilings, roaring log fires, twinkling fairylights and an open- plan layout. It offers a laid-back vibe for weddings located in stunning Cotswolds surroundings. The outside area offers street food-style stalls and firepits that can be used to cook steak, lamb and chicken dishes, and this al fresco area can also be used to prepare a barbecue. The main barn can accommodate up to 90 guests seated at round tables or if enjoying a feast in the yard, up to 150 evening guests can attend when current restrictions lift. Ceremonies take place inside the barn or in the yard, weather permitting. The venue is close to plenty of churches for couples wanting a religious ceremony followed by a reception in the barn. THE GORE BARN, CIRENCESTER ❤ We love… that dishes on the menu include yard burgers served with chips and slaw, a fish dog with battered prawn or cod goujons served in a brioche bun and fresh pizzas served with zucchini fries. The Sweet Truck can be hired to serve gelato and churros, and late-night food options include pizzas, burgers and yard dogs. Turn to page nine to read more. THE BARN AT UPCOTE, WITHINGTON Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01242 890 332, https://thebarnatupcote.co.uk www.instagram.com/upcote_barn This collection of beautifully renovated old stone barns arranged around a central grass courtyard are located on a secluded, family-run farm offering unrivalled vistas of the rolling Cotswold countryside and exclusive-use weddings. Ceremonies take place in the Threshing Barn, that’s also used to host the wedding breakfast, with guests seated at a choice of round or trestle tables. The recently built Sheep Shed makes a stylish bar area ideal for post-ceremony drinks, and guests can also mingle in the Cart Lodge outdoor area for a drinks reception. The Old Grain Store is the perfect space to host the evening reception and there’s the option of enjoying a hog roast or barbecue on the gravel area next to The Old Grain Store. ❤ We love… the Hay Barn honeymoon suite, that’s included in the venue hire price, for the newlyweds to spend their first night in. Image of The Barn at Upcote courtesy of www.bige yephotography.co.uk 22