Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- February / March 2021 (Issue 25)

Photography of Clearwell Castle courtesy of www.nickmurrayphotography.co.uk Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01594 832 320, www.clearwell-castle.co.uk www.instagram.com/clearwellcastle This magnificent castle is an award-winning, exclusive-use wedding venue set in 20 acres of picturesque grounds accessed via a sweeping driveway. It’s home to a historic Portcullis, the perfect photographic backdrop, and a secluded lake. When restrictions lift, ceremonies take place in the Ballroom, a grand, church-like setting featuring a 75-foot long aisle. The wedding breakfast also takes place here, under the tall ceilings adorned with glittering chandeliers. The reception is held in a choice of elegant 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. There’s also the option of the vaulted Cellars Bar which boasts an LED-lit dancefloor. CLEARWELL CASTLE, ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE Ano ther option. . . CHARLTON PARK ESTATE, WILTSHIRE ❤ We love… how colourful the grounds look in spring. Ceremony licence? No, but blessings can be conducted on the grounds. Contact: 01666 822 146, https://charltonparkestate.com/rural-wedding-venue www.instagram.com/charltonparkestate Charlton Park Estate located in the Wiltshire countryside in Malmesbury is nestled in nature, offering the opportunity to be married in its new country wedding marquee giving couples the freedom to create a tailor-made wedding day. There’s a 100-year-old blessing tree to centre a non-legally binding ceremony around with the spectacular estate providing a wonderful photogenic background. With glamping provided onsite, guests are welcome to stay over. ❤ We love… that couples can get creative with the luxury of space and limited restrictions, for example hiring an airstream bar, pictured, to keep your guests entertained. 18