CLEARWELL CASTLE, ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE This award-winning, exclusive-use venue is nestled in 20 acres of picturesque grounds accessed via a sweeping driveway that is home to a historic Portcullis and a secluded lake that provide a wonderful backdrop for big-day photos. A surprise for guests are donkeys, Molly and Tigger that greet them on arrival! Ceremonies take place inside the castle in the magical Ballroom which is a grand, church-like setting featuring a 75-foot long aisle set under glittering chandeliers, or outside in the Bandstand with the castle as the backdrop. The wedding breakfast also takes place in the Ballroom for up to 150 guests with a wide choice of menus available and the opportunity for couples to create their own. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01594 832 320 | www.clearwell-castle.co.uk www.facebook.com/clearwellcastleweddingvenue www.instagram.com/clearwellcastle ❤ We love… that the team can work with couples on their very own bespoke cocktail. Turn to page 40 to see the real wedding of Jessica and James Wood that took place at the castle! ELMORE COURT, GLOUCESTERSHIRE This exclusive-use wedding venue can be seen in all its glory in this behind-the-scenes drone footage taking potential wedding couples and their guests on a journey exploring the Grade II listed country house, the Gillyflower events ballroom and the rural location - with the final shot taken in the grand ceremonial hall. Recent developments have seen the walled garden that forms part of the estate having been restored to its original use as a working-produce garden with dishes on the menu prepared by head chef Matt Greene and his team using ingredients sourced directly from it. Ceremonies take place in a variety of areas in the main house including in the hall. Dinner and dancing are enjoyed in The Gillyflower, a romantic space that’s draped in fairylights and home to a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. It’s located in a separate building on the grounds and can be styled to suit any wedding theme. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01452 720 293 | www.elmorecourt.com www.facebook.com/elmorecourt www.instagram.com/elmorecourt ❤ We love... the themed events that owner Anselm Guise and the team regularly host. Scam to view video Photography of ceremony room at Clearwell Castle courtesy of www.joelewisphotography.co.uk Image of Gillyflower at Elmore Court courtesy of https://robtarren.co.uk and exterior courtesy of www.fearphotography.com Andrew Lawrence 16
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